It’s that time again! Welcome to the 16th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

With 2022 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events, and moments that have made the last 12 months so memorable.

Polls are open RIGHT NOW, hence it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2023 had on offer.

Category finalists were established using metrics of commercial success, critical acclaim, and online buzz.

Voting Closes On December 30, 2023

Winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2023!

What are you waiting for? Cast your votes after the jump!

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Michaela Jae (better known as MJ Rodriguez) literally brought the heat in the fiery music video for her holiday single ‘Snow Globe.’

First introduced to her growing fan base on December 5, the Micah Gordon-produced cut sees Jae unwrap a touching story of wanting to patch things up with a lover during the yuletide season.

“Underneath the mistletoe/You are the that let me go/Hoping, dreaming, wishing, and thinking/Santa’s gift from you to me / Make my Christmas wish complete,” she sings.

What do the lonely do at Christmas? Get Michaela’s answer to that question inside courtesy of a new Dano Cerny-directed visual.

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Taylor Swift towers tall once again on the Billboard 200 with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version).’

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Big Zeeks is making big moves!

The Fresh Prince Of Harlesden has been heating up the scene with his inimitable flow and flavorsome jams – the latest of which is ‘Clean.’

A colossal collaboration with Ding Dong, the Dancehall anthem has been drumming up buzz on a global scale since its release earlier this month.

Produced by duo Dot Inc, the track is being further ignited by way of its action-packed video – which was shot in Kingston, Jamaica.

That Grape Juice caught up with the rising star, who dished on ‘Clean,’ working with Ding Dong, his 2024 plans, and more.

Check out our Q&A below…

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Lil Uzi Vert is looking to express himself a little differently moving forward.

For, the rapper has expressed his desire to quit music in favor of designing clothes for women.

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With just one more sleep until Christmas Day, we here at That Grape Juice are feeling all sorts of festive.

So, what better way to spread holiday cheer than with ‘The Ultimate Christmas Sleigh List’ playlist! 2023 Edition.

Curated by the TGJ team, this collection of Xmas gems fuses a variety of familiar tunes with some that may have flown under your radar.

So Happy Holidays to you and yours. Enjoy AND let us know what you think of our picks!

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Tragedy has sadly struck the family of Nick Carter once again.

For,  his sister BJ Carter has died – just over a year after the death of the star’s brother Aaron.

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Fifth Harmony alums Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane celebrate their bond and the festive season with their brand new collab, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.’

Teaming up for the first time since 5H went their separate ways, their musical reunion features on Brooke’s holiday EP, ‘Under The Tree.’

Stopping by ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ the pair shared how the collaboration came to fruition and teased a potential Fifth Harmony comeback.

Check out all the action after the jump…

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With ‘The Color Purple’ nearing its release on Christmas Day (December 25), Usher and H.E.R. are contributing to the buzz by way of the video release for their single ‘Risk It All.’

The track is housed on the soundtrack for the hotly anticipated film; a set that also includes Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

Set to drop any day now, the duo has unlocked a sneak peek preview.

Peep the teaser below…

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Kylie Minogue is reportedly mulling a mega stadium show for 2024.

More on the Pop diva’s exciting plan after the jump…

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With rapper T.I. and songstress Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris as her parents, it’s safe to say Heiress D. Harris got her singing talent honestly.

However, after wowing audiences at the 2023 ‘Essence Holiday Special’ with the unveiling of her original holiday single ‘What Does Christmas Mean to You’ via a live performance, the 7-year-old proved that gift was brighter than most could’ve previously imagined.

In response to demand for more from the youngest of the Harris clan, her mom and dad took to the net to proudly lift the lid on the recorded version of ‘Christmas’ – a release that marks Heiress’ official debut.

Hear the touching tune in full inside.

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Wizkid has unleashed his brand new EP, ‘S2.’ 

The four-track set serves as the first body of work from the Afrobeats hitmaker this year and follows 2022’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ album.

Flavor-filled production provides the sonic backdrop for a project that sees Starboy deliver trademark turn-up anthems and also wax honest about his woes.

Wande Coal and Zlatan join the Nigerian superstar on the EP.

Take a listen below…

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