Madonna and Lady Gaga’s history is well documented. Indeed, past years have seen copycat claims thrown up, as well as “reductive” jabs. Mostly, if not exclusively, from Madge’s end.

However, it appears time heals all rifts. Because recent years have seen the superstars support one another – and it’s a trajectory that is continuing in the present.

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Chris Brown‘s name magnetizes the masses in a major way. Case in point the multiple sold-out dates on his forthcoming ‘Under The Influence Tour’ of the UK and Europe.

Now, with just weeks to go before the trek kicks off, the stage blazer has ignited further excitement by announcing a slew of new dates.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 16 of season 7 below…

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Aretha Franklin‘s classic ‘Natural Woman’ is not only one of her many unforgettable Hot 100 top 10 hits, but it’s stood the test of time as one of the greatest odes to womanhood in the history of recorded music.

Penned by the legendary Carole King, the tune – a signature vocal performance of Franklin’s – has found itself on several ‘greatest song ever’ lists over the last six decades and shines as an anthem of femininity for generations of women.

But, despite its legacy and enduring reverence, one LGBTQ+ activist group is challenging music lovers to take a deeper listen at its lyrics.  Those words, the group allege, not only play on harmful anti-Trans stereotypes but also incite violence against women of the transgender experience.

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‘Married To Medicine’ has kept the temperature on TV hot for almost a decade.

And, per a new report, the Bravo hit will be looking to turn up the heat even more for its forthcoming tenth season.

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Sam Smith is strutting the promotional pavement in support of their brand new album ‘Gloria.’

With the LP just one week away from its January 27 release, the performer stopped by Saturday Night Live to serve up a musical feast from the project.

As is custom for SNL guests, Smith delivered two showings – the first being a high-octane performance of #1 hit ‘Unholy’ with Kim Petras and a moving rendition of the ‘Gloria’ title track.

The British belter’s appearance on the long-running NBC series comes as they gear up to hit the road on ‘Gloria – The Tour’ – which is set to make stops in North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

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After an almost five-year hiatus, Beyonce delivered her first full-length concert since 2018 at the extravagant opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

Taking center stage amidst a stunning backdrop, Queen Bey and her bevy of dancers showed up and showed out.

While the music royal held on to songs from her ‘Renaissance’ album (which reports suggest could be for an upcoming showing), she still wowed with a diverse setlist that included classics such as ‘Crazy In Love,’ Pop bops like ‘Beautiful Liar,’ and rare gems ala ‘Flaws & All.’

The superstar also seized the moment to shine a light on tracks from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ – serving up the first live renditions of critically-acclaimed cuts such as  ‘Spirit,’ ‘Bigger,’ and the GRAMMY-winning ‘Brown Skin Girl’ which she performed with 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

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

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

This week, we’re revisiting one of the hottest female Rap hits of all time – Foxy Brown‘s 1999 smash ‘Hot Spot.’

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TikTok has not only proven itself a great promotional tool for new music over the years but also a powerful mean to introduce younger generations of music lovers to the hits of yesteryear.

And while many acts can attest to the platform’s commercial potency, the most astounding recent example comes courtesy of ‘Sure Thing‘ – the 2011 breakout single of R&B crooner Miguel.

Catapulted to viral status on the app thanks to users incorporating clips of the Happy Perez-produced track on their videos, the awakened exposure has led to impressive sales and streaming gains of the 3x Platinum track.

So much so, ‘Sure’ appeared on the refreshed Hot 100 – leapfrogging over some of the day’s biggest hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, SZA, Drake, and other current-day hitmakers.

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Beyonce made her grand return to the stage tonight (January 21) at the lavish opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

And while it was a private event, the star-studded spectacle sparked ample excitement on social media (where it trended in earnest) – particularly as it served as Queen Bey’s first full-length showing since 2018.

Viewers of the clips that spilled online (despite the no-filming policy) noted that the superstar’s setlist did not include any tracks from her chart-topping ‘Renaissance’ album.

Instead, the hour-long performance was comprised of classics such as ‘Crazy In Love,’ Pop hits like ‘Beautiful Liar,’ and rare gems ala ‘Flaws & All.’ Songs from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ also received their first live showing – including ‘Spirit,’ ‘Bigger,’ and ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with daughter Blue Ivy.

This prompted speculation that the upcoming GRAMMY Awards could be the platform for a rousing ‘Renaissance’ showing.

And now a new report suggests that may well be the case.

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SZA is scorching like never before with new album ‘S.O.S,’ which continues to reign on the Billboard 200 more than a month after its release.

One of the key drivers mobilizing its success is the set’s current single ‘Kill Bill.’

Omnipresence on the streaming scene, the smash hit continues to put up a fierce challenge for the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

While that battle rages on, the R&B star has gifted fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the track’s accompanying visual (which draws inspiration from the classic ‘Kill Bill’ movie) was pieced together.

Check out SZA and director Christian Breslauer in action below…

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ is here.

Toasting a major milestone, the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already glued to screens and loving the array of characters all vying for glory on the hit competition.

With episode 5 (starring Janelle Monae) set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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