Only one female rapper in the 63-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 has 65 top 40 hits and her name is Nicki Minaj.

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Months after first making its first appearance, ‘Hrs & Hrs’ – the breakthrough hit of Muni Long – continues its winning streak on the R&B charts (listed at #3 on tally’s refreshed edition).

In an effort to return it to #1 on that Urban hit list, Long’s dedicated hours and hours to the promo trail in the tune’s support.  Most recently spotted at ‘Genius,’ the prized singer-songwriter delivered an emotionally-charged live rendition of the song that’s put her on the map.

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In the words of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, “there can be miracles when you believe.”

And even then, few could have foreseen Mo’Nique mending fences with Lee Daniels. Yet, that is exactly what’s happened. Because the pair have joined forces for a new film.

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In breaking news, Will Smith has resigned from the Academy after the slap seen across the world at the Oscars.

As widely reported, the superstar – who took home the Best Actor honor – charged to the stage and slapped  Chris Rock on the live broadcast after the comedian made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett’s appearance. It’s of note that the actress has been vocal about her struggles with alopecia.

Now, amidst a looming investigation carried out by the Academy, Smith has decided to resign of his own volition.

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Fresh from hitting the road with an array of R&B icons on the Femme It Forward tour, Candiace Dillard continues the push for her debut album, ‘Deep Space.’

For, the songbird and ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star has unwrapped the music video for her latest single ‘Win.’

The empowering anthem, which aims to encourage and uplift, has been paired with a throwback-themed visual – directed by Chastity Corset.

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‘Atlanta’ has made its long-awaited return to FX with its third season.

Since its debut, the show has followed cousins – played by Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry – as they navigate through the Atlanta music scene in a bid to better their lives and that of their families. Also central to the narrative are Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz).

On this outing, which arrives ahead of the confirmed fourth and final season, the ATL action shifts to Amsterdam for an adventure like never before.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the ‘Atlanta’ season 3 premiere in Hollywood and caught up with anchors Donald Glover, LaKeith Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the cast opened up about what folk can expect from the season at large.

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Jerrod Carmichael is opening up about his sexuality in the most candid manner yet.

For, the comedian has come out as gay.

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Rising star Ria Sean has been making waves on a global scale.

Hailing from Nigeria, the songstress set sail on her journey as a singer at the age of 16 and hasn’t looked back since.

Counting the likes of Whitney Houston, Brandy, Chris Brown, and Frank Ocean as her core inspirations, Sean pairs those influences with her AfroPop flair courtesy of her love for trailblazers like Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, and Wizkid. The sonic fusion is showcased in earnest on her recently unwrapped EP, ‘Fluid.’

Released via Aristokrat Records and Island Def Jam, the set has earned rave reviews and placed the ascending talent on the radar of music lovers worldwide.

Taking center stage on That Grape Juice Live, Sean delivered sizzling performances of two fan favorites from the project.

Check out her performance of ‘Satisfy My Soul’ above and her showing of ‘Stamina’ after the jump…

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Lady Gaga is set to sparkle at this Sunday’s GRAMMY Awards 2022. 

For, Mother Monster has been announced as the latest name to grace the stage at Music’s Biggest Night.

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With the 2022 GRAMMY Awards mere days away, the excitement continues to build for the event.

Every field is jam-packed with the who’s who in the music industry. Take for example the Album of the Year category. Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Lil Nas X, H.E.R., Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West are all nominated.

But who will win and who should win?

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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 5 Seconds of Summer, Rina Sawayama, Jackson Wang, Nightly, Faouzia, and Mwanje.

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After a two-year hiatus, ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is back – and it’s zooming onto screens with two very notable names.

For, both Nicki Minaj and Camila Cabello have been lined up to appear on its return episodes.

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