Few sitcoms can rival the enduring resonance of ‘Martin.’

Indeed, 30 years after its debut, the Martin Lawrence-led series continues to occupy a cherished position in Pop culture – thanks to the magnetic performances of its cast, stellar writing, and punchlines that – like a fine wine – taste better with time.

Fittingly, the show – which ran for five seasons from 1992 to 1997- is being toasted on BET+ with ‘Martin: The Reunion.’

Easily one of the most anticipated television events of the year, the special unites the stars of the show to celebrate a legacy like no other.

Martin Lawrence is joined by the likes of Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II in an unmissable journey down memory lane.

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the premiere event for ‘Martin: The Reunion’ in Los Angeles, which proved to be an unforgettable evening.

Celebrating alongside the cast were guests such as Affion Crockett, DeRay Davis, Garcelle Beauvais, Tommy Davidson, Beverly Johnson, Matt Barnes, and Devin Griffin (EVP & GM, BET+).

TGJ’s Shar Jossell caught up with Martin Lawrence, who opened up about ‘Martin: The Reunion’ and the show’s broader impact.

‘Martin: The Reunion’ is streaming now exclusively on BET+.

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‘Back Pack’ beauty Flo Milli had reached back in her bag of bops to pull out the new banger ‘Conceited.’

Produced by Fyre and Trinidad James, the braggadocious track – which made its arrival to digital shelves on Friday (June 17) – is set to line the tracklist of her recently announced debut studio album ‘You Still Here, Ho?,’

In its equally captivating video, Flo delivers fiery bars from the nail salon while rocking a ‘B.A.P.S.’-inspired blonde hairdo – and made it look effortless the whole time.

‘Conceited’ may clock in at a short but sweet 2 minutes and 26 seconds long, but that timeframe was more than enough for Miss Milli to get the point across.

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Congratulations are in order for Mariah Carey, who has officially been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

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In what many are deeming the end of an era, The Wendy Williams Show aired its final episode today (June 17).

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Thanks to a recent social media challenge, the enduring legacy of Tevin Campbell‘s eternal classic ‘Can We Talk’ is speaking to an entirely new generation of music lovers.  And, if the song’s writer – the legendary singer/songwriter/producer Babyface  – has anything to say about it, that renewed love for the nearly 30-year-old tune won’t be stopping anytime soon.

Using it a sample of the 1993 cut for his latest single ‘Keeps On Fallin,’ Babyface tapped Brit-born R&B belle Ella Mai to act as assistant on the D’Mile-produced bop about the joy of falling in love over and over with that special someone.

“Every day like the first day / Still get butterflies, oh yeah / Middle of the night, we all the way, baby / Baby, Ain’t no looking ’round, I’m first place / So I love him even him on his worst day / He’s always there for me,” Mai sings.

And though the two are slated to perform at this year’s BET Awards (June 26), we can only hope it will soon be confirmed they’ll be giving this gem its first live treatment.  Until we find out for sure, hop inside to hear ‘Keeps’ in full.

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Though Chris Brown is easily one of the hardest working men in music (and certainly one of the most active), interviews come far and few between.  On the rare occasion they do happen, they’re usually chockfull of quotable moments.

The 33-year-old’s recent chat with ‘Big Boy TV’ proved no exception.

Surfacing the same day he dropped his highly-teased Wizkid collaboration ‘Call Me Every Day’ (which can be heard here), Brown waxed honest about the tune’s forthcoming parent album ‘Breezy’ ahead of its June 24 arrival to digital shelves as well its supporting ‘One of Them Ones’ tour.

The father of 3 also chatted openly about the joys of parenthood, praised Lil Wayne and Ella Mai, and dished on so much more.

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Just moments after setting the net ablaze with the unexpected arrival of his seventh studio album ‘Honestly, Nevermind,’ Rap superstar Drake unveiled the equally surprising music video to one of its housed cuts – ‘Falling Back.’

Laden with celebrity cameos including appearances from the likes of Tristan Thompson and the Dan Band, the Director X-directed ‘Falling’ sees Drizzy celebrate getting married – to 23 different women.

A nearly 10-minute affair, the hilarious and admittedly weird clip is the first from ‘Honestly’ to get the video treatment.  Needless to say, he’s kicking things off with a bang.

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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 Calum Scott, Luke Combs, New Hope Club, and Julius Rodriguez.

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A surprise is exactly what Chloe Bailey fans are in for once they cop a gander at her new music video, ‘Surprise.’

Directed by Diana Kunst, the sensual clip acts as the follow-up to Bailey’s high octane ‘Treat Me’ visual (released in April).

Like ‘Treat’ and ‘Have Mercy’ before it, ‘Surprise’ is rap-sung and among the grown & sexy numbers set to line the burgeoning diva’s forthcoming debut solo album. Unlike its predecessors, ‘Surprise’ comes as quite the sonic surprise – a mid-tempo R&B affair that showcases Bailey’s versatility in more ways than one.

If you were ever wondering what treats Chloe has in store for the man who treats her right, here’s the answer.

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Nine months after dropping the chart-topping ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album, Drake sprung quite the surprise on his dedicated fans when he unexpectedly announced its successor would arrive June 17.

Titled ‘Honestly, Nevermind,’ the new LP – his seventh studio effort – comes as a 14-track set loaded with house and dance music. Executive produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Drizzy himself, ‘Honestly’ is dedicated to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.

And while it boasts the rapper’s usual suspects of production credits, there’s only one featured act: 21 Savage.

Stream the surprise set inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Among the 23 tunes set to line the tracklist of Chris Brown‘s forthcoming studio album ‘Breezy’ (due June 24), the previously teased ‘Call Me Every Day’ may easily be the most anticipated.

Featuring international superstar Wizkid, the slow-burning groove boasts an instrumental soaked in Afrobeats flair while its lyrics bespeak of gentlemen encouraging their respective love interests to leave the one she’s with to start a new relationship with him.

“Oh, I feel, dey call you every day / When you call, run it back on replay / For your love, I go play on / For your love, I go play on, play,” the two croon on the Tunez-produced cut.

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As Ne-Yo fans get closer to the release of ‘Self-Explanatory,’ his first studio album since 2018’s ‘Good Man,’ the singer-songwriter is making good on his promise to keep the new music flowing.

Having already won rave reviews for his most recent singles ‘Stay Down,’ ‘What If,’ and ‘Don’t Love Me,’ the 42-year-old is undoubtedly hoping music lovers will love his newest drop, ‘You Got the Body.’

A bedroom-ready banger, the sexy tune sees Ne-Yo gives a special lady props for her…assets.

“Black mixed with some other shit (Oh) / Tatted, hella thick / Hair down to her waistline (Woo) / Shawty move her body to the base line (Yeah),” he croons.

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