The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has even more good news for SZA‘s 2020 hit, ‘Good Days.’

Just four months after learning the Los Hendrix-produced cut had met the organization’s threshold for Platinum status, meaning it sold the equivalence of 1 million copies in the United States alone, the GRAMMY nominee’s been alerted ‘Days’ has already dashed to a certification upgrade.

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In celebration of her Ecuadorian roots, Pop diva Christina Aguilera unleashed “La Fuerza” – her first Spanish project in more than two decades.

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Just days after word first began circulating Nicki Minaj was cooking up a comeback single with Lil Baby, the rapstress took to Instagram to surprise her 172 million followers with news the rumors were true.

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Katy Perry and Alesso turned heads with the early January release of their futuristic, Hannah Lux Davis-directed music video, ‘When I’m Gone.’ 

Sending the song to the top of global sales tallies as a result, ‘Gone’ has gone on to impact the top 40 of a number of charts around the world in the time since.  Because it’s been a miss on the Hot 100 as of time reported, however, the diva & DJ duo are going into deeper promo mode for the high octane cut – which has already been given the live treatment via Perry’s ‘PLAY’ Vegas residency.

Their latest bid to increase awareness of the tune comes in the form of a behind the scenes video that invites the singer’s fans, affectionately called #KatyCats, to see the action from both sides of the camera.  Look inside to see how all the magic came to be.

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Nearly a year after it was first reported one of FX’s flagship series, ‘Snowfall,’ was set to return to the small screen for a fifth season, the official trailer for the show’s quinary run – after a sea of teasers – has finally hit the net.

Consisting of 10 episodes, the Damson Idris-led drama will see some of its most prominent stars return for yet another round of the crime drama centered on a group of people in Los Angeles in the early 80s whose lives intersect due to the impact of the crack epidemic.

Curious to see what lies in store for the cast after the jaw-dropping season 4 finale of ‘Snowfall’?  Hop inside to see:

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Meet Gyimah Gariba, the maestro behind ‘Big Blue.’

The gifted animator, who was raised in Ghana and resides in Canada, is the central engine behind the revered animation series.

Launched on Nicktoons earlier this month, ‘Big Blue’ follows the adventures of Captain Lettie and the Calypso Crew, who make it their duty to help save the Big Blue and protect its oh-so-unique residents.  With each mission comes many a twist and turn, with ample laughter along the way. 

That Grape Juice caught up with the creative force to discuss the show, his inspiring journey, working with Timbaland on the theme song, and much more.

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There haven’t been four weeks in 2022 yet, but DaBaby has already released four music videos.

Hitting the top of the year running, the embattled Rap star kicked things off to mixed reviews with the release of the R&B-leaning cut, ‘Sneaky Link Anthem.‘  Over the two weeks that followed, he succeeded that tune’s release with the more favorably received ‘Couple Cubes of Ice’ and ‘Book It’ (as we reported here).

As all three songs have failed to make sizable impact on the charts (as of time reported), the GRAMMY nominee has brought in reinforcement to hopefully change the tide.

Teaming with his former ‘Jump’ co-star NBA Youngboy, look inside to see the duo in action aboard the Gemini Vision-directed ‘Hit’ music video.

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Jeannie Mai and Jeezy are basking in the happiness brought their way by their newborn baby.

As reported, The Real presenter and rapper welcomed their first child together this month and revealed that the youngster’s name is Monaco Mai Jenkins.

Now, Mai returned to the daytime talker for a very special gender reveal.

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FKA Twigs is pouring out more from her critically-acclaimed ‘Caprisongs’ project. And this time, it’s the video for ‘Jealously.’

The Rema-assisted jam has proven an immediate fan favorite and looks set to magnetize more thanks to its visual.

A dance-heavy affair, the simple yet effective clip features FKA in fine form and flaunting her eclectic flair.

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Fans of Kim Kardashian already know about the infamous ‘Kim Kardashian, Superstar,’ a 2002-filmed pornographic video with singer-rapper Ray J (born William Ray Norwood Jr.) released in 2007 that propelled her to superstardom.

However, ‘Gold Digger’ hitmaker Kanye West made headlines this week after saying he dug into video archives and discovered a new sextape starring his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim and her former lover Norwood.

As the claims made way around the net, Kardashian hit back via an official statement denying his allegation.  Now, Ray has followed suit.

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Cop a gander of Post Malone!

The rapper has long marched to the beat of his own drum and he continues along said trajectory on the cover of Billboard Magazine. 

Draped in a dress, the ‘rockstar’ performer poses it up in the feature and dishes on “losing” his spark and the new material on the horizon.

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‘BEL-AIR,’ the eagerly anticipated reboot of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ takes its throne on Peacock in a mere matter of weeks.

Based on the much-loved Will Smith sitcom and inspired by Morgan Cooper‘s viral teaser, the reimagined incarnation of the show sees the series revived as a dramedy.

Set to premiere Super Bowl Sunday (February 13), ‘BEL-AIR’ with arrive with three episodes initially and one episode a week thereafter.

Check out the latest look at the show (which sees Jabari Banks star in the lead role of Will) below…

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