Janet Jackson‘s ‘Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour’ pulled into London last night. Fittingly held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, That Grape Juice was in the house at the sold-out event – and so were our good friends, Pop divas JLS.
Posing it up with the superstar were JB and Oritse, while band-member Marvintweeted:
Went to see Janet Jackson last night at the Royal Albert Hall..She stills killing her dance breaks! 45 years old! Legend! We love u Jan! Marv x
Legend indeed. Sitting third row, we most certainly got up, close, and personal with Ms. Jackson and what an experience it was. For, she still has ‘it’ in abundance, which served as a potent reminder to self for why we put such a high premium on the acts of today. If Janet is still killing it on stage at 45, there really isn’t any excuse.
With her latest album ‘4‘ set to top charts in almost every nation it is released, many a Beyonce spectator may wonder how much work really goes into producing an album of that calibre.
Well they must wonder no more, for the starlet reveals all in documentary ‘Year Of 4‘ which gives fans and critics alike fly on the wall access to the methodical madness that is the preparation for a Beyonce campaign.
Despite reports that predict Beyonce‘s lowest first week sales ever, Columbia Records has slammed any claims of disappointment in the singer’s 4th studio album ‘4’.
In a recent interview with Billboard, the label’s chairman Rob Stringer detailed its response to the album’s early leak, their commercial expectations for the LP, and preparing Beyonce for a whopping 18-month promo of the project.
For more than 10 years Britney Spears has reigned as one of Pop’s most formidable forces.
However, after a much publicized breakdown, tragic performances, and barely-there interviews, debate intensifies as to whether the Pop starlet is really ‘with it’ anymore.
Her brand and ever-growing hit catalogue may be strong as ever, yet doubt remains surrounding whether or not she can hold a candle to the competition in the current musical climate.
Ever keen to hear what the masses are saying, That Grape Juice hit the streets of Hollywood to get The Word…on Britney Spears.
Some may argue if Beyonce really runs the world, but there’s no doubting the promo tour for her latest album ‘4’ is literally running the world – racking up a seemingly endless number of air miles. Now, the ‘End of Time’ diva has teamed with MTV and BET for a behind the scenes look at her year off, recording of, and preparation for the ‘4’ album (in stores today). The special, entitled‘Beyonce: Year of 4’, will be aired on both stations simultaneously Thursday, June 30th at 7pm EST.
For more than 10 years Britney Spears has reigned as one of Pop’s most formidable forces.
However, after a much publicized breakdown, tragic performances, and barely-there interviews, debate intensifies as to whether the Pop starlet is really ‘with it’ anymore.
Her brand and ever-growing hit catalogue may be strong as ever, yet doubt remains surrounding whether or not she can hold a candle to the competition in the current musical climate.
Ever keen to hear what the masses are saying, That Grape Juice hit the streets of Hollywood to get The Word…on Britney Spears.
As she made her way to her show-stopping Splash set, That Grape Juice TV chatted it up with R&B star Keri Hilson.
In this candid interview, the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ singer opens up about her plans for the year, her racy ‘The Way You Love Me’ video, how she stepped up her game, taking a break after ‘No Boys Allowed’, and more.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. Enjoy!
This week’s From The Vault celebrates the careers of two of Pop-Culture’s biggest phenomenons: brother and sister Michael and Janet Jackson.
With the 25th of June (yesterday) marking the 2 year anniversary of the Legend’s passing, That Grape Juice once again tribute him and his unmatchable talent.
And since little sister is touring Europe at the moment and will be coming very soon to our hometown of London, what better time than the present to reflect on the output of two of music’s great stars. What better way to do that than with their 1995 epic duet, ‘Scream’.
Released as the first single from Michael’s ‘HIStory’ album and produced by Janet’s longtime producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the track serves as an open letter to the press following MJ’s 1993 legal drama. Janet’s participation was her way of supporting her big bro’.
The high-octane cut sees Mike and Jan flaunt a more aggressive tone, which in tandem compliments their controversial lyrics (“Just stop pressuring me, stop f*cking with me”).
A dream collaboration on paper, the blissful reality was rendered ever better with the help of ‘Scream’s award-winning video.
At the time the most expensive music visual ever made, the futuristic black & white clip is a classic for many a reason, although it’s the iconic dance-break that generates the most praise to this day.
The world had been waiting for a joint performance of the track for years, but instead had to settle for a virtual showing in 2009 when Janet tributed her brother at the VMA’s. An amazing performance to say the least, yet still heart-wrenching knowing that we’ll never get to see them set the stage a ablaze together.
Many a fan have expressed desire for Janet to return to the creative force that are Jimmy & Terry. A sentiment we co-sign; they are after all the ones who’ll provide songs in the vein of this one (i.e. stellar production + non-standard lyrics), as well as the wealth of hits she amassed under their guidance.
As for Michael, this piece of art right here is one of the many reasons he will NEVER be replaced. Even though this vid saw the light of the day more than 15 years ago, it is aesthetically leaps and bounds better than most of what is out today.
MJ may be gone, but his art and legacy live on! Forever and a day.
As she made her way to her show-stopping Splash set, That Grape Juice chatted it up with R&B star Keri Hilson.
In this candid interview, the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ singer opens up about her plans for the year, her racy ‘The Way You Love Me’ video, how she stepped up her game, taking a break after ‘No Boys Allowed’, and more.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. Enjoy!
Alicia Keys seems to have come full circle since her debut 10 years ago. With a commemorative re-release of the platinum selling ‘Songs In A Minor’ being released June 28, the wife and new mom took time to reflect on her first year of motherhood with MTV.
90’s R&B girl group SWV has experienced a minimal pop culture revival of sorts, thanks to Chris Brown’s current single ‘She Ain’t You’, which plays off of the lady’s Michael Jackson-sampling hit ‘Right Here/Human Nature’. After hopping on the remix, the Sisters With Voices have now announced an upcoming album and reality show.
Pop star Rihanna is to face legal action by a photographer who claims she knowingly copied concepts from his work and implemented them in her visual for the controversial ‘S&M‘ single.
This is now the second time the ‘We Ride’ performer has been threatened to be taken to court for this very video.
