Halle Bailey is showing off her solo skill-set.

Rising to prominence as part of sister duo Chloe x Halle, the 21-year-old is set for a major close-up when she hits the big screen as Ariel in Disney‘s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ – which recently wrapped filming. 

Before then, she’s spotlighting her vocal gravitas by way of a rousing rendition of Amy Winehouse‘s classic ‘Love Is A Losing Game.’

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In news just in, it has been announced that DaBaby has been DROPPED from the lineup at Lollapalooza 2021.

The rapper’s axing comes amidst backlash following the shocking homophobic remarks he made on-stage during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. 

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Dionne Warwick is the latest name to weigh in on the DaBaby debacle.

As covered extensively, the rapper has been slammed in earnest after making remarks on stage at Rolling Loud Miami that were homophobic and insensitive to those living with HIV.

The backlash has been both big and blazing, with DaBaby receiving critique from his contemporaries and corporations – some of whom have dropped him from collaborations.

Madonna was one of the many who clapped back at the seemingly defiant rapper, lambasting his hateful words and their impact.

Now, another legend – Dionne Warwick – is speaking up and out to thank Madonna for the teachable moment.

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Trey Songz has a question for the masses and it centers around Bruno Mars. 

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Billie Eilish is aiming to blaze with her hotly anticipated sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

Arriving two years after the singer’s mega-selling breakout effort ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,’ the project has been on the radar of the star’s legions of fans as well as critics eager to see whether she can cement her spot as one of music’s leading entities.

While the five pre-release singles – ‘My Future,’ ‘Therefore I Am,’ ‘Your Power,’ ‘Lost Cause,’ and ‘NDA’– each charted within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, all eyes are on whether the housing album will deliver commercially.

With lofty expectations, the first semblance of the answer has arrived. Because the first-week predictions are in.

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Today marks one year since Beyonce broke the internet with her stunning visual album, ‘Black Is King.’

Anchored in the story of ‘The Lion King’ and powered by the music of Queen Bey’s companion compilation ‘The Gift,’ the Disney+ special saw the entire LP brought to life via stunning music videos filmed everywhere from Ghana, to Nigeria, to the United States.

Guests aboard the mammoth project include Pharrell Williams, Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Wizkid, and Kelly Rowland.

Now, a year on, the mega-star salutes her love letter to Africa with the wide release of the video for ‘MOOD 4 Eva’ featuring JAY-Z and ‘Otherside.’

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Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak are rolling ahead full steam with their newest Silk Sonic single ‘Skate.’

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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 Bleachers, Brandi Carlile, Taylor Janzen, and Yola.

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Willow Smith is getting candid.

During an appearance ‘The Yungblud Podcast,’ the ‘Transparent Soul’ songstress opened up about the struggles she has faced in her career and how they came off as “bratty.”

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“Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are coming back,” said legendary music producer and mogul Clive Davis.

A fitting toast to the star-studded lineup of the forthcoming ‘We Love New York: a Homecoming Concert,’ set for the Great Lawn in Central Park on August 21.

A gargantuan effort presented by Citi and Expedia, the event is comprised of five days of concerts – one for each borough of the Big Apple. Sixty thousand tickets (80% of them free) will be released to the public starting Monday (August 2).

Ahead of the sale, look inside to see the big names slated to line the bill.

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After thrilling fans with their 2019 collaboration ‘What They Gone Do With Me,’ Urban hitmakers Jacquees and Future reunite for a redo with new song, ‘Not Jus Anybody.’

Produced by Ayo Sim and ATL Jacob, the bedroom ready bop sees the two trade verses about why any lady should feel lucky to have them.

“Yeah, sometimes you gotta let a female know / You not just a regular dude, not the average / It’s hard to compare to this sh*t / Really out of the ordinary, you know what I’m sayin’? / Chance of a lifetime, you feel me?,”Future says before ‘Quees launches into the mid-tempo jam.

Accompanied by a music video directed by Jon J, look inside to peep the action (and catch a cameo from Birdman).

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In news just in, Kanye West is set to host a second listening event for his upcoming ‘Donda’ album.

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