Those who wrote Meghan Trainor off due to the commercial nonperformance of her third era, 2020’s ‘Treat Myself,’ got a rude awakening in 2022 after her single, ‘Made You Look,’ exploded on TikTok.

In fact, the Federico Vindver-produced cut gained so much traction it not only catapulted to becoming one of the year’s biggest hits but it also helped its parent album, the October-released ‘Takin It Back,‘ to a #16 peak on the Billboard 200 – her highest rung there since 2016’s ‘Thank You’ soared to #3.

Mirroring that win on the Hot 100, Meghan’s comeback hit was ushered to #12 on the refreshed edition of the tally thanks to the vanished annual holiday song domination.  The landing not only comes as the tune’s new peak, but also serves as the highest Hot 100 placement Trainor’s captured overall since 2016’s ‘No’ peaked at #3.

Look inside to see who joins ‘Look’ on this week’s TGJ chart recap, ‘Chart Check.’

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Congratulations are in order for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

For, the couple has welcomed another child together.

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Ayra Starr has been shining on an international scale thanks to her flavor-filled anthems and colossal charisma.

Aptly then, the Nigerian starlet has been named one VEVO‘s DSCVR Artists to Watch 2023.

In toasting the honor, the 20-year-old delivered a live rendition of ‘Bloody Samaritan’ – the track that launched her on the radar of many the world over.

Watch the performance after the jump…

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FLO have added to their growing list of achievements after being named one of BBC 1Xtra’s Hot 4 2023 artists.

The accolade arrives on the heels of salutes from BBC Sound of, The BRITs, VEVO, and Apple Music.

In celebration of the feat, Stella, Renee, and Joja took center stage for BBC 1Xtra Live to deliver a stunning rendition of ‘Summertime.’

Taking vocal flight like only they can, the group jet to harmonious heights with the rousing showing.

The performance arrives during the same week that their viral smash ‘Cardboard Box’ made its much-deserved debut on the Official UK Singles Chart.

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RLJE Films unveils the trailer for ‘A Lot of Nothing’ – a revenge thriller that sees a married couple take justice into their own hands after their police officer neighbor commits an unjust crime.

Due on screens February 3, the Mo McRae-directed flick is toplined by Y’Lan Noel (‘Insecure’), Justin Hartley (‘This Is Us’), Cleopatra Coleman (‘The Last Man on Earth’), Lex Scott Davis (‘Rebel’), and more.

Executive produced by EMMY nominee David Oyelowo, look inside to see the official ‘Nothing’ teaser ahead of its arrival to theaters and VOD.

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While the world continues to speculate on the true nature of August Alsina and friend Zu‘s relationship, the duo are looking to redirect the heightened attention to their musical endeavors.

Since announcing his love for Zu, Alsina’s unleashed multiple tunes – some of which are expected to line what is believed to be his forthcoming final album.

Now, he’s joined forces with the rapper to lift the lid on the music video to their duet ‘2 AM’ – a slow-burning cut that sees its performers trade verses about being up late because someone special is on their minds.

“Baby let me know what you doing / Tell me who else on your mind? / I ain’t gotta tell you, you already know / That it’s you that is always on mine / I get flashbacks from the last time / I was in your body, it’s divine,” they sing.

See the AdamKG-directed action inside.

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It may be cold outside, but Iggy Azalea says she’s set to bring the heat.

Because the ‘Fancy’ femcee has announced that she is joining OnlyFans and she’s promising content that will skew both racy and unique.

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Sam Smith has wasted no time lighting a match under their new single ‘Gimme.’ For, the performer has premiered the song’s accompanying music video.

Arriving as the latest taste of the incoming album ‘Gloria’ (January 27), the flavorsome track and its mirroring visual sees the British star collaborate with Reggae singer Koffee and Jessie Reyez.

Together, the trio delivers an infectious slice of island-kissed audio candy – which serves as the follow-up to chart-topper ‘Unholy.’

Check out the video for ‘Gimme’ after the jump…

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Weeks after a jury found Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) guilty of felony assault with a firearm and other charges stemming from his 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion (as we reported here), his father has taken to social media to weigh in further on the matter – even asserting the Petersons have forgiven the ‘Body‘ hitmaker for her role in the incident and the hoopla that’s resulted.

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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 Paramore, Ava Max, Monster X, and Damoyee.

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When one door closes, another opens. And in the case of Kanye West, rather rapidly.

Because fresh from finalizing his drawn-out divorce from Kim Kardashian, the MC has reportedly married again.

This time it’s to an architectural designer from his Yeezy company.

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After months of murmurs, it appears Damson Idris and Lori Harvey are indeed dating.

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