Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

Next up?  Pop icon Mariah Carey‘s iconic remake of the 1970’s Jackson 5 hit, ‘I’ll Be There.’  More inside:

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At this point, the terms ‘Drake‘ and ‘Billboard history’ are so frequently acquainted the pairing hardly ever comes as a surprise.  That’s certainly the case for the 32-year-old’s most recent achievement on the tally.

Now, in addition to having more career Hot 100 placements than any other solo act ever, he’s seen his name penciled in history books beside The Beatles for ‘second most top 10 hits’ in history thanks to the debut of ‘No Guidance’ –  his duet with fellow hitmaker Chris Brown.  Billboard reports:

Chris Brown’s “No Guidance,” featuring Drake, launches at No. 9 on the Hot 100. The collab begins at No. 4 on Streaming Songs with 28 million streams and No. 9 on Digital Song Sales with 15,000 sold.

The premiere gave Drake the 34th top 10 hit of his career, a move that not only ties him with the music legends but places him second only to Queen of Pop Madonna (who currently reigns with 38).  As we extend our congratz to Drizzy, look inside to see who joins he and Breezy in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100:

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‘Megatron’ rapper Nicki Minaj has transformed a beef many thought had cooled from tepid to sizzling after a recent comment on her Beats 1 radio show, “Queen Radio,” has set Twitter alight.

While highlighting her new soon-to-be-hit single and its parent album, Minaj also mentioned former foe Miley Cyrus.  As fans remember, the two were friends at one point before a disagreement in 2015 saw them take their spat from the Web to a live “confrontation” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

From that point, little was said about their falling out until late May 2019 when the ‘Wrecking Ball’ beauty took to her new song, ‘Cattitude,’ to rap about the ongoing beef between Minaj and new Rap nemesis, Cardi B.

Nicki had been mum on the topic…until now.  Look inside to read her fiery comment regarding the matter:

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Despite over four decades of dominance, diva Janet Jackson isn’t slowing down.

Quite the contrary.

Much to the delight of her fans, the superstar singer is instead stacking her plate with an action-packed list of activity.

Last month she kicked off her colossal Metamorphosis residency in Las Vegas and next month she’ll be playing the Glastonbury Festival in the UK.

Before then, this Sunday will see the performer – who rarely does interviews – open up in a special feature.

Ahead of its arrival, check out clips of Jackson in action at Metamorphosis…

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The 2019 BET Awards are around the corner and promise to be an unmissable watch. Now even more so that organizers have added new performers to the stacked bill.

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Cardi B is riding high with her career, but she just took a hard hit personally.

Because a grand jury has just indicted the rapper on a whopping 14 counts relating to a strip club brawl prosecutors say she orchestrated.

Full story below…

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Cardi B continues to rack up the accolades.

That Grape Juice was in the house at the 2019 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Los Angeles and witnessed the femcee take home the evening’s top honor – Songwriter Of The Year. 

Beyond serving as a career highlight for the star, it’s saw her make history because she has become the first female rapper to win the coveted honor – which is decided upon by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Elsewhere on the night (which salutes the top Rap, R&B, and Gospel Songs), T.I. took home the first Voice Of The Culture honor, while Motown was bestowed with the Heritage Award.

Peep more pics of a beaming Belcalis after the jump…

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Lady Gaga has been dominating the Las Vegas strip with her double residency – ‘Enigma’ and ‘Jazz + Piano.’

And now revellers will be able to lap up more of the extravaganza, because Mother Monster has announced new shows for both 2019 and 2020.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj fans are putting their money where their mouths are.

Find out how they’re supporting the rapper’s new single ‘Megatron’ below…

#MEGATRON ALRIGHT ITUNES BARBZ. TIME TO BUY MEGATRON. GO STREAM IT ON SPOTIFY TOO. WATCH THE VIDEO TOO. @NICKIMINAJ the queen deserves nothing less ? pic.twitter.com/UVGldXWf2Z

— Josh Sizemore (@Saxy_Joshy) June 21, 2019

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Megan thee Stallion‘s star is rising in spectacular fashion and hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of Hip-Hop’s star makers.

How they have chosen to celebrate her gains? By putting her onto XXL’s Freshman list.

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— HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) June 20, 2019

Good news for the anime-loving starlet below…

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Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Denzel Washington have linked arms to build a fascinating movie for Netflix.

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If the question is “how you dooin?,” the answer must be a resounding “great” for Wendy Williams. 

Because the media maven will officially be receiving a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame. 

Full story, including the other names on the bill, below…

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