The promo grind has been heavy for R&B maven Monica.

As we’ve reported here, the Grammy winner – who is celebrating topping R&B charts with her latest single ‘Commitment’ – has touched  television (‘Wendy,’ ‘Good Morning America’), Web (‘Build’), and radio (‘Breakfast Club’) in its support.

Continuing her efforts to raise awareness, Mo visited our friends at New York’s 107.5 WBLS to discuss her new album, ‘Chapter 38,’ and what she’s expecting to follow it.  To listeners’ surprise, the diva – in addition to discussing touring and more music related plans – dished on plans to get into photography, art direction, and return to movies and television.

Hear it from her lips inside:

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Summer may be coming to a close but Khalid is still vibing hard through the season. Evidence of this is found in his new video for ‘Right Back’ – the latest release from his first chart-topping album, ‘Free Spirit.’

Tapping rapper A Boogie With Da Hoodie to assist, the Stargate-produced tune follows the success of ‘Spirit’s leading singles ‘Talk’ and ‘Better’ (both peaked in the Hot 100’s top 10).

“She got every pair of Chanel out in SoHo/ Tried backdoor, hit the city for sure/ And when you get dressed up, you take hours/ Baby girl, you know you can do whatever,” Boogie spits on the opening verse.

Is it set to follow in its predecessors’ footsteps?  Listen inside and tell us:

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Lil Nas X strikes matches and poses inside the Autumn 2019 edition of Dazed Magazine.

Acting as the publication’s cover star for its latest issue, the rising star – under the helm of fashion photographer Charlotte Wales, stylist Tom Guinness, art director from Jamie Reid, and creative director Robbie Spencer – the 20-year-old showed off some fierce cowboy-inspired fashion (a nod to his record breaking hit, ‘Old Town Road’).

Dishing on the song’s impact and the idea of introducing the idea of Black cowboys to a younger generation, X also took time to answer hilarious fan questions in a behind-the-scenes interview with the mag.  See what they cooked up inside:

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Check out Cardi B!

The Rap royal delivers demure divadom a-front of a new feature for Harper’s Bazaar.

Cardi, whose real name is Belacalis Almanzar, has been all sorts of busy of late – juggling international festival dates with the roll-out of new music.

Its a trajectory that looks set to continue as the year progresses, as the  New York native is booked and busy.

No word yet on the release of a sophomore album, but one thing remains a cert- it’s still Cardi Season!

Peep more from the Mariano Vivanco lensed shoot below, as well as music magnifique from the femcee.

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Drake sprung a surprise on fans this week with the release of his affectionately titled ‘Care Package.’

As reported, the set is comprised of early Drizzy gems that, prior to now, hadn’t been available to stream on the leading services.

Ever the music vendor, the Canadian titan obliged fan requests to make material such as ‘Girls Love Beyonce’ – available  en masse.

So, what are the sales looking like? The answer awaits below…

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Cop a gander of Mariah Carey!

The elusive chanteuse glows a-front of the newest issue of of Love Magazine.

Mimi’s feature comes on the heels of her successful ‘Caution World Tour,’ which played to sold-out crowds across the globe this past Spring.

The spot also arrives as the diva supreme gears up for the release of new music.

Peep her latest studio snap, alongside her twins – Monroe and Moroccan below…

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Embattled R&B legend R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually abusing women and young girls during his arraignment in a New York City court on Friday (August 2).

The hearings, which confirmed his denial of bail and will see him jailed until trial, came after his arrest just last month in his hometown of Chicago for a related, but separate set of accusations for allegedly engaging in child pornography.

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It’s pretty fair to assume Katy Perry rode her 2014 chart-topping hit, ‘Dark Horse,’ straight to the bank thanks to its Diamond RIAA certification and ranking #2 on the year’s ‘Billboard Year End’ charts.

That’s great news for Perry, because earlier this week a Los Angeles judge ordered the Pop diva and her team to return to that very same bank to retrieve nearly $3 million for copyright infringement.

Details inside:

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It’s just a great week to be Ed Sheeran.

The 28-year-0ld singer-songwriter, who is currently sitting atop the Billboard 200 with his fourth studio album, ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project,’ recently got news that he’s unseated Rock legends U2 for highest grossing tour of all time.

Details inside:

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

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

Next up?  We salute eclectic singer Kelis and her last run in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20:

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Normani is on her way!

The rising R&B star has been steadily ascending thanks to global hits such as ‘Love Lies’ and ‘Dancing With A Stranger,’ as well as a high-profile spot on Ariana Grande‘s ‘Sweetener Tour.’

With the latter wrapped, it appears an all-out solo launch is nigh.

To whet appetites, the New Orleans native has unleashed a titillating new snippet.

What are you waiting for? Listen below…

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In breaking news, it’s been confirmed that A$AP Rocky has just been released from a Swedish jail – after a month of incarceration.

But there’s more to the story.

Details below…

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