Beyonce‘s ‘Cuff It’ has the world singing and dancing after going all sorts of viral.

And even legends are getting in on the action.

For, Toni Braxton has taken to the ‘net to share her interpretation of the bouncy ‘Renaissance’ bop.

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Ayra Starr shines with even more luminosity on the new expanded version of her debut album.

Christened ’19 & Dangerous (Deluxe Edition),’ the set arrives a year after its original incarnation was released.

Home to breakout smash ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and fan-favorite ‘Fashion Killer’ (both of which Starr performed on That Grape Juice Live), the deluxe edition features six new tracks.

Boasting flavor aplenty, the freshly added songs are lead single for the re-release ‘Rush,’ ‘Bloody Samaritan [Remix] (ft. Kelly Rowland),’ ‘Lonely [Refix] (ft. Zinoleesky),’ ‘Running (ft. Lojay),’ and ‘Skinny Girl Anthem (ft. Yseult & Kayykilo).’

Having amassed over 300 million streams and counting, Ayra Starr looks poised for even higher heights.

Take a listen below to find out why…

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Taylor Swift is living up to her Pop titan status with her newest album ‘Midnights.’

Because while some acts see excitement wane with each release, the superstar’s trajectory is delivering quite the opposite.

Particularly on the streaming scene, where the 32-year-old is breaking records with her tenth studio effort.

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Taylor Swift‘s release of new album ‘Midnights’ is already proving quite the event.

Indeed, with a multitude of versions, videos, and more, fans have been lapping up everything poured out in support of the Pop titan’s tenth studio album.

Positivity is also being showered on her from legends too. Namely a certain Janet Jackson.

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Beyonce is shining anew in the UK thanks to the success of her latest hit, ‘Cuff It.’

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The story of Emmett Till is one that continues to resonate almost 70 years on.

And with the arrival of the powerful new film ‘Till,’ it’s a narrative that will undoubtedly move the masses even more.

The MGM production chronicles the never-before-told story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice after her teen son, Emmett, was brutally murdered in a racist attack. 

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, ‘Till’ received its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival 2022 and was selected to central focus of the Mayor of London Gala.

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the launch and caught up with Danielle Deadwyler (who plays Mamie) and Jalyn Hall (Emmett), as well Tosin Cole and Chukwu. All of whom spoke to the necessity of the story, the change they hope it will spark, and the early Oscar buzz arounf the film.

TGJ’s Samuel Eni also had the honor of talking with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who also gushed about the potency of ‘Till.’

Watch the exclusive interviews above.

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‘Till,’ which is currently playing in US theaters, arrives in UK cinemas on January 13, 2023. 

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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 Ellie Goulding, Joel Corry, Nightly, and Billy Lockett.

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Taylor Swift sent fans into a feverish frenzy today with the hotly anticipated release of her 10th studio album ‘Midnights.’

And the Pop titan is ensuring that the LP’s launch is an action-packed event.

Case in point is the aptly-timed unveiling of the video for ‘Anti-Hero.’

A cinematic affair, the clip (which Swift wrote and directed herself) sees the superstar put a quirky spin on the song’s reflective lyrics and features a number of Taylors.

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Sam Smith is hitting the road on a major arena trek.

Moments ago, the GRAMMY, Oscar, and BRIT Award winner officially announced ‘Gloria – The Tour’ in support of their newly unveiled album of the same name.

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‘Girls’ Night Out,’ the latest studio album from singer-songwriter-producer Babyface, is out now and there’s no better way to celebrate than to give music lovers yet another taste of what it’s offering.

Having already bagged critical acclaimed for the 12-song project’s previously released songs ‘Game Over’ with Queen Naija,  ‘Seamless’ with Kehlani, and ‘Keeps on Fallin‘ with Ella Mai (which peaked at #1 on R&B charts), the 11-time Grammy winner is looking to elicit a similar response for another of the set’s housed cuts: the delectable ‘Liquor.’

Assisted by R&B diva Ari Lennox, the dynamic duo use the metaphor-driven love song to compare their love interests to libations.

“Two shots of liquor, no chaser, no rocks, no blend, straight up, just you / Two shots of liquor, uh uh / I need 100 from my man he can’t be 80 proof / When he ask me throw it back I tell him absolutely, uh uh,” Lennox croons on the sultry cut.

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Meghan Trainor is back with a new album; ‘Takin It Back.’

Serving as the music superstar’s fourth traditional studio album, the project consists of 16 songs and features an array of collaborations from the likes of Scott Hoying of Pentatonix, Teddy Swims, Natti Natasha, and more.

Preceded by the lead single, ‘Bad For Me,’ the LP notably features the tune ‘Made You Look’ which has been gaining traction on TikTok.

What are you waiting for? Stream Meghan Trainor’s latest album ‘Takin’ It Back’ via Spotify and Apple Music below.

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After much anticipation, Taylor Swift has finally unleashed her latest studio album, ‘Midnights.’

Featuring contributions from her longtime friend and producer, Jack Antonoff, as well as a highly anticipated collaboration with Lana Del Rey, the project consists of 14 songs.

Previously announced as a surprise during Swift’s acceptance speech for video of the year at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, ‘Midnights’ – which arrives in the middle of the re-recording of her older albums – serves as her first original album since the release of ‘Evermore‘ in 2020.

Undoubtedly set to be one of the year’s biggest releases, stream it via Spotify and Apple Music below…

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