Halle Bailey has delivered another stunning performance.

Case in point, the Halle in Chloe x Halle has delivered a soulful cover of Radiohead‘s hit, ‘Creep.’

She shared the cover to social media and captioned the performance, saying:

“My version of creepppp this song was in my head all day i had to sing it to get it out!.”

Halle is set to make her big-screen debut when she portrays Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ The film wrapped filming over the summer and is expected to be in theaters by May of 2023.

In the meantime, watch her stunning over of ‘Creep’ below…

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Mariah Carey continues to prove that she is the Queen of Christmas.

Case in point, her festive tune – ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ – has just reached a major milestone.

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Tina Knowles Lawson is stepping into the talk space.

The matriarch, who is renowned for her omnipresence in the lives of her daughters Beyonce and Solange, has teamed with Facebook Watch to launch ‘Talks With Mama Tina.’

Warm and welcoming, the series sees Lawson invite her guests and the masses into her home for candid conversation that explores the journey from unknown to superstar. The show has an expressed focus on encouraging all to be their authentic and unapologetic selves while shining their light from within.

Actress and cultural force Zendaya serves as the inaugural guest and appeared alongside her own Mom, Claire.

Check out episode 1 of ‘Talks With Mama Tina’ below…

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With the Oscars around the corner, ‘Passing’ has emerged as one of the titles tipped to nab multiple nominations.

And with just reasoning.

The powerful production (which is adapted from Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel of the same name) chronicles the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson w)and Clare Kendry (Ruth Negga), who are able to “pass” as white. Despite establishing a bond as childhood friends, contrasting narratives play out as the ladies opt to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1920s New York.

Their paths intertwine in adulthood and what plays out from there is a compelling exploration of repression, denial, division, and harsh realizations.

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni sat down with Thompson and Academy Award nominee Negga to discuss the film and its broader impact.

Watch the interview above and be sure to stream ‘Passing’ on Netflix.

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While most holiday bops are anchored in love, rising star Ksenia seizes the season the make clear what she doesn’t want to unwrap during the holidays.

The Los Angeles-based songstress has premiered her quirkily titled new single ‘All I Want For Christmas Isn’t You.’

Unpacking her frustrations with an inadequate partner, the singer juxtaposes festive visuals with lyrics that emphatically share her desire for someone new.

The release follows Ksenia’s collaboration with Stevie Mackey, ‘Only Want You More.’ 

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Just six months after admitting she had “no idea” if she would ever perform again (as we reported here), “Baby One More Time” diva Britney Spears announced she’s making time to head to the studio to crank out new music.

As previously reported, Spears stunned her loyal fans (the #BritneyArmy) when she marched to Instagram Wednesday (December 22) to show off her vocal prowess and announce new music was on the way.

And while the a capella performance is garnering mixed reviews, there’s one longtime supporter who is making clear that she’s very much here for Britney’s return – her ‘SMS’ co-star Miley Cyrus.

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Jazmine Sullivan ignited arguably the hottest heat streak of her career at the start of the year with the release of her critically acclaimed EP ‘Heaux Tales.’

Home to tracks such as the Gold-certified ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’ and ‘Lost One,’ the concept project was also lauded for its raw and unfiltered celebration of women’s stories. Many of which were sprinkled through the set in the form of interludes. Or ‘Tales,’ as they were known.

With murmurs of a possible sequel, as well well as a full-fledged album, Sullivan has whipped fans into frenzied excitement with the tease of new music.

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One is The Voice of a lifetime and the other is hailed as The Vocal Bible.

Now, after early murmurs, it’s been confirmed that Mariah Carey and Brandy have indeed teamed up for a collaboration.

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Porsha Williams may have exited the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but she’s still bringing the drama by way of her official spin-off show, ‘Porsha’s Family Matters.’

The RHOA spin-off show sees the 40-year-old take her entire family on a trip – including her new fiancé Simon Guobadia.

And it’s clear that her relationship with the mogul (who was previously married to RHOA “Friend” Falynn Guobadia) is a major focus point of the series. Especially with her family and ex Dennis McKinley all in the mix.

Check out a preview of episode 5 below…

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Lorde is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the New Zealand singer-songwriter has just unleashed her video for her song ‘Leader Of A New Regime.’

The video sees Lorde keeping her back toward the screen as various scenes of nature and water are shown. The imagery in the clip is similar to what appeared in her ‘Solar Power’ and ‘Fallen Fruit’ videos.

Lorde and Joel Kefali both directed the new visual – Kefali previously directed her ‘Mood Ring’ video.

‘Leader Of A New Regime’ appears on Lorde’s most recent album, ‘Solar Power.’ The album is her third and become her third top 5 effort on the Billboard 200 chart.

Watch Lorde’s latest video below…

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Beyonce continues to prove how she got the name Queen Bey.

For, she or husband Jay-Z could be claiming victory at the Oscars.

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