Justin Bieber brought his latest hits to the 2020 People’s Choice Awards.
The performance began with the Pop star singing alone at a bus stop on an empty street for ‘Lonely.’
As the emotional song ended, the screen parted and neon crosses appeared, as he walked on stage to perform ‘Holy.’ While Chance the Rapper is featured on the studio version of the song, he did not appear for the live performance.
Bieber tied with Lady Gaga for the most nominations at the ceremony this year with seven. He took home the award for male artist of 2020. The full list of winners can be found here.
What are you waiting for? Watch him light up the stage below…
Ariana Grande may be in the thick of promotion of new album ‘Positions,’ but that didn’t stop her from popping up at the Adult Swim Festival to perform with Thundercat.
The songbird nested on the virtual stage and together with the eclectic crooner took vocal flight with ‘Them Changes.’
It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!
BET presents the 2020 Soul Train Awards later this month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!
An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with H.E.R. nabbing 8 noms, Chris Brown following with 7, and Beyonce and Young Thug securing 6 each.
Set to take place November 29, the show – which will be hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell for the third time- will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET.
Beyonce may have suggested that she’ll be slowing down in her recent interview with British Vogue, but it appears the superstar singer is pressing ahead full speed with exciting plans for 2021.
Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States and many are elated. Especially as the news means Kamala Harris has become the first female Vice President of the country – and the first Black person to serve in the coveted role.
The news was confirmed after four long days of vote counting – which is still going on in multiple States.
Still, with a margin that cannot be denied, Democrats Biden and Harris were awarded the win over sitting president Donald Trump.
The announcement has been met with a wave of excitement from many notable names, all of whom are hopeful for change.
Head below to see reactions from the likes of Barack Obama, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez, Van Jones, and more
The Canadien Pop star stopped by ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ where he talked about his new Netflixdocumentary‘Wonder,’ girlfriend Camila Cabello, before taking to the stage to perform a medley of songs.
Thanks to his new album, ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign,’ singer-rapper Ty Dolla $ign is on course to see his name signed in the Billboard 200’s top 10 for the first time ever (click here to read more).
To ensure the star-studded project meets its predicted placement, the 38-year-old’s been heavy on the promo trail in its support and has demonstrated his live performance prowess at a number of high profile stops including the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ and more (as we reported here).
The latest live bid comes courtesy of his second visit to NPR’s wildly popular series, ‘Tiny Desk Concert.’ Filmed at his home due to the ongoing global health crisis, Ty tapped his band Jesus People and longtime collaborator Skrillex to assist as he cranked out fan favorites ‘Or Nah,’ ‘Temptations,’ ‘Ego Death,’ and more.
Today, we’re journeying back to the early 00s, with one of its reigning queens.
This week’s From The Vault pick comes courtesy of Jennifer Lopez: it’s the Murder Remix of ‘Ain’t It Funny.’
After the monumental success of the ‘I’m Real’ remix, Team Lopez was ready for its next #1 single. As such, they linked back up with the very squad responsible for their previous chart-topper to cook up a totally different take on Pop song ‘Ain’t It Funny’ –which was featured on the entertainer’s sophomore effort ‘J.Lo.’
Featuring Ja Rule and Cadillac Tah, the new and improved version of the song was produced by Irv Gotti, 7 Aurelius and co-written by Ashanti – who also provides additional vocals.
The track topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 2002.
Based on a sample of ’Flava To Ya Ear’ by Craig Mack, it was included on Jenny’s chart-topping remix album ‘J to tha L-O! The Remixes’ and stands today as one of her signature songs.
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The legendary Herb Ritts directed the song’s glossy video. which finds Jennifer hosting a house party when an uninvited love interest interrupts the festivities.
Amongst her guests are featured rappers Ja Rule and Cadillac Tah, Murder Inc. CEO Irv Gotti as well as Miss Ashanti herself. Other shots see Lopez and the rappers performing the song in a white corridor and later on Ja and Jen singing the outro to the song against a gold backdrop.
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Say what you will, but there has never been any stopping J.Lo.
Today, though not as present at the top of those charts as then, she remains a force in entertainment. And not in a “good for a throwback” capacity. She’s a contemporary superstar. Year in year out she seems to earn more respect for her craft from the industry as a whole and it’s oh so deserved.
The last few years have seen Lopez cater to the Latin layer of her artistry and in grand fashion – case in point ‘Pa’ Ti / Lonely.’
Here’s hoping when it’s time for her Pop comeback, she comes swinging just as hard.
In the meantime, we’ll keep running ‘Ain’t It Funny’ on our playlist.
Jennifer Lopez and Maluma scorch on the cover of Billboard Magazine‘s 2020Latin Power Players issue.
And they are apt picks.
Individually, they’ve blazed a trail in music and, in a testament to their multi-hyphenate skillset, are now joining forces on the big screen.
Forthcoming movie ‘Marry Me’ (due in theaters Valentine’s Day 2021) sees the duo fuse narrative with an original soundtrack of all new songs. The latter of which they previewed in the form of ‘Pa Ti’ and ‘Lonely.’
Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!
Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.
Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.
Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…
Billie Eilish is hot on the promotional trail for James Bond theme ‘No Time To Die.’
The Pop supernova’s latest stop was The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
There, the 18-year-old delivered a haunting rendition of the track, which hit #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart and peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Though its like titled movie has been delayed until next year, Eilish is proving she – in the here and now – is the star attraction.
