It’s that time again! Welcome to the 12th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

With 2019 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events and moments which 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 2019 had on offer.

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

Voting Closes On December 30th 2019 at 11.59 PM (PT)

Winners will be announced on New Years Eve – December 31st 2019!

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

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Madonna‘s ‘Madame X World Tour’ has been plagued by a number of problems, including late starts, postponements, and cancelations.

And the latter continued this week when Madge’s show in Miami was axed on the same day.

At the time, no explanation was given; a fact which only riled fans the more.

However, in a new open letter, the Pop queen opened up about what’s happening with her health. And it has many wondering whether the tour can actually continue.

Her words below…

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Cardi B works hard for her money. So with Christmas upon us, the femcee has unwrapped a gift to self – a brand new home.

Taking to social media, the rapper and husband Offset revealed that they’ve closed on a sprawling mansion in Atlanta — after two years of looking for their dream abode.

Ever candid, Cardi shared that she and her Migos star husband couldn’t agree on specifics during their search, but are now in unison on their mega-purchase.

Head below to watch the star give a guided tour…

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With 2019 drawing to a close, so too is the decade.

As such, there’s an influx of End Of lists. And the latest comes courtesy of Forbes, who have unveiled the tally of highest earning music artists of the decade.

Who made the cut? Find out after the jump…

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Camila Cabello has ended her social media hiatus following the racism scandal that threatened the vitality of her career.

As reported, the ‘Liar’ singer became embroiled in drama after multiple social media entries from her teens emerged showing her using the n-word and other racist language.

The singer apologized, citing her age and ignorance at the time.

Many, however, didn’t take to her words, with R&B star K. Michelle branding her a “racist rat.”

Looking to move on from the melee, Camila has returned to the net. Her words below…

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Last night saw the world say ‘Hello’ to a new Adele.

The singer took to social media to share a festive message and showcased a newly svelte physique in the process.

And while many flocked to heap praise on the performer, some have seized the moment to drive the conversation in a more critical direction.

See what we mean below…

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Thanks to a string of genre-defying British hits, J Hus now stands tall as one of the world’s most impactful musicians…gliding to global glory on the wings of one Gold album and several multi-Platinum tunes.

Today, he finds himself in the middle of an intense debate about the white gay community, its supposed “agenda” and use and abuse of black culture and suffering for social gain.

His controversial thoughts below…

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Call it a Christmas miracle for Kenya Moore. 

Viewers of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ will be well-versed in the complicated relationship the first black Miss USA has with her mother. Largely because there is no relationship.

Indeed, Moore has been candid about the fact that her mom – who had her in her teens – has never spoken to her.

However, it appears the star’s own journey into motherhood has been served as a long-awaited bridge.

Full story below…

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DaBaby found himself in some legal trouble hours ago.

Find out why below…

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Christmas has come early for Justin Bieber fans.

Because the Pop pin-up is back and looking to make an almighty splash with a number of activations, including a new single, album, US tour, docu-series.

Full story below…

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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! 2019 Edition.

Curated by Chet and 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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Ed Sheeran has been omnipresent on the charts for the last two years, after dropping two albums back-to-back albums (‘divide’ and ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’). Both of which provided a jukebox of endless radio hits.

Now, after supporting the sets with a record-breaking world tour, the British singer has announced a hiatus.

Details below…

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