While it’s not enjoyed the critical acclaim of its predecessors, tunes from Ariana Grande‘s latest album – ‘Positions’ – can at least boast a similar commercial response, a feat evidenced by their ongoing buoyancy on Billboard charts.

Still found in the Billboard 200’s top 10 over three months after its release, the top-selling LP has been given lifelines thanks to the release pace of its singles – including the recently unveiled remix to single ’34+35′ featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat (click here to listen).

Though impressive streaming and digital downloads have aided the endurance of cuts from ‘Positions,’ it’s been radio that’s acted as a driving force behind its success.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have been declared the Super Bowl champions after their crushing defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs, but the post-game data is revealing its halftime show headliner – The Weeknd – is the real winner.

After taking to The Big Guava’s Raymond Jones Stadium to crank out his biggest hits including ‘Blinding Lights,’ ‘The Hills,’ ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ and more, the 30-year-old (born Abel Tesfaye) saw those very smashes revisit the top of real-time iTunes charts.

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With new song ‘Same Love,’ 13x GRAMMY nominee Ledisi deals another winner from her latest critically acclaimed album, ‘The Wild Card’ (click here to stream).

Already garnering love from fans upon its late January release, Ledisi’s looking to amplify awareness around the tune by unveiling its official music video (directed by her husband Ron T. Young).

A retro affair, the soulful tune sees its accompanying visual transport viewers to a 70’s-inspired time with fashion and home decor to match.

Look inside to see how Mrs. Young still managed to get the slow burner’s sexy point across despite rocking the clip solo:

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Fans of H.E.R. may still be showering the GRAMMY-winning songstress with praise for her stunning rendition of ‘America the Beautiful’ from Sunday’s Super Bowl LV on CBS (February 7), but ahead of that showing she took to the network’s flagship late nite talk show series – ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ – to give them a foretaste of what to expect.

While there, H.E.R. treated her latest song – the recently released ‘Fight For You’ – to its live television debut.  The tune is famously found aboard the soundtrack to the upcoming feature film, “Judas and the Black Messiah” (click here to see its trailer), and features 70’s-inspired production and writing from the likes of D’Mile and Tiara Thomas.

Did you miss H.E.R. rocking Colbert the night it aired?  No worries; find it inside:

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‘Wish Me Well’ hitmaker YFN Lucci has had his wish of freedom granted (temporarily at least) by the Georgia justice system after being booked by authorities on murder charges for his alleged involvement in a deadly Atlanta shootout.

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Cardi B is taking fans behind the scenes of the video for her brand new single ‘Up.’

Unleashed on February 5, the release has been racking up views aplenty thanks to its colorful flair and high-octane choreography (courtesy of Sean Bankhead).

In the freshly unwrapped behind the scenes, Cardi shares her process – which is comprised of a lot of work, early mornings, and attention to detail.

What are you waiting for? Watch the making of the Tanu Muino directed ‘Up’ video below…

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Nene Leakes‘ woes appear to have worsened.

Because amidst her constant calls for fans to “boycott” Bravo after her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ exit, it looks like the reality star has been sensationally dropped by her entire team. Allegedly.

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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’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

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

The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Hours before Super Bowl LV, Miley Cyrus delivered her own spectacle at her TikTok Tailgate concert.

The music superstar performed a 90-minute set that included some of her biggest hits (‘Wrecking Ball,’ Nothing Breaks Like A Heart,’ and ‘The Climb’) along with some of her new material from her ‘Plastic Hearts’ album (‘Angels Like You,’ ‘High’ and ‘Midnight Sky’).

However, the real show-stopping moments came when she brought out Billy Idol and to perform their collaboration, ‘Night Crawling’ along with Idol’s 1983 classic ‘White Wedding.’ 

That was not the end of the special guests either. Cyrus then brought out Punk icon Joann Jett to perform their collaboration, ‘Bad Karma’ and Jett’s ‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You.’ 

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Jazmine Sullivan was busy pulling double-duty for the Super Bowl.

After the GRAMMY-nominee took the stage to perform the US National Anthem alongside Country music star Eric Church (as we reported here), she then took the stage at Verizon’s Concert for Small Businesses to perform her song ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’ 

Sullivan appeared on stage adorned in a retro green and white dress along with a pair of white sunglasses. The singer then shouted-out two small businesses before launching into her performance.

‘Pick Up Your Feelings’ appeared on her most recent EP, ‘Heaux Tales,’ and notably became her first Billboard Hot 100 hit since 2010 (as we reported here).

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Michael B. Jordan‘s career continues to grow from strength to strength.

Already a huge box office draw, the multi-dimensional talent has taken a more active role in ownership and the activation of change behind the camera by way of his production company Outlier Society. 

The next chapter in the latter is a major one. Because Jordan has teamed Outlier with Amazon for a seismic multi-year, multi-layered partnership.

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Christina Aguilera has returned to the stage.

For, the singer appeared on Verizon’s Big Concert For Small Businesses to perform her 2002 smash ‘Beautiful’ along with her song ‘Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti’.

The stellar performance saw the vocal powerhouse put her talent on display in support of small businesses. Adorned in a blue jumpsuit and rocking her iconic platinum blonde hair, she soared across the songs.

The showcase paid tribute to a special record store from her childhood. Aguilera said:

“When I was little, my mom and my grandma used to take me to Attic Records in Pittsburgh, where we would spends hours sifting through old vinyls to find songs for me to sing and perform. It’s where my musical education was born and where I fell in love with the greats, that still inspired me today. It’s so important that we support small businesses like Attic Records during these trying times, we have to keep these hidden gems in our communities alive, love you grandma.”

What are you waiting for? Watch the mesmerizing performance below…

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