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 sadHappy, Riize, Rosie Darling, and Jenny Owen Youngs .

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Victoria Monet may have pounced to her highest Billboard 200 rung yet with 2020’s ‘Jaguar,’ but she’s poised to hop to even higher heights with its conceptual follow-up ‘Jaguar II.’

Officially announced just two months ago, the August 25-released set is charging to chart battle after the unveiling of the warmly received singles ‘Smoke (featuring Lucky Daye),’ ‘Party Girls (featuring Buju Banton),’ and ‘On My Mama.‘ What’s more, the 11-track effort also boasts guest appearances from legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire as well as Monet’s daughter Hazel.

Ahead of the 30-year-old delivering many of the cuts live aboard her forthcoming ‘Jaguar Tour‘ (set to kick off September 6), stream ‘Jaguar II’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Miley Cyrus couldn’t let the summer end without lifting at least one more single from her March-released album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation.’  Enter: ‘Used to Be Young.’

“I know I used to be crazy / I know I used to be fun / You say I used to be wild / I say I used to be young,” she wails on the Michael Pollack-produced cut.

Teased a week ahead of its August 25 delivery, ‘Young’ – the follow-up to ‘ESV’ singles ‘Flowers,’ ‘River,’ and ‘Jaded‘ – was previewed Thursday night (August 24) as part of ABC’s ‘Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions)’ TV special.

Now available for streaming in full, hop inside to see how Cyrus tributed her ‘Hannah Montana‘ Disney past with the ‘Used to Be Young’ video.

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A year after sending her dedicated fans, affectionately called #Azaleans, into a frenzy with news she was ending her brief stint in retirement, Iggy Azalea has come back with ‘Money Come‘ – the first fruit from her next musical body of work (the follow-up 2021’s ‘End of An Era‘).

Accompanied by a high octane, Christian Breslauer-directed music video, the ‘Money’ clip sees Iggy and her crew get to the bag by performing a hostile corporate takeover.

“Okay, so you wanna play rough, I’m reloaded / Okay, either get up off my cl-t or deep throat it / Y’all hoes out here workin’ my nerves / Time to terminate the bird like a two-week notice,” she spits on the Tricky Stewart-produced bop.

Get the latest taste of the latter inside.

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She’s back!

Selena Gomez has spent most of the decade focusing on television ventures, but that hasn’t stopped her faithful fans, affectionately called #Selenators, from inquiring about the follow-up to her Billboard chart-topping third album ‘Rare‘ (2020).

To the surprise of many, the unexpected answer to that call came last week when Gomez took to social media to announce the first taste of new music from the forthcoming, yet titled project.

“Y’all have been asking for new music for a while. Since I’m not quite done with SG3 (Selena Gomez album 3), I wanted to put out a fun little song I wrote a while back that’s perfect for the end of summer. SINGLE SOON. August 25th. Pre-save it now. 😘,” she said while revealing the single’s artwork.

Hear the new song in full inside.

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Donald Trump continues to make history for all the wrong reasons.

The former President of the United States has become the first with that title to face criminal charges and now the first to pose for a mug shot.

The oft-controversial figure has been formally hit with a dozen charges after allegedly attempting to overturn the Georgia result of the 2020 presidential election – which he lost to Joe Biden.

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It’s a wrap for Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann…again.

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Season 15 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has its end in sight, but before the curtain call viewers will be treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

As always, Andy Cohen will preside over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

Taped in New York, the action-packed special will see Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampson, and Sanya Richards-Ross hash out the highs, lows, and shade grenades of the Bravo reality hit’s latest installment.

Your first look at the RHOA reunion ahead of its September 3 premiere awaits below…

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Sexyy Red is set to paint the US a potent shade with her first-ever headlining tour.

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After weeks of teasing, Ed Sheeran has officially lifted the lid on his new album ‘Autumn Variations.’

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Anitta has unveiled the video for ‘Used To Be.’

Serving as the concluding chapter of the Brazilian bombshell’s three-song concept project ‘Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story,’ the story-driven visual is expectedly drenched in drama. Favela style!

Speaking on the clip, Anitta said:

“In this project I dive into carioca funk. The rhythm that raised me and is part of the culture from where I was born.

In the visuals, there is a lot of what I’ve experienced in the favelas.

The videos work individually, but they are also a trilogy! You’ll need to watch all three to understand the outcome! It looks beautiful, fun, colorful, and amusing!”

The video for ‘Used To Be,’ which sees the star attempt to make it down the aisle in one peace, arrives alongside the announcement that Anitta will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 on September 12.

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock is powering ahead with the release of her new single ‘My Love.’

As reported, the Ayra Starr-assisted jam arrives on September 7. 

Before then, the Little Mix star hosted an intimate gig in partnership with Capital FM.

During the up, close, and personal show, Pinnock performed acoustic incarnations of her debut solo single ‘Don’t Say Love’ and a cover of ‘I Say A Little Prayer.’

Watch the performances below…

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