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 Rihanna‘s long-awaited return to music that was met with mixed reviews.

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Rihanna may have watched her long-awaited comeback single, ‘Lift Me Up,’ get lifted into Billboard record books with its impressive #2 debut in November (as we reported here), but the recently announced Golden Globe nominations see it poised to make history there as well.

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The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Rihanna, Angela Bassett, Lady Gaga, Viola Davis, Jeremy Pope, and more.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Inspection.’ 

The ceremony is especially notable this year as it marks the return of the telecast to screens after being benched in 2022 following the controversy surrounding the diversity of the now-refreshed HPFA.

Find out below who’s up for what at the 80th annual spectacle, which is hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, housed at the Beverly Hilton, and airs live on NBC and Peacock on January 10, 2023.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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Janet Jackson is back!

The Pop superstar has officially announced her brand new live trek, the ‘Together Again Tour,’ and it’s set to be one of 2023’s hottest tickets going.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of monumentally 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 toast to ‘Super Freaky Girl’ – the history-making Hot 100 #1 hit of Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

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Chris Brown has lifted the lid on details surrounding his hotly anticipated ‘Under The Influence Tour.’

Named after his viral smash of the same name, the 2023 trek will be mounted in support of the track and the performer’s most recent album ‘Breezy.’

The superstar is renowned for blazing stages and will be bringing the heat to the European region first, with 13 dates across the UK and Europe. Brown’s UK shows will serve as his first headline gigs in the UK in over a decade.

With the February kick-off fast approaching, the 33-year-old has announced that he’ll be joined by special guest Skillibeng and revealed which arenas he’ll be rocking.

Head below for dates and details…

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Jill Scott may be currently earning acclaim for her leading role on season 3 of BET+’s hit comedy, ‘First Wives Club,’ but now the GRAMMY winner is redirecting focus to her first love: music.

Originally scheduled to launch the ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1′ tour in 2020 to celebrate her debut album’s 20th anniversary (as we reported here), the jaunt was postponed due to the pandemic.

Now, Jilly from Philly is pressing forward with the Stateside outing and has unveiled the official list of coast-to-coast dates she’ll be bringing the critically acclaimed LP to a live stage near you.

Details inside.

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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 Taylor Swift’s record breaking year.

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Rihanna‘s return to the musical spotlight will reportedly be chronicled in a high-profile documentary.

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DaBaby is getting candid.

For, the embattled rapper is now speaking out about how his skills compare to others in the rap game.

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Burna Boy lit up the charts this year with ‘Last Last’ and, armed with that momentum, the star is set to become the first-first African artist to make history in a UK stadium.

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With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigns as one of the best-selling female artists in history on the global front – a ranking she seems poised to extend as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated the certification statuses of a slew of her classic hits.

Details inside.

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