Thanks to ‘Big Energy,’ rapper Latto has had a BIG week.

The Dr. Luke-produced bop, which had already set a personal milestone for the femcee as her biggest hit yet, soared into the Hot 100’s top 10 on the wings of a Mariah Carey-assisted remix.  Elsewhere on the charts, ‘777’ – her sophomore album and parent project of ‘Big Energy’ – opened in the top 20 on the Billboard 200 accompanied by her biggest sales week to date.

Those wins don’t have the 23-year-old resting on her laurels, however.  Thursday night (April 7), she was spotted on the late nite TV circuit making her ‘Tonight Show’ debut.

Curious about how she fared performing a medley of ‘Energy’ and new song ‘Sunshine’? Hop inside to see:

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Days after delivering a heartfelt tribute at the 64th annual GRAMMYs to the fallen citizens of Ukraine amid the country’s ongoing war with Russia, John Legend – who performed ‘Free’ alongside three Ukrainian female artists Siuzanna Iglidan, Mika Newtown, and poet Lyuba Yakimchuk – is giving his fans a listen to the new song’s official recorded version.

Taking to Twitter shortly after, Legend detailed the meaning behind the touching tune – which he says was inspired by his ‘enslaved African American ancestors’ and ‘refugees of every skin color.’

“FREE is a prayer. It’s a prayer for peace throughout the world. A prayer for all the dispossessed and dislocated,” he began before later stating, “I know I can’t end any wars with a song, but I had to write this song as my prayer, my contribution to the chorus of voices calling for peace and freedom for all people. I hope each of us can find our own way to contribute to this chorus.”

Hear ‘Free’ inside:

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After much speculation, it’s been confirmed ‘Marry Me’ star Jennifer Lopez said ‘yes’ again to her Academy Award-winning boyfriend Ben Affleck.

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Jussie Smollett is not holding back.

He has gone straight from spending his days in jail to spending his days behind the microphone. Case in point, he has just released a scathing new song about his hoax hate crime conviction.

Across the new tune he can be heard singing:

“You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation? / Just simply to look like a victim /  Like it’s something fun / Y’all better look at someone else / You got the wrong one.“

As previously reported, the former ‘Empire’ actor was sentenced to 150 days in jail and probation before he was released pending the outcome of the appeal.

Take a listen to his new song below…

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Trey Songz‘s mountain of legal woes is slightly less weighty. For, it’s been announced that the sexual assault claims the singer was facing in Las Vegas have been dropped.

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After much teasing and high anticipation, it’s finally here. For, Jack Harlow has unleashed his new song ‘First Class’ into the world.

The new track samples Fergie’s 2007 hit ‘Glamorous.’ Harlow can even be heard referencing the song as he raps:

“I been a (G), throw up the (L), sex in the (A.M.), uh-huh (O-R-O-U-S, yeah) / And I can put you in (First class, up in the sky) / I can put you in (First class, up in the s***, up-up in the s***)“

‘First Class’ is the most recent taste of music from his upcoming album, ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You,’ which is due out on May 6.

Previously, he shared the song ‘Nail Tech’ from the project.

As the wait for the album continues, stream ‘First Class’ below…

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In breaking news, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has announced the sanctions it’s handed down to Will Smith in the wake of his behavior at the 94th Annual Oscars.

As widely reported, the Hollywood titan slapped Chris Rock live on the broadcast after the comedian made a jab at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s bald ‘do (which was caused by health issue alopecia).

Now, in the wake of Will’s voluntary resignation from the Academy, the governing body has formalized the ramifications the Best Actor winner will be subject to.

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In news just in, the murmurs have been confirmed: daytime talk show ‘The Real’ has been canceled.

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Harry Styles has scored his second UK #1 solo single and he’s done so with dynamite sales.

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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 Charlie Puth, Carrie Underwood, Noah Cyrus, Lauv, Maggie Rogers, and Kelsea Ballerini.

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Camila Cabello celebrates the release of her third studio album, ‘Familia,’ will the simultaneous arrival of the video for its latest single, ‘Psychofreak.’

The Willow-assisted cut finds Cabello in reflective mode – pondering her quirks, isms, and affections for a lover long gone.

‘Psychofreak’ follows the Ed Sheeran collaboration ‘Bam Bam’ and last summer’s ‘Don’t Go Yet’ on the list of tracks to receive the visual treatment from the LP.

It’s been paired with a trippy video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford.

Watch after the jump…

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It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2022 is up next.

Broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 15, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

Today has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled – and dynamic duo The Weeknd and Doja Cat lead the pack with 17 and 14 nominations respectively.

See who else is up for what after the jump…

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