At the 2021 MTV VMAs, ‘Positions’ star Ariana Grande found herself in an unfamiliar position: empty-handed.

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Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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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 Kacey Musgraves, Kim Petras, Sigrid, and Boys World.

Join us inside…

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Chloe Bailey is firing from all cylinders as she sets sail on her solo journey.

Case in point her new feature in Billboard. 

The Parkwood Entertainment performer is stepping into the spotlight on her own accord, having risen to promises as part of a duo with her sister Halle.

As reported, she’ll be blazing at the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards with her launch single ‘Have Mercy’ and, in this new feature, she reveals its parent album isn’t far behind.

Speaking candidly, the 23-year-old described the project as “definitely more Pop” and “is 90%.”

Peep quotes below…

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The ‘Queens’ are coming!

As reported, ABC has ordered a full season of the new music drama anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

Central to the network’s 2021-2022 Fall TV schedule, the show tells the tale of a group of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

In the 90s, they performed together as part of the female rap collective – the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to now and their lives are vastly different.

The series follows them as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the spotlight.

Set for an October 19 premiere, the show will air Tuesdays at 10pm on ABC.

Check out the newly released extended trailer below…

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In June, music superstar H.E.R. debuted at the front of the R&B charts with her long-awaited debut album, ‘Back of My Mind’ (courtesy of her best first-week sales to date).

Now, the Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning diva’s set to go back on the road in support of the LP.

Supported by fellow R&B singer Tone Stith, the Stateside jaunt is slated kick off in Nashville on October 10 and later tackle Dallas, Boston, Philadelphia, and more before wrapping up in Detroit.

Look inside to see if she’ll be bringing her brigade of modern R&B classics like ‘Damaged,’ ‘Fight For You,’ ‘Best Part,’ ‘Hard Place,’ and more live to a stage near you.

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The countdown is on to the debut of ‘Queens’ on ABC.

This Fall the network will debut its new music drama – anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

Serving as a central component of the 2021-2022 Fall TV schedule, the series follows a group of friends on the quest to reclaim the shine of their glory days.

Back in the day, the ladies ran the music scene as a rap collective christened the Nasty Girls. Now in their 40s, life is altogether different.

Viewers will meet the quad as they navigate their new realities and have a chance to hit it big all over again.

Ahead of its October 19 premiere, an all-new trailer centered on Brandy’s character Naomi has been unleashed.

Check it out below…

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The category is renewal for RuPaul. 

Because the media maven has seen his full suite of shows renewed by VH1. 

Full story below…

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DaBaby may have been dropped from several festival lineups over his homophobic comments at Rolling Loud Miami, but now he has booked his next gig.

For, the embattled rapper has now been added to Boosie Bash.

Full story below…

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Sha’Carri Richard‘s grand return to the race track did not deliver today.

Quite the contrary.

For, the headline-grabbing sprinter is once again at the center of conversation – this time for placing last in her comeback appearance.

Full story below…

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Saweetie‘s spent her entire career unashamedly reppin for the Bay Area, a stance she’s doubling down on with the assistance of fellow Bay beauty Kendra Jae on their joint single, ‘Seesaw.’

Following ‘Baby Mama Coochie,‘ ‘Talkin’ Bout,’and ‘Risky,’ ‘Seeaw’ comes latest lift from Saweetie’s ‘Pretty Summer Playlist, Vol. 1’ compilation EP – a project that sees the rapstress shine a spotlight on some of Urban music’s brightest rising talents.

Speaking on the venture, Jae said:

“Collaborating with Saweetie on ‘Seesaw’ came as a complete surprise, one that I will never forget! I created something that came from my real life experiences. Something that I was extremely passionate about that I felt needed to be shared with the world because I knew that there were such relatable emotions that women could connect with.”

Now accompanied by a Slater-directed music video, see and hear the sizzling ‘Seesaw’ inside:

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Ahead of the October 1 release of her forthcoming 12-track EP, ‘Trying Not to Think About It,’ award-winning songstress JoJo is giving fans a taste of what they can expect via the set’s first single, ‘Worst (I Assume).’

Accompanied by a dramatic music video directed by Alfredo Flores, the new tune sees Jo croon about the negative impact keeping one’s guard up can have on the progress of a romantic relationship.

“I keep assumin’, you’re gonna do sh*t / That might break my heart so I keep up my guard / And I know it’s confusin’, how I put you through it / My past and my scars, still makе it hard / I assume, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh / Always the worst, I assume,” she sings.

Hear it in full inside:

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