Monica may have once declared her and Brandy‘s legendary hit ‘The Boy is Mine‘ was “too sacred” to remake, but chart-topping Pop star Ariana Grande‘s decision to take the “inspired by” route (instead of a direct duplication) apparently got both R&B divas’ stamp of approval as they not only appeared in the tune’s music video but later lent their talents to its official remix.

And though the ‘Eternal Sunshine‘ favorite had already cracked the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20 at the time of its parent album’s release (#16 peak), it was seemingly on its way off the chart before Bran and Mo worked their magic.

See their impact inside.

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After years of being one of Urban Pop’s most consistent performers Tinashe isn’t only getting her overdue flowers from music lovers but from peers as well.

As her recent hit song ‘Nasty‘ continues its ascent up the Billboard Hot 100 (reportedly set to reach a new peak in the chart’s third quadrant this week), more and more celebrities – from Karamo and Mario Lopez to Azealia Banks and others – are showing their appreciation to the Ricky Reed-produced jam.

For Tinashe, however, the standout shout-outs came from two of her idols: Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson.

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lends to quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View,’ TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

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With Tinashe‘s latest smash hit ‘Nasty‘ showing no signs of slowing its domination over Tik Tok, the award-winning singer-songwriter is capitalizing on the momentum by unveiling an EP pack of remixes of her milestone tune.

Details about the ‘Match My Freak’ project inside.

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Janet Jackson delivered a double dose of ‘Nasty’ at the latest stop of her mega-selling Together Again Tour.

For, she gave a super sweet nod to Tinashe‘s latest hit of the same name while performing.

The moment will no doubt resonate with Nashe, who has long named Jackson as one of her main idols. She even took to the stage at the BET Awards 2015 to pay tribute to the legend.

Now, Ms. Jackson has joined the masses in toasting Tinashe in her “moment” by mixing the songs.

Watch after the jump…

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Kenya Moore has reportedly been indefinitely suspended from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

And the reason appears to center on the shocking allegations relating to a feud with newcomer Brittany Eady.

Full story below…

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Camila Cabello is trumpeting the incoming release of her new album ‘C,XOXO’ and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was her latest stop.

Fresh from unlocking the tracklist for the LP (due June 28), the singer took center stage on the popular series to perform the project’s lead single ‘I LUV IT.’

Serving sass, charisma, and choreography, Cabello showed up and showed out.

Watch the performance after the jump…

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Tyla is setting the record straight.

The ‘Water’ singer stopped by The Breakfast Club today to discuss her meteoric rise.

However, things took a somewhat awkward turn when host Charlamagne Tha God quizzed the South African-born belle on the online discourse about her race. Specifically, the talk around the term “colored” (which, for context, is widely used in her home country).

Rather than answer the question, Tyla’s rep intervened advising that the conversation move on. A point Charlamagne referenced at the end of the interview as something that isn’t the move on the popular show.

Now, Tyla is responding after the blip ignited further chatter about her race.

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Celine Dion has doubled down on her determination to return to stages around the world to deliver soaring renditions of her most beloved hits.

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After gifting the four singles ‘Been Like This,’ ‘To the Moon,’ ‘I Wanna Thank Me,’ and ‘Whoops‘ to her beloved fans (affectionately called #MegaTronz), Meghan Trainor finally lifted the lid on the tunes’ parent album – ‘Timeless‘ – on Friday (June 7).

The follow-up to 2022’s ‘Takin It Back,’ ‘Timeless’ (Trainor’s sixth major-label studio effort) is a 16-song set that not only features Niecy Nash and T-Pain among its high-profile features but also songwriting and production contributions from the likes of Federico Vindver, Gian Stone, Emiloy Warren, and more.

As if the new album isn’t enough to celebrate, #MegaTronz will get to hear some of the cuts live when Meghan embarks on ‘The Timeless Tour‘ in September – her first headlining concert in over 7 years.

Hop inside to get familiar with some of the new tunes she will be performing (including ‘Whoops’) courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Nick Cannon is ensuring his future thanks to him insuring this part of his body.

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All new and it’s all for you.

Pop Queen Janet Jackson may have spent most of 2023 reigning over touring box offices with her critically acclaimed ‘Together Again Tour,‘ but – months after learning the trek was her most successful in history – the 58-year-old is looking to extend that personal record by returning to North America for a second leg.

Kicking off the 35 date-venture at Palm Desert, California’s Acrisure Arena on Tuesday (June 4), Jackson cranked out high-octane performances of some of her most memorable hits like ‘Doesn’t Really Matter,’ ‘So Excited,’ ‘All For You,’ ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately,’ ‘Control,’ and more.

As if that wasn’t enough to send her fans (affectionately called the #JanFam) into a frenzy, Jan rocked the house with rarely performed cuts like ‘Make Me,’ ‘All Nite (Don’t Stop),’ ‘Someone to Call My Lover,’ Rock With U,’ and others.

See fan-captured highlights from the revamped show inside.

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