The sun may be shining, but it’s Mighty Hoopla 2023 that brought the heat like no other.

Taking residence at London’s Brockwell Park, this year’s edition of the UK’s biggest Pop music festival wowed with a flavorsome lineup of heavy hitters.

That Grape Juice was among the 60,000 revelers in attendance at the extravaganza.

Join us after the jump as we recap our Top Moments from Mighty Hoopla 2023…

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Choo choo! ‘Loco-Motion’ diva Kylie Minogue is riding her latest hit, ‘Padam Padam,’ right to the top of the charts!

En route to being her biggest hit in 20 years on the UK side of the pond, the Lostboy-penned bop seems poised to follow a similar trajectory Stateside if updated Billboard tallies are anything to judge by.

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Toosii capitalizes on the momentum of his breakthrough hit, ‘Favorite Song,’ by releasing its parent album, ‘NAUJOUR,’ to music streaming services courtesy of South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records.

His major-label debut, the eponymous 19-song project – which counts 21 Savage among its high-profile features – hits digital shelves the same week ‘Favorite’ cracked the Hot 100’s top 5 (a career-first for the rising rapper).

Promising an even higher hop on next week’s edition of the hitlist thanks to ongoing love received for its respective Future and Khalid-assisted remixes, hop inside to stream ‘Favorite’ and ‘NAUJOUR’ via Apple Music and Spotify.

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Brandy is no stranger to receiving copious praise for her complex melisma, unrivaled harmonic stacks, and overall soaring vocal displays over her nearly 30-year career, so it should come as no surprise her fellow princess ‘Cinderella‘ is among the many heaping royal acclaim her way.

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The Best was more than just an international hit for late Rock Queen Tina Turner in 1989; it was practically an ode to self.

And now, over 30 years after the ‘Foreign Affair’ smash kissed its Hot 100 top 20 peak, it’s puckered up for a top 10 premiere on another major Billboard chart.

Career-first news for the music icon inside.

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While many artists can boast seeing their hits of yesteryear be beneficiaries of the impact of Tik Tok, few can do so to the level of Miguel with his smash ‘Sure Thing.’

Seeing a resurgence that’s penciled him in Billboard history books, the tune went from obscurity after peaking at #36 in 2011 to becoming the biggest hit of his career to date thanks to its viral status on the video-based social media platform.

With a 43-week Hot 100 reign (and counting) under its belt, the Happy Perez-produced tune not only notched a personal milestone for the GRAMMY winner by being listed as his longest-charting song yet, it’s also made history for its lengthy reign on another Billboard chart.

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Mel B is renowned for keeping it all sorts of real and she brings her brand of brutally honest to the judging panel of ‘Queen of the Universe’ season 2.

The hit Paramount+ competition sees drag queen contestants from across the globe do battle for the ultimate title – and a seismic cash prize of $250,000.

That Grape Juice’s Maya Ego caught up with the legendary Spice Girls star, who opened up about what viewers can expect from the series – which is executive produced by RuPaul, hosted by BAFTA winner Graham Norton and judged by Mel alongside Vanessa Williams, Trixie Mattel, and Michelle Visage.

Check out the fun-filled interview above and be sure to stream ‘Queen of the Universe’ season 2 on Paramount+ from June 3.

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It looks like Latto and Cardi B may have ripped a hit of the plastic with their brand new collaboration ‘Put It On Da Floor (Remix).’

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Shenseea calls out fake friends in the new single ‘Sold Out.’

“Dem will honor you / Acting like a fan a you / Not a limit where dem wouldn’t go to damage you / Dem forget all the times when you help dem / Careful how yuh pick your friend dem,” she spits on the London On Da Track-produced banger.

The follow-up to the April-released ‘Curious,’ ‘Sold Out’ sees its arrival accompanied by a sizzling music video directed by Aka.Ruppi and filmed in her native Jamaica.

Featuring cameos from Shenseea’s former manager Romeich and former labelmate Ding Dong, hop inside to see all the action.

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Janet Jackson has established an indelible mark on both music and culture at large.

That status is being celebrated in earnest in Minnesota, which has honored the legend with her own day.

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Trey Songz may be quiet musically these days. but his name is being uttered rather loudly legally. Because the R&B star has been hit with yet another sexual assault lawsuit.

And this time it’s to the tune of $10 million. 

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Keyshia Cole is set to tell her story on her terms in partnership with Lifetime.

The R&B belle is taking the reigns of her narrative by way of her aptly titled movie ‘Keyshia Cole: This is My Story.’

Set to premiere on June 24, the film – which Cole executive produced and stars in – promises a raw and unvarnished look at her humble beginnings, rise to fame, and complicated family dynamic with the likes of her late mom Frankie (played by Debbi Morgan).

Speaking on the project and its impetus, the songbird said:

“This is a story of a daughter’s love for her mother and although my heart remains broken from her untimely passing I am honored to be sharing it with the world. Playing the role of myself was a unique opportunity to re-live special moments in my life that also gave me the chance to process her loss in ways I did not expect. I miss her every day and even though she is not here, her presence was felt throughout this film. Mom, I love you.”

Watch the first look trailer for ‘Keyshia Cole: This is My Story’ below…

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