Keyshia Cole and Ashanti may have bulldozed the #VERZUZ viewership record with their long-awaited battle, but their spar was also notable for being drama-drenched.

Indeed, Cole’s lateness, breaks, and arguable frostiness once live saw her fall foul of favor with the audience – many of whom flooded their feeds to bemoan what they were witnessing.

Addressing the drama, the ‘Trust & Believe’ belter apologized and cited a number of factors behind the scenes as catalysts for the chaos.

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As Chloe X Halle glow and grow from strength to strength as a musical act, this week saw the sisters launch their own social media profiles.

Many see it as a savvy means of introducing the masses to the ladies as individuals – especially ahead of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ With the move also being predicted to help further the footprint of the group too.

Upon going live, eldest sister Chloe, 22, made immediate waves when her bouncy take on the #BussItChallenge went all sorts of viral.

Proving that versatility is the name of the game, her latest post sees her flexing her impressive skills in the studio.

Beyond her vocal prowess, the rising star has demonstrated a flair for songwriting and producing too. Case in point her credited contribution on multiple cuts present on Chloe X Halle’s ‘Ungodly Hour’ album – which has earned the duo three GRAMMY nominations.

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Time flies! Just ask Jennifer Lopez, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her sophomore album ‘J.Lo.’

Home to many of her most memorable bops, the 2001 set is also her most successful – having sold 8 million copies worldwide.

In salute, the ever-enduring diva shared a fun recreation of mega-hit ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing.’

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While the #VERZUZ battle between Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole had a polarizing effect on viewers, the masses tune-in in their millions.

For, the January 21 spar saw the R&B belles bulldoze the platform’s viewership record.

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With two Diamond singles to its credit (‘Just the Way You Are’ and ‘Grenade’) as well as major GRAMMY nods at the 2012 ceremony for its content (Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, etc), Bruno Mars‘ explosive 2010 debut album, ‘Doo-wops & Hooligans’ is one of the most celebrated debut albums of all time.

Over a decade after debuting and peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200, its ongoing success is proving that acclaim isn’t limited to critics.

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A new Missy Elliott collaboration could be on the horizon.

For, the femcee has revealed that she would want to work with 21 Savage after hearing his voice during the recent  Keyshia Cole and Ashanti #Verzuz battle.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

Again, we’re revisiting Britney Spears‘ ‘Oops…I Did It Again’ era – this time placing focus on its third single, ‘Stronger.’

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Paris Jackson is getting emotional in the new visual for her collaboration with Andy Hull called ‘Eyelids.’

The video is shot in a black and white vignette and finds the duo first on their own, before coming together and standing back-to-back.

Together they sing:

“Now I don’t know your name / It wouldn’t matter if I did anymore / Now I don’t know your name / I’m afraid of what’s under the floor.“

Jackson worked with Hull throughout the process of creating her debut album ‘Wilted.’ Previously, she released the visual for ‘Let Down’ late last year (as we reported here).

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‘Eminem’ ascends ‘Higher’ in his latest music video.

The monochrome clip is lifted from the MC’s album ‘Music to Be Murdered By – Side B.’

Released last month as a deluxe appendage to its like titled original LP, the 16-track set debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

And Slim Shady, 48, isn’t resting on the laurels of the project’s early success.

Case in point the continual flow of videos.

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The success of H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar‘s collaboration ‘Best Part’ continues.

For, the pair have added another plaque to their wall because of it.

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Gwen Stefani is taking to many a stage to trumpet her comeback.

And ‘The One Show’ on the BBC was the latest.

Joined by a full band and dancers, the singer delivered a spirited rendition of new single ‘Let Me Reintroduce Myself.’

Unleashed at the start of the year, the track serves as the premiere taste of the star’s forthcoming album — which will be her first non-holiday effort in five years.

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Little Mix continue to rack up success with Nathan Dawe collaboration ‘No Time For Tears.’

The track, which follows chart-topper ‘Sweet Melody,’ has been making major gains on the Official UK Singles Chart and have hit a new peak.

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