Patient Cardi B fans (affectionately called #BardiGang) are getting that patience tested again as the Rap diva confirmed her long-awaited sophomore project will not arrive before the close of 2024.

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Before accepting the ceremony’s global sensation award, Rosé and Bruno Mars brought the BOOM to the 2024 MAMA Awards on Thursday night (November 21) with the first-ever live performance of their international hit ‘APT.’

The lead single from the former’s December-due debut solo album ‘Rosie,’ ‘APT.’ made history when it stormed into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 in October – marking the first time any solo K-Pop female act could boast doing so.

Her bid to push the cut back up the hitlist’s rankings came via the high-octane MAMA Awards showing and, from where we stand, she is well on her way!

Look inside to see how she and Bruno rocked the house.

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6 years separated diehard fans of Sade after she dropped ‘Flower of the Universe‘ and ‘The Big Unknown‘ in 2018, but the R&B icon – two years after she was confirmed to be recording what is believed to be the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Soldier of Love’ album –  gave music lovers a new fix when she dropped the new song ‘Young Lionlast month.

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One things the #Barbz can say is that their fave Nicki Minaj keeps them well-fed.

Not long after the dedicated fan group got their hands on the 10th anniversary edition of her 2014 album ‘The Pinkprint‘ on Friday (November 22) did the chart-topping rapstress reveal that even more new music is coming their way soon.

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Wizkid has unlocked his brand new album ‘Morayo.’

Serving as the follow-up to 2022’s ‘More Love Less Ego,’ the 16-song-set arrives as the Afrobeats titan’s sixth studio effort.

Featuring the likes of Asake, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brent Faiyaz (as well as production courtesy of P2J and P.Prime, the project is preceded by single ‘Piece of My Heart’ and the high-octane promotional release ‘Kese (Dance).’

The LP lands on the heels of Starboy’s GRAMMY 2025 nomination for Best African Music Performance (for Asake collaboration ‘MMS’).

Take a listen to ‘Morayo’ below…

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Khalid has opened up about his sexuality after being “outed.”

And the ‘Love Lies’ singer is keen to share his truth on his terms.

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When Denzel Washington directed ‘Fences’ in 2016, he was about to embark on an artistic endeavor that would become an ongoing passion project for many years.

The iconic actor announced in 2015 that he would bring all 10 of August Wilson‘s Century Cycle plays to the screen as he and his family would celebrate the works and legacy of the American playwright.

This continues with the upcoming movie, ‘The Piano Lesson,’ directed by Malcolm Washington and led by John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler.

Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, ‘The Piano Lesson’ follows the lives of the Charles family in the Doaker Charles household and an heirloom, the family piano, which documents the family history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor.

John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler sit down with That Grape Juice‘s Adam Davidson to discuss  ‘The Piano Lesson,’ transitioning from Broadway to screen, and the power of August Wilson’s work.

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Kendrick Lamar is full of surprises!

For, the the rapper has unleashed his brand new album ‘GNX.’

Preceded by a mysterious video teaser, the LP landed sans any forewarning moments ago.

K.Dot is joined on the 12-track set by the likes of SZA and Jack Antonoff.

‘GNX,’ which benefits from the buzz of chart-topper ‘Not Like Us’ and its recent GRAMMY nominations, interestingly doesn’t feature the track.

The album follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ and precedes Lamar’s headlining set at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025.

What are you waiting forTake a listen below…

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Kendrick Lamar is revving up the engine and accelerating towards the release of new music.

For, moments ago, the rapper unleashed a minute-long teaser video for ‘GNX.’

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With new song ‘Always Time,’ R&B crooner Miguel has unlocked his first single of 2024 – the highly teased follow-up to 2023’s ‘Give It To Me‘ and ‘Number 9.’

A tale of loving and losing, ‘Always’ comes as a guitar-driven, emotional number that sees the GRAMMY winner detail the hurt of reluctantly moving on from a failed romance.

“When you love this hard / And you try this hard / But it’s still not enough / Maybe this time love means / Letting go, letting go, letting go,” he sings over Jeff Bhasker production.

Accompanying the tune’s Friday (November 22) arrival with its official music video, hop inside to hear ‘Always’ and see its CT Roberts-directed companion clip.

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Although Saweetie fans (affectionately called #ICYGang) still don’t have their hands on her serially delayed debut album ‘Pretty B*tch Music‘ after years of waiting, they can’t say she’s left them unfed.

In 2024 alone she’s not only dropped a slew of her own singles including ‘Immortal Freestyle,’ ‘Is It the Way,’ ‘Richtivities,’ ‘Nani,’ and ‘My Best,’ but she’s also tapped in to co-star on songs by P-Lo, Shygirl, LL Cool J, 310babii, and others (as we reported here).

Most recently she got into the holiday spirit by dropping her first yuletide-flavored effort ‘Dear Big Santa‘ which features the sizzling single ‘I Want You This Christmas.’

Unveiling its official music video on Friday (November 22), hop inside to get acquainted with the tune courtesy of its accompanying Jamar Harding-directed visual.

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Cynthia Erivo takes center stage in ‘Wicked’ – a film that is being hailed as one the year’s most resonating must-sees.

The GRAMMY, Tony, and Emmy Award winner stars as Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande (Glinda) in the blockbuster production – which is directed by Jon M. Chu.

A reimagining of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Wicked’ has the stormed the stage worldwide for decades and has finally been adapted for the big screen.

And it does not disappoint.

Breathtakingly brilliant, the film is being touted as a frontrunner for 2025 award-season.

That Grape Juice‘s Maya Egbo sat down with Erivo, who opened up in earnest about what she poured into the performance. She also dished on her sisterhood with Grande and the hotly anticipated sequel, which arrives on November 21, 2025.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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