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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Drake is back and ready for ‘War.’

With just hours to go before Christmas, the rapper has unwrapped the freestyle and an accompanying video – directed by Theo Skudra.

The fiery track is lifted from mixtape ‘El-Kuumba Tape Vol. 1′ – a project helmed by his righthand man Oliver El-Khatib and Kuumba International.

Drizzy also seizes the song to confirm a reconciliation with The Weeknd, referring to mending fences with “the boy who sound like he sung on Thriller.”

The visual comes as anticipation grows for the album follow-up to ‘Scorpion,’ which he’s teased a 2020 release for.

Pending then, check out the vid below…

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While Lizzo is probably still feeling good as hell thanks to ongoing praise for her rocking performances on last weekend’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ (click here if you missed them), the full figured singer was still subjected to criticism from some for her physique and wardrobe selections.

One of the most noted comments came from renown author, professor, and political analyst Dr. Boyce Watkins.  Taking to Twitter recently, Watkins – no stranger to headlines for his sometimes controversial social commentary – stated:

“#Lizzo popular is because there is an obesity epidemic in America,” he wrote. “Rather than encouraging people to do better, we are simply lying to them and telling them that they are just fine the way they are. Unfortunately, many of these people are dying from diabetes and heart disease.”

Later referring to her as “the fat Cardi B,” his fiery statements were retweeted so many times they eventually landed on the desk of Lizzo.  Look inside to see how she responded:

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Blanco Brown may have already scored a top 20 hit earlier this year with his debut single, ‘The Git Up,’ but now he’s teaming with ‘Get Up’ singer Ciara to get the song back up to Billboard’s upper rankings.

Giving fans a new reason to 1,2 step, Cici takes it back to her Southern roots with the remix’s sassy verses:

“Let me see you two step, then one, two step/ Do the cowgirl boogie, both you hands like this/ Take it to the floor with a whole lotta drip/ Now show off your moves in your new outfit/ Get low…get low…get low then wind it up slow.”

While the Country, Hip Hop-inspired jam has earned comparison to that of Lil Nas X‘s megahit, ‘Old Town Road,’ the diva’s fiery contributions alongside a reported soon-to-drop music video could finally be just what ‘Git Up’ needs to get out of ‘Road’s shadow.

Hear it inside and let us know if you agree:

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Jussie Smollett may be returning to ‘Empire.’

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Eddie Murphy‘s grand return to ‘Saturday Night Live’ spelled two words for the show’s ratings.

Good news.

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Call it poetic justice! Because when Christmas Day arrives, Mariah Carey will officially be sitting atop of the charts with her classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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Kelly Rowland took center stage last night on CBS’ A Home For The Holidays special.

Anchored by Idina Menzel, the show celebrated foster care adoption.

For her performance, Ms. Kelly delivered a spirited spin on her recently released holiday song ‘Love You More At Christmas Time.’

Watch her performance after the jump…

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Mariah Carey has been strutting the promotional streets in support of her now chart-topping classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

But today saw the song bring  with it a surprise for her.

For, a super long list of superstars assembled to create a mass sing-off to the festive smash.

They included Ariana Grande, Ciara, Katy Perry, Normani, Missy Elliott, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Debbie Allen, Tracee Ellis Ross, Brandy, Patti Labelle, John Travolta, and many, many more!

Head below to watch…

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SZA blazed quite the trail with debut album ‘CTRL’ and has many eagerly awaiting its follow-up.

Initially, the TDE star teased a deluxe edition of the LP and went on to suggest a new LP was incoming. But then things went quite.

Until now.

Because moments ago she revealed she has teamed with Hip-Hop’s fastest rising femcee Megan Thee Stallion. 

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Justin Bieber is back. Well, almost.

After teasing a return earlier this year, the Pop pin-up is pressing on with the roll-out of his first project since 2015’s ‘Purpose.’

And to drum up buzz, he’s unwrapped a new promo pic and key dates.

Details after the jump…

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