As the live action edition of Disney’s classic ‘Little Mermaid’ swims toward its highly anticipated May 26 arrival in theaters, expect to see much of its GRAMMY-nominated star Halle Bailey across your screens.

Her latest appearance comes courtesy of Monday’s world premiere of the film (May 8) in Los Angeles via the apt blue carpet.

Capturing the magic of Princess Ariel, Halle made a big splash in a custom, Valdrin Sahiti fishtail dress while ‘Mermaid’ co-stars Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, and more turned heads in their designer duds.

Also of note was Halle’s R&B superstar sister Chloe, who stunned in a sultry yellow gown while GRAMMY-nominated rapper Offset – joined by his beautiful daughters – dropped jaws with his Michael Jackson-inspired ensemble.

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Before last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix (2023 FIA Formula 1 Championship), chart-topping superstars will.i.am and Lil Wayne unveiled the spectacle’s official tune ‘The Formula.’

Produced by will.i.am alongside Keith Harris and John Goldstein, the high-octane cut sees Wayne deliver his signature fiery bars with a salad of racing-related wordplay.

“This my recipe, watch me go top speed / Go that full capacity, I got energy,” raps the Black Eyed Peas leader before Wayne follows. “My ability is zoom through your vicinity / Got ’em braided like Lewis / Got a Mercedes like Lewis.”

Undoubtedly hoping to race to the top of charts with their first track together since 2013’s ‘Scream & Shout‘ remix, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘The Formula.’

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With its rise to #13 on last week’s Billboard Hot 100, Toosii‘s ‘Favorite Song’ not only shines as the first top 20 hit of his career but also his highest peak on the tally yet.

Ahead of the June 2 delivery of the tune’s parent album, ‘Naujour,’ the rising rapper is looking to help ‘Favorite’ rise into the top 10 by lifting the lid on its official remix starring GRAMMY-nominated star Khalid.

“I’m excited to have Khalid join me on this track,” Toosii shared. “He has such a dope and unique voice and I think it really takes an already amazing song to the next level. I’ve been wanting to collab with him on the right track for a while and I think we picked the perfect one.”

Ahead of the arrival of the remix’s official music video, hear it in full inside.

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In celebration of what would have been James Brown‘s 90th birthday (May 3), Sevyn Streeter unleashed an impassioned cover of his timeless classic ‘It’s a Man’s World.’

Originally released in 1966, the iconic tune was a #1 hit on R&B charts for Brown at the time and it’s undoubted Sevyn is hoping her version puts up similar numbers.

Calling the Godfather of Soul one of her “biggest musical influences” in the Instagram post that announced the arrival of her rendition, Monday (May 8) saw her follow up with the release of its official accompanying music video.

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‘Lovers & Friends‘ returned and brought with it one of the most seismically stacked lineups of the modern music era.

Fusing the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop, the electrifying extravaganza played host to a seemingly endless array of heavyweights – delivering an unforgettable experience for the 80,000-plus revelers in attendance.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds housed event and were wowed in earnest.

As we catch our breath from the epic spectacle, join us below as TGJ recaps our top 5 moments from ‘Lovers & Friends’…

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Kim Zolciak has called time on her marriage to Kroy Biermann. 

For, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ original has officially filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ is back and blazing for its milestone 15th season. And despite nearly two decades on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest installment of the ensemble series is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi Burrus, Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, and Sanya Richards-Ross served up for the premiere episode?

That Grape Juice and Bravo have you covered because the first episode is available to watch in FULL right here.

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Could Nelly and Ashanti be back together. According to a new report, that is the case.

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Taylor Swift is continuing her streak of releasing music. This time around, it is another one of her re-recorded albums.

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Ed Sheeran released his latest album, ‘Subtract,’ on May 5 and to go along with the release, he shared several music videos for the songs found on the album.

All of the visuals were directed by Mia Barnes and take place in Sheeran’s hometown of Suffolk, England.

The visuals help tell the story of Sheeran moving through grief, depression, and loss. However, there can be some healing seen as well, such as in the video for ‘The Hills of Aberfeldy.’ 

Since its debut, ‘Subtract’ has been met with rave reviews and some critics have even gone on to call it Sheeran’s best work.

Check out the videos for the ‘Subtract’ tracks below…

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Tiwa Savage took center stage at the coronation concert for King Charles III today at Windsor Castle and aimed to please with a majestic showing of a song that may have come as a surprise to some.

For, Savage opted to sing ‘Keys To The Kingdom’ from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ – the Beyonce-produced collaborative project for the hit movie.

The Nigerian artist’s enlisting for the show, which also featured showings from the likes of Katy Perry, Take That, and Lionel Richie, was hailed by some as a welcome move to celebrate diversity.

Watch the performance below…

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Pop superstar Katy Perry delivered a regally rousing performance at the coronation concert for King Charles III tonight (May 8), one day after the official coronation ceremony for the reigning British monarch.

The monumental spectacle took place at Windsor Castle and was attended by 20,000.

Perry made a grand entrance before launching into a potent performance that included a rendition of chart-topping global smash ‘Roar.’ 

Watch the seismic showing after the jump…

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