This September will see KPOP NATION unite some of the biggest names in KPOP for an extravaganza like no other.

Warsaw, Poland will play host to the hotly anticipated festival – which is set to serve as the largest celebration of the genre in the world.

Fittingly, then, a stellar lineup has been unveiled. One that is sure to magnetize the masses.

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More than ever before, the world of music functions as a global village.

And Riyadh’s XP Music Futures continues to stand as one of the most potent platforms for bulldozing barriers and building bridges. All with a view of spotlighting homegrown talent and celebrating international game-changers who are leaving an indelible mark on the industry at large.

After an epic 2022 run (which saw the likes of DJ Khaled, David Guetta, and Mathew Knowles serve as keynote speakers), the conference is back for what is shaping up to be its biggest edition yet.

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Concerns for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are high in the wake of what reps for the popular couple have shared was a “near catastrophic car chase” led by paparazzi.

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After much global ado, the coronation of King Charles III took place today (May 6), as he officially succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning monarch of the UK.

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President Joe Biden has confirmed that he is indeed making a bid for another term in office.

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Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first person who has served as US President to be indicted.

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Prince Harry is getting candid about his relationship and how it helped him in ways he never knew.

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Pharrell Williams has worn many hats in his time (often literally). And the latest is one of the most prestigious yet.

For, the multihyphenate has officially been named as Louis Vuitton‘s new Men’s Creative Director. 

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NFL star Damar Hamlin has issued an impassioned thank you message in the wake of the prayers and support that engulfed him following a shocking health development.

As widely reported, the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills star collapsed on the field after suffering a cardiac arrest during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2.

The shocking scenes were watched by millions tuning into the match (which was stopped) and saw Hamlin showered with an outpouring of well-wishes in the aftermath.

Now, after regaining consciousness and being able to speak with family by his bedside, the sportsman has broken his silence to the public.

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Basketball star Brittney Griner has broken her silence in the wake of her release from a Russian prison.

The Olympic medalist was arrested in February for possession of less than 1 gram of marijuana oil in Moscow and was immediately detained. After six months behind bars, she was officially convicted of drug smuggling in August and sentenced to 9-years in prison.

In a shock move on December 8, US President Joe Biden negotiated a prisoner swap between the US and Russia, effectively trading Griner (who would be free upon her return home) for arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Now, the WNBA performer is reflecting on her ordeal as well as the support she received.

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In breaking news, Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison after US President Joe Biden signed off on a prisoner swap deal.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

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