After years of being one of Urban Pop’s most consistent performers Tinashe isn’t only getting her overdue flowers from music lovers but from peers as well.

As her recent hit song ‘Nasty‘ continues its ascent up the Billboard Hot 100 (reportedly set to reach a new peak in the chart’s third quadrant this week), more and more celebrities – from Karamo and Mario Lopez to Azealia Banks and others – are showing their appreciation to the Ricky Reed-produced jam.

For Tinashe, however, the standout shout-outs came from two of her idols: Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson.

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Tyla is looking stunning on the latest cover of Dazed, where the singer gave a revealing interview.

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As if making headlines recently for her 2011 smash, ‘Super Bass,’ becoming the highest-certified female Rap song of all time wasn’t enough to boast, Nicki Minaj also welcomed news her latest album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ made her the first female rapper this century to have 5 Platinum LPs.

While the #Barbz continue celebrating their fearless leader’s latest slew of accomplishments, they may have overlooked another feat the record-conquering Queen quietly attained.

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Fun fact: only 41 acts in the history of recorded music can boast the honor of having earned 20 or more Platinum-certified records from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) over their careers.

For context, “Platinum” refers to sales equivalence of 1 million units in the United States.

An exclusive list undoubtedly boosted by the inclusion of streaming in the certification criteria, it’s still one that’s eluded Black female performers on mass as they represent less than 10% of the hitmakers in the exclusive club.

Recently, R&B diva SZA – thanks to the ongoing success of hits found aboard her long-awaited sophomore album ‘SOS‘ – helped the score increase for women of color.

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Samira is defining her journey on her terms – and sounding lush while doing it.

Having lit up screens on ‘Love Island UK,’ the talented star is now shining luminously with her first love: music.

Armed with ample drive and a clear knack for a catchy cut, Samira has unlocked her debut EP, ‘Dancefloors & Drama Vol. 1.’

The delicious six-song set lives up to its billing – both sonically and lyrically – and positions the rising performer as one to watch.

That Grape Juice caught up with Samira, who waxed candid about her unique journey, her music, grafting to earn her dues, and much more.

Check out the exclusive interview below…

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Award show season in full swing, and you can expect the year’s best and biggest in entertainment to be gearing up to grace the stages of annual staples to perform or accept some of the industry’s most coveted trophies.

The latest to unveil its highly anticipated list of nominees is the E! People’s Choice Awards.

Hosted by Simu Liu, the year’s list of leading musical nominees includes Bad Bunny, Drake, Beyonce, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.

They aren’t the only big names in the vying for the night’s prized statuettes, however.

Ahead of the show’s February 18 air date, look inside for the full list of nominees across music, television, movies, and more.

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Times are a’changing. Because while Q1 has historically tended to skew quiet in the music sphere, a growing list of heavy-hitters are kicking off 2024 swinging.

And Justin Timberlake may well be one of them.

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With over 300,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2023 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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With Mariah Carey‘s ‘Merry Christmas One & All Tour’ launching in California on November 15, the diva – already notorious for dominating the holidays with her perennial hit ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ – has left few stones unturned in promotion of the North American trek as well as other yuletide ventures.

After tackling ‘TODAY,’ ‘Good Morning America,’ ‘ABC News,‘ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ and others in support of all the seasonal efforts, the Songbird Supreme flew to ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show‘ for Wednesday’s episode (November 15) to dish even more.

When not discussing her love of Christmas, the 5-time GRAMMY winner reflected on her storied career by remembering unforgettable moments with Aretha Franklin and Prince.

See highlights from the fun-filled interview inside.

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As one of her generation’s premier performers, calls for P!nk to bring her over 2 decades worth of hits to the Vegas Strip have been loud and plentiful.

And although she is currently rocking stadiums across the globe on her nearly yearlong ‘Summer Carnival’ stadium tour (currently slated to wrap mid-Spring 2024), the GRAMMY winner made it clear in a recent chat with ‘LA Times’ that she has Sin City in her sights.

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Shakira has been unveiled as the latest recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Set to receive the honor at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards 2023, the announcement has come paired with another major reveal too.

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Only a month separates us from the 2023 MTV VMAs!

One of music’s biggest nights, this year’s edition of the annual ceremony is pressing forward with a trumpeted return to New Jersey’s Prudential Center on September 12.

As fans clamor over which of their favorite acts will take home the night’s shiny Moonperson trophies (click here to see nominations), MTV has music lovers waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of the event’s host, performer list, and – of course – the coveted Video Vanguard honor.

Having already toasted the needle-moving videographies of legendary and iconic acts like Michael Jackson (after whom the award is named), Madonna, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, and Nicki Minaj among its exclusive honorees, the 2023 statuette has been shrouded in mystery as to who will be its designated awardee.

As we anxiously await the final word, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – to ask:

Who should receive the 2023 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award?

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