With the British Royal Family in mourning following the death of Prince Philip, attention has turned to the monarch’s funeral.

Officially set for April 17, the farewell will take place 8 days after Queen Elizabeth’s husband died aged 99.

Pop culturally speaking, there has been ample murmuring about whether Prince Harry and his heavily pregnant wife Meghan Markle would be in attendance – in light of their jaw-dropping interview with Oprah Winfrey. A sit-down that saw them share their side of their experience in the famed family and unpack allegations of racial bias and ill-treatment.

Still, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have a presence of sorts at the funeral.

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Yesterday was bittersweet for Tashera Simmons, the ex-wife of DMX. Because while it brought with it her 50th birthday, the occasion arrived one day after the father of her four children died at the same age.

As widely reported, the MC had suffered a heart attack (allegedly as the result of an overdose) and lay in a coma for almost a week. He sadly did not make it.

Joining the masses in honoring the man she was married to from 1999 to 2014, Tashera shared a bittersweet message.

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After netting a career-best peak on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, Saweetie continues to blaze a trail with ‘Best Friend.’

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Jason Derulo’s savvy use of TikTok has breathed life anew into his music hustle. So much so that it helped net him his first #1 in a decade.

Fittingly, then, the star was next up to deliver a live concert on the buzzing social media platform.

Shot as a continuous long-form spectacular, the special saw Derulo deliver a fast and furious flow of hit after seismic hit.

Indeed, he performed chart-topper ‘Savage Love,’ ‘Swalla,’ ‘Want To Want Me,’ and much more.

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Kid Cudi took center stage on Saturday Night Live and made quite the visual statement.

For, while performing his song ‘Sad People,’ the performer donned a floral dress.

The track, which is lifted from Cudi’s latest album ‘Man on the Moon III: The Chosen,’ unpacks the thoughts that plague at night and the quest for inner peace.  Over the course of the cut, he relays the highs that he experiences, and how he often finds himself depressed after. It deals with pressing on, even if it’s at the expense of his mental health.

Ever an envelope pusher, watch Cudi in action after the jump…

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Is Janet Jackson cooking up that new-new?

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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 Taylor Swift, The Veronicas, John Splithoff, and Malia Civetz.

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Diversification is the name of Tank‘s game.

Renown for his butter-smooth baritone, the singer is proving his talent to be multi-dimensional as he makes a splash in the acting sphere.

The star flexes his acting chops in Lifetime‘s ‘Lust’ – which is part of Lifetime‘s ‘Seven Deadly Sins Story’ franchise.

Appearing opposite Keri Hilson (Tiffanie), Tank plays tempter Trey – whose luring ways run the risk of derailing a marriage.

Ahead of the film’s airing tonight, That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the R&B belter who spoke about the film, his foray into acting, a possible TGT reunion, being a sex symbol, new music, and more. Watch above.

‘Lust’ premieres – which also stars ‘Little Women’ star Ms. Juicy, GRAMMY-winning singer-actress LeToya Luckett, Perri’ Camper, and veteran actor Clifton Powell – airs tonight (April 10) at 8/7c only on Lifetime.

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Keri Hillson takes center stage in the new movie ‘Lust.’

Arriving as part of Lifetime‘s ‘Seven Deadly Sins Story’ franchise, the film is adapted from Victoria Christopher Murray’s book series of the same name.

The multi-hyphenate star leads as Tiffanie Cooper.

On the cusp of marrying the man of her dreams, drama abounds when she’s tempted by his best friend (and best man) Trey (played by Tank).

Ahead of the film’s airing tonight, That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Hilson who opened up about key aspects of the film. Watch above.

‘Lust’ premieres tonight (April 10) at 8/7c on Lifetime.

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Could Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson be gearing up to lay the smackdown in the political sphere?

It seems like exactly that could be on the cards.

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As the music industry attempts to come to terms with the death of DMX, it’s being reported that the late great rapper had a number of projects completed at the time of his passing aged 50.

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Cop a gander of Beyonce!

Music’s reigning queen made for stunning sight during a recent trip to Las Vegas.

The superstar singer shared a series of snaps from her and Jay-Z‘s stop in Sin City and she served style in earnest.

Ever one to move in silence, the pics come as fans wait with bated breath for Bey’s next musical move.

2021 serves as the fifth year since the diva’s last solo album ‘Lemonade.’ Murmurs of new material continue to gain volume. So, here’s hoping it’s served up sooner rather than later.

In the here and now, peep pics of the most awarded singer in GRAMMY history below…

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