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 Meghan Trainor, Raye, Charli XCX, and WayV and Sabrina Carpenter.

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Ariana Grande has unlocked the video for ‘the boy is mine’ and it brings with it a number of surprises.

For, beyond the songbird starring alongside ‘You’ actor Penn Badgley in the Christian Breslauer-directed visual, she tapped R&B icons Brandy and Monica to make cameos in the cinematic flick.

The duo topped the charts with their like-titled track and etched the term into pop culture in perpetuity. Thus, making Grande’s nod to the GRAMMY-winning duo all the more apt.

Housed on the superstar’s ‘eternal sunshine’ album, ‘the boy is mine’ follows chart-topping singles ‘yes, and?’ and ‘we can’t be friends (wait for your love).’

Watch the visual after the jump…

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Sam Smith is venturing into the podcast world.

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Kendrick Lamar has a special treat in store for fans later this month.

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Huge congrats are in order for Gabourey Sidibe because she is a mom.

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From headline-grabbing commentary on his infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian to discussion about Kanye West, Diddy and Cassie (as we reported here), Floyd Mayweather, on-and-off relationship with soon-to-be ex-wife Princess Love, and so much more, Ray J‘s recent press tour has nothing short of jaw-dropping quotes (to say the least).

Among the myriad of hot topics broached was the standout of his current relationship with his legendary sister Brandy.

The two have historically been very close, but – as of late – fans of both have noticed a distance, one that Ray brazenly admitted was due to some of his actions over the last couple of years.

Despite his shortcomings, the singer-actor-businessman is not only hoping for forgiveness but is also (once again) petitioning the diva and her ‘Boy is Mine‘ co-star and fellow R&B icon Monica to embark on a joint world tour.

Hop inside to hear his latest version of the request.

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Ariana Grande may have seen her ‘Eternal Sunshine‘ single ‘The Boy is Mine‘ bounce to a #16 peak on the Hot 100 on hype alone, but the official promo push set to support the Max Martin-produced cut sees it poised to reach even higher heights on the hitlist.

Tapped to be the album’s follow-up single behind the chart-topping ‘Yes, And?‘ and ‘We Can’t Be Friends,’ ‘Boy’ – which is a “reimagining” of the historic 1998 Brandy and Monica duet of the same name – got its first taste of the live treatment aboard the Thursday (June 6) episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Marking her 11th guest appearance on ‘Fallon’ (as well as her first late-night interview since 2021), hop inside to see how she fared.

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Latto had her fans (affectionately called #Lucky7s) singing “hallelujah” at news her single ‘Sunday Service‘ was getting the revamp treatment from none other than the GRAMMY-winning hitmaker Megan Thee Stallion.

No strangers to sharing track time as the two previously tag-teamed on the warmly received tune ‘Budget‘ (found aboard Stallion’s sophomore album ‘Traumazine‘), their newest collaboration sees them invite rising rapstress Flo Milli to the party.

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Following the success of her breakthrough EPs ‘For Broken Ears’ (2020) and ‘If Orange Was a Place’ (2021), Tems is undoubtedly looking to find a place atop the Billboard 200 with her long-awaited debut album ‘Born in the Wild.’

Released courtesy of RCA Records, ‘Wild’ comes as an 18-track affair preceded by singles ‘Me & U‘ and the Seyi Sodimu-sampling ‘Love Me JeJe.’

Delivered to digital shelves on Friday (June 7), the project comes less than a week before fans will get to see some of the new album’s cuts delivered live via the Nigerian superstar’s ‘Born in the Wild Tour‘ which launches in London on June 12.

Before she takes the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia by storm, look inside to get acquainted with her latest musical body of work.

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Billie Eilish plays double duty as director and star of the music video for her latest ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft‘ single ‘CHIHIRO.’

Starring Nat Wolff, the visual – which serves as the follow-up to the top 10 hit ‘Lunch‘ – sees her stumble through a dream as she envisions dark hallways and closing doors that symbolize the darkest corners of her mind.

“Open up the door, can you open up the door? / I know you said before you can’t cope with any more / You told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in store / I hope it’s not for sure, can you open up the door?,” she croons in the artsy clip.

Having already peaked at #12 on the Hot 100, is the ‘CHIHIRO’ music video just what’s needed to catapult the tune into the top 10?

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‘Bel-Air’ returns for season 3 on Peacock this August.

The reimagining of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ has been praised in earnest since its 2022 debut and it cemented its potency and popularity with its sophomore run year.

Executive-produced by Will Smith, the show’s third outing is set in the summer break and promises more dramatic twists and turns as well as unique story elements that test Will (Jabari Banks), Hilary (Coco Jones), and the entire Banks family like never before.

Before ‘Bel-Air’ season 3 premiere, check out the first look trailer below…

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Pharrell Williams‘ pop cultural footprint has long been defined by blazing a trail and marching the beat of his own unique drum.

Fittingly, with the star’s story coming to the big screen, it’ll be doing so with a twist.

Christened ‘Piece By Piece,’ the one-of-a-kind cinematic experience invites the audience on a whimsical journey through the life of Williams – powered via LEGO® animation.

True to his trademark, the film is anchored in innovation and veering out of the box.

Set for release on October 11, ‘Piece By Piece’ features superstar cameos from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Gwen Stefani,

Check out the first-look trailer for the Morgan Neville-directed movie below…

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