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 the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

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The People’s Choice Awards 2022 rocked NBC and E! airwaves Tuesday (December 6) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

As its banner title relays, this show is notable for having its winners voted for entirely by the public.

Spanning a wide variety of categories from music to television, movies, and more, the 2022 ceremony saw the likes of Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles, and more go head-to-head for some of the night’s top honors.

Did your choice nab an award at the Kenan Thompson-hosted showing? Find out below…

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Elton John and Britney Spears‘ latest hit, ‘Hold Me Closer,’ continues to hold onto the Billboard Hot 100 – months after making its historic premiere.

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After cooking up hot ratings for OWN as lead of their December 3 holiday film, ‘The Great Holiday Bake War,’ actress-singer Letoya Luckett is looking to whip up more of the same for BET+ as lead of its romantic comedy, ‘A Miracle Before Christmas.’

Also starring Romeo Miller, Keith David, Demetrius Shipp Jr., and more, the movie tells the story of a popular relationship therapist who’s paid a visit by a Christmas angel when she needs help saving her own relationship.

Ahead of its December 8 premiere on the streamer, look inside to see its riveting trailer.

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15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys continues to unlock sizzling live performances of cuts found aboard her inaugural holiday album, ‘Santa Baby.’

After turning heads as one of the headliners at this year’s ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ (as we reported here), the R&B diva was spotted tickling the ivories at the ‘TODAY’ Tuesday (December 6) as part of the Citi Music Series.

When not cranking out her rendition of yuletide classics ‘Please Come Home for Christmas,’ ‘Christmas Time is Here,’ and ‘Ave Maria’ on the morning show, she got the crowd moving with her original holiday single ‘December 2 June.’

Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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Three of modern R&B’s most prized voices – Kem, Ledisi, and Musiq Soulchild – are joining forces for an epic North American jaunt that kicks off in February 2023.

Look inside to see if they’ll be bringing their brigade of hits to a stage near you.

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Camila Cabello is set to put her own unique spin on Oxlade‘s global smash ‘Ku Lo Sa.’

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Lana Del Rey is back!

The eclectic songstress has hatched the announcement of her ninth studio album ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.’

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Fresh from teasing a musical contribution to ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ The Weeknd has officially announced his contribution to the hotly anticipated James Cameron production.

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VH1 is keeping viewers in the holiday spirit with its slew of star-studded Christmas movies this year.

The next to make its way to airwaves will be ‘All I Didn’t Want For Christmas,’ led by Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and EMMY-winning screen legend Loretta Devine.

In the seasonal comedy, Sidibe’s character (“Emily”) – thanks to an attempt to improve her life and ensure her Christmas doesn’t suck as usual – writes a drunken letter to Santa.  Much to her dismay, she forgot what she wrote and all of her wishes come true – a roller coaster that leads to some uncomfortable surprises that eventually sends her on a path to discover what she truly needs.

Ahead of its premiere tonight (December 7) at 8PM ET/PT, see the official trailer inside.

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‘Legendary’ has danced its final dance on HBO Max.

For, the streamer has officially canceled the ballroom series.

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The reigning Queens of Music – Beyonce and Taylor Swift – continue their momentous year.

Case in point, both of their albums have now been named the best female albums of the year by Billboard.

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