Despite the chart misstep that was the Normani-assisted ‘Diamonds’ (click here to read more), Megan Thee Stallion‘s proving her shine on the Hot 100’s far from dimmed.

Case in point?  The commercial response to her latest single, ‘B.I.T.C.H.’

Produced by Detroit hitmaker Helluva, the song – which conceptually and sonically interpolates elements from Tupac’s ‘Ratha Be Ya N*gga’ – serves as the lead single from the Houston hottie’s highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘Suga.’ Released January 24, ‘B.I.T.C.H.’ (thanks to a handsome mix of streaming and digital downloads) premiered in the top 40 of this week’s refreshed Hot 100.

In fact, the #31 opening comes as a career milestone for the 24-year-old as it’s her highest solo debut on the tally to date.  As we extend our congratulations, look inside to see where she landed and who joined her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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The 62nd annual Grammy Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Usher, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winner’s list awaits below…

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards may be one of the music industry’s youngest award shows, but that doesn’t mean it packs any less punch than some of Hollywood’s standard showings – especially on the nominations front.

Set to honor some of 2019’s biggest movers and shakers, the 2020 rendition of the annual ceremony – hosted at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, CA – will take place on Sunday, March 29.  Ahead of the live event, its official nominations list has been revealed and shows Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish leading the pack.

Look inside to see who they’ll be competing with for the night’s coveted trophies:

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2019 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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Megan Thee Stallion has been gifted an early Christmas present.

Because, courtesy of the RIAA, the femcee has unwrapped a shiny new Platinum plaque for scorching single ‘Hot Girl Summer’ featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign.

Details below…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards, are set to air January 26th 2020 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs await below…

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Dave East and Teyana Taylor gave their respective fan bases good reason to smile last night when they performed their collaborative cut ‘Need a Sign‘ on ‘The Late Show with James Corden.’

The tune appears on Dave’s new album ‘Survival’ which dropped on November 8th and is supported by lyrics, flows, styles and verses handed to him by Nas, Max B, Ty Dolla $ign, The Dream, Rick Ross and Lil Baby.

Watch below…

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Jhene Aiko takes the term “keeping it real” to new levels on latest release ‘None Of Your Concern.’

Ex boyfriend Big Sean joins the songbird on the candid cut, which sees them lyrically navigate the aftermath of their relationship.

Also in the mix is Ty Dolla $ign, who lends his vocals to the background of the song.

Watch the video for the emotionally raw track below…

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After landing a top 30 hit with the Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign-assisted ‘Swalla’ in 2017, Jason Derulo – instead of following with news about the tune’s official parent project – opted to crank out more songs with no report of what larger body of work the tracks were tied to.

As we reported here, that changed last month when the stage blazer took to Instagram to confirm his new album – the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Everything is 4’ – would arrive November 8.  Originally christened ‘777,’ the opus, now titled ‘2SIDES,’ is actually listed on streaming and digital outlets as a pair of EPs (contrary to previous reports).  Its first installment, which debuted today, houses a six song track list.

And, while it only boasts rapstress Stefflon Don as a feature, the effort does not include any of the standalone tunes Derulo’s dropped over the last two years.

Will it be just what the Miami born singer needs to reignite Stateside interest in his music career?  Listen inside and let us know:

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Sevyn Streeter is back and aiming to blaze with new single ‘Whatchusay.’

The release serves as the first taste of the singer-songwriter’s sophomore album ‘Drunken Words, Sober Thoughts.’

Both follow debut LP ‘Girl Disrupted,’ which received critical acclaim upon its arrival in 2017.

Having penned bops for the likes of Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, and more, Streeter is ready to once again again place on the spotlight on herself.

Ahead of the track’s November 8th debut, check out a titilating teaser for its accompanying video…

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Barely a year-and-a-half after unveiling his debut studio album, ‘4275,’ self-proclaimed King of R&B Jacquees has already prepared its follow-up for a chart reign.

Titled ‘King of R&B,’ the project’s name comes as a clap back to detractors who disrespectfully disagreed when the 25-year-old crowned himself the genre’s leading monarch late last year (click here to read more).

Opting to show and tell, the singer took to Instagram recently to not only unveil his new LP’s cover art but also stun with its surprise release date.

Details inside:

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This is a great week to be Kanye West.

Despite pissing fans off after multiple delays of his long-awaited new album, ‘Jesus Is King,‘ the Grammy-winner quickly won them over once the set was finally unveiled on October 25.  Opening to critical acclaim from industry leaders and fan alike, the project bowed at #1 on the refreshed Billboard 200 (as we reported here) to the impressive sum of 264,000.

And, while its domination on that tally saw West penciled in history books for claiming his 9th consecutive title to reach the summit, ‘King’ is also reigning above a number of other charts as well – namely the Hot 100.  Managing to place all 11 of its tracks on the hit list, the move not only makes him one of few performers able to claim such feat but also moved him up on the chart’s ‘all-time’ tally.

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Upping his total from 96 Hot 100 visits to 107, West surpasses Nicki Minaj (105), Jay-Z (100) and Chris Brown (96) for fifth-most in the chart’s 61-year history. The Glee cast holds the record, with 207, followed by Drake (205), Lil Wayne (163) and Elvis Presley (109).

Curious to see just where those 11 hits landed?  Look inside:

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