Drake has the industry and fans alike waiting with bated breath for his new album ‘Certified Lover Boy.’

Led by single ‘Laugh Now Cry Later,’ the set has long been scheduled for a January arrival.

And, according to Drizzy’s friend Odell Beckham Jr, there’s a definitive date.

Details below…

(more…)

Despite having another Billboard 200 #1 in his sights with new album ‘Wonder’ (as we reported here), Shawn Mendes is set to claim the victory with the lowest first week sales of his career.

To potentially turn the tide on that outcome, the 3x GRAMMY nominee is continuing his promotional promenade in the project’s support.

The latest pit stop came via a visit to ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ Monday (December 7) where Mendes dished at length about the LP, his relationship with superstar girlfriend Camila Cabello, and even performed album cut, ‘Dreams.’

Did you miss the action when it first aired? See it inside:

(more…)

The countdown is on to Keyshia Cole and Ashanti‘s hotly anticipated #Verzuz battle on December 12.

Both figureheads of 00s R&B, their square-off has the industry and fans buzzing in equal measure.

Before the big day (which is being billed as a celebration of the ladies), Cole took to social media to give an impromptu performance of Ashanti‘s hit ‘Foolish.’

Check it out below…

(more…)

Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

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

Good things come to those who wait!  Next, we look back at Nicki Minaj‘s historic 2020.

Love her or loathe her, numbers don’t lie.

(more…)

Shawn Mendes’ fourth studio album ‘Wonder’ – kicked off by its title track and the Justin Bieber-assisted follow-up, ‘Monster’ – is certainly scaring off the competition, a feat industry analysts are sure will lead to a victory lap on next week’s Billboard 200.

Released December 4, ‘Wonder’ marvels as one of the season’s most highly anticipated Pop projects as it comes as the long-awaited follow-up to Mendes’ 2018 self-titled project.  Like the latter LP, ‘Wonder’ is headed to chart battle with two Hot 100 top 20 hits to its credit.

Also like its predecessor, the latest Mendes effort has been supported by a juggernaut of promotional jaunts including a Netflix special, award show performances, and a slew of high profile appearances on late nite TV and more.

Look inside to see just what insiders believe will be the fruit of his labor:

(more…)

It’s Nicki Minaj‘s 38th birthday and K. Michelle is leading the celebration with appreciation for the Rap royal and her abilities.

Full story…

(more…)

Gwen Stefani is wasting no time lighting a match under new single ‘Let Me Reintroduce Myself.’

For, on the same day the Pop bop dropped, the singer took to the stage on The Voice to deliver its first live performance.

Backed by a troop of dancers, Stefani sparkled with ample spectacle as she brought the bouncy track to life.

Watch all the action after the jump…

(more…)

Miley Cyrus may have topped the Billboard Rock charts with her seventh studio album, ‘Plastic Hearts’ (as we reported here), but it appears she’s looking to see that success mirrored on the Billboard 200.

Still heavy on the promo trail in support of the effort, Cyrus most recently visited ‘Kimmel’ (December 7) to show off the latest live performance of the LP’s latest single, ‘Prisoner.’

While its recorded version features fellow chart-topping Pop starlet Dua Lipa, look inside to see how Miley fared cranking out the cut by her lonesome:

(more…)

Mariah Carey may be a living legend, but there’s no stopping her promotional momentum.

Mimi has a packed plate of activity centered around all things Christmas and her recently released memoir, ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey.’

Stopping by ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ the diva supreme opened up in earnest about her New York Times Best-Seller.

She notably expanded on the murmurs of a film adaptation, possibly helmed by Lee Daniels. 

What are you waiting for? Check out the insightful interview below…

(more…)

Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

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

First, we revisit the long-awaited entry of late Pop icon Whitney Houston into the hallowed halls of Rock & Roll fame.

(more…)

Chloe x Halle keep the consistent flow of content a’coming – this time via a Tiny Desk Home Concert.

The singing sisters have kept the pedal to the metal all-year in support of their sophomore album ‘Ungodly Hour.’

Critically-acclaimed, the set has seen the Parkwood pair nominated for two GRAMMYs at the forthcoming 2021 ceremony.

With their buzz intensifying by the day, this showing – which included performances of bops such as ‘Do It’ and the LP’s title track – more than justifies why.

Watch Chloe x Halle alongside their all-female band below…

(more…)

It took an influx of holiday music to dim the Hot 100 shine of ‘Blinding Lights’ – The Weeknd‘s colossal ‘After Hours’ hit.

As we reported here, the Max Martin-produced cut was written in Billboard history books two weeks ago for becoming the longest-running top 10 hit in history when it logged 40 weeks in the tally’s topmost dectet.

Although it managed to hang on for yet another rung in the 7 days that followed, the refreshed Hot 100 shows ‘Blinding Lights’ has been booted from the chart region in what would’ve been its 42nd week.  Landing at #11, the drop marks the first time the song’s been outside of the top 10 since it first arrived there in February 2020.

Look inside to see who accompanies the 80’s-inspired bop on this week’s ‘TGJ Chart Check.’

(more…)