Usher fans still clinging to his promise of dropping new music “this year” have been getting reacquainted with some of his classics as a way to get tide themselves over until the release – at least that’s what this week’s Billboard 200 suggests.

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Afrobeats superstar Fireboy DML has been on a heat streak with smash hit ‘Peru.’

A global smash on its own accord, the track was ignited the more by way of a remix with Ed Sheeran – rendering it one of the biggest songs of the song

Armed with ample momentum, the Nigerian-born star is readying his new album ‘Playboy’ for release on August 5.

Check out his exclusive interview with That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni at the Wireless Festival 2022 above.

Also, head below to peep TGJ’s Wireless 2022 interviews with SwitchOTR and rising R&B songbird Bella.

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With summer upon us, rising R&B singer sectiontoo sets the scene with his vibrant new single ‘Til The Sun.’

Freshly unwrapped, the track sees the newcomer fuse Latin-inspired sounds with Caribbean-kissed production courtesy of identite crisis – who the Queens, New York native co-crafted the upbeat song with.

Born Sean Lawrence, sectiontoo serves up sonics that pull from a variety of influences while remaining distinctly unique to gifted singer-songwriter.

Take a listen to his latest offering below…

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Nearly two months after introducing fans to the Sheanseea and Gwen Stefani-assisted ‘Light My Fire,’ Dancehall royal Sean Paul is bringing the heat via the tune’s official music video.

The latest lift from his aptly titled May-released eighth studio album ‘Scorcha’ (which peaked in the top 10 hit on Billboard’s Reggae charts), ‘Fire’ is accompanied by a sizzling visual that sees its stars turn up at a retro-inspired house party.

“‘Light My Fire’ is a big bad lover’s rock song and we had to represent it with a big bad video. We went retro on the attire in the video and basically getting ready to party and some lovers rocking. It’s a vibe we hope everyone gets when they listen to the track,” Paul said reflecting on the creation of the clip.

To give the tune an extra push, Sean – who has already rocked global stages with the ‘Scorcha’ tour – was joined by Stefani on ‘Kimmel’ recently to show those who couldn’t catch him live what they missed.  Look inside to see their hot performance of ‘Fire.’

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Labeling the accusations “untrue,” “disgusting,” and “awful,” Ricky Martin is wasting no time denying reports he was ever involved in a sexual and romantic relationship with his nephew.

As has been dominating headlines all week, Martin’s nephew alleges the two carried on a seven-month affair that also saw the young man suffer physical and psychological abuse at the hands of his GRAMMY-winning uncle.

Facing 50 years in prison if convicted of the reported crime, Ricky is fighting back to clear his good name.

Look inside to see the official statements rendered on his behalf by his rep.

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Although Usher has already amassed nine #1 hits and 18 top 10 hits on the Hot 100 over his nearly 30-year career, response to his latest release suggests the next chapter of his career will be filled with no shortage of its own share of successes.

Look inside to see the good start the City Girls-led ‘Good Love’ is off to at Billboard.

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Few Pop divas can say they’ve spent as much of their careers fielding comparison to a peer as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have.

Mostly fueled by purported similarities in their images, early sound, proximity in their respective rises to fame, and on-and-off again rivalry, the chart titans – now both in their 40s – have endured over 20 years of being pitted against each other, a positioning that seems to show no signs of slowing.

Case in point? Spears taking to Instagram recently to show off her vocal chops.

The glowing newlywed, who has dodged mixed reviews in the past for her vocal showings on the platform, garnered favorable commentary this time when she belted a stunning rendition of her breakthrough 1998 hit ‘Baby One More Time.’

Highlighted with growls and soaring melisma, the contralto showcase – which for many was reminiscent of Xtina’s signature style – was the latest of Britney embracing her true singing voice (the opposite of the thinner and more nasally-driven vocal showings that line her biggest hits).

Look inside to hear the 40-year-old show you what she’s got “one more time.”

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As he revealed via an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice at the 2022 BET Awards, Jussie Smollett is ready to move past the drama and back to the dancefloor with his retro-inspired new single ‘Some Things.’

Believed to be the first taste of new music from his forthcoming sophomore album, the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sum of My Music,’ ‘Things’ rings as a funky groove with sonic and vocal dealings that will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Michael Jackson circa the ‘Off the Wall’ era.

Lifted to his official YouTube channel Thursday (July 14) courtesy of his independent label Music of Sound, hop inside to get into the latest from Jussie.

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Although he garnered much positive press thanks to his victory lap at a recent VERZUZ showdown against Omarion, some critics believe Mario‘s attempt to capitalize on the hoopla backfired when he announced Tory Lanez as the feature on his new single ‘Main One.’

Reportedly drawn from his forthcoming sixth studio album (the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Dancing Shadows’), the new Mike Crook-produced bop sees its performers trade verses about giving extra special treatment to the main lady in their lives.

“Girl, you can be honest with me/ You don’t gotta be toxic with me,” Mario croons. “You don’t need no other options but me/ ‘Cause you might just be my main one.”

Announcement of the tune’s Friday (July 15) arrival drew quick criticism for the GRAMMY nominee for collaborating with Lanez amid allegations he shot and assaulted popular rapstress Megan Thee Stallion.

The naysayers obviously weren’t enough to stop Mario from moving forward with the unveiling of ‘Main,’ which is available inside for your streaming pleasure.  Hop in to hear it in full.

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Congratulations are in order for Jenifer Lewis. For, the actress – who is commonly referred to as ‘The Mother of Black Hollywood’ – has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Yvette Nicole Brown is back on screens, this time as part of ‘Fairfax’ – the Amazon Prime Video adult cartoon which follows the hilarious misadventures of four hypebeast middle schoolers.

The show, set in the streets of Los Angeles tackles diversity issues, identity bias, LGBTQ issues, cancel/woke culture, ‘drop culture’ in fashion, clout-chasing, social media popularity vs. reality, and the importance of friendship in season 2.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with the multi-hyphenate, who dished on returning as Trini (Dale’s Mom) in ‘Fairfax,’ her take on some of today’s Hot Topics and her role in Disney’s ‘Disenchanted,’ the eagerly anticipated sequel to the classic ‘Enchanted.’

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

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Latto has become pretty dependable when it comes to deploying braggadocious bops. However, the femcee uses her platform for a socially-driven purpose on her latest effort, ‘P*ssy.’

Released in response to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, the star raps:

“How you ain’t got a p*ssy but got opinions on p*ssy? That’s p*ssy. My ovaries ain’t for you to bully. Y’all the reason we make music teaching b*tches how to use it.”

As well as directing the newly unwrapped visual alongside Sara Lacombe, Latto is donating a portion of the proceeds from the release to Planned Parenthood.

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