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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Kanye West has officially announced his US presidential bid for 2024.

Going live with a video he christened #YE24, the clip sees the controversial star explain his rationale for running for office again (despite his failed 2020 effort).

West also seized the moment to seemingly jab Donald Trump (who he previously aligned with).

Recounting a seemingly recent encounter, the MC said: “I think the thing Trump was most perturbed about [was] me asking him to be my vice president. I think that was lower on the list of things that caught him off guard.”

He went on to claim that the former President slammed his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, before lambasting West – who made headlines recently after wearing a ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt – more.

The performer went on to add:

“[He] started basically screaming at me at the table, telling me I am going to lose,” then laughing as he added, “Has that worked for anyone in history?”

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Donald Trump has his eyes set on the White House.

Case in point, he has just announced his bid to return as President of the United States.

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Having steered the careers of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, and Solange, Mathew Knowles has an undeniable Midas touch.

Fittingly, then, the music industry maestro has been announced as one of the first keynote speakers on the line-up of the XP Music Futures 2022 conference.

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The incredible legacy of Jamal Edwards MBE was saluted last night (November 7) at the MITS [Music Industry Trust] Awards.

A trailblazer, innovator, and pioneer, the young entrepreneur and founder of SB.TV sadly passed away earlier this year.

In celebrating the ever-present luminosity of his achievements, the star-studded MITS’ hosted a memorable evening in his honor.

The likes of Little Simz, Mahalia, and Jorja Smith joined Jamal’s mother Brenda Edwards, and sister Tanisha Edwards to celebrate his many achievements and enduring impact.

Simz, who is riding high off big wins at the BRITs, MOBOs, and Mercury Prize, performed a medley of songs from her critically-acclaimed album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.’ During her set, she said:

“We’re gonna have a party in here and celebrate this man everything he’s done and everything he’s accomplished. He was a go-getter someone that had a vision.”

Check out highlights from the moving event, which took place at The Grosvenor Hotel in London, below…

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Earn Your Leisure, the award-winning podcast network, stormed London with an unforgettable array of activations that culminated with a seismic show at the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain behind bars in Russia after a court denied her appeal today (October 25).

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Meghan Markle is getting candid.

The Duchess of Sussex covers the latest issue of Variety and looks stunning in the process.

Within the inner pages of her cover story, she talks about everything from Queen Elizabeth, to her upcoming docuseries, and so much more.

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With the world at large processing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch’s family has joined forces to honor well-wishes in Winsor.

In a surprise move, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle along with Prince William and Kate Middleton shook hands with mourners for over 40 minutes.

The Royal quad also read messages from those who left flowers in salute of The Queen.

Today’s sighting comes after much-publicized discourse about the brothers’ relationship.

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, has sadly died it has been confirmed.

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For decades, ‘Wicked’ has dazzled audiences worldwide with its whimsical, wowing production and compellingly layered narrative.

The award-winning stage show unpacks the origins of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and is centrally based on the reality that there are many sides to every story.

Multihyphenate performer Ryan Reid has stepped into the regal role of Fiyero in the London production and has been earning rave reviews for his powerful performance.

In commemoration of the 6000th show on London’s West End, That Grape Juice caught up with Reid who opened up about joining ‘Wicked,’ racial representation in theatre, being inspired by the likes of Beyonce and Taraji P. Henson, and much more.

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Serena Williams has blazed a trail that saw her not only become one of the greatest tennis players of all time but one of the greatest sporting icons of all time.

However, as the age-old adage goes, all good things come to an end.

And this time, it’s Williams calling time on her career.

For, moments ago in a brand new cover feature for Vogue’s September issue, the 40-year-old announced her plans to retire from tennis in the next few weeks.

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