The drama between Xscape is playing out for all to see in the new series ‘Xscape & SWV: The Queens of R&B.’

Central to the chaos is a deep-seeded rift between sisters Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott. 

And tense as the feud is, it’s proving compelling viewing – alongside watching Xscape and SWV push through internal and competitive issues to put together a mega-show celebrating their iconic catalogs.

At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2023 gala, That Grape Juice caught up with executive producer Mona Scott-Young and Kandi Burruss, who dished on the chaos and more.

Watch their exclusive chat with TGJ’s Shar Jossell above and be sure to let us know…

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The Weeknd‘s ‘Die For You’ remix with Ariana Grande appears to be the gift that keeps on giving.

The 7-year-old sleeper hit was already experiencing a reignited victory lap on the Hot 100 thanks to awakened interest on Tik Tok, but the inclusion of the Pop princess on its official reissue helped it capture the hitlist’s crown this week to historic measure (as we reported here).

What’s more, peruse of other Billboard tallies shows the wins don’t stop there for the Canadian hitmaker (born Abel Tesfaye).

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In news we’re sure you didn’t expect to see, real estate mogul/reality TV personality/politician Donald Trump has been revered known for wearing many wigs hats over his lengthy tenure in the limelight, but even at 76-years-old the twice-impeached former US president is still finding his talents name listed in previously uncharted territory.

Emphasis on ‘chart.’

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After planting ‘Flowers‘ at #1 on the Hot 100 for a whopping six weeks earlier this year (her personal best), Miley Cyrus unleashed its parent album – ‘Endless Summer Vacation‘ – for chart battle on Friday (March 10).

Seemingly poised to follow in the footsteps of ‘Flowers,’ ‘Vacation’ hadn’t even been available for 30 minutes in the United States before it shot to the top of iTunes’ real-time sales charts.

Setting in motion a domino effect of domination across the globe, before the clock struck 11:59 P.M. Friday night Cyrus saw her name printed atop the iTunes sales charts of over three dozen countries while her Apple Music reign extended even farther.

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Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner steals the show in ‘Mother‘ – the newest music video from GRAMMY-winning superstar Meghan Trainor.

The doo-wop-inspired bop, which prominently samples The Chordette‘s 1954 classic ‘Mr. Sandman,’ comes as the latest from the deluxe edition of Trainor’s 2022-released album ‘Takin It Back’ to get the visual treatment.

Directed and choreographed by Charm La’Donna, ‘Mother’ follows Meg’s hugely successful comeback single ‘Made You Look’ (which is still sitting in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 nearly 5 months after its release).

Hop inside to take a look at ‘Mother.’

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Mary J. Blige is the embodiment of the ‘Strength of a Woman,’ so it’s fitting that the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has established a like-titled festival.

Back for its second year, the Live Nation Urban and Pepsi-powered extravaganza sees MJB bringing some of music’s most revered names to the stage for an unforgettable experience.

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‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B’ is already proving a royally dramatic affair.

The hotly anticipated Bravo show spotlights the iconic groups as they prepare for an epic joint show comprised of their biggest hits.

However, in the run-up to taking to the stage, the soulful ensembles are tasked with dealing with a myriad of issues within and between their groups – and beyond.

One of the central narratives playing out is the family feud between Xscape members/sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott – and it runs deep.

Before episode 2’s airing on Sunday night, peep a sneak peek:

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Idris Elba is back in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun.’

After captivating audiences in the TV version of ‘Luther,’ the Hollywood titan embarks on a new chapter with the Netflix film adaption of the beloved franchise.

The fresh installment sees a hellacious serial killer terrorizing London while detective John Luther (Elba) sits behind bars. Rocked by his failure to stop the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther takes matters into his own hands to ensure justice is served.

The action-packed film sees Elba joined by the likes of Cynthia Ervio and Andy Serkis for the must-see blockbuster. That Grape Juice‘s Maya Egbo caught up with the cast, who spilled on what to expect.

Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ is streaming now on Netflix

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Tyla is taking over!

Born in South Africa, the rising star has been lighting up the music scene and blazing the charts all across the globe.

Signed to Epic Records, Tyla – who is currently on tour with Chris Bown – sat down with That Grape Juice to dish on everything from her humble beginnings to baking her debut album in the studio with industry heavyweights such as Tricky Stewart, and so much more.

Head below for our exclusive chat with the name on the lips of many…

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An enduring R&B classic, 1994’s ‘I Wanna Be Down’ is known by many as the tune that transformed a relatively unknown teen singer-actress into an international musical superstar.

The lead single from Brandy‘s eponymous debut album, the Keith Crouch and Kipper Jones-penned bop shot to the top of Billboard’s R&B charts and even peaked at #6 on the Hot 100 at the height of its popularity.

Blazing a path for what would become one of the genre’s most prized discographies, ‘Down’ served as the first chapter of the Vocal Bible’s narrative – a musical journey that’s still collecting awards nearly 30 years after its beginning.

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Khalid is back with the 2023 heartbreak anthem we didn’t know we needed!

Teaming with Australian dance trio PNAU, the GRAMMY-nominated singer has dropped ‘The Hard Way’ – an EDM banger that masterfully weaves its high BPM with lyrics that speak of struggling to move on after the love has gone.

“I wish we could’ve came to some solution / Through all the conflict, find a resolution / But now we’re sitting in this empty room and / You’re pushin’ me aside,” Khalid sings ahead of the tune’s chorus. “When you said / Both of us just have to learn the hard way / I sit here for hours, begging you to stay / Since you’re leaving me, I’ll never be the same.”

The latest taste of new music from the 25-year-old ahead of the release of his third studio album, ‘Everything is Changing,’ look inside to hear ‘The Hard Way.’

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Following months of dropping what appeared to be standalone singles, August Alsina sprung quite the surprise on his dedicated fans Wednesday (March 8) when he announced his unexpected fourth studio album, ‘Myself,’ would hit digital shelves Friday (March 10).

The follow-up to 2020’s ‘The Product III: StateofEmergency,’ ‘Myself’ comes as a 10-track affair that sees the 30-year-old sit front and center thanks to its modest list of features.

Featuring the previously released cuts ‘Lied to You,’ ‘Weekdays,’ and its title track, marches to chart battle as Alsina’s second release on the Shake the World/EMPIRE label imprint.

Stream it in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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