Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we celebrate ‘Scream,’ the iconic pairing of music’s most legendary siblings Michael and Janet Jackson. Released as the first single from Michael’s ‘HIStory’ album and produced by Janet’s longtime producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the track serves as an open letter to the press following MJ’s 1993 legal drama. The high-octane cut see the sibling flaunt a more aggressive tone (compared to their preceding offerings), which in tandem compliments their controversial lyrics (“Just stop pressuring me, stop f*cking with me”).

A dream collaboration on paper, the blissful reality was rendered ever better with the help of ‘Scream’s award-winning video – the most expensive in history.  Going on to surpass the platinum mark and be marked a fan favorite among both stars’ respective catalogs, look inside to remember the magic that was ‘Scream’ (and see who joined the song in the top 25 this week 23 years ago):

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Beyond flexing her comedic muscle with Jimmy Fallon for a segment that saw the duo disguised as subway singers (click here to watch that), last night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show’ saw Christina Aguilera belt out ‘Fall In Line’ – one of many gems found aboard her long-awaited new album, ‘Liberation’ (click here to listen to the album in full).

Backed by a army-like troop, the songbird took vocal flight like only she can with the track, which in single form features Demi Lovato. 

Xtina handled this one solo, though, and made sure it counted. Watch her in action after the jump…

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‘Boo’d Up’ has blasted newcomer Ella Mai in the minds of the masses – on a global scale.

The Brit, who is the protégé of DJ Mustard, has seen the song not only serve as her breakout smash, but one of the year’s biggest hits.

A true testament to the notion of “slow and steady wins the race,” the cut featured on her 2017 EP ‘Ready’ and is now blowing organically more than a year later.

Currently #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, the track sits at #1 on the Hot R&B Songs tally (where it’s reigned for four weeks) and is also atop of Urban radio count.

Seizing on the momentum, the 23-year-old has mapped out a US tour which starts this August.

Head below to find out where and the when the rising star will be shining live this summer…

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Tiffany Haddish is crowned ‘Comedy’s New Queen’ a-front of the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

And with understandable reason. Several, in fact.

Since her breakout success in last summer’s surprise smash ‘Girls Trip,’ the star – who, at 38, is redefining the rules surrounding the age of “making it” – has been on a hot streak like no other.

In one year alone, she’s nabbed blockbuster deals with Netflix and HBO, hosted SNL, starred in a major Super Bowl commercial, released a book, and landed a slew of new roles – with ‘Night School’ co-starring Kevin Hart being one of her most anticipated.

And if that made for a compelling read, her interview feature is even more magnetic.

Doing away with the stuffy political correctness which pervades Hollywood, Haddish is refreshingly candid about…well…everything.

During the chat, she opens up about the business drawbacks of blowing up suddenly, love interests having ulterior motives, and rumored conflicts with ‘The Last OG’ co-star Tracy Morgan.

Perhaps most titillating is her long-awaited reveal of #WhoBitBeyonce. 

What are you waiting for? Pics and excerpts await after the jump…

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Janet Jackson has millions of fans and one of her most ardent (and notable) admirers is Bruno Mars. 

Millions tuned in last month to see the the hitmaker present Jackson with the Billboard Icon Award at the BBMAs  – a show which also brought with it the diva’s first televised performance in almost a decade.

Having both expressed ample appreciation for the other, it appears the pair are gearing up to extend their love for one another to the studio.

Details below…

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Mariah Carey is on the comeback trail.

Looking to put last year’s personal and professional dramas behind her, the diva supreme is heading back to Las Vegas with an all new residency ‘The Butterfly Returns.’

Even more exciting, Mimi is also working on her 15th studio her album – her first body of work since 2014’s ‘Me. I Am…Mariah. The Elusive Chanteuse.’

In chilled sit-down on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the songbird spoke on her many ventures and even reminisced (hilariously) on her drama stint as a judge on ‘American Idol.’

Watch after the jump…

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Jennifer Lopez has much to celebrate.

She’s just hit 100 shows of her Las Vegas residency ‘All I Have,’ while new single ‘Dinero’ continues to wrack up spins digitally and on radio.

Stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live, La Lopez spilled on both – along with her relationship with beau Alex Rodriguez and much more.

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With just hours to go before  Janet Jackson is honored with the Billboard Icon Award at the BBMAs, this week’s From The Vault journeys back to MTV‘s historic salute.

Aptly timed to coincide with the release window of Jackson’s 2001 album ‘All For You,’ the network went all out for the superstar songstress. For, she was selected as the inaugural artist to receive the stand-alone televised special.

A host of artists – including Destiny’s Child, Nsync, Usher, Pink, and Mya – paid homage to the the stage blazer with spirited renditions of some of her top hits.

But when it came to igniting her then-new single, Ms. Jackson was the only star with the mega-wattage needed to blow the roof off the building.

Backed by a troop of dancers (all sporting varied takes on her iconic look), the diva delivered a hyper, high-octane performance.

Rocking the house with the precision of an olympian, Janet served sass, slick choreography, and a dazzling dance-break.

It served as a resonating moment too, as the song (which was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) went on to become her 10th #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its like-titled housing album also opened atop of the pack and went on to sell over 3 million copies in the US and 7 million worldwide.

As the clock countdowns to her Billboard offering, re-live this seismic moment above.

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In today’s climate, artists are now tasks with veering out of the box to plug new music.

Just ask Ariana Grande, who teamed with Nintendo for a unique performance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Using Switch consoles and the Labo game craze, Ari, QuestLove, and co transformed cardboard into futuristic instruments to perform new single ‘No Tears Left To Cry.’

How did they do? Watch below…

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Miguel certainly knows how to keep it moving.

The eclectic star is juggling touring for new album ‘War & Leisure’ with promotion for Kygo‘s ‘Remind Me To Forget’ – a jam he guests on.

Together, the pair took to the stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the song.

Watch the duo in action after the jump…

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Ahead of taking to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on May 14th to give the cut its first live treatment on television, Miguel & Kygo have unveiled the official music video for their duet, ‘Remind Me To Forget.’

A haunting affair that hears Miguel reminisce on a love that’s fallen to pieces, the accompanying visual takes quite the literal approach as it sees the world around the Grammy-winner doing the same. Shattered glass, crumbling walls, broken chandeliers, and more help bring the song’s point to life in a way most cinematic.

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Ariana Grande will be heating up the charts this summer with her brand new album – which has a confirmed title of ‘Sweetener.’

The petite powerhouse made the reveal during her hotly anticipated appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Explaining the LP’s name, the 24-year-old said “it’s about bringing light to situations in life and also people that bring light to yours.”

The project marks the first body of work the star will have released since the Manchester terrorist attack at her ‘Dangerous Woman Tour’ last year. As such, the title no doubt has poignant layers of meaning.

Head below to watch her expand on the set and also perform lead single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ – which opened at#3 on the Hot 100.

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