After Billboard thrilled fans of Latto, Kim Petras, Lana Del Rey, and others with news the divas will be among the honorees at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards (as we reported here), the organization has now sent supporters of SZA into a similar frenzy with the announcement she’ll be taking home the show’s top honor: Woman of the Year.

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DJ Khaled is embarking on a major new chapter. More than “another one,” the newest season of the multihyphenate’s career looks set to become his biggest yet.

For, the hitmaker has lifted the lid on a robust new partnership with Def Jam Recordings.

That Grape Juice was fortunate enough to be amongst the handpicked media in the maestro’s hometown of Miami for the seismic announcement

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The 65th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage Sunday night (February 5).

In addition to show-stopping performances from Harry Styles, Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, JAY-Z, and more at the ceremony’s main show, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies.

See the list of winners inside:

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Four years after starting a firestorm of controversy for dropping the initial 16 charges brought against singer-actor Jussie Smollett for his role in a reported hoax hate attack (as we reported here), Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx is earning side-eyes from critics again for a major decision in another high-profile celebrity case.

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‘The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder’ is back for another dynamic run on Disney+.

Season 2 of the revival series “continues to tell entertaining and laugh-out-loud stories, while highlighting culturally specific experiences of the Black community and addressing universal themes.

Much like the beloved first run of ‘The Proud Family,’ the new series centers around Penny and her family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama.

Per Disney+, the sophomore will continue to feature notable names as guests including Gabrielle Union, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Anderson, Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Jane Lynch, Holly Robinson Peete, Maury Povich, Storm Reid, Courtney B. Vance, and Liana Mendoza.

Ahead of its February 1 premiere on Disney+, check out the first look trailer below…

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It’s almost time for the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honor actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, and ‘Insecure’ lead the pack of music, film, and TV nominees.

Queen Bey and K. Dot top the music tally with 5 nominations each, while Marvel’s hotly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ sequel and the Quinta Brunson-led ‘Abbott’ amassed 12 and 9 noms in their respective fields.

Elsewhere ABC and Netflix lead in the TV and motion picture categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the February 25 show airs live on BET, head below to see the full nominations list…

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of music’s biggest nights, has announced the star-studded nominations roster for its 2023 edition.

Airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, the event – now in its 10th year – toasts the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022.

Leading this year’s highly competitive list are Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles – who garnered 7 nods apiece.  Behind them, Drake, Dua Lipa, and Bad Bunny are among the big names who nabbed 6 mentions while Doja Cat and Beyoncé are among the acts who have 5 each.

Ahead of handing out its coveted trophies and announcing which stage-blazing acts will be added to the performance bill, look inside to see the full list of 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees.

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Jeremy Pope takes center stage in A24’s powerful drama ‘The Inspection.’

Inspired by the real-life experiences of Elegance Bratton, the film follows the character Ellis (played by Pope) as he navigates homophobia while away at Marine boot camp – and back home with his mother (Gabrielle Union).

Pope’s piercing, potent performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor and is generating plenty of Oscar buzz too.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the Flordia native, who opened up about his personal connection to the narrative and its broader importance – especially in today’s climate.

Our exclusive interview awaits below…

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The Supremes, Slick Rick, and Nile Rodgers may all be hailed as pioneers for the grounds they’ve broken in music genres of R&B/Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Funk/Disco respectively, but despite that reverence none of them were ever recognized for their own albums or singles by the Recording Academy.

That is set to change February 5 as all three legendary acts will join the hallowed halls of the GRAMMYs’ Lifetime Achievement recipients.

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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 2022 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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Even before the tragic death of Takeoff in November, chart-topping Rap group Migos had already called it quits as member Offset embarked on a solo career while Take joined forces with Quavo to form Unc & Phew.

And while the duo’s debut album, ‘Only Built for Infinity Links,’ has garnered a solid commercial response on charts to date, longtime fans – undeterred by the Migos split – seem to still be holding on to the trio’s biggest hits.

Evidence of that came via a slew of recently updated certifications at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a feat made possible thanks to impressive ongoing streams and digital sales of favorites from the group. Said figures were also given a boost due to supporters paying respects to Takeoff.

Look inside to see how the latest Gold and Platinum plaques attributed to the ‘Fight Night’ hitmakers see them knock Rap legends Beastie Boys and Outkast down a few notches in RIAA history books.

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Music has always been the place where possibilities happen. If there is one thing that this year has shown us, it is that those possibilities are endless.

From perfect Pop songs to dazzling R&B gems, and reflective Hip-Hop hooks, many artists showed up and showed out this year. Some were subtle in their delivery and others took to the dance floor to dance away the angst.

Whatever the occasion may be, these artists crafted the year’s best songs.

Find out which artists and songs made the cut for the best songs of 2022…

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