Ciara may have spent most of 2021 leveling up business and philanthropic ventures including Ten to One Rum, the R&C fragrance line (R&C), new fashion line LITA, and much more, but now the GRAMMY winner is ready to make moves back to her original claim to fame – music.

Evidence of this came during a recent interview where the singer-actress dished on what her fans – affectionately called the #CSquad – can expect from her forthcoming fifth hosting gig at ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve’ with Ryan Seacrest.

Before Cici hits TV screens to countdown to the new year, she’s teased the countdown to her new music can begin NOW.  Hear it from her inside:

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Doja Cat has proven an unstoppable force in the Pop cultural landscape. And her latest project, ‘Planet Her,’ has helped the multihyphenate star elevate to otherworldly heights.

With the promotion for the album ongoing, the performer graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine’s December issue.

Beyond posing it up in a shoot lensed by Kanya Iwanya, Doja seizes the feature to set the record straight on a number of notable topics – including her professional affiliation with Dr. Luke (who is her label head) in the wake of his highly publicized legal wrangle, racism, being undervalued as a rapper, and much more.

Her words await after the jump…

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When we last checked in with the best songs of 2020 in December, the world was a drastically different place.

Now, many genres – specifically Pop – are leaning on their most reliable stars for comfort. To which, they answered the call.

Find out which artist and songs made the cut for the best songs of 2021 so far…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2021 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re still wiping tears over the TV shows we bid adieu before 2022.  Walk with us down memory lane:

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BTS is lighting up the dance floor.

The K-pop supergroup recently appeared on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden,’ to celebrate the shows 1,000th episode. To honor the occasion the boys of BTS returned to perform a rendition of their song, ‘Butter.’ 

Two weeks ago, BTS stopped by ‘Corden,’ where they performed their #1 smash ‘Permission To Dance.’ 

However, their most recent performance on the show comes after the news that the boys will be taking an “extended period of rest” (as we reported here).

Moreover, their latest ‘Butter’ performances comes shortly after they released the latest remix of the song, dubbed ‘Butter (Holiday Remix).’ 

Watch the energetic performance below…

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Little Mix has blazed the Pop landscape for over a decade and now its members are looking to make a mark as individuals.

Especially Jade Thirwall, who appears to be strutting ahead full steam with plans to embark on a solo music career.

Full story below…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards, are set to air on January 31 2022 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

Jon Batiste leads with a whopping 11 nominations, followed by trio Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. who all bagged 8 apiece.

Other multi-nominees nominees include Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2022 GRAMMYs await below…

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DaBaby may have spent most of the latter half of the year embroiled in controversy due to homophobic comments he rendered at the Rolling Loud festival over the summer (as we extensively covered), but that hasn’t stopped the GRAMMY nominee from keeping new music rolling.

In addition to features and standalone singles, the rapper (born Jonathan Kirk) has been gearing his devoted fans up for his latest EP – ‘Back on My Baby Jesus Sh*t Again.’

A 6-song EP, the light project – which features fellow rappers 21 Savage and Kodak Black – will not only tide music lovers over until the release of Kirk’s yet-titled fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Blame It On Baby,’ but will also see some of its content performed aboard Kirk’s recently announced Stateside tour.

Ahead of its launch, look inside to hear ‘Baby Jesus’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Ed Sheeran is getting candid.

The ‘Shivers’ hitmaker is now revealing why he thought was gay growing up.

Full story below…

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Issa Rae is hot on the promotional trail for the fifth and final season of ‘Insecure’ and her latest stop was The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, Rae candidly opened up about what folk can expect from the last chapter of the popular HBO series, her upcoming show ‘Rap Sh*t,’ her recent wedding, and the peaks and troughs of her journey.

The star also spoke about recent wedding.

Check out the fun-filled interview below…

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With ‘Insecure’s fifth and final season set to kick off this Sunday (October 24), Issa Rae stopped by the Tamron Hall Show to lift the lid on what it feels like to end the hit HBO series.

Speaking candidly, the creative force explained that she feels she and her team have told a complete story – one that was always intended to run for the five seasons it has.

The super-private star also opened up about her recent marriage and waxed honest about whether or not the rumors of an ‘Insecure’ movie are true.

Watch the interview below, where a segment with her co-stars Yvonne Orji and Kendrick Sampson also awaits…

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The tight race to the Hot 100’s championship this week may have seen Lil Nas X‘s ‘Industry Baby’ handed a silver medal (as we reported here), but that hasn’t stopped the singer-rapper from continuing to vie for the top spot.

His latest bid comes via a behind the scenes look at the ‘Montero’ tune’s controversial, Jack Harlow-assisted music video.

Nearly three months after the premiere of the clip helmed by famed music video director Christian Breslauer, the behind the scenes showing invites fans to get a birds eye view of the visual’s most eye-popping moments – including that infamous shower choreography and more.

Hop inside to see the action.

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