The self-proclaimed “Queen of Rap,” Nicki Minaj, is close to laying claim to another impressive title:  Queen of Billboard’s Hot 100.

That’s right, Minaj – whose first charted hit came in just 2009 – had already surpassed legendary divas Mariah Carey, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Whitney Houston in a short time with her number of mentions on the singles chart.  Now – thanks to the recent entry of ‘Black Barbies’ – even contemporary female hitmakers Rihanna and Taylor Swift lie in her rearview.

The only person who’s blocking her from the “all-time” title?  Another musical monarch: Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin…

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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.

Now we look back to Justin Timberlake‘s inaugural top 10 hit as a solo artist, ‘Cry Me a River.’  The second single lifted from his debut solo album, ‘Justified,’ the tune – the follow-up to the top 20 smash, ‘Like I Love You,’ came shortly after his highly publicized breakup with pop superstar  Britney Spears.  Perceived as a clear clap at the pop princess (even casting a look-a-like as the video’s love interest), Timberlake set in motion rumors that not only was Spears the cause of the relationship’s demise, but it was due to her infidelity.

Whatever its intent, it got people talking.  The song debuted on the Hot 100 this week 14 years ago and would go on to give JT his first top 5 placement on the Hot 100.

Tuck in below to see who occupied the chart’s upper rankings this week in 2002:

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Chris Brown has never been one to hold his tongue – even when he perhaps he should.

And with new single ‘Party’ arriving today, the oft-controversial singer has more to say than he has in a while.

Fascinatingly, Brown’s latest PSA saw him bash streaming and instead urge fans to buy his song. Why? Because, according to him, he “works harder than all these n***as.”

His words await below. If you’re offended by profanity, look away.

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Now, after reflecting on the many L’s of her nemesis, Azealia Banks, we’ll revisit the L’s 2016 dished out to Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea:

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R&B crooner Trey Songz has unwrapped the video for festive new song ‘Comin’ Home.’

The track isn’t attached to a project per se, but appears to be more so a present for his patient fans.

Songz, who hasn’t released an album since 2014’s ‘Trigga,’ is believed to be working on new material.

Pending its arrival, watch the clip for ‘Comin’ Home’ – which takes a literal approach to its title – below…

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Fergie has lifted the lid on the video for new single ‘Life Goes On.’

The breezy mid-tempo is the latest taste of the Black Eyed Peas belle’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Double Duchess.’

Set for release next year, the LP comes after a somewhat staccato campaign that dates back to 2014’s ‘L.A. Love (La La).’

With this year’s ‘M.I.L.F Money’ creating a respectable buzz, can Fergie-Ferg fly to higher heights?

Watch the visual below and let us know…

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Music lovers apparently have had Rihanna‘s latest release, ‘Love on the Brain,’ on their brains in a major way.

For, with little traditional promotional tied to the effort (the latest launched from her 2016 chart-topping album ‘Anti’), the scorching ballad has blasted to #20 on the wings of strong radio airplay and digital sales.

Extending her overall lead amongst her contemporary competitors, Brain’s boost gives the singer her 40th top 20 entry into the Billboard Hot 100 – a historic accomplishment only 5 other acts can boast.  Tuck in below to see the company Rih’s keeping on the legendary list and this week’s refreshed Hot 100:

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With the festive season well and truly underway, Beyonce flung open the doors of her Parkwood empire for a Christmas turn-up.

The mega-star hosted an elaborate event, which dubbed as a screening of her  ‘Lemonade’ visual album and a showcase of clothing items from the Grammy nominated production.

Mrs Carter also took to the stage herself to perform ‘All Night’ from the set and even added a sprinkle of ‘Drunk In Love.’

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Forget Santa, because Mariah Carey is fast becoming most synonymous with mainstream Christmas.

Building on the annual revival of her classic smash ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ Mimi has parlayed her affiliation with the holiday into big business.
Indeed in recent years she’s established a yearly festive concert series, released a Christmas movie, and issued a sequel to her mega-selling Xmas LP.

Now, she’s made a triumphant return to James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke for a sing-a-long like no other. All in the name of…you guess it…Christmas.

Over the course of 2016, Corden taped a host of notable names singing Carey’s hit; names such as Adele, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, and more.

Watch all the fun after the jump…

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Omarion is back!

Tasked with finding an album-buying fanbase in a Bryson Tiller world, the R&B crooner steps back into the genre’s ring with the new single ‘Okay Ok.’

I’ve grown in so many ways and this is reflected in my music. There are so many Reasons why I’m excited about this particular project and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

‘Reasons’ is the body of work ‘Okay’ is prised and will touch hit shelves and streaming platforms in 2017.

Is the song and visual below enough to support the singer as he prepares to go head to head with the likes of Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and The Weekend?

Find out below…

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More determined than ever to combat the misrepresentation/erasure of people of colour in film is the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

How they plan to achieve what many believed was the impossible?

Penalising movie projects which make a concerted effort to exclude ethnic minorities in front of and behind the camera.

Major news below…

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Normani Kordei stormed the net yesterday when she stepped away from Fifth Harmony to release solo material before the release of the group’s next album.

Today, the parents of her group member Ally Brooke have hinted that it won’t be long before she does the same.

Read below…

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