With over 104,000 total votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2025 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last-minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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On Christmas Day, Mariah Carey is officially back on her holiday throne. Aptly.

As the festive celebrations ramped up worldwide, the singer’s seasonal staple ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ surged back to the top of Spotify‘s Global Chart, reaffirming its status as the undisputed soundtrack of the season.

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Lizzo is adding her voice to the growing conversation surrounding Nicki Minaj, MAGA politics, and the recent headlines tied to Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk.

While the GRAMMY-winning singer stopped short of directly attacking Minaj, her comments painted a sobering picture of what she believes is unfolding across celebrity culture.

Speaking candidly, the star framed the moment as part of a larger shift rather than an isolated controversy.

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Candiace Dillard Bassett is drawing a very firm line when it comes to Nicki Minaj.

The former ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star unloaded during a recent episode of her ‘Undomesticated Podcast’, addressing Minaj’s latest political headlines, including her alignment with MAGA figures like Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk. The moment prompted Dillard to revisit their complicated history, which dates back to the RHOP reunion Minaj once hosted.

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Toni Braxton is gifting fans a behind-the-scenes look at her seismic UK tour.

As reported, the ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ singer hit the Brit circuit on the RNB Xmas Ball 2025 jaunt alongside Joe and Boyz II Men.

The trek comes ahead of the R&B icon’s forthcoming North American tour with New Edition and Boyz II Men, which kicks off in February 2026.

As is typically a reality, there often is a show behind the show. And the songbird is giving the masses a look at how her revered spectacle was pieced together, spotlighting the village that it takes.

Braxton’s sons, Denim and Diezel, also appear and shower love on their mom.

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Jessie J is in her “grateful” and “resilient era.”

And she toasts both with a beaming Women’s Health cover.

Currently in the thick of promotion for her latest studio album, ‘Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time,’ the Pop powerhouse is also notably on the triumphant end of a brave battle with breast cancer.

Earlier this year, the star opened up about the diagnosis and kept fans in the loop about her journey to the all-clear.

And she’s continuing to speak freely about her hurdles, telling the publication:

“If I get women to check their boobs and walk away from dickheads, my work is done.”

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Imani Smith, who spent her childhood on Broadway as Young Nala in ‘The Lion King’, has died at the age of just 26.

And the circumstances surrounding her passing are harrowing.

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Cardi B is bringing the drama to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 18.

As reported, the femcee serves as one of several notable names tapped to help crown the next Queen.

And she will be in the mix from day one.

The ‘ErrTime’ rapper is set to appear on the premiere episode of the eagerly awaited new season when it premieres on January 2.

A freshly unveiled sneak peek made clear that contestants were all sorts of gagged when Belcalis hit the scene.

Watch the fun-filled moment below…

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Despite industry analysts prediction 21 Savage‘s December 12-released album ‘What Happened to the Streets‘ would roll on to debut in the lower half of the Billboard 200’s top 10, the GRAMMY winner has managed to defeat the odds thanks to the star-studded set featuring the likes of Drake, GloRilla, Latto, and more.

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Lady Gaga has brought life anew to Harlequin by way of her brand new music special.

Christened ‘Harlequin: One Night Only,’ the almost hour-long production sees Mother Monster shine a light on the character-driven companion album released in support of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’

Creatively shaped by Gaga and her entrepreneur fiancé, Michael Polansky, the special, which premiered on YouTube today (December 24), illuminated tracks such as ‘Happy Mistake’ and ‘The Joker.’

It arrives on the heels of the LP landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

Watch Gaga’s ‘Harlequin’ special after the jump…

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Tyla has a hit on her hands with her latest single ‘Chanel.’
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With just one more sleep until Christmas Day, we here at That Grape Juice feel all sorts of festive.

So, what better way to spread holiday cheer than with ‘The Ultimate Christmas Sleigh List’ playlist! 2025 Edition.

Curated by the TGJ team, this collection of Xmas gems fuses a variety of familiar tunes with some that may have flown under your radar.

Featured are the likes of Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Christina Aguilera, and more.

So Happy Holidays to you and yours. Enjoy AND let us know what you think of our picks!

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