As we reported here, ‘Act Up’ performers City Girls had to act fast to rush release their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘City on Lock,’ after an unexpected leak.

In doing so, however, they were not able to give the Quality Control set its due promo push – a predicament that’s undoubtedly been reflected in the project’s premiere week sales performance.

Industry analysts predicted the ‘Jobs’-led LP would clock in with less than 21,000 sold due to an abbreviated inaugural tracking week (as we reported here).

Now, with the final tally lifted, look inside to see just how right the projections were:

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In addition to being hard-at-work on a Lionsgate-produced biopic (as we reported here), Master P finds his inspiring life story the center of another filmed endeavor: a five-part BET docuseries titled ‘No Limit Chronicles.’

Designed to “recount the remarkable journey of the label, from its extraordinary rise to decline and rebirth to prominence,” the highly anticipated TV event will feature candid interviews from No Limit insiders like label head Master P, his son Romeo Miller, Snoop Dogg, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal, and more.

See the official trailer inside:

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‘Pose’ was eight days into filming of its third season when the pandemic caused for an abrupt halt.

Now, at a time when the groundbreaking ballroom hit was meant to be on air, details are emerging about the behind the scenes happenings at the FX series.

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Last week (as we reported here), Beyoncé sprang a surprise on fans when she unleashed new song ‘Black Parade.’

Wasting no time zooming to the top of real-time sales tallies (where it remained for days after its premiere), the Derek Dixie-produced bop came as a musical celebration of Juneteenth – the holiday designated to honor the end of slavery.

Now, her beloved fans – affectionately called the #Beyhive – have even more reason to celebrate as the updated Billboard Hot 100 reveals the tune has made a promising start.  Debuting at #37, the entry not only marks Bey’s 40th trip to that region of the chart since the start of her solo career in 2002 but also her 65th solo Hot 100 entry overall.

Look inside to see who joins her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100:

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Former ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ star Terry Crews is about to make everybody hate Terry if he continues spewing what some are deeming problematic Black rhetoric.

Earlier this month (as we reported here), Crews battled backlash for a controversial tweet about “Black supremacy” and even doubled down on the stance later despite being branded a “coon” and “Uncle Tom” by his offended followers.

Now, he’s reignited fury by emphasizing his previous point through placing a lens on the #BlackLivesMatter.  See it inside:

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Danja‘s  work with Keri Hilson and Jim Beanz on Britney Spears‘ ‘Blackout’ served as the blueprint for K-Pop’s current sound….a commanding blend of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop and Electronic music.

This week, the musician has revealed that he credits Janet Jackson for inspiring his signature sound.

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Kanye West sprung a surprise on the masses moments ago with the video premiere for new single ‘Wash Us In The Blood.’

The track was announced yesterday (along confirmation of its parent album ‘God’s Country’), but it’s release date wasn’t.

As such, the rapper naturally ignited a frenzy with the unleashing of the cut – which features chart-topping stream magnet Travis Scott.

What are you waiting for? Watch the high-octane visual, which was directed by Arthur Jafa, below…

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Phaedra Parks is back on the box!

The reality veteran makes her grand return to screens this week on the latest season of WE tv’s ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Hip-Hop Edition.’

Joined by new flame Medina Islam, Parks will appear alongside other celebrity couples who too are looking to work through their issues.

Ahead of the show’s premiere on Thursday (July 2nd), That Grape Juice caught up with the Georgia peach, who opened up about her decision to join, her relationship with Medina, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

She also answered the pressing question of whether she’d return to the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

Our insightful interview with Phaedra Parks awaits below…

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A new book claims that Kate Middleton did not want Prince Harry to marry the actress/philanthropist Meghan Markle.

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Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album will glide into retailers on Friday and offer fans insight into the creative universe he was building before he was murdered earlier this year.

The set’s name? ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon‘.

Unfortunately, its Virgil Abloh-created artwork has been met with criticism and ridicule since it was released which is why some reports indicate that it will be changed in time for its release.

Until then…

Check its track list out below….

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Katy Perry is getting candid about one of the darkest times in her life.

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As anticipation for his next body of work intensifies, Shawn Mendes has come out on top following last night’s Juno Awards.

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