Taylor Swift‘s status as one of Pop’s most potent titans looks set to be re-affirmed with new album ‘Folklore.’

The surprise set arrived with just a few hours notice yesterday and serves as the singer’s eighth studio album.

Arriving 11 months after preceding effort ‘Lover,’ all eyes are on the LP’s commercial performance. Especially given the large sums the singer is renowned for selling.

Well, there’s no need to wonder. Because the first week sales predictions are in.

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Taylor Swift has done it again.

Fresh off the release of her eight studio album, ‘Folklore,’ the album is already breaking records. It becomes the biggest debut for a female album in Spotify history, and the top debut of 2020.

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Mariah Carey continues the 30th anniversary celebration of her debut album in grandiose fashion.

On July 24, the Songbird Supreme released two remix EPs of her singles ‘There’s Got To Be a Way’ and ‘Someday.’ Both EPs feature hard-to-find remixes and unreleased versions.

It’s been a great week for the lambs, with a video of 20-year-old Carey warming up her vocals to ‘All In Your Mind‘ surfacing online on July 23.

Last week Mimi released a digital EP featuring her first live performance from New York’s Club Tatou (as we reported here).

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The Rap starlet Megan Thee Stallion is recovering after she was allegedly shot in the foot by the singer Tory Lanez.

Now details have emerged from the operating room in which Megan had the bullets removed from her body.

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Little Mix are wasting no time getting their promo on and popping for new single ‘Holiday.’

Because hours after taking flight with the well-received track, the Pop quad took part in ELLE‘s coveted Song Association game.

Uniting digitally, Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne, belted out jams by the likes of Ariana Grande, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and many more.

They also seized moments to reflect on their near-ten year run.

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This week has been one of jubilation for Demi Lovato.

For, not only did she announce her engagement to actor partner Max Ehrich, she’s celebrating her second year of sobriety after nearly losing her life as a result of a drug overdose in 2018. 

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Soulja Boy has unveiled a new look!

The ‘Crank Dat’ rapper ushering in a fresh chapter by removing his face tattoos.

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After going on a series of rants this week, Kanye West is reportedly refusing to see wife Kim Kardashian. 

As reported, the rapper took aim at his wife, inferred “more” went on between her and Meek Mill, says he wants a divorce, and branded her mom Kris Jenner “Kris Jong-Un.”

Currently holed up on at his Wyoming estate, he is said to have rejected Kardshian’s attempts to reach out to him.

Instead he’s been welcomed Justin Bieber into his presence.

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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.

This week we’d like to give attention to ‘You Give Good Love’ – the official debut single of Pop icon Whitney Houston.

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As the #FreeBritney social media campaign continues to pick up steam thanks to the attention brought to Britney Spears‘ latest conservatorship hearing on July 22 (which was ultimately postponed due to hackers interrupting the virtual Zoom meeting), people closest to the legal matter are speaking out – namely the GRAMMY winner’s siblings.

First, her younger sister Jamie Lynn made headlines this week as she praised the singer for being a ‘badass, unstoppable woman,’ but was careful to avoid making comments about her mental health.

Now, their brother – Bryan Spears – is weighing in and dishing on how the family is dealing with the media hoopla surrounding the conservatorship.

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Smile is probably the last thing Katy Perry fans – affectionately called #KatyCats – will do after taking a peruse of the Hot 100.

The Pop bop – which lists Zedd, Charlie Puth, and Monsterz & Strangerz among its high profile craftsmen – was released as the title track and official second single from Perry’s fifth studio album (due in stores August 14).

Coming on the heels of her last top 40 hit ‘Daisies’ (as we reported here), fans undoubtedly had high hopes for ‘Smile’ as the critical acclaim rolled in upon its early July release.  The refreshed Hot 100 reveals that acclaim may not be reflected commercially, however.

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Rising Rap star Doja Cat is the latest celebrity to reveal a private battle with COVID-19.

During a virtual U.K. press run this week, the 24-year-old candidly discussed her diagnosis and revealed that she is much better after taking the proper precautions.

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