Expect to see more of the ladies of Xscape in the coming months as they prepare for the release of their yet-titled, 2021-due last album.

As if sending fans into a frenzy last week with footage of them working in the studio (and teasing a #VERZUZ battle against SWV) wasn’t enough, the Atlantan quartet took to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to support hometown football heroes Atlanta Falcons as they took on the New Orleans Saints Sunday (December 6).

Delivering a jaw-dropping arrangement of the U.S. National Anthem, look inside to hear the ladies send a reminder of just how much they still have “it” and in abundance:

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Despite not delivering her long-awaited new album, ‘Trenches,’ on its original November 20-due date (as we reported here), Monica has still been hitting the promo trail in support its title track.

Launched in August (on the same day as her history-making #VERZUZ battle with Brandy), the single shot straight to the top of real-time sales tallies thanks to the exposure it received on the platform – a response that increased calls for its official music video (which didn’t arrive until November 25).

Better late than never, the cinematic clip has already received critical acclaim for Mo showing off her acting chops and reintroducing fans to her alter ego #Goonica.

Curious to see the behind the scenes magic that went into the Lil Baby-assisted visual’s creation? Look inside:

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Saweetie has weighed-in on the odd rumor that boyfriend Quavo cheated on her with Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter. 

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With the net is still on fire over his #VERZUZ showdown with Gucci Mane Thursday (November 19), rapper Jeezy is capitalizing off the buzz by lifting the lid on ‘Recession 2‘ – the conceptual sequel to his chart-topping 2008 album, ‘The Recession.’

The follow-up to 2019’s ‘TM104: The Legend of the Snowman,’ the new 15-track affair shines in no small part due to its star-studded guest list which features Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, E-40, Ne-Yo, and surprisingly, Demi Lovato,

Sharing track-time with the emcee on his album joint, ‘My Reputation,’ the Pop sensation demonstrates her versatility by sounding right at home over the Urban cut.

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Monica fans hoping to dig into their wallets this month to purchase her new album, ‘Trenches,’ have been dealt disheartening news.

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Monica has given her faithful fans a brand new reason to be thankful this holiday season.

After months of ample teasing, the GRAMMY-winning diva has officially announced her long-awaited ninth studio album, ‘Trenches,’ will land on shelves the week before Thanksgiving.

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Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins boasts many hits to his name, having been at the helm of classics by the likes of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.

However, in a career retrospective interview, he’s named Destiny’s Child‘s ‘Say My Name’ as the “favorite” of all his iconic creations.

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Mariah Carey is getting candid.

The singer stopped by ‘Watch What Happens Live’ to talk with host Andy Cohen about the relationship with her mother, which version of ‘Loverboy’ she likes better, and more.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we bow to the Queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu and her highest charting single to date, 2000’s ‘Bag Lady.’

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It’s been over 10 years since the music video for Alicia Keys and Beyonce‘s duet, ‘Put It In a Love Song,’ was filmed in Brazil but – for specific reasons undisclosed by either party – was never properly released.

The Swizz Beatz-produced song, featured on Keys’ fourth studio album ‘Element of Freedom’ (2009), was set to be the LP’s fourth official single yet was eventually scrapped despite having tapped famed music video director Melina Matsoukas to helm its accompanying visual.

In the time since, Alicia has fielded many questions about its release status – most of which she’s dodged with ambiguous answers.  Now, hot on the promo trail of her seventh studio album ‘ALICIA,’ the 15-time GRAMMY winner was quizzed again on if the clip will ever see the light of day.

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Brandy may have just released album ‘B7,’ but it looks like more new music is on the way already.

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For most, Brandy‘s foray into TV is most synonymous with mega-successful ‘Moesha.’

However, prior to that show, she also starred on ‘Thea.’

Top-billed by comedian Thea Vidale, the show ran for one season between 1993-1994. And folk haven’t heard much from the stand-up since.

That is until the #Verzuz battle between Brandy and Monica.

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