Doja Cat is putting a pause on Pop.

Indeed, despite nabbing her biggest career successes to date with bops such as ‘Say So’ and ‘Kiss Me More’ (the latter of which nabbed a GRAMMY), the performer has revealed that her next project will be anchored in Rap.

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In the time since Ne-Yo released his chart-topping debut album, 2006’s ‘In My Own Words,’ he has amassed over 20 million records sold, countless hits penned for himself and others, and an impressive collection of industry honors including three GRAMMYs.

For many his journey to success appeared to happen overnight, but – with the forthcoming documentary ‘In My Own Words’ (named after his inaugural LP) – the lauded singer-songwriter (born Shaffer Smith) proves it was everything but a cakewalk.

Giving fans unprecedented access to his life from making his first album to balancing a successful career and family life, the doc is lined with “poignant reflections,” intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage that offer a unique and personal look at Smith’s story.

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DJ Khaled is embarking on a major new chapter. More than “another one,” the newest season of the multihyphenate’s career looks set to become his biggest yet.

For, the hitmaker has lifted the lid on a robust new partnership with Def Jam Recordings.

That Grape Juice was fortunate enough to be amongst the handpicked media in the maestro’s hometown of Miami for the seismic announcement

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Sherri Shepherd made a splash in the daytime talk show sphere with her eponymously titled series, ‘Sherri.’

And such is the ripple wave of excitement around the freshman production that it’s been renewed for further two seasons.

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After much speculation, the official Coachella 2023 line-up has been announced.

And it brings with it exciting news for fans of Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and BLACKPINK – who have all been officially unveiled as headliners.

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SZA‘s ‘SOS‘ has the competition calling out just that thanks to its domination of the Billboard 200.

Starved music lovers who needed a “new album fix” from the R&B diva were fed December 9 when she dropped the project (which comes as the long-awaited follow-up to her 2017 debut LP ‘Ctrl’).

In addition to opening at #1 on the Billboard 200 with one of the year’s best first-week sales, the effort’s streams helped 20 of its 23 tracks land on the Hot 100 – a feat that sees her join Taylor Swift as the only female acts to boast such feat.

Of those 20 entries, the album’s housed tracks ‘Nobody Gets Me‘ (#10) and ‘Kill Bill‘ (#3) premiered in the top 10, bringing the era’s Hot 100 top 10 count to four following the previous peaks of  ‘I Hate U’ (#7) and ‘Good Days’ (#9). It’s worth noting ‘Bill’ serves as the first solo top 5 hit of SZA’s career.

The four top 10 hits also come as a historic high note for the songbird.  See how inside.

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Just weeks after a group of Taylor Swift fans (affectionately called #Swifties) made headlines for suing Ticketmaster for its reported mishandling of ticket sales for the diva’s forthcoming ‘Eras‘ stadium tour (as we reported here), other members of the devoted fan group are following suit with their own lawsuit.

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The modern music market has evolved from localized pockets to a gargantuan global village.

Indeed, the power of modern technology has bulldozed barriers and created a world of exploration and opportunity for millions – both in the established music mega-spheres and in those developing their own.

The Middle East especially has emerged as one of the most activated arenas for the latter and it’s a trajectory that looks set to continue thanks to XP Music Futures and MDLBeast SOUNDSTORM.

Housed in the heart of Riyadh, the multi-day extravaganzas champion both the back and front ends of the industry.

Indeed, XP Music Futures magnetizes many of the key figures who are forces behind some of the world’s biggest record labels, digital platforms, and artists. Attendees are also given the opportunity to “meet the makers,” facilitating the rare one-on-one acquisition of knowledge and fostering unprecedented networking potential.

Following on its heels, MDLBeast SOUNDSTORM unites an eclectic mix of homegrown heroes with music megastars for a once-in-a-lifetime euphoric experience. Boasting state-of-the-art stages that must be seen to be believed, the festival plays host to electrifying performances that reverberate well beyond the final song. This year’s line-up was particularly popping with seismic sets from the likes of Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, and David Guetta.

That Grape Juice was on hand for a rousing week in Riyadh. Check out our Top 5 moments from our unforgettable excursion…

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Mariah Carey‘s reign as the Queen of the Billboard Hot 100 shows no sign of stopping.

Already shining as the solo act with the tally’s most chart-toppers (19 as of time reported), the diva has spent the last 32 years hoisting an unrivaled number of record-breaking stats into the hitlist’s history books.

This week, thanks to the perennial domination of her holiday classic ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ Carey’s unwrapped yet another unprecedented accomplishment.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of monumentally memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we toast to ‘Super Freaky Girl’ – the history-making Hot 100 #1 hit of Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary.

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‘Look what you made me do’ takes on a new meaning for Taylor Swift fans, affectionately called #Swifties, in the wake of ongoing calls for better regulation of event ticket handling at Ticketmaster – the world’s largest ticket sales and distribution company.

As reported, the fan group was bested by ‘unprecedented bots’ on the Ticketmaster site after Swift announced her latest stadium trek, ‘The Eras Tour,’ which caused system crashes, halted ticket sales, and jacked prices of resold tickets into the high thousands.

Despite multiple apologies from the company, it was not only scolded by Taylor but also became the subject of a federal government probe launched to investigate accusations of fraud, price fixing/gouging, and antitrust violations.

Some impatient Swifties aren’t willing to wait for the potential of retribution in a criminal court, however, as evidenced by a recently lifted civil case.

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