Stephanie Mills is doubling down on her comparison between Beyonce and Diana Ross.

The R&B veteran made headlines this week when she went on record to say that “Diana is the epitome of class…Beyonce is more Hip-Hop”

While some received the singer’s remarks as ultimately her opinion, others swarmed her social media pages with the suggestion that she was being a “hater.”

During an appearance on The Breakfast Club today, Mills was quizzed about the comments – and didn’t hold back.

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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 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Gracie Abrams, The Backfires, Babygirl, Blusher, and Ofenbach.

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Quavo continues to mourn the loss of his late nephew/Migos groupmate Takeoff.

Just weeks after sharing an emotional live tribute at the GRAMMYs, the ‘Head Huncho’ (born Quavious Marshall) lifts another toast to the fallen star with the song ‘Greatness.’

“My chain, my watch, my wrist, my motherfu**in’ house, my rise and grind / I’d give away all this shit just to see my dawg just one more time,” raps Marshall.

And while he makes a nod to their history-making group in ‘Greatness,’ he also confirms that there will be no reunion with surviving member Offset.

“So don’t ask about the the group, he gone, we gone / Young ni**a, it can’t come back, damn,” he spits in the heart-tugging tune.

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Having already sent two of their three previous collaborations to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 (‘Love Me Harder’ – #7 peak, ‘Save Your Tears’ remix – #1 peak), The Weeknd and Ariana Grande are undoubtedly hoping for the same with their latest musical tag team: a revamp of his smash ‘Die For You.’

Initially found aboard the Canadian hitmaker’s 2016 studio album, ‘Starboy,’ the song is currently enjoying an unexpected top 10 run on the Pop charts thanks to a viral response at Tik Tok.

Having peaked at #6 so far, The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) called on Ariana to help give the tune the boost needed to capture the tally’s top spot.

Just days after surprising their respective fan bases with confirmation of their reunion, ‘Die For You’ remix can be heard in full.  Hop inside to listen.

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Despite setting off a firestorm of criticism upon announcing their duet, ‘How Does It Feel,’ R&B hitmakers Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown are moving forward and ready to set radio alight with the Hitmaka-produced bop.

“I gave you more than you wanted / I gave you more than you needed / So tell me, how does it feel / To lose the one you believe in?,” Chloe croons on the cut’s catchy chorus (which samples Usher‘s 2004 tune ‘Throwback‘).

The latest taste of new music set to line the burgeoning diva’s March 31-due debut studio album, ‘In Pieces,’ the arrival of ‘Feel’ sees it accompanied by a glossy and sensual music video that shows its stage-blazing stars doing what they do best.

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Tyler Perry is pressing on with his next Netflix project and has enlisted an exciting array of names.

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Just weeks after being lifted into history books thanks to her top-rated Super Bowl halftime show, ‘Diamonds‘ diva Rihanna will be shining her megawatt talent on the Academy Awards stage.

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‘Bel-Air’ is back!

The hit Peacock series is now streaming its eagerly awaited season 2 on the platform – and it promises to be a wild ride.

A reimagined take on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the new incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been refreshed as dramedy. And, after its debut in 2022, immediately found favor with both viewers and critics in equal measure.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and is earning praise aplenty for putting his own unique twist on the beloved Philly native.

Ahead of the season 2 premiere of ‘Bel-Air,’ That Grape Juice caught up with Banks, who dished on his character’s arc of dilemma in this chapter and what folk can expect from ‘Bel-Air’ more broadly.

Check out his EXCLUSIVE interview with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid and be sure to tune into ‘Bel-Air’ season 2 on Peacock.

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Despite seeing some of his sex abuse charges dropped in Chicago late last month (as we reported here), R. Kelly is still very much on the hook for multiple convictions on related charges.

Already serving a 30 year-bid for a sentence handed down last summer for federal sex trafficking and racketeering crimes, now the embattled R&B legend has been sentenced to 20 years for a separate federal sex crimes case in the Windy City.

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Get ready to Netflix and chill with Mo’Nique!

The Oscar and Golden Globe winner is putting past dramas in rearview and has teamed with the streamer for a slate of new projects including her incoming stand-up comedy special.

Christened ‘My Name is Mo’Nique,’ the production – which is executive produced by Mo’Nique and husband-manager Sidney Hicks – is billed as being “filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul bearing emotion.”

Set to arrive on April 4, the L. Frazier-directed special precedes the premiere of the star’s new Netflix film ‘The Deliverance’ – which sees her reunite with Lee Daniels.

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Taylor Swift has tied a record set by Rihanna thanks to her song ‘Lavender Haze.’

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Nicki Minaj sent her Barbz into a frenzy moments ago with the preview of a brand-new track.

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