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Randomness: Michael Jackson Performs ‘Billie Jean’ At 30th Anniversary Show

16th Mar

While the news of Michael Jackson’s return to the stage has largely been greeted by mass positivity, there seems to be select arms of the media, as well as the public, who seem to question whether today’s Michael can still ‘thrill’ like times of past. Though being snapped in wheelchairs and looking somewhat frail in recent years hasn’t helped his cause, MJ hasn’t actually had a wack performance or flopped on the dancing tip for folk to be so steadfast in their ‘he can’t do it’ stance.

A lot of MJ’s more recent work and performances have unfairly been overlooked for one reason or the other, yet this performance of Billie Jean at his 2001/2002 30th Anniversary special, shows that even as the Michael of today he can still deliver one hell of a performance. THIS is the Michael I’m expecting to show at the London 02 this summer. This is the Michael that I really feel will silence the naysayers. Roll on July!

Your thoughts?

Lady GaGa: "I Used To Be A Stripper"

16th Mar

One of the industry’s biggest break-out stars in recent times, Lady GaGa, spoke recently on her ‘colourful’ past as well as the inevitability of her rise to stardom:

POP sensation Lady GaGa, quite outrageous in her music videos, used to be a stripper.
“I have a strong sense of my own sexuality. I love the naked human body and I have huge body confidence,” she tells the News of the World newspaper in the UK.
“I was working in strip clubs when I was 18. Girls from my background weren’t meant to turn into someone like me.
“I come from a wealthy Italian family, went to a good school (she was at the same super-rich Manhattan Catholic girls’ school – Convent Of The Sacred Heart – as Paris Hilton). You’re meant to live with Mom and Dad until they die.
“I went against all I was brought up to be; I moved out of home, wouldn’t take any help from my parents (her internet entrepreneur dad and his business partner wife) and supported myself with waitressing jobs and stripping.
“My act was pretty wild. I’d wear black leather and dance to Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and Faith No More. Very rock ’n’ roll.”
The woman wrote songs for Britney Spears and The Pussycat Dolls before deciding she wanted a taste of the limelight. She transformed herself from a brunette in braces and jeans to the bleached blonde siren.
“Some people are just born stars,” she says.
“You either have it or you haven’t, and I was definitely born one.
“Even as a kid I always had eyes on me, like bees on honey. I was always outrageous and I was always very smart.
{Source}

Interesting…

Your thoughts?

16th Mar

Kelis Flaunts Baby Bump

R&B singer Kelis hit the town with friend Damon Perruzi in the Los Angeles over the weekend. It’s the first time the heavily pregnant wife of rapper Nas has been seen since announcing that she was expecting. The couple have confirmed they are having a boy.

About the ‘look’…she’s looked better LOL…much better. She does look well though.

What do you think of the pics?

88 Keys – ‘Stay Up (Viagra) (ft. Kanye West)’ Video

16th Mar

The hilarious video for rapper 88 Keys’ single ‘Stay Up (Viagra)’, which features Kanye West, premiered today. I’m not particularly feeling the song as such, but it’s hard to deny it’s accompanying clip is funny. Good stuff.

What do you think of the song / video?

Rihanna To Star In ‘Bodyguard’ Remake?

16th Mar

Rihanna Talks Money, Relationships & New LP

According reports, Rihanna is being lined up to play Whitney Houston’s role in a remake of ‘The Bodyguard’:

Battered singer Rihanna could soon be singing ‘I will always love you’ but not to bad boy lover Chris Brown, instead for a new acting role in Whitney Houston’s Bodyguard. Insiders claim Rihanna’s return to the public eye in New York over the weekend was not only to party to but to discuss acting work.
She has been linked to talks to star in a ‘younger and sexy’ take on Houston and Kevin Costner’s 1992 box office smash. The 21-year-old is reportedly poised to take on Whitney’s role while G.I Joe heartthrob Channing Tatum could take on Costner’s role. ‘Before the situation with Chris, Ri was getting a lot of scripts. She’s been wanting to do movies for a while now,’ a source claimed.
She is also linked to a new Charlie’s Angel film, while she works on her new album. Her team are currently dismissing acting plans. Houston, 45, reached out to Rihanna, telling, ‘Don’t make the same mistakes I did’, following claims the Barbadian star was hit by Brown before the Grammys in February. {Source}

This one would be real interesting to see. I’m constantly left scratching my head as to why success on the chart is supposed to translate into great acting ability. I mean from what I’ve seen, Ms. Fenty isn’t just lacking in the musical talent department, her acting skills leave a lot to be desired. While I’m really not big on directly comparing artists, I genuinely feel someone like Beyonce (whose acting has been at best ‘so-so’) would be more suited to the role. I sure as hell know the soundtrack would be ALOT better. Granted the film would likely come with new tracks, Rihanna’s take on ‘I Will Always Love You (Eh Eh Eh)’ would be a must see.

Your thoughts?

16th Mar

Peep the ladies of EnVogue (including Dawn Robinson) on the cover of the latest issue of JET magazine – in which they talk on their ‘comeback’ with the original line-up. I say ‘comeback’ as such because the ladies haven’t been idle in their time away from the limelight; they have been racking in the cash from touring internationally (they are still a force live).

Believe it or not, each of the ladies are in their 40s. I can only imagine that the stars of today would wish they looked as good when they reach this age. Stunners.

What do you think of the cover?

16th Mar

Ray J On Chelsea Lately

Ray J stopped by The Chelsea Lately Show recently to promote his VH1 reality show ‘For The Love Of Ray J’. Can’t say Ray J paints himself in the best of lights, however, as ever, Chelsea is hilarious in this one.

Your thoughts?

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Ciara – ‘Love Sex Magic’ Cover

16th Mar

Peep Ciara and Justin Timberlake getting close on the cover for their brand new single ‘Love Sex Magic’.

The track is doing very well on US radio, leaving its predecessor ‘Never Ever’, which isn’t fairing so well, in its path.

What do you think of the cover?

Your Top 5 Songs Of The Moment? (Bumped)

15th Mar

*Had to bump this one*

You know the deal; That Grape Juice, once again, wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment? Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself LOL. Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine are – in no particular order:

1) Issues – The Saturdays
2) Rain On Your Parade – Duffy
3) Your Game – Will Young
4) Not Gon’ Cry – Mary J. Blige

5) Who Do You Love – Deborah Cox

What are your ‘Top 5 Songs Of The Moment’?

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The Saturdays Peform ‘Work’ On Ant & Dec

14th Mar

The Saturdays gave their first live televised performance of their latest single ‘Work’ on the Ant & Dec show about an hour ago.

Whilst I have seen better performances of the song and from the girls more generally,the performance was rousing and bursts with energy. I am excited to see what the future holds for these talented young ladies.

What do you think of this performance?

14th Mar

The 2nd wave of Beyonce’s promo blitz (which will apparently go full-steam in April for her tour etc) has begun, with the 27 year old appearing on the cover of Vogue’s latest issue.

Ms. Knowles-Carter looks real classy and elegant here. Great cover.

What do you think of the cover?