2020 may have been the year that built buzz for rising R&B singer Giveon, but 2021 is proving itself the year the 26-year-old is set for breakthrough.

First gaining international notoriety as a feature on Drake‘s hit ‘Chicago Freestyle’ (which peaked at #14 on the Hot 100 last year), the crooner (born Giveon Dezmann Evans) went on to release two EPs in the months that followed – the GRAMMY-nominated ‘Take Time’ (March 2020) and ‘When It’s All Said and Done’ (October 2020).

While those efforts managed to peak at the #70 and #93 rungs respectively on the Billboard 200, an appearance on the Hot 100 eluded Evans – until this week.

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Despite constant comparison over their careers for their similar signature brands of heartbroken R&B and melodic misandry, dueling divas Keyshia Cole and K. Michelle haven’t always seen eye-to-eye.

According to Michelle, however, that hatchet’s been buried and – if she has her way – she may soon be joining forces with the GRAMMY nominee to create a joint project.

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Ahead of his epic Super Bowl LV performance (click here to watch), The Weeknd was already scribbled in Hot 100 history books for the ongoing success of his 2019 ‘After Hours’ hit, ‘Blinding Lights,’ which is listed as the longest-running top 5 and longest-running top 10 hit ever.

Nearly three weeks after scoring a critical touchdown at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, the singer (born Abel Tesfaye) is enjoying continued gains on the streaming and digital download front of the songs he perormed that night.

In addition to watching his tune, ‘Save Your Tears,’ rocket into the Hot 100 top 5 for the first time (marking his third ‘After Hours’ song to reach the chart region), Tesfaye’s learned ‘Lights’ – at #4 on the refreshed tally – is shining in the top 10 for its 50th week.

It not only extends his record for longest-running top 10 (and top 5) hit, but also comes as the first time any artist has enjoyed as lengthy of a run inside the tally’s topmost dectet with one song.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, Madison Beer, and Samuel Mancini.

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Ciara has made a mark on many a chart, but the latest was uncharted territory until this week.

For, the R&B chanteuse has blasted into the upper echelon of the Gospel tally.

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Madonna may be almost two years removed from her ‘Madame X’ album, but she’s not done delivering content from the campaign.

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Expect to see much of Justin Bieber on screens in the coming weeks as he builds buzz for his sixth studio album, ‘Justice,’ ahead of its March 19 release (click here to read more).

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated TV moments in store for his fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, is his return to the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award stage.

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Victoria Monét is a mom.

For, the ‘Monopoly’ songstress has just announced that she has given birth to her first child – a baby girl – with boyfriend John Gains.

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Lady Gaga’s two French Bulldogs are coming home.

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Azealia Banks may have made a career out of controversy, but every so often she reminds us just why she became a topic of interest in the first place.

Nearly 7 years after breaking through with her 2014 album, ‘Broke with Expensive Taste,’ the rapstress randomly dropped a music video for the Bon Vivant remix of its housed cut ‘Miss Camaraderie’ this week. Directed by her also randomly announced fiance, graphic designer Ryder Ripps,  the visual is reportedly one of many projects the two are working on together.

Filmed at the Perez Art Museum of Miami, look inside to see Banks dispense her fiercest vogues in the Matthew Pasterisa-choreographed clip.

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Just days before Justin Bieber sent his fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, into a frenzy by unveiling the release date of his highly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Justice’ (click here to read more), the 26-year-old learned yet another tune from the LP’s tracklist had been certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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The live music market may be gearing up for a revival, but given the lingering uncertainty, Taylor Swift has made the difficult decision to cancel her ‘Lover Fest’ tour.

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