iTunes sent the fan bases of some of Pop music’s most revered divas into battle mode last week when it announced a flash $4.99 sale of prized entries from their respective discographies.

After jaws dropped once reports surfaced Mariah Carey‘s 2008 album, ‘E=MC²,’ topped the real-time iTunes chart, fans of Janet Jackson and Madonna rushed to buy their albums as well, which resulted in their respective ‘Control’ and ‘Bedtime Stories’ sets soaring on the tally as well (as we reported here).

As fans wait with bated breath to learn where the new sales activity will land the projects on next week’s Billboard 200, the publication delivered a report to indicate it’s quite unlikely such will occur – especially given the absence of a streaming boost to assist.

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The bid to beat the Beyonce-enlisted version of Megan The Stallion‘s ‘Savage’ revved up after industry analysts predicted the J. White-produced tune would top next week’s Billboard Hot 100 (as we reported here).

Despite knocking it from atop iTunes charts Thursday (May 7), Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Say So’ remix still lagged behind in streaming.  To increase engagement on that front, Cat and team have unleashed the original cut of the revamped mix.

Hear it inside:

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Gregory McMichael and his son Travis (of Brunswick, Georgia) are at the center of national outrage after they killed Ahmaud Arbery – a 25-year-old Black man – after a racially motivated confrontation.

Despite the incident occurring over two months ago, the father-son duo remained unaffected until their arrests on May 7 (as we reported here) led to charges of murder and aggravated assault.

As the Georgia Bureau of Investigations has announced intent to investigate the man responsible for filming the incident as well, the general public – including celebrities – continue to use their voices to shed light on the crime.

In addition to Beyoncé, LeBron James, Chris Brown, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, and Justin Bieber, look below to see who has spoken out:

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is back to business!

Recently released from jail early due to coronavirus fears (as we reported here), the 24-year-old stunned fans Thursday (May 7) with an ad in New York’s Times Square trumpeting his return to music.

Fulfilling that promise, 6ix9ine has delivered a new music video for the high octane tune, ‘GOOBA.’

Directed by CanonF8, David Wept, & the rapper himself, look inside to see the finished product:

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Just hours after learning her newly released sophomore album, ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t,’ topped the iTunes chart moments after its debut (as we reported here), Kehlani is looking to keep that momentum going by unveiling a new visual from the set.

Tapping Hyphy Williams to direct, the GRAMMY-nominated songstress has given ‘Open (Passionate)’ the video treatment following the critical acclaim of previously released visuals ‘Everybody Business,’ ‘Toxic,’ and ‘FM&U.’

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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 newest feature Chart Rewind serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’re taking it back to ‘Hollaback Girl’ – the first and only solo Hot 100 #1 hit of Gwen Stefani‘s career.

Join us inside:

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The VERZUZ battle craze has become the breakout entertainment phenomenon of 2020.

Pitting some of music’s most celebrated singers, songwriters, and producers in a song showdown to showcase their biggest hits, the quarantine-inspired exhibit’s not only drawn the likes of Sean Garrett, Babyface, Teddy Riley, and more to participate (click here to see), but also counts big names like Janet Jackson, Brandy, and more among its million of fans.

Now, as the world gears up for the first female battle courtesy of the Jill Scott/Erykah Badu bout showdown on May 9 (click here to read more), EGOT winner John Legend says they may be gearing up to launch the first co-ed duel.

Details inside:

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Nene Leakes and Kenya Moore have sparred all season long on the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ – but they seem to have saved the fiercest fireworks for the reunion.

This Sunday brings with it part one of the virtual taping and the ladies did not hold back.

In a freshly released clip, the foes get into it from the get-go.

Leakes was especially spicy, informing the former Miss USA: “I will call you a b*tch every time I see you.”

Check out the footage below…

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Nearly 8 months after first learning he was the subject of a lawsuit stemming from a leaked sex tape, a federal judge recently gave funnyman Kevin Hart a reason to smile.

More inside:

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Come and get it will take on a new meaning thanks to Selena Gomez‘s soon-to-be-delivered collaboraton with HBO Max – HBO’s upcoming on-demand streaming venture.

After conquering music and TV, look inside to find out what Selena’s serving next:

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Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ era is the gift that keeps on giving.

Hit the link below to meet the latest addition to the album’s romantic universe. (more…)

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ fans ae yet to learn how production on its next season will begin in a world governed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

However, they were given an incentive to tune in after a number of reports claimed it was to welcome the return of Phaedra Parks.

Today, fans of the culture-shifting hitmaker Kandi Burrus hope that Parks’ ex-husband doesn’t tag along for the ride.

Find out  why Apollo Nida is unhappy with Kandi and her husband Todd Tucker, below…

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