Usher has long been a trailblazer and the superstar continued alongside said trajectory by becoming one of the first major names to return to the stage after a year like no other.

The performer played to a sold-out capacity crowd at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as he launched his long-awaited Las Vegas residency.

It goes without saying that the veteran is armed with an arsenal of hits and he wasn’t shy to show them off in seismic style during the super-slick show.

Indeed, Ush rocked out to classics such as ‘Yeah,’ ‘Nice & Slow,’ ‘U Make Me Wanna,’ ‘Climax,’ and ‘My Boo.’

He also dazzled with newer numbers such as Billboard Adult R&B #1 ‘Bad Habits’ and ‘I Don’t Mind.’

Watch clips below of Mr Raymond putting on one hell of a show!

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There is ‘Good News’ for Megan Thee Stallion.

Because her debut album of the same name has officially crossed a major milestone.

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Christina Aguilera returned to the stage in spectacular form with two sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.

And while Xtina has been on the road pretty consistently in recent years, this weekend’s concerts were unique in that they saw the superstar perform alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in a spectacle conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

Rocking out as only she can, the 40-year-old scorched with hits such as ‘Dirrty,’ ‘Fighter,’ and ‘The Voice Within.’ She also roused with rare gems such as That Grape Juice‘s favorite ‘Twice’ from 2018’s ‘Liberation.’

Watch Ms. Aguilera in action below…

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Camila Cabello is firing up the hype machine for her brand new single ‘Don’t Go Yet.’

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Britney Spears continues to turn the volume up on her true feelings.

In the wake of her bombshell testimony in court last month, the Pop icon has been much more vocal about her frustration with the conservatorship that has governed her personal and professional life for the last 13 years.

Spears, who is seeking to be liberated from the legal mandate, has repeatedly unpacked her belief that it has been “abusive” and “excessive.” She has also slammed those at its helm, including her father and medical professionals – adding that she wishes to sue.

Now, she’s taken to Instagram and colored in her sentiments the more.

Her words below…

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Normani’s new single ‘Wild Side (ft. Cardi B)’ has the masses moving and grooving. But one fan may have been well-advised to leave the most intricate part of the video’s choreography to the professionals.

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Pop Smoke‘s second studio album ‘Faith’ arrived this week amidst ample anticipation.

Comprised of 20-tracks, the set was formally announced with a little lead-in – which only elevated buzz around the project.

The LP serves as the late MC’s second posthumous effort and follows mega-selling ‘Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon’ – which was released months after his tragic death aged just 20.

Boasting an all-star list of guests such as Kanye West, Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, and Future in the mix, all eyes are peeled to see whether Pop’s new collection soars to similar heights.

The first-week sales forecast is here and brings with it the answer.

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The ‘Power’ universe expands with the premiere of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ – the second spinoff of the wildly popular STARZ.

Lifting off tomorrow (July 18) the show serves as a prequel that follows young a “Kanan Stark” (Mekai Curtis) as he learns the ins and outs of the drug game in New York in the ’90s.

Produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the series stars Omar Epps, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Toby Sandeman, Shanley Caswell, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Lovie Simone, and Quincy Brown alongside others.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the cast ahead of the show’s debut. Check out their fun-filled interview above.

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ premieres July 18 at 8pm ET on STARZ

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It’s an end of an era for Iggy Azalea.

For, the ‘Fancy’ rapper has just announced that she is taking an extended break from music following the release of her upcoming album ‘End Of An Era.’

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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 Alessia Cara, Conan Gray, LANY, and Nina Nesbitt.

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It’s here!

After unleashing their most recent single ‘You For Me’ last week, Rita Ora and Sigala have now shared the visuals for the song.

In the clip, Ora can be seen having a fun pool day, as she is pictured both in the pool and out. The video also features several synchronized swimmers who create various patters with their bodies in the water.

‘You For Me’ was announced on late last month and serves as the British hitmaker’s first new music since her ‘BANG’ EP earlier this year.

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Britney Spears has hit out at what she believes in inauthentic support from those supposedly “close” to her.

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