Simon Cowell is playing no games with the restructuring of his ‘X Factor UK’ empire.
The hit show returns to screens this summer and, as reported, will boast new judges in the form of Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw – who join returning panelists Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Cowell himself.
Today, it’s been revealed that major changes are also being made to its sister-show, ‘The Xtra Factor’ – most notably with its hosts.
Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.
Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.
Tuck in below to get the latest on Erica Campbell, Dewayne Woods, K. Michelle, Karen Clark Sheard, Micah Stampley, Jonathan McReynolds and many more:
As the competition between TIDAL and Spotify heats up those hoping to take a bite into Apple‘s streaming service will learn more about what it is to offer when it makes its arrival.
Why Beyonce & Jay Z have now found a rival in ‘What If I Kissed You’ performer Drake on their quest for the streaming throne?
Find out below…
The pop purveyor that is Beyonce has used ‘Good Morning America’ to make an epic announcement this morning.
Her news was teased here and comes after fans took to social media to discuss what they believed said news would be.
A Destiny’s Child reunion? A joint album with her husband Jay Z?
Ponder no longer…
After a brief rest on the bench, From The Vault is back with yet another classic. Today’s pick comes courtesy of the ever-epic Jennifer Lopez and her one of her signature jams ‘Jenny From The Block’.
After asserting that she was “real” in 2001, Lopez clearly still had a few concerns on her mind regarding the public’s perception of herself. In late 2002, she unleashed the beast that was the ‘Jenny’ single and pressed on with the idea that fame and money didn’t change her, meanwhile picking herself up a new nickname.
Obviously, not everyone was convinced by the glamorous diva’s theme of humility… still the song was a worldwide hit which peaked at #3 both in the US and the UK, #5 in Australia and in France and #1 in Canada.
The single, the first of Jen’s third offering ‘This Is Me… Then’ was produced by Trackmasters, written by Lopez and Corey Rooney and heavily relies on many samples such as ‘Heaven and Hell Is On Earth’ by 20th Century Steel Band and Boogie Down Productions’ ‘South Bronx.’
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Unafraid of mixing business and pleasure, it wasn’t surprising that Lopez’s then-fiancé Ben Affleck served as the main attraction of the song’s visual. The paparazzi-themed affair is made of a selection of “stolen shots” of Bennifer in their everyday life.
Like the message in the song, the Francis Lawrence-directed video did not sit well with everybody – especially at a time when the couple were undoubtedly overexposed. Still it was a smash and gained even more recognition throughout the years because of its media-voyeuristic theme.
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While some would call her actions (such as this video_ calculated, we see them as smart. Indeed, more often than not, her moves are attached to a greater cause – whether a movie, album or charity. Put simply, unlike some of her peers today, there often is a method to the melee when it comes to J.Lo. And we’re entirely “here” for it.
Music royal Mariah Carey has been named “queen” of many things: whistles, Billboard Hot 100, shade, and, let some of us tell it…umm..the universe.
But, a recent interview with our buds at Buzzfeed shows Mimi has a few other things she thinks she rules – namely ‘Taboo’ (the board game) and the kitchen (as we also saw here).
Going over ’40 Things You Should Know About Mariah,’ the 45-year-old diva dishes on her likes, many dislikes, new Christmas film, and so much more. Get into some fun-filled – and somewhat shady – highlights below:
‘All Hands on Deck’ diva Tinashe is entrusting her second album to some very capable hitmaking hands – Max Martin and Dr. Luke.
Sharing chart-topping names like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and many more between them, the duo have respectively baked up some of the 21st century’s biggest hits. Now, as a recent interview with our buds at SPIN magazine indicates, it seems the ‘2 On’ singer is ready for a piece of the pie.
Giving fans a heads-up on the sonic direction of her sophomore effort, Tinashe talks going EDM for her next project, dishes on rumors she’ll be featured on Janet Jackson‘s comeback album, and more.
Read it all below:
Break or breakdown?
That was the question on everyone’s lips once Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea cited the need for a ‘mental break’ as the reason for the cancellation of her debut headlining tour ‘The Great Escape.’
The announcement, issued at the end of last week, came after a mountain of speculation surrounding the tour’s poor sales performance, dropping out of original opening acts Nick Jonas and Tinashe, and multiple pushbacks.
Sitting with Seventeen magazine, the Grand Hustle hitmaker gives insight on the “real reason” the tour was cancelled. Peep a portion of her lengthy statement below and weigh in:
It seems that there really is no stopping Nicki Minaj!
For, as she begins to launch the U.S. leg of her sold out world tour, the rapper takes to ‘Cosmopolitan’ for a spot of promo!
What for? Her new single ‘The Night Is Still Young’ of course!
Hit the link below to catch more from her time with the publication below…
‘Got To Be Real’ singer Cheryl Lynn kept it all the way real on Twitter late last night when she popped off on fellow Grammy winning R&B legend Anita Baker.
The songstress wasn’t completely clear on what ignited her tweeting fury, but whatever it was, it landed her on Miss Baker’s “blocked list” real quick.
Sending approximately zero percent sweet love the way of our girl Mama Anita, see Lynn’s lengthy Twitter tongue lashing below #ICYMI:
Despite already boasting a diverse resume of collabos – from Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Ying Yang Twins to most recently sitting pretty on pop charts with ‘Pretty Girls’ (featuring rapstress Iggy Azalea), Britney Spears reveals via a recent Australian news interview that her “collabo wishlist” has only grown in recent years.
Firing off a number of interesting selections when quizzed on who she’d like to join forces with in the future, two names mentioned that may have earned a chuckle or collective side-eye glance were fellow Vegas-mates/powerhouse vocalists Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.
Given that all three ladies are set to occupy the Vegas circuit simultaneously over the next year or so, the idea may not be as far-fetched in reality as it is on paper…
Both Madonna and Beyonce have enjoyed massive successes in their lengthy careers – a feat that’s led to many-a-fan deservedly christening them “queens.” But, when it comes to Forbes 2015 ‘America’s Richest Self-Made Women’s’ list, due in full on June 15th, only one diva claims the crown – Madge.
Living up to her longtime moniker once again, the Material Girl’s earnings see her leave nearest competitors Bey, Taylor Swift & Mariah Carey in the dust as her once-misreported billion dollar fortune actually creeps closer to reality.
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