One of the most prized R&B gems to have gained prominence over the last 30 years, Monica has enjoyed an illustrious career that’s seen her top Billboard charts, break music records, and amass a dedicated fan base on a global scale.

Yet for all the acclaim she’s garnered over the last three decades for her unimitable vocal stylings and unforgettable modern classics (e.g. ‘Why I Love You So Much,’ ‘First Night,’ ‘So Gone,’ and many more), Mo (born Monica Arnold) does not boast the industry recognition some of her peers can.

A circumstance the diva herself brought to light during a chat with ‘The Shop UNINTERRRUPTED Live‘ at its final tour stop in Atlanta.

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In Peacock TV’s new film ‘Women of the Jury,’ a man is accused of murdering two Black men and a jury comprised of all women are called to serve at his trial. Tensions rise during deliberation as one juror believes in the alleged assailant’s innocence while the others stand firmly opposed.

What unfolds in the gripping story will undoubtedly have audiences on the edge of their seats thanks to stunning performances from the cast lined with names like Drew Sidora, Angela Renee White (Blac Chyna), Trionna Moore, Malan B, Khamilah Gaston, Crystal L. Bass,Miya Golden, Monica Anderson, Erica Pinkett, Alexis “Lexxy” Walker, Alix Kermes, Audrey Farad, Samuel Smith, and Jiton Greene.

Streaming now, hop inside to get your first peek at the Mark K. Buddington-directed flick’s trailer before heading to Peacock TV to watch the courtroom drama in full.

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7 years after landing atop the Billboard 200, The Weeknd‘s third studio effort, ‘Starboy,’ continues to shine on the all-genre album chart.

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Offset‘s second solo album, ‘Set It Off,’ dropped Friday (October 13) and to celebrate the arrival of the long-awaited set he lifted the lid on the official music video for its housed cut ‘Say My Grace.’

Joined by industry friend and fellow Hip-Hop hitmaker Travis Scott, the new tune sees the two trade verses about everything from overcoming life adversities to enjoying the fruits of their labor.

“Made room on my plate, I just said my grace and then I ate / Got a particular taste / I just stuffed my pockets and my face,” Offset raps on the Vinylz-produced cut.

Filmed in Pattaya, Thailand, look inside to see the Maya Table-directed action.

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Usher‘s latest hit, ‘Good Good,’ shows no sign of slowing on delivering good news.

Released August 4, the Mel & Mus-produced track serves as the first single from the R&B veteran’s forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Coming Home‘ and comes as his biggest hit in years.

Having previously made headlines for being his first top 40 hit as a song leader since 2016’s Young Thug-assisted ‘No Limit,’ ‘Good’ is proving there may be no limit to its rate of ascension on the Hot 100 as it entered the next rung in the chart’s ranking this week.

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Congratulations are in order for Davido and his wife Chioma. 

For, after ample speculation, the couple has confirmed that they welcomed twins.

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Megan Thee Stallion is setting sail on a new musical journey.

And she’s doing so on her own.

Because the femcee has revealed that her incoming album is being released independently.

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It’s time to visit ‘Sumotherhood’!

Helmed by Adam Deacon and powered by Paramount Pictures, the hilarious flick adds to the UK’s rich history of “hood” films.

Ahead of its release, That Grape Juice’s Samuel Eni sat down with the dream team behind the film – Deacon and Jazzie Zonzolo.

During the fun-filled chat, the duo dish on all the wild and warming moments featured, having broad ambition with the flick, and the unmissable cameo from Ed Sheeran that’ll have the masses seeing the singer like never before!

Fast, furious, and funny, ‘Sumotherhood’ is being hailed as a must-see.

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Diddy‘s latest project, the September 15-released ‘Love Album,’ came as his first in 17 years and – if the critical acclaim showered on the project is any indication – it was worth the wait.

A 24-track affair assembling some of the biggest names in music including Mary J. Blige, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, and many more, the LP debuted at #19 on the Billboard 200 and continued his streak of top 20 placements for studio efforts (stemming all the way back to his first album – 1997’s ‘No Way Out‘).

Among the star-studded songs is the standout ‘Closer to God’ featuring Teyana Taylor.

“I’ll be ya future baby mama, teacher, lover, friend/ While I’m all of the above, you know I can’t pretend/ I’ll be your lioness, I’ll post up in your den/ I, sing it, bae/ Oh-oh, oh, I/ I get closer to God when I’m with you,” Taylor croons on the tune.

Granted an accompanying music video, the futuristic music clip – which arrived Thursday (October 12) – was directed by Teyana and sees the two portray passionate lovers who can’t seem to find each other over an unforgiving desert.

“Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister,” said Diddy in a press release. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer to God,’ her name was at the forefront of my mind. I had to convince her to come out of retirement, but I knew she would perfectly capture the spiritual essence and depth of the song.”

See the magic they created together inside.

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The star-studded ‘Trolls 3: Band Together’ soundtrack is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest musical offerings.

Ahead of its parent film’s November 17 premiere in theaters, the companion album (due on digital shelves October 20) is already off to a great start courtesy of its lead single – the history-making NSYNC reunion track ‘Better Place.’

Capitalizing off that momentum, the project is already seeing more of its housed cuts released with the latest coming courtesy of another Timberlake-led effort: ‘It Takes Two.’

Featuring Pop diva Camila Cabello and Hip-Hop hitmaker Kid Cudi, the new tune was written by Mike Elizondo, Michael Pollack as well as Emily Warren and also includes vocal contributions from Anna Kendrick, Eric Andre, and Daveed Diggs.

“I didn’t know until I found you / Havin’ the time of our lives, it takes two (It takes two) / When I look up, the stars are brighter / Now I know everything’s bеtter with you (It takes two),” Cabello croons on the chorus of the lighthearted bop.

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Having reached historic heights with his 2022 Hot 100 top 5 hit ‘Calm Down‘ (featuring Selena Gomez), Rema is looking to repeat the feat by enlisting the assistance of another American hitmaker: Ice Spice.

The rapstress recently sent her growing fan base into a frenzy with official news she’d collaborated with the Nigerian hitmaker, ending weeks of speculation following a leak of the duet.

Together, they’ve created ‘Pretty Girl.’

“Yeah, pretty girl / Mi no do no kiss and tell / As long as she treat me well / I will treat you more than them,” Rema relays on the chorus of the Metro Boomin-produced cut.

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Quavo‘s solo sophomore album, the 2023-released ‘Rocket Power,’ may have lacked the power to last on the Billboard 200 for longer than 3 weeks, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the Migos star from launching more singles in its support.

Having already given housed cuts ‘Hold Me,’ ‘Turn Yo Clic Up,’ ‘Greatness,’ ’11:11,’ and others the visual treatment (as reported here), the Head Huncho’s now lifted a video for fan favorite ‘Wall to Wall.’

“Pop me a pill, tryna shake this sh-t off (pop it) / Mixin’ with both, better get the kick off (woo) / Told her “Jump off” and she sucked the d-ck off (grr) / Ooh, when I catch ’em, my bad, I get off / I do it big, do this sh-t for Takeoff (Take’),” he raps on the Felix Leone-produced bop.

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