Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2021 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.

From Cardi B to Kelly Rowland, Usher, Naomi Campbell, Jason Derulo, Nick Cannon, Fantasia, and many more, look inside as we celebrate the celebrities who expanded their families in 2021.

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Megan Thee Stallion is paying her respects.

For, the ‘WAP’ rapper has now called off her Houston, Texas show in honor of the Astrowrold Festival victims.

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Mary J. Blige is back!

After ample teasing, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has officially announced not one but two new singles.

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Trevor Noah will be bringing his revered brand of witty to the GRAMMYs once again because it’s been announced that the funnyman has been tapped to host the forthcoming 2022 edition of Music’s Biggest Night.

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Ciara continues to make her presence felt across a multitude of mediums.

Because the superstar has signed on to return as co-host of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ on ABC. 

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Adele is leaving no doubt about her continued dominance of the music landscape.

For, after launching at #1 with the year’s biggest sales, the superstar’s ’30’ album is now poised to extend its residence atop of the Billboard 200. 

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Adele‘s domination of the Billboard charts is by no means limited to the Billboard 200 this week.

Just a day after learning her latest album, ’30,’ premiered atop the albums’ tally with the biggest first-week sales of the year, the GRAMMY-winning diva discovered all 12 of its tracks have premiered on the Hot 100.

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Alicia Keys fans may be gearing up for the December 10 release of her next album, ‘KEYS,’ but the diva’s dropped the gift of an Apple Music exclusive EP to help shorten the wait for new music.

Titled ‘Sweet Dreams,’ the 4-song effort is described as ‘a collection of lullabies’ and includes previously released fan favorites ‘Best of Me’ and ‘Underdog’ as well as her unique spin on holiday classic ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ tune ‘Over the Rainbow.’  The latter features vocals from her multi-talented song Egypt.

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Before he rocked the Soul Train Awards stage with a medley of hits and inspiring acceptance speech for the ceremony’s Living Legend trophy, Maxwell unveiled his long-awaited new single, ‘Off.’

Acting as the kickoff for the final installment of his album trilogy, ‘blacksummers’NIGHT,’ ‘Off’ has been steadily building buzz in the two weeks since its premiere – a buzz certainly set to amplify upon first peek at its official music video.

A trippy affair that sees the crooner take to the desert to bring the song’s lyrics to life, hop inside to see the clip in full.

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With music, stage, TV, and film credits on her resume, Demetria McKinney has proven herself no less than a multi-hyphenated force on the entertainment front.

This holiday, she’s reiterating the position by teaming up with Gospel royal Kirk Franklin for the Lifetime film, ‘Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas.’

Starring opposite Chaz Lamar Shepherd, ‘Gospel Christmas’ sees McKinney portray a recently promoted pastor who is battling self doubt as she transitions into her new role and finds romance just in time for the holidays.

Directed by Erica Sutherlin and executive produced by Franklin, hop inside to see the film’s trailer ahead of its December 4 debut.

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Jazmine Sullivan is taking her ‘Heaux Tales’ on the road.

For, the songbird has announced that she’s setting sail on a live trek in support of the GRAMMY-nominated EP.

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Beyonce invites the masses to enroll in adidas X IVY PARK‘s new Hall of Ivy collection.

Set to arrive this holiday season, the latest capsule from the popular line has been paired with a cinematic commercial.

Queen Bey calls on her princesses Blue Ivy and Rumi, who rock items from the range in the digital spot. They are joined by the likes of Natalia Bryant, 18, Reese Witherspoon’s children Ava, 22, and Deacon Phillippe, 18.

This installment of Ivy Park is routed as setting out to “unite all people, regardless of background, color or creed, while celebrating each individual’s creativity.”

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