Lauryn Hill celebrated Christmas day with the release of her very own cover of Nat King Cole‘s ‘A Cradle In Bethlehem.’ 

Though unfinished the cut comes as a welcome surprise for fans who are still hoping for a second studio album from the ‘Zion’ chanteuse.

Listen below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week, we’ll run back a decade and get our krump on to Grammy winning R&B bad boy Chris Brown‘s inaugural hit ‘Run It.’  Bursting onto the scene in late 2005, the club banger – produced by Scott Storch & Sean Garrett – introduced the music scene to a promising stageblazer from Virginia. Quickly drawing comparisons to the likes of a young Michael Jackson, Brown’s smooth footwork and hot bop glided him straight to the top of the Hot 100 for a five week stay (his longest to date).

This week in 2005 would see the last of its tenure before a brief dethronement by Billboard queen Mariah Carey.  Tuck in below to see what other familiar names you see in the top 20 this week 10 years ago:

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From myself (Sam) and all of us here at That Grape Juice, we take this opportunity to wish you – the TGJ faithful – a very Merry Christmas.

2015 has been particularly great for That Grape Juice, yet none of that would have been possible without all of YOUR support. From the longtime readers to those who may be visiting for the first time. To the dedicated commenters. To the RT’ers and LIKE’ers. Everyone. 

We are so very thankful for you all.

So here’s hoping you soak up all the happiness the holidays have to offer.

Merry Christmas!

Tidbit: Be sure to keep to locked on TGJ today and over the Holidays – we don’t “do” days off!

Timbaland has made an (iconic) career out of gifting artists chart-topping beats.

However, this Christmas, the hitmaker re-affixes the focus on himself with new mixtape ‘King Stays King.’

Available at the affordable price of “free.99,” the set sees the producer enlist the contributions of artists such as the late great Aaliyah (on the track ‘Shakin’) as well as Tink.

What are you waiting for? Taken a listen below…

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Bruno Mars and Janet Jackson have made it routine to shower one another with praise aplenty.

Hence, it’s little surprise yet still warming to see 2014 Super Bowl headliner Bruno show love to his idol at such a testing time.

Full story below…

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2015 to be announced!

The last week may have seen category winners change almost hourly, however, 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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Daisy Ridley and the Nigerian force that is John Boyega are set to have a very merry (a lucrative) Christmas thanks to numbers they’ve pulled in as the stars of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’

Full story below…

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Bad news for Janet Jackson fans.

The superstar songstress was set to embark on the second leg of her successful ‘Unbreakable World Tour.’

However, said dates have now been postponed due to a health issue.

Details below…

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon called time on their five year marriage last year, but there is clearly no bad blood between the former boos.

Mimi is currently on her annual Aspen trip for the holidays (with new beau James Packer) and brought along Cannon and their twins four year twins Monroe and Moroccan.

A proud Nick took to Instagram to share the adorable Carey-Cannon family snaps.

Check ’em out above and below…

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Tis the season of giving and JoJo is gifting fans handsomely this holiday window.

Just last week, the pint-sized powerhouse made quite the splash with her surprise ‘#LoveJoJo2’ EP, and today – the eve of Christmas – the 25-year-old has unleashed an appropriately titled new song ‘Right On Time.’

Revealed in tandem with a behind the scenes look at the singer’s US tour, the track arrives after the release of this summer’s “tringle” (three simultaneous singles).

‘Right On Time ‘awaits for your listening pleasure below…

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Mamacita!

Jennifer Lopez is covering all bases ahead of the launch of her Las Vegas Residency ‘All I Have.’ The latest being the cover of PEOPLE Magazine En Espanol.

Set to kick off at Planet Hollywood in Sin City next month, the hotly anticipated show will see the Billboard icon deliver dynamic showings of her biggest hits such as ‘On The Floor,’ ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing,’ and ‘Get Right.’

January will also bring with it a full-on media onslaught for J.Lo, who will resume her role as judge on the final season of American Idol, as well as the debut of her new cop drama ‘Shades of Blue.’

360° slaying.

Your thoughts?

Voting for the That Grape Juice: End Of Year Awards 2015 closes…tonight at 23.59pm PT!

As at writing, over 100,000 votes have been cast and the winners of many categories are presently separated by as little as 1%.

Hence, ensure your voice is heard by voting – and if you have already, feel free to vote again! There is also a festive prize in store for one lucky voter!

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