With two #1 albums, a world tour, her own production company and a beverage line in the works, there’s no denying Nicki Minaj‘s burgeoning commercial pull.
So, perhaps in realization of her rising influence, FOX’s ‘American Idol‘ have reportedly called on the Rapper to sit on their judging panel, alongside ‘Prisoner Of Love‘ diva Mariah Carey.
Set to announce the news this evening, Minaj’s alleged joining of the show has thus far struck opinion between both her fans and supporters of the show- responsible for birthing the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia.
Faith Evans teams up with Pop genius Claude Kelly to whip up ‘Tears Of Joy’, her moving new release.
Produced by Chuck Harmony, the number comes in aid of the singer’s upcoming reality show ‘R&B Divas’ and her heavily anticipated new LP which many fans hope to hear by the year’s end.
As the official ambassador for World Humanitarian Day, Beyonce has been at the forefront of this year’s campaign. A campaign, which borrowing from her superstar status and that of fellow chart-toppers such as Lady GaGa, Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland, has made history.
With minimal interest greeting Trey Songz these days, the R&B crooner can take solace in the fact that his music is resonating somewhere. Specifically, the UK.
No stranger to London town, the ‘Bottoms Up’ singer has made many a promo trip to this side of the pond, yet had never yielded a chart position to show for it. Until now.
The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson‘s 2008 ‘Rockwitchu Tour’ was a less-than-royal affair: from so-so ticket sales and sickness triggered cancellations, the whole episode felt a bit like unfinished business and left her legion of fans frustrated.
Despite its shortcomings, the trek still boasted many a jaw-dropping moment. Case, point, Janet’s not so subtle rendition of the title track of her tenth album, ‘Discipline’. This week’s the From The Vault salutes her 2010 Essence Music Festival rendition of the cut – which was lifted from the tour.
Written by R&B divo Ne-Yo, the vivid track took on a life of its own thanks to creative director Gil Duldalao‘s vision and Ms. Jackson’s phenomenal performing skills. Other Pop stars may talk about ‘S&M’, ‘Erotica’ or getting ‘Dirrty’, yet few have gone to such committed lengths to illustrate such prowess. A whips and chains galore, Damita Jo disciplines a lucky with her unique blend of what is be best described as ‘classy filth’. An interesting juxtaposition to the song’s lyrics which demand that her lover do the same to her.
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With the now 46 year old apparently in the early stages of a new project, we hope she bin her effortless sex-factor, as it is a huge part of her brand. In all fairness, there isn’t justifiable reason she shouldn’t re-explore that angle, given that the Madonna‘s and Tom Jones‘ are playing that card well into their 50’s and 60’s. For, as the video above testifies, Ms. Jackson still oozes sex-appeal in earnest.
Tidbit: Janet was really giving it her all starting at the 5 minutes mark, wasn’t she?
Monday, August 20th is set to see the debut of TV One‘s highly anticipated reality series ‘R&B Divas’ featuring Faith Evans, Syleena Johnson, Nicci Gilbert, KekeWyatt, and Monifah.
While you’ve already been teased with the trailers, now you can get into the full unveiling of the show’s theme song. Featuring soaring vocals from each of the show’s starlets, fall in love with ‘Lovin Me’ below:
As one of Pop’s more promising stars, Willow Smith‘s journey to the top has increasingly become more about her worth as an entertainer and less about the weight her surname carries in her industry.
Now, in what really is a truly moving gesture, she has unveiled a letter she wrote to her mother’s good friend Tupac– expressing how much she misses the late MC, urging his return to her.
Cop a gander of Danity Kane diva Aubrey O’Day on the set of her latest music video.
It appears the outspoken star is really back on her music hustle, as the clip is not for her own song, rather her remix of Gotye‘s ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’.
Anyway to keep her buzz a’buzzin’, ay? We look forward to the clip.
As the shot above shows, the ladies of iconic quartet EnVogue have aged gracefully. Sadly, though, their relationship with one another has done quite the opposite.
This month saw member Maxine Jonesdramatically leave the ensemble to join former member Dawn Robinson to form another version of group.
Now, tensions have reached fever-pitch with lawsuits in the mix. See what we mean after the jump…
It’s a feat many an established act could only fantasize about, yet it’s an achievement Roc Nation star Rita Ora is on the brink of realizing with new single ‘How We Do (Party)’.
Four months on from our last chat, That Grape Juice caught up with the 21 year old, who readily dished on her forthcoming album ‘ORA’, its US incarnation, controlling her brand, and much more. Enjoy.
Editors Note: Once wrapped, Ora revealed that she will be spending an ample amount of time working the project Stateside. So, US fans…look out for that! In the meanwhile, ‘Ora’ hits UK stores on August 27th.
