It’s been 3 years since SZA made headlines for disagreeing with fans that she is the modern-day “Queen of R&B,” but the ongoing stats of her blockbuster sophomore album – ‘SOS‘ – has certainly put her in conversation with the genre’s royalty.

In addition to seeing the LP’s stay atop the Billboard 200 tie multiple records of powerhouse vocalists Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, the Hot 100 triumphs of the set’s singles ‘Snooze’ and ‘Kill Bill’ have also kept the competition at bay to historic measure (as we reported here).

Those aren’t the only charts feeling the presence of the dominating diva (born Solana Rowe). Look inside to see what milestone she met this week.

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Zayn Malik is making musical moves once again.

After a brief spell away from the limelight, the Pop pin-up returned with new single ‘Love Like This.’ 

Serving as a standalone offering, the melodic track was paired with a slick visual directed by Frank Borin and Ivanna Borin.

With the track gaining traction on US radio (where it’s cracked the top 40), Malik has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video.

Peep how the clip for ‘Love Like This’ came to fruition after the jump…

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The release of Travis Scott‘s hotly anticipated new album ‘Utopia’ brought with it a number of surprise collaborations.

Few, if any, left jaws ajar more than the rapper’s previously unannounced collaboration with Beyonce. 

Christened ‘Delresto (Echoes),’ the hypnotically haunting hymn is already off to a supercharged start on the streaming scene.

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Saweetie is back and looking to heat up the scene with her freshly unwrapped tracks ‘Birthday’ and ‘Shot O’ Clock.’

Arriving as her first set of releases after a somewhat lengthy spell out of the spotlight, the femcee is wasting no time hitting the promotional circuit.

Her latest stop was the #LIFTOFF show on Power 106, where she chopped it up with Justin Credible.

During the sit-down she spilled on her new music, her upcoming tour with YG and Tyga, being serenaded by Usher at his Las Vegas residency, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, therapy, and her rumored relationship with her tour mate.

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After turning heads with her critically acclaimed flip of Lil Wayne‘s classic ‘A Milli,’ Alabama-reared rapstress Flo Milli serves up a sweet taste of new original music with the delectable single, ‘Fruit Loop.’

“I like sh-tting on bitches like this / All my life, I had lame hoes pissed / Bad ass b-tch, if I leave, he gon’ miss it / You like chasing d-ck, see with me, it’s a difference,” she raps on the Young Fyre-produced cut.

In case you need a reminder of just how much Flo Milli is ‘the sh-t,’ it comes courtesy of ‘Fruit.’ Stream it inside.

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Barely a year after releasing his fourth studio album, the chart-topping ‘Twelve Carat Toothache,’ rapper-singer Post Malone (born Austin Post) has lifted the lid on its follow-up: ‘Austin.’

Released Friday (July 28), the eponymous effort – co-produced by Louis Bell and Andrew Watt – boasts no features across its 17 tracks.

Preceded to Billboard 200 battle by the singles ‘Chemical,’ ‘Mourning,’ and ‘Overdrive,’ ‘Austin’ comes as Post’s first LP to lack a Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit (as of time reported) and have a noted lack of buzz compared to its predecessors.

Will that have an impact on the set’s first-week sales? Time will tell. Until then, stream the new project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its fifth season on August 14 – and it’ll be bringing with it a host of familiar faces – and a few new ones too.

Since its arrival, the Magic City branch of the reality franchise has delivered dynamite drama and it’s set to dial it up a notch upon its kick-off on VH1.

Anchored by the likes of Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s fifth outing will also star the likes favorites Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Shay Johnson, Safaree, Ray J, Princess, and Sukihana.

Newcomers include rising talent Zoey Brinxx, Florence El Luche, and the Hollywood Twins.

Before it’s back, peep the newly unleashed supertrailer below…

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Doja Cat is set to ‘Paint The Town Red’ on her brand new single.

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Carlee Russell has been charged in the aftermath of her kidnapping hoax.

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Kenya Moore is hot on the promotional trail for the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 15 and her latest stop was Way Up With Angela Yee.

Ever candid, the former Miss USA opened up about her feuds on the show, the forthcoming reunion, the status of her divorce from Marc Daly, wanting another child, and much more.

Watch the insightful interview below…

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Mary J. Blige continues to make a major mark across a multitude of mediums.

However, music is very much at the center of her focus.

And the Queen of R&B/Soul looks set to drop fresh material imminently.

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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 Joni Mitchell, Anne-Marie, Mitski, and Tyla .

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