With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2014 to be announced!

The last week may have seen category winners change almost hourly, however, 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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Its global sales may be dire , but any hoping Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint‘ would tank in the USA will be pressed and distressed when they learn that it’s doing the exact opposite.

Good news below…

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The ‘Hot 100‘ topper that is Rihanna showed a little love to Nicki Minaj recently, “performing” her jam ‘Truffle Butter’ while on vacation.

Filmed by friends, the entertainer endorsed the cut with a “twerktastic” clip uploaded online before the release of her hotly anticipated eighth studio album.

Check her out after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj may be a Hip-Hop titan, but the rapper’s rise hasn’t been without its hardships.

In the newest edition of Rolling Stone, the femcee – whose new album ‘The Pinkprint’ hit stores last week, opened up about having an abortion as a teen and her struggles thereafter.

The ‘Anaconda’ belter also clapped back at critics of her racy look and antics.

Her words below…

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Ameriie has spent much of 2014 hibernating as she continues to bake her new albums. Yes, plural.

The eclectic songbird is working on two LP’s, both due next year.

And while details are scarce, the star has sprung a surprise on fans by unwrapping a new song titled ‘Mustang’.

A delicious slice of Urban/Electro, the whimsical listen awaits below…

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With 30 years of success under her belt, Madonna has undoubtedly mastered the art of longevity. The Pop queen has also established herself as a skilled shade-thrower – just check her receipts.

The alleged latest was printed last night on Instagram and was aimed at Lady GaGa.

As earlier reported, Madge sent social media overdrive when a new leaked song titled ‘Two Steps Behind’ surfaced bearing lyrics that seemed geared at GaGa (who she has publicly labelled “reductive” in the past).

Despite denying the claims, the 56-year-old appears to be back to her tricks.

See what we mean below…

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Thought Azealia Banks recent interview with ‘Hot 97’ was groundbreaking?

If so, peep Macklemore‘s recent conversation with the station and see how it compares, shining a light on the uncomfortable issues that are race, “white privilege” and the bias the music industry has shown towards him because of his race.

A must see interview below…

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Rapper YG and trendsetting producer DJ Mustard are unlikely to welcome the New Year together later on this week, now gearing up to fight each other in the city of Los Angeles following a spat on ‘Instagram.’

Surprising news below…

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Fans hoping for a new Rihanna album over the holidays found a proverbial lump of coal under their trees this Christmas. For, the 26-year-old is still working on the as yet untitled set, which supporters have codenamed ‘#R8’. Or perhaps more accurately ‘R Late’.

Delayed in earnest, some industry sources have suggested that the project may be subject to extra internal pressure due to the success rival Beyonce enjoyed with her self-titled visual LP.

Whatever the case, Ms. Fenty isn’t letting the slow-going or dwindling interest dent her drive. Because after celebrating the festive season with friends and family in her native Barbados, the star hit a studio in the region to re-commence recording of the record.

Peep a snap from the session above.

Are you still excited?

Your thoughts?

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Madonna can’t seem to catch a break these days. Not even over the holidays.

Despite her heartiest efforts to “spin” the multitude of leaks that have plagued her 13th studio album, ‘Rebel Heart’, new songs from the project’s recording sessions keep drip-dropping their way online.

The latest trio of tracks arrived yesterday (following the surfacing of 14 cuts last week) under the titles ‘Never Let You Go’, ‘Arioso’ and ‘Two Steps Behind Me’. According to reports the latter was aimed at long-time rival Lady GaGa – although Madge has gone on to deny.

Peep the lyrics, the Material Girl’s response to the claims, and GaGa’s interestingly timed Instagram post below…

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Since its release on October 28th, Nicki Minaj‘s Hip Hop bop ‘Only’ has sold 399,125 units, set to cross the 400,000 mark by the end of this week.

Impressive, right? A reminder of the rapper’s commercial prowess, right? Of course.

So, can anyone explain where said commercial prowess is hiding in the UK?

You know, where the rapper’s latest album ‘The Pinkprint‘ is now on course to fall out of the Top 40 two weeks after its release.

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Parisian R&B lovers were graced with Chrisette Michele‘s presence recently, treated to a stellar performance by the performer at the French entertainment complex Bizz’Art.

There, she brought the house down with her ‘Better’ pulled jam ‘Charades.’

Watch the ‘R&B Diva’ do what she does best, below…

Your thoughts?

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