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Chloe And Halle Face Off in Sing-Off

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Chloe and Halle Bailey are both proving that they are just as potent as solo artists as they are as a duo. Chlöe has battled haters and poor record sales to make waves on her debut tour. Meanwhile, Halle is preparing for her breakout film role, as the May 26 release of The Little Mermaid grows closer.

However, the two sisters took time out of their schedules to appear on That’s My Jam, the musical game show spin-off of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. The show’s concept is very simple – celebrity teams face off in a variety of musical challenges with Jimmy Fallon hosting the proceedings. In its second season, the show’s most recent episode pitted the sisters against one another. Chlöe was paired up with Adam Lambert, while Halle joined forces with actor Simu Liu.

Chloe And Halle Take On Breakup Song Medley

The highlight of the episode for many fans was the “Mixtape Medley Showdown”, contested by the two sisters. In the segment, contestants must compete in a jukebox-esque sing-off within a certain genre or musical theme. The chosen “mixtape” was breakup songs and things were off to the races. Chloe opened proceedings with the Destiny Child’s classic Survivor, which Halle countered with Avril Lavigne’s Complicated. The sisters were clearly in high spirits, but it was evident both wanted to win. Chloe’s second song was Dilemma by Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland, which was followed by Halle taking on Carrie Underwood’s Before He Cheats.

With neither sister giving an inch, Chloe gave a fantastic rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way before Halle paid homage to the honorary mayor of Tampa with Taylor Swift’s We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. As things ramped up, Chloe belted out Olivia Rodrigo’s Good 4 You, and Halle closed things out with Since You’ve Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson. In a sweet moment, Chloe joined in to harmonize on the Clarkson banger. Halle and Simu would eventually go on to be named the winners of the episode. However, who do you think won the Mixtape Medley Showdown? Let us know in the comments below.

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Chloe X Halle Reunited On ‘That’s My Jam’ To Cover Some Iconic Breakup Anthems

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Chlöe is keeping busy, as she’s still hot off the release of her solo debut album, In Pieces, and touring North America in support of the album. Equally busy is her sister, Halle Bailey, who is gearing up for the premiere of The Little Mermaid, in which she plays Ariel. But their tight schedules couldn’t stop them from reuniting last night (April 17) on Jimmy Fallon’s That’s My Jam.

During the episode’s “Mixtape Medley Showdown,” the two sang a musical montage of iconic break-up anthems. Chlöe kicked off the challenge with a smooth cover of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor,” then, on Halle’s turn, she sang Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated.” The two went back and forth singing covers of songs by Kelly Rowland, Carrie Underwood, Fleetwood Mac, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.

Though the two are proving fruitful in their solo endeavors, nothing can break the bonds of sisterhood. Last month, in a campaign for ZyrTec, Halle said that the two are not finished making music together as Chloe X Halle.

“She’s my biggest supporter. I’m her biggest supporter. We’re just really excited to be able to be doing all of this together and for this all to be happening. I’m so proud of her,” said Halle.

You can see a clip above.

Chlöe Reflected On Touring With Beyoncé Back In 2016 For The ‘Formation World Tour’

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Chlöe may have asked her estranged lover “How Does It Feel” to lose out on her love in the single. But actress and television host Drew Barrymore is turning the question back on her regarding a very special lady in her life. While out promoting her debut solo album, In Pieces, the singer stopped by Barrymore’s namesake talk show.

With the “Body Do” singer currently on tour, Barrymore wanted to take a trip down memory lane when Chlöe and her sister, Halle Bailey, were featured as guest openers for their mentor Beyoncé’s Euporean leg of the Formation World Tour in 2016.

“Oh my God! I’m so excited,” declared the host as she held hands with the singer. Barrymore went on to talk about first becoming a fan of Chlöe which included the tour appearance. “What was that like,” the host asked.

To that, Chlöe replied, “It was really exciting! And all those people [in the audience]. I was like, ‘We get to perform in front of all those people that came here to see Beyoncé?’ That was pretty cool!”

Later on in the interview, Chlöe acknowledged that despite all that she’s accomplished professionally, at times, she is still harsh on herself. When asked what she does to shake out of those moments, she replied, “So I’ll cry it out first. I’m gonna be honest. I call my God mom, and I call Halle and my siblings and just cry and cry, and they’ll be like, ‘Boss up.’”

She added, “And I’m gonna be honest, when my album came out last week, I never thought the day would come, so when it actually happened, I was like trying to figure out every way in my head to make sure it wasn’t happening, or it was like imposter syndrome, so I keep reciting to myself, ‘I deserve it, I deserve it.’”

Watch the clip above.

In Pieces is out now via Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment. Find more information here.

Chlöe Was ‘Screaming’ And ‘Crying’ When She Saw Her Sister Halle Bailey In ‘The Little Mermaid’ Trailer

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Chlöe just unveiled her debut solo album In Pieces and is on an extensive tour to bring the new music to her fans. (She also recently delivered a terrific UPROXX Sessions performance and had her own UPROXX cover story last summer.) Meanwhile, her sister and collaborator Halle Bailey is thriving in the limelight in her role as Ariel in the new The Little Mermaid movie.

In her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Chlöe talked about how happy she was for Halle when she watched the trailer for the movie.

“I was screaming and I was crying,” Chlöe said. “I was just screaming because she is a real-life mermaid, a siren, graceful in all her beauty. And people get to see what I’ve always seen since we were little girls.”

Chlöe also recently said that fans who talk trash about her solo career were never fans in the first place.

“The thing is,” Chlöe began, “the same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and [me] when we had our Ungodly Hour album out, The Kids Are Alright. So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things. Sis and I, we’ve been underground for a minute and the same people who talk weren’t around then or giving us our props then, and it’s like now they want to talk trash for some reason.”

Chloe Bailey Cried Seeing Sister Halle In “Little Mermaid”

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Chloe Bailey has been the target of a lot of hate recently. However, she shared a very sweet moment today on The Drew Barrymore Show. The singer was on the show to promote her new album, which has not been doing as well as many had hoped. However, always the positive force, Drew decided to focus on all of the good in Chloe’s life. As such, she asked Chloe about her thoughts on Halle’s part as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Chloe told Drew that she was actually in the middle of getting ready when the trailer dropped. She was waiting to get her hair and makeup done for an Oscars afterparty, but she made time to watch her sister. “I was screaming and I was crying,” Chloe said emotionally. “I was just screaming because she is a real-life mermaid, a siren, graceful in all her beauty. And people get to see what I’ve always seen since we were little girls.”

Chloe Has No Time For Haters

Chloe has been hard at work herself recently. In addition to her music, she has still been pursuing her acting career. Her latest role in Donald Glover’s Amazon series, Swarm, got her quite a bit of negative attention. Many thought that a sex scene Chloe took part in was far too explicit. She disagrees. Chloe also played a lead role in the Peacock film Praise This. Her hard work is paying off, it seems, because she’s certainly getting quite a bit of attention.

Regardless of the fact that her album did not sell extremely well, Chloe is pushing forward. Her In Pieces tour just kicked off, and it’s already making headlines, if not exactly for the right reasons. On the opening night of her tour, Chloe responded to the hate that she’s been receiving. “Make sure y’all are supporting the muthaf*ckin’ album,” the singer said. “F*ck what the f*ck everybody gotta f*ckin’ say, they can kiss my Black *ss. Because I know you guys love me and this is all I need.” She did make sure to thank her fans, though: “Thank you for loving me, thank you for being here, thank you for your energy.” What do you think of all the hate Chloe is getting? Is it warranted? Sound off in the comments.

Chloe Bailey Tells Haters “Kiss My Black A**” At Sold Out “In Pieces” Tour

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Chloe Claps Back

Chloe Bailey, one half of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, has been making headlines lately. The young artist recently took to her sold-out In Pieces Tour to clap back at haters who criticized her low album sales, telling them, “kiss my Black a**.” Chloe Bailey recently made headlines after clapping back at haters […]

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The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey Shines At The White House’s 2023 Easter Egg Roll

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Singer/actress Halle Bailey has been having the best year ever. The Grown-ish star has been making her rounds in preparation for the role of a lifetime. Plugged in as Ariel in Disney’s live-action animated musical classic released nationwide in May, the trailer gave us a look into the certified blockbuster hit. 

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid star— Halle Bailey

Yesterday, the 2023 Disney Dreamer Academy ambassador appeared in Washington, D.C. to participate in the White House’s 2023 Easter Egg Roll. As part of the annual festivities, Bailey served as a guest reader and read two books: The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash by Ashley Franklin and Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.

 “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

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Halle Bailey at The 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll

 

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Issa Rae’s For President, Shenseea’s Got Bars, Lauryn Hill Celebrates “Miseducation” 25th Anniversary

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From Issa Rae’s highly anticipated role in the upcoming Barbie movie to Malia Obama’s directorial debut, these Single Ladies are breaking barriers and proving the sky’s the limit. Issa Rae’s summer is about to be busy. Taking on Hollywood with summer 2023’s highly anticipated films —  Rae will enter the Spider-Verse on June 2. And […]

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Chloe Bailey Says Most Haters Were Never True Fans To Begin With

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Chloe Bailey has been the brunt of vicious social media critique since embarking on her solo career. The writing was on the wall for some time that she was seeking solo ventures, and in 2021, she debuted her first solo single, “Have Mercy.” Many felt the video was too sexual, accusing her of veering away from her “good girl” Chloe x Halle image. Gladly, Bailey has learned to ignore the negativity, pointing out one similarity all her haters have in common.

During the promo run for her debut album, In Pieces, the 24-year-old sat down with Atlanta’s Majic 107.5. During this chat, a very important topic arose, one that the singer has dealt with in her group, Chloe x Halle, and by herself. Host Ryan Cameron brought up the fact that some fans may want the young women to remain the kid stars they once were. As children, the sisters appeared in “The Fighting Temptations” alongside Beyoncé in 2003. Then in their teens, the ladies performed records inspired by young romance. Now in their early 20s, the subject matter is much more mature, though Bailey doesn’t believe people have an issue with their lyrics. Instead, she feels the ones who judge her the harshest were never fans of her and Halle, to begin with.

Chloe Bailey Slams The Online Trolls

“The same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and I when we had our ‘Ungodly Hour’ album out, ‘The Kids Are Alright.’ So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things,” she explained to Cameron. Since the release of In Pieces which surprised many, Bailey has endured even more negativity. The album did not have a vast rollout as expected. Several early reviews of the project have been unkind, accusing the Grammy award nominee of not knowing her audience. A Pitchfork review even harshly referred to the record as “a compilation of soulless singles.” 

Aside from her music, Bailey has also caught some slack from her performance in “Swarm.” The element in particular that set viewers off was an intimate scene between herself and actor Damson Idris. She received widespread backlash for depicting a sexual act, another sign that many are still attached to her perceived youthful innocence. Despite all the hatred, it seems Bailey has managed to block it out.

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Chlöe Said The People Who ‘Talk Trash’ About Her Solo Career Weren’t Fans Of Chloe X Halle In The First Place

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Chloe Bailey has taken more than her fair share of trash talk from fans lately. People on Twitter have negatively compared her to her sister Halle, derided her creative choices, and criticized her choice of collaborators. In a new interview, she addressed those people, pointing out the fatal flaw in one of their favorite arguments.

Appearing on her hometown radio station, Atlanta’s Majic 107.5, Chlöe broke down the negative responses after being asked about the criticism by host Ryan Cameron. “I saw somebody that said, ‘Whatever happened to Chloe X Halle?’” the host said. “Because they felt like it was a space — after Beyoncé [signed the sister duo] and all that — there was just gonna be all these things. Then, all of a sudden, all these things really happen, then it’s like, ‘Whatever happened to Chloe X Halle?’ It’s like they almost felt like… they wanted you to stay a kid!”

“The thing is,” Chlöe replied, “The same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and [me] when we had our Ungodly Hour album out, The Kids Are Alright. So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things. Sis and I, we’ve been underground for a minute and the same people who talk weren’t around then or giving us our props then, and it’s like now they want to talk trash for some reason.”

For sure, it’s appeared that the more success the sisters have seen, the more critical the peanut gallery has become — but those people sharing their opinions now don’t even seem to know much about the girls. Take the loud contingent of racist haters who lashed out at Halle’s casting in The Little Mermaid. It seems they’ve just become the latest targets of convenience for online cranks looking for something to hate.

You can watch the full interview up top.