25th Oct

Rated Awards 2022: Dave, Stomzy, Little Simz, & More Win Big

The Rated Awards 2022 united a who’s who of the UK’s Urban scene to celebrate the biggest releases of the last year.

Toasting the British R&B, British Grime, and British Hip-Hop that has made this market one of the world’s most impactful, the GRM Daily ceremony was presided over by charismatic hosts Big Zuu and Julie Adenuga.

Dave stood tall as the big winner at the event (which took place at Magazine London). The revered MC took home four awards, including Male Artist of the Year and Track of the Year and Video of the Year for ‘Clash’ with Stormzy (pictured with him above).

An eclectic array of major names took to the stage for action-packed performances such as Ms. Banks, Ivorian Doll, ArrDee, Clavish, and K-Trap.

That Grape Juice was on-hand and caught up with so many on the red carpet. Stay tuned for that!

Ahead of the show’s broadcast at 10pm on E4 tonight (October 25), check out the full list of winners after the jump…

24th Oct

Rihanna, Tyler Perry, & Dave Chappelle Among Big Stars Supporting Will Smith at ‘Emancipation’ Screening

Will Smith may have left sour taste in the mouths of some in Hollywood due to his controversial slapping of Chris Rock at the OSCARs earlier this year, but – as evidenced by the screening for his forthcoming film ‘Emancipation’ – the Academy Award-winning actor still has friends in high places he can depend on.

Details inside about the who’s who that came to lend their support to the embattled actor.

24th Oct

Hot 100: Sam Smith & Kim Petras Each Land FIRST #1 Single with ‘Unholy’

Sam Smith and Kim Petras have powered to pole position on the Billboard Hot 100 with their global smash ‘Unholy.’

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24th Oct

Ashanti Announces New Single ‘Falling For You’ / Reveals Cover & Release Date

Ashanti is back with new music.

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24th Oct

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ First Week Sales Predictions Revised UPWARDS, Album Now Eyeing 1.4 Million+ Debut

Taylor Swift‘s fans have been lapping up the singer’s tenth album ‘Midnights’ with the swiftness.

And that’s more than a convenient pun. It’s quite literally a fact.

For, the freshly unwrapped project is now tracking towards even bigger first-week sales than initially anticipated.

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24th Oct

Angela Bassett Talks ‘Black Panther’ Sequel / Reveals “Phone Didn’t Ring” for a Year After Oscar Nomination for Tina Turner Biopic

A career as captivating as Angela Bassett‘s undoubtedly has peaks and troughs that skew both public and private. And the superstar opens up about all in the November / December issue of Essence Magazine.

Covering the latest edition of the publication in illustrated form, Bassett draws on a variety of narratives to make clear that her story is one defined by colors – both light and dark, challenges, and overcoming the tallest of obstacles.

Within her candid feature, the 64-year-old talks about the “butterflies” she felt on set reprising her role as matriarch Ramona in Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘ (which premieres on November 11).

Bassett also waxed candid about the juxtaposition between breaking through with her Oscar-nominated portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ and the reality that it didn’t multiply her opportunities at the time.

Head below for quotes on these and more…

24th Oct

Beloved Actor & Social Media Star Leslie Jordan Dead at 67

In news sending shock waves through the entertainment industry, beloved ‘Will & Grace’ actor and social media star Leslie Jordan has died at age 67.

Details inside.

24th Oct

Kanye West Dropped By Vogue, Balenciaga, & CAA Talent Reps Amid Backlash Over Anti-Semitism

‘Jesus Walks’ hitmaker Kanye West is seeing yet another slew of big-named brands walk away from their lucrative business relationship in light of controversy stemming from his headline-grabbing anti-Semitic remarks recently.

Not long after West brewed backlash for wearing and defending his custom ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt, the 45-year-old music and fashion mogul was banned from Facebook and Twitter for making disparaging comments about Jewish people.

In addition to ongoing criticism from former fans, industry analysts, and even his celebrity peers, the result of the infraction comes as a continued fallout from the likes of Balenciaga, ‘Vogue,’ and now CAA.

Details inside.

24th Oct

Mariah Carey Announces New Holiday Shows ‘Merry Christmas To All’

Mariah Carey is ringing in the holiday season with news of major shows.

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24th Oct

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Tracks

Taylor Swift has unleashed ‘Midnights’ – her tenth studio album.

Led by the effervescent ‘Anti-Hero,’ the set sees Swift explore themes of self-exploration, mental health, and more.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Midnights.’

23rd Oct

Shania Twain, David Alan Grier Join H.E.R. in Star-Studded ‘Beauty & the Beast’ 30th Anniversary TV Special

Months after it was announced GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning songstress H.E.R. will be portraying Belle in ABC’s forthcoming live ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 30th anniversary TV special, it’s being reported other big names will be joining her to breathe new life into some of Disney’s most beloved characters.

Details inside.

23rd Oct

From The Vault: Christina Aguilera – ‘Beautiful’

Join us today as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of a classic Pop album.

This week’s From The Vault is the undeniable standout track from Christina Aguilera’s coming-of-age album, ‘Stripped.’ We give you ‘Beautiful’.

Serving as the second single from Aguilera’s 2002 blockbuster album, ‘Beautiful’ is a Soulful Pop ballad with Rock sensibilities. It was written and produced by Linda Perry, who initially wanted to use the song for her own singing career.

A very successful track for Xtina – it peaked at #2 in the US and reached the top of the charts in the UK, Canada, and Australia. It quickly became an empowerment anthem for many and to this day it is highly regarded by the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as by advocates for body positivity.

Directed by Jonas Âkerlund, the visual for the single was a clear departure from the boisterous first single ‘Dirrty.’

Viewers find the songbird wearing black in an empty apartment, while various scenes of tormented young people are interwoven. It was well-received, notably because of its normalized and non-sensational portrayal of queer people.

Earlier this week, the diva released another version of the video, this time focusing on the effects social media can have on the mental health of the youth.

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Xtina’s vocal prowess earned her respect from her debut. Yet, with ‘Stripped’ and particularly this song, she let her voice be heard in another way. Indeed, she wasn’t afraid to tackle sensitive issues and speak her mind, and back then it helped set her apart from her competition.

Two decades on, ‘Stripped’ remains an impeccable effort that is still fresh and modern both sonically and thematically.

Timeless song, timeless talent.