Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Carrie Underwood, Steve Aoki, Billy Lockett, and The Aces.

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‘Panini’ performer Lil Nas X is pressed and bothered over not seeing his chart-topping work nominated in any category at this year’s BET Awards.

Once he discovered he was omitted from the list of nominees announced June 1, the 23-year-old took to social media in a tirade that saw him suggest his sexuality was among the reasons his hits ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ ‘That’s What I Want,’ and ‘Industry Baby’ were overlooked during categorical consideration.

Fans who thought his beef with BET had cooled were stunned to see him return to social media this week to tease a diss track aimed at the network.

Look inside to hear the snippet of the tune and see how reps from the channel responded to the slam.

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Mo’Nique may have ignited a fire she can’t extinguish. Because a week on from her shocking on-stage tirade against D.L. Hughley, the comedienne is continuing to catch jabs left and right.

The latest comes courtesy of Hughley’s eldest daughter, Ryan Nicole Shepard.

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The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday, June 26.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night – which is being hosted by Taraji P. Henson live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees’ list has been revealed.

After unprecedented success, Doja Cat leads with six each.

Drake and Ari Lennox follow closely with four apiece.

Elsewhere, the likes of Chloe Bailey, Silk Sonic, Jazmine Sullivan, and Tems are amongst the stars who also scooped notable noms at the show.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations awaits below…

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Aunjanue Ellis is sharing her truth. For, the Oscar nominee has opened up about being bisexual for the first time publicly.

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Jessie J is speaking out.

For, she is now praising ‘Heartstopper’ actor Joe Locke for helping someone close to her.

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Lil Nas X is set to be saluted at the 51 st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame gala.

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Kehlani is heading out on a global road trip in support of their newly released album ‘Blue Water Road.’

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Jesse Williams broke the internet this week when footage of him nude while performing on Broadway leaked.

The actor is currently starring as the lead in ‘Take Me Out,’ in which he stars as a closeted baseball gay player and features in a number of scenes sans clothes.

With the world at large in deep conversation about his nether regions, Williams is weighing in himself.

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It’s that time of year! The Tony Awards are back.

Billed as the biggest night on the Broadway calendar, the 2022 installment of the extravaganza takes place next month and will salute the achievements of the talent that populate the world-renowned strip.

This morning brought with it the official nomination announcement for the 75th Annual Tony’s, a reveal which ushered in exciting news for the creatives at the helm of the Michael Jackson Broadway smash ‘MJ.’

For, the critically-acclaimed production has moonwalked its way to a whopping 10 nominations (and is only bested by ‘A Strange Loop,’ which landed 11).

The Tony’s 2022 will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. It will be broadcast live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall in New York

Find out who scooped which nominations below…

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Lil Nas X is taking his show on the road.

The star, whose success defines meteoric, is set to celebrate his many wins live on stage with his first major headlining trek.

For, the Pop provocateur has announced the ‘Lil Nas X Presents: Long Live Montero Tour.’

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Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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