Although smack dab in the middle of her latest North American tour, ‘The Guilty Pleasurez’ experience (as we reported here), Sevyn Streeter is still finding time to drop new music – namely a deluxe edition of her well-received sophomore album ‘Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz.’

First making a splash in September 2021 on the wings of singles ‘Wet Dreamz,’ ‘Guilty,’ and more, the repackaged version of the LP was released February 11 and features five additional songs (including an acoustic version of ‘Guilty’).

Hop inside to get into the revamped edition of Sevyn’s ‘Thoughtz.’

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It’s almost time for the 53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

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

Jennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, H.E.R., ‘The Harder They Fall,’ and ‘Insecure’ lead the pack of film, TV, and music nominees.

The Harder They Fall’ and HBO’s “Insecure” each amassed 12 noms in their respective categories, while H.E.R. is the most-nominated musician with six noms to her name.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the February 26 show airs live on BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

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Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran may have already topped the U.K. music charts with their holiday duet, ‘Merry Christmas,’ but – as evidenced by promotion on the American side of the pond – the dynamic duo are looking to repeat the feat on the Billboard Hot 100.

Their latest supporting effort came via a visit to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ recently to deliver a live rendition of the hit tune.

“So kiss me under the mistletoe/ Pour out the wine, let’s toast and pray for December snow/ I know there’s been pain this year, but it’s time to let it go/ Next year, you never know/ But for now, Merry Christmas,” Sheeran sang much to the audience delight.

Did you miss the festive showing when it first aired December 16?  No worries; you can see the magical moment inside.

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The nominations for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Issa Rae, and Aunjanue Ellis.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘House of Gucci,’ ‘King Richard,’ Respect’, ‘Pose’ and ‘Insecure.’ 

The announcement comes at a unique time for The Globes, which won’t be airing its annual ceremony on NBC amidst drama surrounding the diversity of the HPFA.

President Helen Hoehne deemed 2021 “a year of change and reflection” for the Globes and added:

“For the past eight months we have worked tirelessly as an organization to be better We also have 21 new members. The largest and most diverse in our 79-year-old history. Not only have they brought in a fresh perspective but ideas that will help us continue to evolve.”

Find out below who’s up for what at the 79th annual spectacle, which airs live on January 9, 2022.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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Whether it was for the good, the bad, or the downright shocking, 2021 was a year to remember.

As the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the moments that rocked – or in some cases reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscapes.

Up next, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking year.

Join us below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is full of surprises.

Last night, BTS surprised fans during their ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ concert in LA with an appearance by Megan Thee Stallion.

Adorned in a one-piece outfit, she performed her verse to their hit song ‘Butter.’

The performance comes after Megan Thee Stallion was supposed to perform the song with the K-pop group at the 2021 American Music Awards. However, she backed out at the last minute due to personal matters.

In a statement, she said:

“I’m so sad! I really can’t wait to hit the stage with my guys and perform #BTS_Butter real soon!”

Watch all the action from their performance 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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Thanks to ‘One Night Only,’ Sunday night (November 14) belonged to the one and the only Adele Adkins.

As we reported here, the GRAMMY-winning diva brought her soaring pipes and career-spanning brigade of hits to an intimate audience (which included Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lizzo, and more) at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles via an Oprah-hosted, two-hour CBS special.

When not showcasing live renditions of megahits ‘Rolling in the Deep,’ ‘Hello,’ and more, Addy showed off new songs ‘Easy On Me,’ ‘I Drink Wine,’ and more between clips from a tell-all interview with O.

If the viewership report is anything to judge by, the night of enchantment is just what the doctor ordered for American TV viewers.

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With the controversy of that homophobic scandal in his rear view, DaBaby is revving up his engine to hit the road again!

Coming to a city near you via the North American-bound ‘Live Show Killa Tour,’ the 22-date jaunt – presented by Rolling Loud – will launch in the Windy City (Chicago) on November 26 before breezing through other major U.S. cities like Nashville, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles on February 6.

Announced Tuesday (November 2), look inside to see if he’ll be bringing his brigade of hits to a stage in your town.

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Normani’s ‘Wild Side’ has been burning up the airwaves since its release this summer and now the Cardi B-assisted jam has crossed a major milestone.

Full story below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Conan Gray, Joel Corry, NCT 127, and Emily Scott Robinson.

Join us inside…

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Nigerian DJ-producer DJ Tunez sent the fans of GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ashanti into a frenzy with the unveiling of his latest tune, ‘Energy.’

Tapping the R&B diva to assist alongside Nigerian hitmaker Adekunle Gold, the tune lives up to its titling as the trio trade verses over an AfroBeats-soaked track.

The official DJ of WizKid‘s ‘Made in Lagos’ Stateside tour, Tunez will undoubtedly be rolling out ‘Energy’ for his American fans along the trek’s pit stops.

Ahead of his next show (and the arrival of the music video rumored to be in the works for the song), hear it in full inside.

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