With just a week separating fans of Aretha Franklin from the August 13 premiere of her big screen biopic, ‘Respect’ (click here to watch the trailer), the film’s star – Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Jennifer Hudson – is pounding the promo pavement something serious in its support.

Tackling screen, print, Web, and radio, the ‘Spotlight’ singer is leaving few stones unturned as she shines a spotlight on the life and times of one of music history’s most celebrated figures.

And while the bulk of her interview topics have ranged from personal memories with the Queen of Soul to tackling Franklin’s legendary songs, Hudson’s also made headlines for her comments on unrelated, yet equally sizzling topics.

Case in point? ‘VERZUZ.’

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After ample teasing and controversy, Aaliyah‘s music is finally heading to streaming services.

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Tyler, The Creator is hitting the road.

The acclaimed rapper is officially setting off on his ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ tour and is will be bringing along some special guests.

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Billie Eilish is pounding the promotional pavement in support of her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

The singer’s latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

Joined by brother and creative companion Finneas, the star shone with luminous performances of ‘NDA,’ I Didn’t Change My Number,’ ‘Getting Older,’ and ‘I’m In The Mood For Love.’

The showing comes as she eyes a #1 debut on the Official UK Album Chart and the US’ Billboard 200 with her LP.

In the here and now, check out her performances below…

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All roads lead to November 19 for Taylor Swift, who will be unwrapping the re-recorded version of her album ‘Red’ on said date.

Aptly titled ‘Red (Taylor’s Version),’ ample excitement surrounds the set which follows the release of ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version).’

That LP topped the charts upon its arrival in April.

Both form part of a broad re-release drive by the Pop titan, who has embarked on the empowering venture after her original master recordings were sold without her involvement.

Ever creative, Swift is whetting appetites by way of a mysterious ‘Red’ teaser video that encourages viewers to uncover which new (From The Vault) tracks will feature on the project, as well as collaborators.

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Billie Eilish is going acoustic.

For, the GRAMMY-winner has released a live performance of ‘Male Fantasy,’ the closing track from her latest album, ‘Happier Than Ever’ (stream it here).

The clip is the second of its kind. It follows the acoustic performance of ‘Your Power’ Eilish shared last month.

In her latest clip, Eilish is adorned in a cream-colored outfit as she sings from a large bed in a mahogany room.

While ‘Your Power’ saw her and brother Finneas side-by-side, ‘Male Fantasy’ perform the song separately, with Finneas seated on the far right side of the room.

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Victoria Monet is back!

For, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has just announced that she will be releasing her new single ‘Coastin’ very soon.

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Out of the blue, Blac Chyna took to Twitter Monday (August 2) to allege Tyga – her GRAMMY-nominated ex-boyfriend and the father of her oldest child – enjoyed the company of transgender women.

While some perceived the random announcement as an attempt to embarrass the ‘Taste’ rapper (and validate years of rumors that have plagued him), most found the revelation distasteful – a widely shared stance that ended in backlash for Blac Chyna (as we reported here).

As the hoopla from the incident continued well into the week, now the model-turned-reality star is denying she ever made the statement.

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As the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah‘s untimely passing approaches (August 25), the singer’s estate continues to battle her Blackground Records label – helmed by her uncle Barry Hankerson – for control of her music and legacy.

Early Wednesday (August 4), Hankerson sent the late singer’s fans into a frenzy when he launched the cryptic website AaliyahisComing.com – a reported tease that suggests previously unheard Aaliyah music (as well as her entire prized discography) will finally be lifted to streaming services courtesy of his new label, Blackground 2.0.

The move to use the ‘Rock the Boat’ beauty’s catalog to launch his newest business venture has rocked many the wrong way, including her estate.  Look inside to see how they responded to the news.

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Miley Cyrus is the latest star to speak up and out after DaBaby‘s shocking homophobic and anti-HIV remarks made on-stage at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the backlash has been a seismic snowball and seen the rapper axed from several festivals, dropped from campaigns, and condemned by legends such as Madonna and Elton John.

Cyrus, however, taking a different approach than most. For, she’s denouncing cancel culture and encouraging “education, conversation, communication, and connection.” 

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The Weeknd is making quite an event out of the launch of his new single ‘Take My Breath.’

As covered here on That Grape Juice, the Pop force lifted the lid on the release via a primetime commercial that aired during the US coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

Now, ahead of the debut of the track, it’s been revealed that the performer had also lined up an IMAX theater roll-out of the ‘Breath’ music video. However, the news was preemptively shared because technical concerns mean said plans cannot proceed.

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Justin Bieber has walked back his endorsement for Country music star Morgan Wallen.

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