Justin Bieber reigns atop of the Billboard 200 for the eighth time in his career.

For, his latest album ‘Justice’ has premiered at #1 on the coveted count.

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Maya Rudolph took center stage on Saturday Night Live and morphed into music’s reigning queen – Beyonce.

The comic delivered her best Mrs Carter as part of the Hot Ones segment of the show.

No stranger to transformations, Rudolph earned an Emmy for her role US as Vice President Kamala Harris on the preceding season of the long-running NBC hit.

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Lil Nas X says he’s heard the feedback about his new “Satan Shoes” and he’s subsequently issued an “apology.”

As reported, the performer teamed with MSCHF to create an unholy incarnation of the classic Nike Air Max ’97’s.

Deemed the ‘Satan Shoes,’ the limited-edition sneakers are touted as a collector’s item – with exactly “666” pairs produced.

Most shocking (beyond the $1,018 price-point) is the inclusion of Luke 10:18 Bible reference on the shoe  – which relays the narrative of “Satan fall(ing) like lightning from heaven.”

The arrival of shoe tallies with the release of Nas’ new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ the video for which saw the star twerk on Satan.

With time to reflect, the 21-year-old has issued a video response.

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In a shocking development, it’s been reported that Beyonce‘s storage units were burgled and items amounting to over $1 million were stolen.

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Eva Marcille has long been booked and busy and that trajectory shows no signs of slowing.

Fresh from her stint on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ the star takes center stage on the new BET+ series ‘All The Queen’s Men.’

Based on Christian Keyes’ book ‘Ladies Night,’ the hour-long show (which Keyes is co-writing) revolves around the layered life of Marilyn ‘Madam’ DeVille (played by Marcille).

She’s a fierce and fiery businesswoman, who has strut her way to the top of the nightclub and male exotic dancing scene. 

Propped up by trusted loyalists, her reign looks unshakeable.

However, as the age-old adage goes, more money and more power tend to spell more problems – and such is the case for Madam.

Helmed by Tyler Perry Studios, the 10-episode series premieres this summer on BET+.

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Congratulations are in order for Cassie.

The singer/model has welcomed her second, a bouncing baby girl.

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Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes received a fright this week.

For, their home was burgled – while they were in.

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Lil Nas X may have gone to Hell to bust it wide open for Satan in his controversial new music video, ‘Call Me By Your Name’ (click here to watch), but now the 21-year-old is ready for you to bust your wallet open in support of his latest endeavor.

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Summer Walker is officially a Mom!

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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 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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