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 Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, Madison Beer, and Samuel Mancini.

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Ciara has made a mark on many a chart, but the latest was uncharted territory until this week.

For, the R&B chanteuse has blasted into the upper echelon of the Gospel tally.

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Madonna may be almost two years removed from her ‘Madame X’ album, but she’s not done delivering content from the campaign.

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Expect to see much of Justin Bieber on screens in the coming weeks as he builds buzz for his sixth studio album, ‘Justice,’ ahead of its March 19 release (click here to read more).

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated TV moments in store for his fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, is his return to the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award stage.

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Victoria Monét is a mom.

For, the ‘Monopoly’ songstress has just announced that she has given birth to her first child – a baby girl – with boyfriend John Gains.

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Lady Gaga’s two French Bulldogs are coming home.

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Azealia Banks may have made a career out of controversy, but every so often she reminds us just why she became a topic of interest in the first place.

Nearly 7 years after breaking through with her 2014 album, ‘Broke with Expensive Taste,’ the rapstress randomly dropped a music video for the Bon Vivant remix of its housed cut ‘Miss Camaraderie’ this week. Directed by her also randomly announced fiance, graphic designer Ryder Ripps,  the visual is reportedly one of many projects the two are working on together.

Filmed at the Perez Art Museum of Miami, look inside to see Banks dispense her fiercest vogues in the Matthew Pasterisa-choreographed clip.

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Viral sensation TS Madison is looking to take her charms from the Internet to the small screen thanks to a new reality venture with WEtv.

Titled ‘The TS Madison Experience,’ the series documents the viral diva’s on her quest to become the world’s first Black trans talk show host.

Joining forces with reality TV icon Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard along the way, look inside for your first peek at how Maddie’s set to make her dreams come true.

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Just days before Justin Bieber sent his fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, into a frenzy by unveiling the release date of his highly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Justice’ (click here to read more), the 26-year-old learned yet another tune from the LP’s tracklist had been certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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The live music market may be gearing up for a revival, but given the lingering uncertainty, Taylor Swift has made the difficult decision to cancel her ‘Lover Fest’ tour.

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Keri Hilson takes center stage – this time as an actress.

The singer swaps the stage for the screen in the new movie ‘Don’t Waste Your Pretty’ – which premieres on TV One on Sunday, February 28. 

Based on the eponymous novel penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas, the film follows a group of tight-knit friends as they work out their turbulent life issues and love lives. They turn to each other for comfort when jobs, romance, or family interactions prove more complicated than they had ever imagined.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Hilson who opened up about playing Mykah Jones, venturing into acting, and her music career.

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‘Don’t Waste Your Pretty’ – which also stars Deborah Joy Winans and Redaric Williams – premieres this Sunday, February 28 at 8 P.M./7C, only on TV One.

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It goes without saying that the last year has been one like no other. Indeed, the global crisis has wreaked havoc on lives and industries. Especially the entertainment industry.

Concert and festival cancellations were colossal, with the sector sitting at an abrupt standstill.

But it seems like there may be light at the end of the tumultuous tunnel.

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