Empress of Soul Gladys Knight and Queen of Disco Donna Summer are among the music royals who will see their indeliable legacies recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the GRAMMYs this year.

Bestowed to artists who “have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording,” the iconic divas will join legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Nina Simone, and more on the exclusive list of acts who have received the prestigious honor over the years.

Beyond Knight and Summer, look inside to see who else made the cut for the 2024 class.

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With the Christmas onslaught in the rear view, the updated Hot 100 looks a lot more current with appearances from the usual heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Drake, SZA, and others.

The week’s top Billboard story, however, just may be the ascension of Doja Cat‘s ‘Agora Hills‘ – the second official single from her 2023-released fourth studio album ‘Scarlet‘ – to the all-genre chart’s top 10.

More on that historic rise inside.

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Could a ‘Girlfriends’ reboot be on the way? Kelsey Grammer is especially hopeful.

The TV icon, who executive produced the beloved sitcom was on hand at the 81st Annual Golden Globes – where he was plugging the ‘Frasier’ revival.

Naturally, we here at That Grape Juice had to quiz the trailblazer on the possibility of ‘Girlfriends’ following suit.

Speaking candidly, Grammer revealed to TGJ’s Shar Jossell that plans are already in motion.

Confirming that “we’re already kicking around ideas,” the 69-year-old expanded on what a return to ‘Girlfriends’ could look like 20 years on.

Anchored by Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Golden Brooks (Maya), Jill Marie Jones (Toni), and Persia White (Lynn), the show centered on the lives, loves, and losses of four friends.

As widely known, the series (which was created by Mara Brock Akil) was brought to an abrupt end after 8 seasons in 2008 amidst the writing strike at the time and as its housing network (The CW) moved in a different direction.

In the years since fans have continually called for a reboot of ‘Girlfriends’ – with Akil making clear that she would be up to heed the request if the right price was attached to the production.

As reported, the cast reunited for a surprise stint on ‘black-ish’ in 2019.

Here’s hoping there’s more to come from the ladies as a collective in the near future.

Your thoughts?

Despite that shocking shut out of ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Color Purple’ (as we reported here) and the even more surprisingly bad hosting skills of comedian Jo Koy, the 2024 Golden Globes was still a ratings winner!

Details inside.

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After last topping charts alongside Drake with the now-double Platinum duet album ‘Her Loss,’ rapper 21 Savage is determined to repeat the feat with the soundtrack to the forthcoming film ‘American Dream: the 21 Savage Story.’

Due on digital shelves January 12, the movie’s companion album features new Savage music that was previewed inside the trailer for the flick itself.

Starring Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), Caleb McLaughlin, Jabari Banks, Druski, and more, the film chronicles the highs and lows of 21’s rise to fame including his 2019 arrest by American immigration authorities.

Ahead of the Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, Fam Udeorji, and Luis Perez-directed movie’s arrival, hop inside to peep the official trailer.

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Taraji P. Henson set the net ablaze and had the world in a deep dialogue about inequality after breaking down the pay disparity she’s experienced as a Black actress in a now-viral interview.

With the discourse ongoing, Vivica A. Fox was quizzed on the matter and offered up an interesting response.

Full story below…

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The year may have only just begun, but artists Stefflon Don and Jada Kingdom are already knee-deep in a scorching beef.

Online jabs between the ladies – both of whom have been romantically linked to Afrobeats star Burna Boy – has erupted into an all-out war.

Steff fired back first with patois-laced ‘Dat A Dat’ and moments ago Jada let the clip rip with ‘London Bed.’ The latter lyrically draws on Burna’s lines in the ‘Talibans II’ remix – and appears to confirm that a romantic encounter did indeed go down.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen to both below…

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The Michigan Wolverines may have prevailed over the Washington Huskies for the College Football Playoff title on Monday (January 8), but it was Fantasia who may have scored the biggest touchdown with her soaring rendition of the U.S. National Anthem.

Donning a purple ensemble which was undoubtedly a nod to her critically acclaimed performance as “Celie” in 2023’s ‘The Color Purple‘ (in theaters now), the GRAMMY winner took to Houston’s NRG stadium to deliver a colorful take on the historic tune.

Garnering a thunderous applause for her showing, hop inside to see the action if you missed it when it first aired.

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Oprah Winfrey has set the record straight on the rumored feud she has with ‘Color Purple’ star Taraji P. Henson.

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Almost two years after the exact date actress Lisa Bonet and Jason Moma shocked with the announcement of their first breakup has the Hollywood couple revealed they are moving forward with the divorce.

Details inside.

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Blonde bombshell Megan Thee Stallion was pretty in plunging purple at the New York City premiere of ‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ on Monday night (January 8) ahead of the film’s theatrical release on January 12.

Walking the AMC Lincoln Square Theater’s carpet alongside the movie’s stars including Renee Rapp (who she also shares the song ‘Not My Fault‘ with on the flick’s official soundtrack), Stallion shared her elation for being included in the adapted version of the 2004 cult classic.

“I love her and I love ‘Mean Girls,'” Megan told the press. “It was only right they had to call the H-Town hottie out here. I been calling myself the Black ‘Regina George’ for, like, ever. And here I am. This is really my dream, so I’m so happy. I’m excited to be a part of this.”

Look inside for more shots of her rocking her shimmery gown inside.

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‘Married to Medicine’ is back for its 10th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris are all back on board.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Phaedra Parks joins the ladies as a full-time cast member alongside Lateasha Lunceford – the new wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford, Quad’s ex-husband!

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married to Medicine’ episode 9 / season 10 below…

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