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Brandy and Monica reveal who inspired their hit song The Boy Is Mine
Brandy and Monica revealed the inspiration behind their hit duet, The Boy Is Mine, 25 years after releasing the song. The pair reflected on their collaborative track, which won a Grammy following its release nearly three decades ago, after announcing their upcoming, co-headlining tour of the same name. While making a joint appearance on Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the duo discussed the making of the 1998 track. The late night talk show host asked Brandy, 46, if it was true that she got the idea for the concept from watching The Jerry Springer Show. She confirmed it and explained: 'Yes, I was a huge Jerry Springer fan, and one of the topics was, "The boy is mine." I'm like, "Oh my god, song idea. Let's do this."' After getting the inspiration, Brandy said she knew she wanted to get Monica, 44, to work with her on the song — which was also a source of inspiration for the same-name song on Ariana Grande 's latest album Eternal Sunshine. 'I was always a fan of hers and I wanted to work with her, so I called her up and asked her to be a part of the song, and she said yes,' she recalled. 'And here we are.' When they started working together, Monica said she told Brandy that she thought people would believe they were fighting over a man because of the nature of the song. 'That was the point,' Brandy then added. The Jerry Springer Show was also included in a snippet of the original music video accompanying Brandy and Monica's beloved duet. At the beginning of the video, Brandy is seen watching the daytime talk show that ran from 1991 to 2018. Then, Monica is seen changing the channel. When Brandy changes it back, the two squabble over the TV right before the song starts. The song was an instant hit and spent 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts as well as winning the dynamic duo a Grammy. After getting the inspiration, Brandy said she knew she wanted to get Monica, 44, to work with her on the song — which was also a source of inspiration for the same-name song on Ariana Grande 's latest album Eternal Sunshine Many years later, the pair released another duet titled It All Belongs to Me in 2012. After releasing their second duet, the pair were rumoed to be in a longstanding feud. When Ariana Grande asked them to join in on her remix, they agreed and credited the pop star for reuniting them again and bridging the gap. Last year, Brandy and Monica earned their 13th and fifth Grammy nominations, respectively, due to their features on Grande's The Boy Is Mine remix. Last summer, Monica said that 'the process of the new collaboration did a lot of closing the gaps.' She told ET: 'When you properly communicate something, you can find not only the resolutions and solutions to problems, but sometimes you find that there weren't ever problems, just consistent miscommunications. It made it a lot easier just to talk.' Earlier this week, the R&B icons announced their first-ever joint tour, more than 25 years after releasing The Boy Is Mine. The pair will be going on a 24-city arena tour alongside opening acts Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts of American Idol. Their tour will kick off on October 16 in Cincinnati, Ohio. And the pair will perform in cities across the United States before closing out the American tour in Houston, Texas on December 7.
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Brandy and Monica Reveal the Surprising Inspiration Behind Their Hit Duet 'The Boy Is Mine'
Brandy and Monica appeared on the Wednesday, June 25, edition of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon The two discussed their 1998 hit duet "The Boy Is Mine" Brandy revealed the surprising inspiration for the trackBrandy and Monica are revealing the surprising inspiration behind their beloved duet, "The Boy Is Mine." During a joint appearance on the Wednesday, June 25, edition of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Brandy was asked whether it is true she got the idea for the 1998 track from an episode of The Jerry Springer Show. "Yes, I was a huge Jerry Springer fan, and one of the topics was, 'The boy is mine.' I'm like, 'Oh my god, song idea, let's do this,' " Brandy told host Jimmy Fallon. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! After getting the inspiration, Brandy knew she wanted Monica to join her on the song. "I was always a fan of hers and I wanted to work with her, so I called her up and asked her to be a part of the song, and she said yes, and here we are," she explained. Monica said she initially thought people would believe they were fighting because of the song's nature. Brandy chimed in to say, "That was the point." Brandy's revelation seems to explain why the music video for the track begins with Brandy happily watching The Jerry Springer Show, only to have Monica change the channel. After Brandy changes it back, the two squabble over the TV, and the song begins. The track quickly achieved success, spending 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts, and also won a Grammy. Although the two would feud following the release of "The Boy Is Mine" — even after releasing another duet in 2012 called "It All Belongs to Me" — they seemingly put it all to rest in 2020 when they came together for a Verzuz battle. The two would reconnect in 2024 again to jump on Ariana Grande's remix of the hit track. "It was nothing short of a blessing for Brandy and I not only to reconnect, but to reconnect and do something as special as this innovative version of 'The Boy Is Mine,' " Monica told PEOPLE in January. "She and I had not seen each other for many years, so it gave us the opportunity to talk not just about the song, but life as a whole," she continued. Brandy and Monica are set to close out 2025 with the Boy Is Mine Tour, which will kick off in Cincinnati on Oct. 16 and wrap on Dec. 7 in Houston. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Joining Brandy and Monica on the road will be Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and 2025 American Idol champ Jamal Roberts. Read the original article on People
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Brandy And Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine' Arena Tour
What started as a rumor is now a dream come true. Brandy and Monica have formally announced their co-headlining tour, kicking off this fall. The women appeared on CBS Mornings on Tuesday (June 24) to unveil the tour visualizer and dates. The Boy Is Mine Tour is a 24-city arena tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, that begins on October 16 and concludes on Dec. 7. As previously mentioned, they will be joined by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music— it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said in a statement. ''The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.' Monica added, 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.' Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective, shared, 'Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it's a cultural homecoming. Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we're committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both.' Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time. Presale tickets will be available on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time using the code BPC. See full dates for The Boy Is Mine Tour below. Oct. 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center Oct. 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Oct. 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum Oct. 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Nov. 1 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum Nov. 2 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Nov. 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Nov. 8 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Nov. 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Nov. 14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena Nov. 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC Nov. 16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Nov. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Nov. 21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Nov. 22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Nov. 23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum* Nov. 29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Nov. 30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Dec. 5 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Dec. 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Dec. 7 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *Muni Long Not Appearing More from Dream Setlist For Brandy And Monica's Rumored 'Boy Is Mine' Tour Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
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Brandy, Monica Are Ready To Capitalize Off Tour Momentum With New Music And Vegas Residency
As Brandy and Monica gear up for their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine tour, the women are already planning to capitalize off this meteoric momentum. During their appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (June 25), the R&B veterans spoke on the tour and their 'musical marriage.' 'I think it opens the door [for new music],' Brandy hinted. 'We need some songs to sing on the tour.' Monica confessed, 'We'll start working on some music immediately.' She also teased that some of that new material could be 'promoted on the road.' Their last, proper collab came in 2012 with 'It All Belongs To Me.' They also reunited last June for Ariana Grande's reimagined version of 'the boy is mine.' In a separate sit-down with ET, Monica questioned if 'now was a good time to create more music or leave the legacy as is' and Brandy quickly responded, 'We need to create more music and capitalize on this moment. I want to go to Vegas and do the residency after the tour. I'm thinking ahead.' According to Brandy, The Boy Is Mine tour was 'twenty-seven years in the making' and is something that would've made mentor Whitney Houston 'proud.' The highly-anticipated tour kicks off in Ohio this October with special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts. 'Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music— it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said following the announcement made on Tuesday (June 24). Monica added, 'This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us […] We're giving the people what they've been asking for.' More from Brandy And Monica Announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Arena Tour Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
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Brandy and Monica Confirm Plans to Collaborate on New Music
Brandy and Monica appeared on The Tonight Show, where they announced they will join forces for new music ahead of their forthcoming joint tour. The singers previously teamed up for 1998 single 'The Boy Is Mine,' which was inspired by an episode of Jerry Springer's talk show. 'I was a huge Jerry Springer fan,' Brandy recalled to host Jimmy Fallon. 'One of the topics was 'The boy is mine,' and I'm like, 'Oh my God. Song idea. Let's do this.'' More from Rolling Stone Watch Good Charlotte Celebrate 'Rejects' on 'Kimmel' Late-Night Hosts Joke About Trump's F-Bomb: 'Talk About Dropping a Big Load' Brandy and Monica Announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Co-Headlining Tour: 'Full-Circle Moment' The duo explained that they were mutual fans of each other before recording the duet. 'I wanted to work with her so I called her up and asked her to be a part of the song,' Brandy recalled. 'She said 'yes' and here we are.' Monica added, 'When I first heard the song I thought, 'Are people going to think we're fighting?' And people still think we're fighting. I don't know if it's the greatness of the song or something else, but it did just start something completely different… We're a musical marriage. It is a musical marriage.' The singers also reflected on Ariana Grande's remix of 'The Boy Is Mine' on her recent album Eternal Sunshine. Grande called to ask permission to reimagine the tune. 'I think it was how personable she was that made us feel so comfortable,' Monica said. 'We've always been very adamant about people leaving history as it is. But the integrity of it is still there.' Brandy and Monica recently announced The Boy Is Mine tour, which will find the two R&B musicians on the road for 24 shows with support from Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts. The trek will begin on Oct. 16 in Cincinnati and extend through Dec. 7, when the duo will close out the run with a final show in Houston. Brandy noted to Fallon that the tour is 'twenty-seven years in the making.' The duo confirmed they will be collaborating on more than just the tour. 'It opens the door, for sure,' Monica said of new music. Fallon suggested they could have a studio on their tour bus. 'No, we're not doing the studio tour bus,' Monica replied. 'We're seasoned women. We need proper rest, alright? We're going to 24 cities!' She added, 'So what we're going to do is just be smart about it. We'll start working on the music immediately and then we can just be prompting it while we're on the road. But no tour bus studios. That's for the rappers.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
