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 Justin Bieber, ROSÉ, Mat Kearney, and Griff.

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Lil Nas X marked the release of his controversial new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ by penning an open letter to his younger self.

The 21-year-old came out as a member of the LGBTQ community at the height of the popularity of breakout smash ‘Old Town Road’ in 2019 and has increasingly used his platform to express himself as authentically as he can.

Case in point his provocative latest release.

In the candid letter about the track’s arrival, Nas addresses his reasonings for ‘Montero’ and his “agenda.”

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Philip Lawrence possesses a pen game like no other. And now he’s leaving his mark on new terrain.

Over the course of his incredible career, the hitmaker has shaped smashes for the likes of Adele and Bruno Mars.

The star’s latest venture saw him move into movies, helming the music for Netflix hit ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.’

With the film up for multiple honors at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards, That Grape Juice caught up with Lawrence to discuss the festive flick and its nominations.

The songwriter also opened up about his new music and media enterprise – CMNTY Culture – which is dedicated to advocating for and empowering artists via multiple mediums.

Watch above and be sure to check out the televised edition of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which air LIVE tonight on BET at 8/7c.

The show will simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

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At just 16 years old, Marsai Martin continues to marvel.

Boasting a talent and drive that are undeniable, the young star has been consistently making major moves. Whether it’s in front of the camera or behind it.

It’s fitting, then, that she won twice at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards – taking home the honors for Outstanding Supporting Actress In Comedy Series and Outstanding Performance by a Youth for her role in ‘black-ish.’ 

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the multi-hyphenate star, who spoke on her win, shared advice for young talent, and dished on her new deal with Disney – the latter of which will see her produce comedy ‘Saturdays.’

Watch above and sure to check out the televised edition of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which air LIVE tonight on BET at 8/7c.

The show will simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

Your thoughts?

Cardi B is setting the record straight.

After rumors began to swirl that the ‘Up’ rapper was denied a feature with Eminem because “she doesn’t care about the culture or her craft,” she is now speaking out.

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Anita Baker is getting support from her fellow A-lister Taylor Swift during her ongoing fight to gain control of her masters.

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Lil Nas X is being praised in earnest for his cinematic video for his brand new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

The provocative visual – which the star creatively conceived himself – has already racked up millions of views in its first 24 hours and has seen Nas hailed for the unbridled embrace of his sexuality.

One of the many singing his praises is none other than rapper Big Sean, who publicly expressed his support for the 21-year-old.

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Check out Dua Lipa, who covers the latest issue of French magazine M Le Magazine Du Monde.

The ‘Levitating’ singer was lensed for the shoot by Theo Wenner.

A mostly black-and-white spread, there are few moments of colors in the pictures, but sees Lipa having fun.

The new cover comes as she released the latest edition of her ‘Future Nostalgia’ album: ‘The Moonlight Edition’ (stream it here). Recently, the album won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Vocal Album, which caused it to reach new heights on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Congratulations are in order for rising star Madalen Mills.

For, the 12-year-old took home the prestigious honor of Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture for her role in ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.

Mills shone in the Netflix holiday film alongside the likes of Forest Whittaker and Phylicia Rashad, the latter of whom also was awarded for her efforts.

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the actress, who fondly reminisced about her time on the set of the film, her big win, and more.

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Sharon Osbourne‘s 11-year stint on ‘The Talk’ has come to an end.

The media maven had been under fire for her conduct on the March 10 edition of the daytime show – so much so that she was subject to a CBS investigation.

Osbourne fell foul of favor after a shocking eruption during a race debate with Sheryl Underwood after her support of Piers Morgan‘s widely-condemned comments about Meghan Markle.

All, it seems, has led to her exit from the show.

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Just weeks after learning his first children’s book, ‘C is For Country,’ became a New York Times bestseller, Lil Nas X turned into “Lil Nas X-rated” to commemorate the release of his latest song, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

Teased for months ahead of its March 26 arrival, the cut’s Tanu Muino-directed music video dropped jaws when it hit YouTube thanks to a bevy of shocking imagery including the GRAMMY winner dipping low and picking it up slow for Satan.

As social media commentary on the visual continues to heat up, X’s dedicated fans are putting their money where their mouths are in support of the spicy tune.

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New music from BTS is on the way.

For, the K-Pop group has just released the teaser for their upcoming new song and music video called ‘Film Out.’ 

The clip features members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook and flashes back and forth between members and can easily be compared to the visuals for their song ‘Fake Love.’ 

‘Film out’ will be featured on their upcoming compilation album, ‘BTS, The Best,’ which contains all of their biggest hits and will be available June 16.

Check out the teaser for ‘Film Out’ below…

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