The Weeknd is making quite an event out of the launch of his new single ‘Take My Breath.’

As covered here on That Grape Juice, the Pop force lifted the lid on the release via a primetime commercial that aired during the US coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

Now, ahead of the debut of the track, it’s been revealed that the performer had also lined up an IMAX theater roll-out of the ‘Breath’ music video. However, the news was preemptively shared because technical concerns mean said plans cannot proceed.

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Justin Bieber has walked back his endorsement for Country music star Morgan Wallen.

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Normani is hot on the promotional trail for her new single ‘Wild Side.’

The Cardi B assisted cut opened strong on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the singer’s highest-charting debut on the coveted count.

Still, the 25-year-old is hard at work on a radio tour in support of the track and Z100 New York was her latest stop.

Sitting down with Josh Martinez, the star opened up about her hotly anticipated album debut, incoming live performances of ‘Wild Side,’ her plans for the rest of the year, and much more.

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Usher is bringing the electricity to the Sin City strip. Because, as reported, the star’s new Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is off to a blazing start.

To celebrate this latest chapter in his career, the icon covers the newest issue of Billboard Magazine.

Lighting up the publication’s inner pages with a eye-catching shoot lensed by Alexandra Gavillet, Usher’s accompanying interview saw him open up in earnest about a variety of hot topics.

Indeed, he discussed his reason for embarking on the Vegas venture, his forthcoming studio album, and headline-grabbing comments about him by both The Weeknd and T-Pain.

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Rihanna is making it rain. And, per new reports, it’s to the tune of over $1 Billion.

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Billie Eilish is set to make a big splash on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

As reported, the LP is on course to premiere at #1 on the coveted count.

And now it appears its sales footprint is even larger than initially forecast.

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Mo’Nique is getting to the money.

And this time it’s in partnership with Endemol Shine North America.

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Out with ‘Puffy,’ ‘Puff Daddy’ and ‘Diddy’; in with ‘Love.’

Sean Combs, no stranger to changing the game in music, is one of Urban music’s most highly regarded visionaries.  Now, as revealed via the September issue of ‘Vanity Fair,’ he’s looking to change the game again – this time by launching an ‘all R&B label.’

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Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie aren’t ready to say goodbye to their judging duties at ‘American Idol’ – news that will undoubtedly delight diehard fans of the revived reality singing competition.

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After a promising top 20 opening last week (as we reported here), the refreshed Hot 100 reveals Normani‘s ‘Wild Side’ has landed on its lower side.

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All roads lead to August 27 for the global premiere of 20^th Century Studios’ comedy ‘Vacation Friends,’ starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, Meredith Hagner, Lynn Whitfield, and more.

20^th Century Studios’ first venture to have a global release on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming platforms, ‘Vacation’ was directed by Clay Tarver, written by Tom Mullen & Tim Mullen, and produced by Todd Garner and Timothy M. Bourne (with Steve Pink and Sean Robins serving as executive producers).

Described as a “raw and raunchy comedy,” the forthcoming film details what chaos unfolds after its leading couple, Marcus and Emily (Howery, Orji), are “befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers, Ron and Kyla (Cena, Hagner), at a resort in Mexico” after letting “loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new ‘vacation friends.'”

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Cop a gander of Lil Nas X!

The Pop provocateur covers the latest issue of OUT Magazine as he ramps up the push for his incoming album ‘Montero.’

2021 has seen the performer enjoy omnipresence on the charts thanks to smashes such as Hot 100 #1 ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and ‘Industry Baby.’

Within the inner pages of the publication, the 22-year-old opens up about his tough upbringing, navigating as a Black gay man,  his overall mission, his album, his BET Awards performance, and much more.

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