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 Olivia Rodrigo, Jorja Smith, Valley Sixteen, and MK xyz.

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Nicki Minaj has opened up about the tragic death of her father Robert Maraj.

As reported, the 64-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run accident. A 71-year-old man named Charles Polevich was subsequently arrested and charged.

Now, as part of a lengthy open letter to fans, Onika has broken her silence on the loss of her dad, her own journey into motherhood, new music, and more.

Her words below…

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Pink is pounding the promotional pavement in support of everything related to her ‘All I Know So Far’ project.

And her latest stop was the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

As reported, the performer is unleashing a full suite of content as part of the roll-out – including a new single, documentary, and accompanying live album. All of which is titled ‘All I Know So Far.’

Head below to see the star shine with a rousing rendition of the track and her sit-down with Ellen discussing the venture.

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‘This Is Us’ season five is proving to be the most gripping installment of the much-loved NBC drama yet.

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson, the show follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

Blended, complex, and the definition of layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever.

Before it airs, check out a preview of episode 15 of season 5 below…

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Since its launch in 2011, ‘The Voice’ has been a ratings juggernaut for NBC.

Indeed, such has been the success of the show that it’s been airing two seasons a year from its second year on air.

However, today it’s been announced that the talent search will be returning to a once-a-year format.

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As if!

Just 9 months after NBC announced it would reboot classic 90’s teen drama ‘Clueless’ in the form of a series for its streaming service Peacock (as we reported here), the network’s revealed it’s pulled the plug on the venture.

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Another day, another historic mark for Pop pinup Justin Bieber.

As if continuing to ride high on Billboard charts thanks to his historic #1 hit ‘,Peaches,’ and its parent album, ‘Justice,’ isn’t enough, the GRAMMY winner – already the highest certified male vocalist in the history of digital music – is now penciled in the history books of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) thanks to his extension of that record.

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We may be just a week away from the highly anticipated 2021 edition of the Billboard Music Awards, but the stops are still being pulled out to ensure this year’s ceremony is one of the best ever.

Beyond sending P!nk and Drake‘s fan bases into a frenzy with the early announcement of the prestigious awards they’re respectively set to receive at the BBMAs (as we reported here), followers of The Weeknd were thrilled when it was reported he would be among the year’s top stars rocking the stage.

Now, even more big names have been added to the performers list.

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ABC has dealt yet another crushing blow to fans of ‘Black-ish.’

Just moments after it was reported the Kenya Barris-created series would see its 8th season as its last (as we reported here), one of its spinoffs has been placed on the network’s chopping block as well.

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The ‘Queens’ are coming to reign over primetime TV on ABC!

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When DMX‘s final album ‘Exodus’ lands on May 28, it’ll see the late, great rapper accompanied by a number of major names.

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Miley Cyrus is making major moves.

Because fresh from signing a new record deal, she’s entered into a seismic partnership with NBCUniversal.

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