After blazing the MTV VMAs stage with a high octane performance of his latest single, ‘Industry Baby,’ Sunday night (September 12), Lil Nas X was the name on many viewers’ lips.

That chatter only amplified once the ‘Old Town Road’ star captured the night’s top award and rode right into history books as a result!

See how inside:

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2021 continues to prove itself the year of Doja Cat!

As if multiple GRAMMY nods. history-making Hot 100 hits, and hosting the year’s MTV VMAs (September 12) weren’t enough to brag about, the 25-year-old has clawed her way inside an elite group of music stars to endorse soft drink giants Pepsi.

Joining an exclusive roster that includes the likes of Michael and Janet Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Cardi B, and many more, Cat’s commercial sees her give an updated take on the legendary musical ‘Grease.’

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, look inside to see Doja portray ‘Sandy’ and put her unique spin on the film’s classic song, “You’re the One That I Want.”

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As if owning three concurrent top 20 hits, the longest-running all-female top 10 hit in history, and one of the current top-selling albums in the country aren’t enough to boast, Doja Cat came through to demonstrate her silent slayage isn’t limited to the charts.

Via a scintillating featured photo shoot helmed by famed photographer Eric Johnson, the singer-rapper struck a series of sizzling poses for the September issue of ‘Interview’ magazine.  Interviewed by Missy Elliott, Cat covered a number of hot topics including her eclectic style, diverse musical influences, balancing being a rapper and singer (like Elliott), and so much more.

And while Doja made clear she did not approve of the photos chosen for the mag’s final printed edition, her fans – affectionately called #Kittens – still lapped up another opportunity to see their fave in action.

Look inside to see even more highlights from the shoot.

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Since the June 25 unveiling of her tertiary album, ‘Planet Her,’ rapper-singer Doja Cat has been the talk of the music world.

Spun to a history-making debut on Spotify, the set’s also fared well on digital sales platforms thanks to the out-of-this-world response to its singles ‘Kiss Me More’ (featuring SZA), ‘You Right’ (featuring The Weeknd), and ‘Need to Know’ as well as a surprise-dropped deluxe edition.

Reportedly on track to boast her highest first-week album sales figures to date, Cat’s looking to see that sales tally climb just a bit higher by unveiling a sizzling performance of housed track, ‘Ain’t Sh*t.’

Recorded live from ‘Planet Her’ (actually a Californian canyon), look inside to see Doja do what she does best – this time under the direction of famed music video director Kyle Goldberg.

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Fans of ‘Kiss Me More’ crooner Doja Cat wanted more, and more is exactly what they received courtesy of the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ‘Planet Her.’

Released June 26 (just a day after its original incarnation), the updated version expanded the set’s tracklist to 19 songs and includes appearances from fellow rappers Eve, Gunna, and others.  As Cat’s beloved fan base, affectionately called #Kittens, continue to consume the set and its re-release at a historic rate (see:  biggest album debut by a female rapper in Spotify history), their hard work has boosted its predicted first-week sale figure.

What’s more, the uptick in activity could also see its lead single – the SZA-assisted ‘Kiss Me More’ – pucker up to kiss the top of the Hot 100.

Look inside to see just how new development has become just what the Dr. Luke doctor ordered.

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If real-time iTunes charts are anything to judge by, the whole world couldn’t wait to get its hands on ‘Planet Her’ – the third studio album from Doja Cat.

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When we last checked in with the best songs of 2020 in December, the world was a drastically different place.

Many music stars shied away from dropping major releases in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flash-forward six months later and the music world is as bustling as ever.

Now, many genres – specifically Pop – are leaning on their most reliable stars for comfort. To which, they answered the call.

Find out which artist and songs made the cut for the best songs of 2021 so far…

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With Grammy winners Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, and Anderson.Paak leading the charge, the star-studded ‘Trolls World Tour’ soundtrack is heading to a digital shelf near you March 13.

Ahead of its arrival, the companion album to the highly anticipated film (also known as ‘Trolls 2’) has had its official tracklist revealed.

Look inside to see the big names:

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Are we the only ones who love when awards’ season is in full swing?

With the Grammys and Golden Globes in our rearview, next up is the NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nods today, the prestigious award honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry, via its 50th annual presentation this year live on TV One.

Music royals such as Beyonce, JAY-Z, and Janet Jackson all landed noms in the recording categories, as did  Grammy-winning newcomers such as H.E.R and Ella Mai.

Elsewhere Netflix and HBO lead in the TV categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies on March 30th, head below to see the full nominations list:

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It’s that time of year again!

Indeed, the air is still buzzing as today brought with it the highly anticipated 2019 Grammy nominations unveiled, per usual, via a special announcement weeks before the actual showing.  But, what also comes with the ‘per usual’ announcement are the jaw-dropping surprises, snubs, and all out “shut-outs” that accompany the annual spectacle.

Always a heated debate-starter, the coveted tally saw the likes of chart-toppers Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, P!nk, and Taylor Swift go without mention in (as some fans argue) the correct categories, while hitmakers Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne got no mention at all.

Look inside for That Grape Juice‘s picks for the 2019 Grammy nominations’ biggest snubs and surprises:

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Kendrick Lamar has been criticised for threatening to pull his music from Spotify after it pulled its playlist support from the likes of R. Kelly and XXXTentacion…both accused of assaulting women and girls.

Full story below…

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Nicki Minaj‘s reign in Hip-Hop has seen her permeate Pop culture in ways that have made her one of the world’s most celebrated artists.

Happy to offer proof? Spotify and Instagram, who celebrated ‘Black History Month‘ by combining their data pools to find out who the leading black female artists are on their respective U.S. platforms.

Melanin magic below…

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