Cynthia Erivo takes center stage in ‘Wicked’ – a film that is being hailed as one the year’s most resonating must-sees.

The GRAMMY, Tony, and Emmy Award winner stars as Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande (Glinda) in the blockbuster production – which is directed by Jon M. Chu.

A reimagining of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Wicked’ has the stormed the stage worldwide for decades and has finally been adapted for the big screen.

And it does not disappoint.

Breathtakingly brilliant, the film is being touted as a frontrunner for 2025 award-season.

That Grape Juice‘s Maya Egbo sat down with Erivo, who opened up in earnest about what she poured into the performance. She also dished on her sisterhood with Grande and the hotly anticipated sequel, which arrives on November 21, 2025.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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Christmas has come early for fans of singer-actress Coco Jones.

Though hard at work putting the finishing touches on her long-awaited debut album (which will feature the songs ‘Sweep It Up,’ ‘Most Beautiful Design,’ and the Billboard R&B top 10 hit ‘Here We Go‘), the GRAMMY winner has taken time to unwrap another project to tide her diehard supporters over in the meantime: ‘Coco by the Fireplace.’

Having already thrilled in years past with standalone yuletide cuts like ‘Silver Bells’ and ‘Timeless Christmas,’ Friday (November 22) saw Jones unveil an entire collection of original holiday music.

Hop inside to stream the four-track EP courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Has it really already been 10 years since Nicki Minaj dominated charts with her junior album ‘The Pinkprint’?

Home to hits like ‘Feeling Myself,’ ‘The Night Is Still Young,’ ‘Only,’ ‘Anaconda,‘ and ‘Pills N Potions,’ the critically acclaimed 2014 project ranks as a favorite in Minaj’s discography – a standing only set to be cemented by its 10th anniversary edition released on Friday (November 22).

Boasting an expanded tracklist of 27 songs, the star-studded effort features appearances from some of the biggest names in music including Beyonce, Juice WRLD, Chris Brown, Drake, Ariana Grande, Meek Mill, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, David Guetta, Davido, and more.

Stream the revamped set inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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All Points East 2025 has unveiled an exciting list of additions to its stacked lineup.

For, Tyla, Doechii, and Jade are officially set to perform.

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ROSÉ may have already made Billboard history when her Bruno Mars duet ‘APT.’ soared into the top 10 of the Hot 100 (a first for a female K-Pop soloist), but now the New Zealand-born beauty is looking to accomplish the feat by her lonesome with new song ‘Number One Girl.’

“I’d do anything to make you want me / I’d give it all up if you told me / That I’d be / The number one girl in your eyes,” she sings on the sizzling cut produced by Mars and D’Mile.

Announced Tuesday (November 19), ‘Girl’ comes as yet another taste from the BLACKPINK star’s long-awaited debut solo album ‘rosie.’

Ahead of the LP’s arrival to digital shelves on December 6, hop inside to hear its latest single in full.

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Lil Nas X isn’t resting on his laurels.

Just a week after introducing fans to ‘Light Again‘ – the first single from his current ‘Dreamboy‘ era – the GRAMMY winner is already lifting the lid on the tune’s predecessor ‘Need Dat Boy.’

“I been looking fr a muse, need a new persona / Put your picture on my wall, you my new Madonna / Sorry, darling, I been down for a couple summers  / Falling back in the crowd, smokin’ marijuana,” he relays in the Jahnei Clarke-produced song’s first verse.

Ahead of the arrival of its accompanying music video (presumably featuring R&B singer Destin Conrad who’s featured on the single’s artwork seen above), hop inside to hear ‘Boy’ in full.

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Prepare to be spellbound!

Just as the big screen adaptation of the TONY Award-winning play ‘Wicked‘ soars into theaters (November 22), so does its accompanying soundtrack to digital shelves.

Featuring updated takes on every song from ‘Act One’ of the stageplay, the movie’s companion album sees stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more take on classics like ‘No One Mourns the Wicked,’ ‘Popular,’  ‘Defying Gravity,’ and other favorites from the Broadway production.

Also featuring the vocal chops of actors Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Peter Dinklage, Jeff Goldblum, and more, the 11-track effort comes as the predecessor to the flick’s ‘Part 2’ soundtrack which is expected to hit shelves alongside its parent film on November 26, 2025.

Until we find out for sure, hop inside to stream the franchise’s first musical project courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Jon B may be busy cranking out his hits on stages across North America on the official ‘High Off You Tour,’ but that hasn’t stopped the veteran R&B star from putting the finishing touches on highly anticipated new music.

As fans anxiously await updates about his forthcoming studio album, ‘Waiting On You‘ (featuring the lead single of the same name featuring Tank), Jon has given them yet another reason to get excited about the project by dropping the single ‘Natural Drug.’

“You give me that feeling / And I give you that feeling / And when we get that feeling / We high of natural drugs,” he croons on the sensual track.

Tapping model-actress Cynthia Bailey (of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ fame) to star as the leading lady of the official ‘Natural’ video, look inside to get your latest Jon B. fix.

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Shaboozey has been steadily grinding for years, yet it was his appearance on Beyonce‘s groundbreaking ‘Cowboy Carter’ album this year that served as the precursor to the blockbuster success he would go on to achieve with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy).’

And while arriving at the CMA Awards 2024 (for what ended up being a controversial night), the star was quizzed about further work with Queen Bey.

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Shaboozey has magnetized headlines aplenty following the CMA Awards 2024 – despite not winning any honors on the night.

The ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ singer has dominated the Country and wider music landscape with the historic #1 anthem, yet went home empty handed at the event.

In a bizarre move, remarks were made to disparage the 29-year-old…during another artist’s acceptance speech.

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Jack Harlow is looking to heat up the wintertime with new track ‘Hello Miss Johnson.’

Produced by the chart-topper’s brother Clay Harlow and aksel arvid, the cut arrives alongside its video.

Directed by Yulya Shadrinsky and Marita Gurcciani (who collectively go by Shadrinsky), the unique visual was shot on CCTV cameras – capturing the courtship between Jack and Miss Johnson’s daughter.

Landing as the MC cooks up his next studio project, the single debuts as the star gears up to perform two special shows with Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra for his fourth annual ‘No Place Like Home’ series, at Whitney Hall, KY on November 29 and November 30.

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In a stunning developing story, Jussie Smollett‘s conviction for the alleged hoax hate has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court.

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