Fun fact: only 82 acts in the history of recorded music can boast the honor of having earned 20 or more Gold-certified records from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) over their careers.

A tally undoubtedly boosted by the inclusion of streaming in the certification criteria, it’s still one that’s eluded Black female performers on mass as they represent less than 10% of the hitmakers in the exclusive club.

Recently, R&B diva SZA – thanks to the ongoing success of hits found aboard her long-awaited sophomore album ‘SOS‘ – the score increased for the ladies.

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Pharrell Williams has worn many hats in his time (often literally). And the latest is one of the most prestigious yet.

For, the multihyphenate has officially been named as Louis Vuitton‘s new Men’s Creative Director. 

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Usher has new music on the way.

And as a Valentine’s Day treat, the R&B superstar has unwrapped a taste of what’s incoming.

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Hip-Hop power couple Cardi B and Offset are no strangers to serving up radio and chart hits with tunes from their respective discographies, but now the duo are serving up a tasty McDonald’s meal just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Starting Tuesday (February 14), fans can hit up participating Mickey D’s nationwide to get the ‘Cardi B & Offset Meal,’ which includes each of the hitmakers’ go-to menu items plus other favorites.

“Whether it’s going for a date night or grabbing a bite after late-night studio sessions… I’m always asking Offset to take me to McDonald’s,” said Cardi B. “And now, Offset and I have a meal named after us! I want all my fans to try it – especially with that BBQ sauce.”

For Cardi B, the meal is comprised of a classic McDonald’s cheeseburger paired with Tangy BBQ sauce and a Large Coca-Cola while Offset’s boasts a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and a Large Hi-C Orange Lavaburst (with and a large order of fries  and a hot apple pie to share).

Wrapped in fun packaging inspired by the holiday, look inside to see the extended version of the advertisement that announced the brand partnership.

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Taylor Swift is feeling the gold rush. Case in point, she has now officially been labeled the highest-paid female entertainer of 2022.

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SZA has a major reason to celebrate, because she just matched a Taylor Swift record.

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Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Flowers’ continues to dominate the charts and has landed a major milestone as a result.

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Rihanna‘s Super Bowl Halftime Show may have been a polarizing affair, but one thing that isn’t up for debate is the dynamite numbers the superstar’s spectacle delivered.

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Welcome to the latest
TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ and your favorite panel shows, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on…

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It’s been nearly 25 years since British Pop group S Club 7 burst on the scene with their 1999 debut album, ‘S Club’ (famous for its housed cuts ‘You’re My Number One,’ ‘S Club Party,’ ‘Bring It All Back,’ and ‘Two in a Million’), but now the septuplet is ready to bring their greatest hits to a new generation courtesy of a recently announced reunion tour.

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Sunday’s epic Super Bowl Halftime Show may be behind us (February 12), but Rihanna is still very much the topic on everyone’s lips.

From her brigade of hits to her eye-popping fashion and that boss-of-a-pregnancy announcement, Rih’s dedicated fans (affectionately called the #Navy) are leading the charge of cheerleading for the diva – fanfare that’s amplified by celebrities and top publications alike.

Hours before Rolling Stone took to press to reveal they’ve championed the 34-year-old’s showing as one of the top 10 greatest of all time (as we reported here), former U.S. president Donald Trump took to press to reveal it’s at the bottom of his list.

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‘Cuff It’ has quietly become one of Beyonce‘s biggest smashes.

Her longest-charting Hot 100 hit since 2009’s ‘Sweet Dreams,’ ‘Cuff’ – found aboard the diva’s 2022 blockbuster LP ‘Renaissance‘ – clocked its 26th print on the tally this week and shows no signs of slowing.

Days ahead of the tune nabbing the 2023 GRAMMY for ‘Best R&B Song,’ Bey poured its viral, Tik Tok-inspired ‘Wetter‘ remix onto the Web.

Already making a splash on charts, look inside to see the impact the song’s bedroom-ready version has made.

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