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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The category is season 2 for HBO Max hit ‘Legendary.’

Arriving May 6, the second run of the ballroom competition promises to be unmissable.

10 Houses will compete for the crown (and $100,000) as they aim to impress judges Megan Thee Stallion, Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, and Law Roach.

Dashaun Wesley also returns as host.

Per a freshly unleashed extended trailer, guests appearing on the season include Normani, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish, and Demi Lovato.

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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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Janet Mock is coming clean.

Serving an executive producer and director of the FX drama ‘Pose,’ Mock left many stunned at the show’s premiere party in a fiery speech. In it, she admits to infidelity and put the industry on blast.

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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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Jennifer Lopez‘s relationships have long made headlines and it’s a trajectory that’s continuing following her recent split from fiancé Alex Rodriguez.

For, it’s being reported that she’s receiving support from none other than former flame Ben Affleck.

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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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