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 Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Big Time Rush, and Yungblud.

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‘The Best Man’ is back for a super-sized swansong.

NBC‘s streamer Peacock will be the home for the limited series ‘The Best Man: Final Chapters.’

As reported, the -episode show will reunite original cast members Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.

Malcolm D. Lee, who helmed the first two films, is back on board to write and executive produce alongside Dayna Lynne North (who exec produced HBO’s ‘Insecure’).

With a confirmed premiere date of December 22, check out first-look pictures from this television event…

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Beyonce is feeding The BeyHive many a sweet treat in the lead-up to the release of her seventh studio album, ‘Renaissance.’

And the latest is a behind-the-scenes look at her colorful shoot for British Vogue. 

With her new hit single ‘Break My Soul’ blaring, Queen Bey serves regal retro-futurism in the unique look into stunning feature spread.

What are you waiting for? Watch Bey blaze ’em after the jump…

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After watching her last two major singles ‘W.A.P.’ and ‘Up’ fly right up to the top of the charts just a week after their respective releases, Cardi B is looking to see her newest number ‘Hot Sh*t’ get the same response on the Hot 100.

News of the tune’s release came as quite the surprise as B’s dedicated fans – affectionately called the #BardiGang – become increasingly impatient in regards to the diva’s long-awaited sophomore album, the follow-up to 2018’s history-making ‘Invasion of Privacy.’ 

Attaching fellow chart-topping rappers Kanye West and Lil Durk to the hotly-anticipated tune, the arrival of ‘Hot’ comes amidst ample buzz.

Look inside to see the action.

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Surprise Southern duo Usher and City Girls may have rolled their way to the song of the summer with their new rink-ready anthem ‘Good Love.’

First teased on June 23 by Girls group member Yung Miami, the news sent their faithful fans (affectionately called #Citizens) into a frenzy – a response that was doubled down on once Ush confirmed the report for his faithful fans.

Furthering anticipation for the cut with the reveal of a snippet of its DAPS-directed music video (filmed at Atlanta’s famous Cascade roller rink), the clip sees the 43-year-old R&B veteran show the Girls a thing or two on the rink floor with his fancy footwork.

Believed to be the newest taste of what’s to come up on the ‘Act Up’ performers’ third studio album, see the colorful visual and all its housed action inside:

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Usher helped Tiny Desk Concert series close out their Black Music Month celebration with a blazing set.

Backed by a full band (and guests such as Eric Bellinger), the Diamond selling R&B veteran delivered a vocally astute set comprised of smash hits and newer numbers.

Indeed, Ush wowed with ‘You Make Me Wanna,’ ‘My Way,’ ‘You Don’t Have To Call,’ and ‘Nice & Slow.’

Watch the maestro at work after the jump…

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Beyonce is back and the countdown is officially on to the release of her seventh studio album, ‘Renaissance,’ which is due July 29.
With lead single ‘Break My Soul’ smashing out of the gate, Queen Bey has unwrapped the official cover for the hotly anticipated LP.
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Fresh off the release of her latest single, ‘Catch Me In The Air,’ Rina Sawayama is now revealing that she wrote the song with someone else in mind.

That person? None other than Gwen Stefani. 

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For many of those watching VERZUZ last week, the ‘One Wish’ was that Ray J and comrades would sing in key during the now infamous spar.

Indeed, as witnessed by shocked onlookers, Ray, Bobby V, Pleasure P, and Sammie struggled in earnest with their respective takes on the 2005 hit.

Taking matters into his own hands, the 41-year-old father of two hit up his own dad – renowned vocal coach Willie Norwood – to help him out.

Check out the scenes below…

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the BET Awards 2022 and so too was Jussie Smollett. Surprisingly.

Having kept a relatively low profile amidst ample legal drama, the actor has returned to the spotlight with his new film project, ‘B-Boy Blues.’

Streaming now on BET+, the movie is billed as a compelling re-telling of James Earl Hardy’s novel about a same-sex romance.

Speaking with TGJ’s Archie Jay, Smollett expanded on the importance of the flick, shaking off anxiety, and more.

Check out the interview above and be sure to let us know…

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Olivia Rodrigo‘s ‘Sour’ album continues to have sweet success.

Case in point, she has just bested a major record set by Lady Gaga.

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After thrilling fans with their ‘Life on Earthduets ‘SWV’ and ‘White Tee,’ singer-songwriter Summer Walker is reuniting with NO1-NOAH – this time as guest on his EP ‘You Should Come Over.’

Their newest collaboration, ‘Bonjour,’ is a bedroom-ready slow jam that will have some folks ready to say hello to the duo’s racier sides.

“For a second, I was just in Heaven / All I need’s like 10/30minutes / Let me stay up in it / I’ma put one in you right now / Then I lay up in it / Plan B’s on, plan B’s no joke / Girl, ’cause I’m not kiddin,'” Noah croons on the raunchy cut.

Look inside to see the tune’s equally sensual Arman Mitchell and maliaSHUTup-directed music video.

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