Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just 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.

This week we’ve checked the charts of 2006 to see Beyonce reigning with her Slim Thug-assisted hit ‘Check On It.’  Lifted from the greatest hits effort of Destiny’s Child, the song’s accompanying music video served as quite the festive musical advert for the year’s Steve Martin-led film ‘Pink Panther’ (which Knowles also starred).

Skyrocketing to #1 on the Hot 100 shortly after its release, the Swizz Beatz-produced bop gave Bey her 3rd chart-topper as a solo artist and enjoyed an impressive 5 week reign atop the Hot 100 before it was dethroned this week in 2006.  Tuck in below to see who did the honors as well as check out where some of your other faves from the era landed:

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Lil Kim is in remix mode!

To celebrate the life of her late lover Biggie Smalls the Hip-Hop royal honoured the latest anniversary of his untimely passing with a remix of Drake’s ‘Summer Sixteen.’

Did the Queen Bee sting on a lyrical front?

Press play below to find out!

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Few can throw shade grenades like the ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Hence, it’s little surprise that the season 8 reunion of the Bravo hit looks set to be all sorts of explosive.

This Sunday brings the latest cycle of the show to a close, yet the fireworks fly from next week when the ladies reunite to dish and dissect on the happenings in ATL.

Get all the way into this first look trailer to see what NeNe, Kenya, Kandi, and co will be serving up this go round…

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While Janet Jackson fans await word from the singer following the sudden cancellation of her European ‘Unbreakable Tour,’ the diva herself has resurfaced in Los Angeles.

The legendary star had been in rehearsals in London for several weeks, yet jetted back home last night in the wake of the drama.

Word has it that there is a specific reason for the radio silence of late and that there will be a statement soon.

Pending then, watch the newly surfaced footage of Ms. Jackson as she exited LAX Airport.

As ever, some members of the paparazzi were relentless with their choice of questions.

See what we mean…

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‘Work’ rapper Lil Mama has been arrested in New York City.

Bad news for the ‘Lipgloss’ loving lyricist below…

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We don’t know if Rihanna has cast a spell on music lovers with her latest chart-topper, but whatever she’s done it’s obviously worked, worked, worked, worked, worked.

For, after missing the mark with 3 prior singles leading up to the release of her highly anticipated 8th opus, ‘Anti,’ the diva’s 4th go at it (assisted by Drake) proved to be her lucky strike as the song continues its domination of the Hot 100 for a 3rd week.

Elsewhere, Fifth Harmony are also proving hard work (and a catchy single to assist) does pay off.  For after launching their latest single, ‘Work From Home,’ to VEVO with its sexy construction-inspired video, the group may be well on their way to seeing their new song find a home in the Hot 100’s top 10.

See their impressive debut and more below:

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Cop a gander of Ariana Grande!

The vocal powerhouse is charging ahead full steam with the roll-out of her third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman.’

Previously christened ‘Moonlight,’ the recently renamed project follows 2014’s ‘My Everything’ and will be the singer’s LP first since parting ways with manager Scooter Braun.

With the title track due imminently (reportedly tonight), Grande has revealed a cover.

No word on whether it’s for the single or the album, but it certainly offers direct insight into the visuals for the era.

We’re liking the movie aesthetic. Are you feeling it?

Your thoughts?

Sizzling single alert!

Following the release of his number one single ‘Pillow Talk’ Zayn Malik supports the release of his new LP ‘Mind of Mine‘ he follows up with the cut ‘Like I Would.’

How he fares this time around?

Listen up below…

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Beyonce’s ‘Garage’ spread is the gift that keeps on giving.

For, her interview with the publication has seen her discuss her passion for literature, motherhood and photography.

Read below…

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Yesterday a Sony insider revealed the label was sharpening its knives to cut ties with Dr. Luke.

Today, the producer’s reps have said that this is untrue.

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K. Michelle has ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ and will share them all on March 25th when her third studio album struts into stores.

The LP, which follows 2014’s ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?,’ has been preceded by a number of promotional cuts – including rap track ‘Mindful.’

Today saw the singer bring the feisty production to life with the debut of its accompanying video.

Unwrapped live on Facebook, the visual is now available to watch right here. Watch below…

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As reported, Ariana Grande is ready to uncage new album ‘Dangerous Woman.’

If we’re forgetting ‘Focus’ This weekend will see the starlet kick off the campaign for the project (the follow-up to 2014’s ‘My Everything’) on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

One of the two new  songs she’ll be performing is the LP’s title track.

Yet, fans needn’t wait to taste it. For, the cut was previewed during the Victoria’s Secret Swim Special tonight.

Take a listen below…

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