Cop a gander of Normani!

The singer scorches in new promotional pics which she’s paired with an equally fire-filled caption.

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Chloe Bailey continues to blaze with her unique take on tracks – new and known.

Her latest offering was a rousing rendition of Cardi B‘s ‘Be Careful.’

Taking vocal flight with the femcee’s emotion-drenched hit, the rising star once again shows and proves why she’s a name so many are buzzed about.

The performance arrives on the heels of Bailey’s GRAMMY nominations alongside her sister as part of their group Chloe x Halle. 

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Today brings with it the 20th anniversary of Destiny’s Child‘s blockbuster third studio album ‘Survivor.’

And its title couldn’t be any more apt.

Arriving on May 1 2001, the LP celebrated triumph after the rocky run that preceded it.

The group’s seemingly unstoppable trajectory encountered quite the hurdle when two of its founding members abruptly departed and were replaced at the height of the ensemble’s sophomore cycle with ‘The Writings On The Wall.’

And the musical chairs didn’t stop there because one of said replacements packed her luggage never to return shortly after.

For many, it looked like the end could be nigh for the rising stars amid undeniable chaos.

As history would have it, the drama formed the foundation for what would be the cementing of one of the greatest groups of all time.

‘Survivor,’ which went on to sell 12 million copies worldwide, cannonballed the collective of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams to seismic heights. It also added a number of classics to their repertoire and the music history books more broadly.

In salute, we’ve tallied That Grape Juice’s Top 5 ‘Surivor’ Songs…

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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 Willow Smith, Hayley Kiyoko, The Aces, and Shelley FKA DRAM.

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It looks like DJ Khaled has another one on his hands. More specifically, another #1.

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50 Cent isn’t holding back.

The ‘Candy Shop’ rapper is now calling Irv Gotti an “idiot” after hearing Gotti’s comments regarding drug usage and DMX’s death.

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Usher may have a Las Vegas residency on the horizon, but he’s somehow managed to film a surprise short film in partnership with beverage brand Rémy Martin too.

Directed by Jake Nava, the visual celebrates the intertwined excellence of music and Cognac.

Aptly titled ‘Team Up For Excellence – The Film,’ the slick production spotlights the cultural link between Cognac and American music since 1917 in France — and how both have been linked ever since.

The 8-time GRAMMY winner invites viewers on a journey that spans the 1920’s through to the present day.

Along the way, the flick pays homage to the multi–cultural connections, styles, and rhythms of the past. From Blues to Hip–Hop Swing to Break–Dancing; all of which are very much anchored in the drive to excel.

Speaking on the film, the performer said:

“Music doesn’t need Cognac to exist, and Cognac doesn’t need Music to exist, but what is beautiful is that they were meant to meet and when they did, they created cultural harmony.”

Watch Ush in action after the jump…

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Destiny’s Child may have called it quits nearly 16 years ago, but they continue to prove their bond is stronger than ever.

For evidence, look no further than band members Beyoncé & Michelle Williams joining Kelly Rowland virtually to help her welcome her newest bundle of joy.

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For a relative “newcomer,” rising R&B star Giveon is racking up accolades and stats at quite the impressive pace.

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Two years after thrilling fans with the critically acclaimed ‘New Breed,’ singer-songwriter Dawn Richard‘s birthed the LP’s follow-up – ‘Second Line.’

Her sixth studio album, the 16-track effort was preceded by music videos for housed singles ‘Bussifame,’ ‘Pilot (A Lude),’ ‘Jacuzzi,’ and the recently released ‘Boomerang’ (click here to watch).  A musical gumbo, the eclectic project features odes to the 37-year-old’s native New Orleans alongside tunes decorated with futuristic, progressive, and aggressive Urban Pop sounds.

Hear ‘Second Line’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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H.E.R. has barely had time to soak in her first Academy Award win from Sunday night’s ceremony (April 25), yet she’s already back on the grind.

After ‘Fight For You,’ the lead single from the official ‘Judas & the Black Messiah’ soundtrack, brought her Oscar gold, the 23-year-old (born Gabriella Wilson) is turning her sights to her music from another movie:  Disney+ film ‘Safety.’

3 months after first introducing fans to the official music video to the film’s tune ‘Hold Us Together’ (click here to watch), Wilson’s teamed with award-winning Christian Pop singer Tauren Wells for the song’s remix.

Branded the ‘Hope Mix,’ look inside to hear how the duo have revamped the inspirational anthem.

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Much to the delight of her devoted fans, ‘Add to Me’ singer Ledisi has added a second live album to her prized discography.

Coming nearly 14 years after her first smaller live effort, 2007’s ‘Ledisi & Anibade Live Recordings Vol. 1,’ the new release – titled ‘Ledisi Live at the Troubadour.’ – comes as her first full length solo live jaunt.

A career-spanning set of performances that sees the powerhouse put refreshed spins on some of her most beloved tunes including ‘Alright,’ ‘Pieces of Me,’ ‘I Blame You,’ and even her latest fan favorite, ‘Anything For You’ (which snagged the previous 13x nominee her first GRAMMY at this year’s ceremony), hop inside to hear how Ledisi rocked the famed Hollywood Venue with her greatest hits.

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