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With 2014 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events and shocking moments which have made the last 12 months so memorable. Yes, it’s time for the 7th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

Polls are open RIGHT NOW, as such it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (x2 per categories / as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2014 had on offer.

Category finalists were established using metrics of commercial success, critical acclaim, and online buzz.

Voting Closes On December 30th 2014 at 11.59 PM (PT)

Winners will be announced on New Years Eve – December 31st 2014!

What are you waiting for? Cast your votes after the jump!

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As talked about couples go, few set tongues a’wagging quite like Beyonce and Jay Z in 2014.

Indeed, from “elevator-gate” to the “will they/won’t they”, music’s First Mr & Mrs weathered a number of stormy media melee’s over the last twelve months.

So what better way to cap off the year than a holiday retreat in Iceland? The Carters jetted to European spectacle earlier this month to celebrate Jigga’s 45th birthday.

Ever private, few images of the couple (beyond select paparazzi shots) had surfaced prior to now.

However, today saw Pop queen Bey unwrap an array of snaps from the adventurous getaway.

Check out the ‘On The Run’ crooners as they venture on the slopes above and below…

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

The last 12 months have 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 t locked on TGJ today and over the Holidays – we don’t “do” days off!

The Ciara-inspired force that is 2NE1 took ‘2014 SBS Gayo Daejun’ by storm earlier this week, taking to the star-studded event to perform their #1 single ‘Come Back Home’ and the explosive ‘Crush.‘

Their performance at the South Korean event followed their recent guest appearance on Tyra Banks’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and comes as a rising US fan base sees their popularity rise above and beyond K-Pop walls.

Do they have what it takes to compete with the likes of Little Mix and Fifth Harmony?

You tell us below…

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After penning the success story that is Iggy Azalea‘s rise to superstardom and making an R&B superstar out of August Alsina, Def Jam sees two more of its acts welcome good news this month.

Why Pop icon Mariah Carey and Hip Hop’s Logic have much to be thankful for this Christmas?

Good news for both below…

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With Danity Kane far behind her, Dawn Richard returns to solo territory with her forthcoming LP ‘Black Heart’, due out on the 15th of January 2015.

Today, she released the project’s official track list, naming which songs are set to appear on the release.

Check ’em out after the jump…

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Big Sean and E-40 made their merry way to ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ yesterday evening, baring the gift that is Sean’s rising single ‘I Don’t F**k With You.’

There, after penning the bop to blast his ex-girlfriend Naya Rivera, Sean delivered the cut live for Fallon’s audience, doing so in support of his forthcoming album due for release in 2015.

Watch him work below…

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It may be Christmastime, but clearly The Grinch has it out for Madonna.

Jus days after the Pop queen put a unique spin on earlier leaks from her new album ‘Rebel Heart’ (by releasing six finished songs on iTunes), another leak scandal has rocked the project.

Details below…

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Congratulations are in order for Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj and her new LP ‘The Pinkprint.’

For, after learning the project had exceeded expectations by shifting 201,000 units in its release week, this evening has seen more fuel added to her commercial fire.

Good news below…

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After reaching out to Sony Pictures with hopes of launching a Destiny’s Child biopic, the music manager recently launched a garage sale dedicated to the group in the city of Houston.

Details on Mathew’s latest venture below…

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Fans of the hit TV series ‘Entourage‘ will be pleased to learn that the date above marks the spot for the release of its movie, produced by Mark Wahlberg for ‘HBO Films’ and ‘Warners Bros.’

Today, three years after the series came to end, the movie’s trailer has surfaced, teasing fans with just a little of what they can expect come its due date.

Ready to play?

Join Vince and the gang below!

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Last week, fans of the prolific Nicki Minaj were upset to learn that her new album ‘The Pinkprint’ was unlikely to open with sales any higher than the 180,000 units mark.

What this projection didn’t take into account was an error made by a number of major retailers who failed to stock the release on its due date, forcing fans to pick up the album after said error and projection had been made.

The result? Egg on the faces of those who mocked the rapper’s numbers prematurely.

Confused?

Full story below…

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