The stars aligned virtually tonight for the MOBO Awards 2020.

For more than 20 years, the ceremony has served as the top beacon of honour for music of black origin in the UK.

Powering through unprecedented times, this year’s edition of the world-renown show saluted the names and releases that have made the last twelve months so action-packed.

The evening, which was hosted by Maya Jama and Chunkz, brought with it seismic performances from the likes of Tiwa Savage, Davido, Headie One, and Ms. Banks.

With the credits rolling, head below to find out who won big…

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Shawn Mendes is hard at work promoting new album ‘Wonder.’

And though the LP is on-course to premiere at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the 22-year-old has his eyes set on global domination.

To assist the realisation of that goal, Mendes sat down with UK publication The Guardian. 

During the candid chat (which was anything but the usual Q&A), the star addressed some of the murmurs directed his way.

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Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice 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.

From ‘Swish Swish’ co-stars Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj to ‘Love, Sex, & Magic‘ maestros Justin Timberlake and Ciara, next we celebrate the celebrities who expanded their families in 2020.

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Ariana Grande has officially announced her new Netflix special, ‘Excuse Me, I Love You.’

More on what is being billed as a “global event” after the jump…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ sashayed back onto the box this past week and brought the expected mix of drama.

Eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed the absence of the show’s famed intro sequence featuring the trademark taglines.

Well, word on the curb is that they weren’t ready yet.

But with episode 2 on the way, the season 13 intro has been unveiled.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Jeremih is officially free of COVID-19 and he’s naturally filled with appreciation.

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Country music legend Dolly Parton is renown for many things – including crafting the original version of a number of notable classics. Case in point ‘I Will Always Love You,’ which was blast into the stratosphere by Whitney Houston. 

And while some acts are rattled by others having greater success with songs they originated, Parton isn’t.

For, as principle writer on most of her musical output, she’s mentioned many times that she’s actually in favor of being covered.

So much so that she’s actively eyeing a major name to sample her song ‘Jolene’ and she has Beyonce in her sights.

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Drake has the industry and fans alike waiting with bated breath for his new album ‘Certified Lover Boy.’

Led by single ‘Laugh Now Cry Later,’ the set has long been scheduled for a January arrival.

And, according to Drizzy’s friend Odell Beckham Jr, there’s a definitive date.

Details below…

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Despite having another Billboard 200 #1 in his sights with new album ‘Wonder’ (as we reported here), Shawn Mendes is set to claim the victory with the lowest first week sales of his career.

To potentially turn the tide on that outcome, the 3x GRAMMY nominee is continuing his promotional promenade in the project’s support.

The latest pit stop came via a visit to ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ Monday (December 7) where Mendes dished at length about the LP, his relationship with superstar girlfriend Camila Cabello, and even performed album cut, ‘Dreams.’

Did you miss the action when it first aired? See it inside:

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The countdown is on to Keyshia Cole and Ashanti‘s hotly anticipated #Verzuz battle on December 12.

Both figureheads of 00s R&B, their square-off has the industry and fans buzzing in equal measure.

Before the big day (which is being billed as a celebration of the ladies), Cole took to social media to give an impromptu performance of Ashanti‘s hit ‘Foolish.’

Check it out below…

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Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice 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.

Good things come to those who wait!  Next, we look back at Nicki Minaj‘s historic 2020.

Love her or loathe her, numbers don’t lie.

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Shawn Mendes’ fourth studio album ‘Wonder’ – kicked off by its title track and the Justin Bieber-assisted follow-up, ‘Monster’ – is certainly scaring off the competition, a feat industry analysts are sure will lead to a victory lap on next week’s Billboard 200.

Released December 4, ‘Wonder’ marvels as one of the season’s most highly anticipated Pop projects as it comes as the long-awaited follow-up to Mendes’ 2018 self-titled project.  Like the latter LP, ‘Wonder’ is headed to chart battle with two Hot 100 top 20 hits to its credit.

Also like its predecessor, the latest Mendes effort has been supported by a juggernaut of promotional jaunts including a Netflix special, award show performances, and a slew of high profile appearances on late nite TV and more.

Look inside to see just what insiders believe will be the fruit of his labor:

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