Scribbled in history books for some good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2019 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we look back on the hoax that rocked the nation:  the Jussie Smollett scandal:

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Scribbled in history books for its fair share of good and awesomely bad reasons, 2019 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.  Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite happenings that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we reflect on the celebrity divorces and breakups that sent headlines into a spin.  From Monica to Adele, Wendy Williams, Lady GagaSolange, and the 2019 fallout from Usher‘s 2018-announced divorce, celebrity splits ignited many-a-comment section on That Grape Juice this year.

Tuck in below for the year’s highlights:

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It’s been nearly two months since rapper T.I. first made headlines with the announcement he accompanies his teenage daughter, Deyjah, to doctor’s appointments to ensure her hymen is ‘still intact’ (click here to read more), but commentary around the report rages on.

Despite taking to Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s ‘Red Table Talk’ to clarify his statements (and also be educated on the insensitivity of the subject matter), the Grammy winner is still on the receiving end of harsh criticism about the topic from commenters who claim he’s ‘policing his daughter’s body’ and practicing sexism and male chauvinism for not employing the same sexual monitoring on his sons.

One person he certainly won’t have to worry about jeers from is his ‘Ye vs. the People’ co-star Kanye West. Speaking at the one-year anniversary of his Sunday services recently, Yeezy launched into a sermon about chastity (which featured comments about T.I. and his daughter).

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Scribbled in history books for some good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2019 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll look back at how Cardi B broke records all up and through the year:

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2019 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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Justin Bieber is back and aiming to blaze with a series of activations.

As reported, the Pop pin-up announced new single ‘Yummy’ (due Jan 4th), a new album, and a stadium tour set to kick off in the Summer.

Also integral to his roll-out is a brand new YouTube documentary; a project he’s officially titled ‘Seasons.’

Set to premiere on January 27th, the series will provide an intimate look at the behind the scenes reality of one of music’s most known names; in its showcase of the positive (including his marriage to Hailey Baldwin and the recording of his new LP), it won’t shy away from the darker corners of Bieber’s life either.

Head below to watch the first trailer of ‘Justin Bieber: Seasons’ – which features a preview of ‘Yummy.’

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Lil Nas X released the biggest hit of the year.

Details on the superstar’s life-changing break out jam below…

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Scribbled in history books for some good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2019 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we reflect on the celebrities who welcomed new additions to their families this year:

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With 2020 rapidly drawing near, so too is the arrival of Megan Thee Stallion‘s debut album.

After scorching the scene this year with bops such as ‘Hot Girl Summer’ and ‘Cash Sh*t’ as well as her ‘Fever’ mixtape, the Houston native is looking to build on her momentum with the as yet untitled set.

Ahead of its debut, she’s previewed a new song and provided insights into what folk can expect.

Join us after the jump…

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Mariah Carey isn’t finished re-writing history.

Because she’s just snatched another colossal record, thanks to her 19th #1 ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Full story below…

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Alicia Keys‘ fans are hoping the next decade offers her family peace, love and unity as her feud with one of Swizz Beatz‘ baby mothers intensifies.

Learn more below…

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