Only two weeks separate fans of Doja Cat from the release of her long-awaited junior album, ‘Planet Her.’

The follow-up to her breakthrough sophomore effort, the Billboard 200 top 10 hit ‘Hot Pink,’ ‘Planet Her’ – if buzz is anything to judge by – may see Cat climb to her highest rung yet on the tally.  Hitting shelves on the wings of the Hot 100 top 5 hit single, ‘Kiss Me More’ (featuring SZA), the project has been getting ample shine thanks to a slew of promotional appearances on award show stages in the last month alone.

Now, to ramp up excitement, Doja’s unveiled the LP’s official tracklist and artwork.  See it all inside:

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The Billboard Music Awards 2021 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, following show-stopping performances from the likes of Doja Cat, BTS, DJ Khaled, Alicia Keys, The Weeknd, and more (as we reported here), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The Weeknd came as the night’s biggest star, nabbing 10 of 16 trophies he was nominated for thanks to the work found aboard his 2020 blockbuster album ‘After Hours.’  Look inside to see who joins him on the full winner’s list awaits:

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The stars shine bright for one of music’s biggest calendar nights – the Billboard Music Awards 2021!

Live from the Microsoft Theaters in Los Angeles, the extravaganza features appearances from the likes of Icon recipient Pink, The Weeknd, Alicia Keys, Doja Cat & SZA, BTS, and many more.

Check out the industry’s biggest names as they arrive at the scene. See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses below…

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Doja Cat‘s upcoming studio album ‘Planet Her’ appears to be arriving soon.

For, the music superstar has just shared a snippet of a new song from the project.

Full story below…

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It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2021 is up next.

Set to take place May 23 at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

Today has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled – and The Weeknd leads the pack.

After a notable snub earlier this year, Abel has nabbed a whopping 16 nominations.

See who else is up for what after the jump…

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Check out Doja Cat!

The multi-hyphenate star shines luminously on the newest cover of Billboard Magazine.

Arriving just days after she debuted in the top ten of the Hot 100 with SZA collaboration ‘Kiss Me More,’ the striking shoot also lands as anticipation builds for Doja’s third studio album ‘Planet Her.’

Details on that, as well as her gorgeous cover spread, await below…

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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’re so excited for ‘So Emotional’ – the sixth in Whitney Houston‘s historic string of seven consecutive Hot 100 chart-toppers.

Join us inside:

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Megan Thee Stallion has unleashed ‘Good News’ – her debut album.

Led by the Hot 100 chart-topper ‘Savage’ featuring Beyoncé, the set continues to see Meg dive into her knowledge of old school Hip-Hop and deliver slick rhymes across even slicker production.

That Grape Juice has had the LP on repeat since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Good News.’

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Three years after bursting on to the scene with her ‘Make It Hot’ EP, Hot Girl coach Megan Thee Stallion delivered the good news her aptly titled debut album would hit shelves November 20.

Housing an all-star list of cameos including Beyonce, Young Thug, City Girls, DaBaby, Big Sean, SZA, and many more (as we reported here), the 17-track affair is being delivered courtesy of 1501 Certified/300 Entertainment.

Kicked off by the top 40 hits ‘Girls in the Hood’ and ‘Don’t Stop,’ the project also features the femcee’s inaugural Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper – ‘Savage.’

Curious to hear what Stallion’s cooked up for her first official swing at bat?  Stream inside via Apple Music or Spotify:

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The world at large is mourning the tragic passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died aged 43 due to complications from colon cancer – which it was revealed he battled for four years.

News of the ‘Black Panther’ star’s death has generated an outpouring of emotion from fans and contemporaries alike.

More responses from a number of notable names below…

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Kendrick Lamar‘s music is pulling people through what we can all agree is a troubling time.

Find out how that is boosting his gains on streaming platforms below…

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King of Pop Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Beyoncé are just a few of the multi-Platinum selling artists who have soared to the top of charts on the wings of production from Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

With hits spanning over two decades, the GRAMMY-winning producer boasts a collection of RIAA certification plaques that knows few rivals.

Yet, despite having amassed accolades and peer recognition beyond measure over his storied career, the 42-year-old operates with a hunger and tenacity akin to that of an industry newcomer – a trait he recently told That Grape Juice is among the many that keep him humble.

In addition to dishing exclusively about his new single ‘Come Together’ – an amalgamation of some of Gospel music’s biggest names (i.e. Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Marvin Sapp, and more) – Jerkins waxed honest on his love for longtime collaborator Brandy, the VERZUZ battle franchise, and so much more.

See the “must read” interview inside:

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