Jonathan Majors‘ assault case took a dramatic turn today (December 13) when the presiding judge unsealed ample evidence.

And one of the key pieces that have left jaws ajar is surveillance footage of accuser Grace Jabbari chasing the actor down the street after the alleged incident.

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Chrismas has come early for Beyonce fans.

As reported, today marks the 10th anniversary of the superstar’s surprise self-titled visual album.

With fans and critics alike reflecting on the impact of the monumental release, Queen Bey herself acknowledged its importance to her career as the day kicked off.

Now, she’s gone the extra mile to gift her BeyHive a wide streaming release for the elusive fan-favorite ‘Grown Woman.

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As Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice proclaimed in their 2023 hit, it’s a “Barbie world” – at least it is according to the good folks at the Critics Choice Awards.

Just two days after dominating the Golden Globe nominations, the CCAs took to press Wednesday (December 13) to unveil the nods for their show’s 29th annual ceremony and the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-led film ‘Barbie‘ racked up a whopping 18 mentions including in Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay categories (easily making them the year’s most nominated).

Elsewhere, favorites like ‘The Color Purple,’ Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, and Colman Domingo saw their names listed in competition for some of the event’s top prizes.

Ahead of the Chelsea Handler-hosted CCAs airing live on Sunday (January 14, 2024) on The CW, look inside to see the full list of nominations.

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The term “game-changing” is often used hyperbolically. Yet, when it comes to Beyonce’s 2013 self-titled visual album, few terms if any better define this blockbuster project and the impact it continues to have on the industry at large.

Arriving like a thief in the night sans any warning or announcement, the LP’s unleashing served as an epic crescendo to a year that had taken The BeyHive on a roller coaster only rivaled by the present discourse around the ‘Renaissance’ visuals.

Join us after the jump where, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of ‘Beyonce,’ we reflect on the lead-up to the release of the cultural cornerstone and countdown our top 5 videos a decade on.

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For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books.

As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape.

Look below to see how Miley Cyrus shaped the year.

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Demi Lovato has seen some updates to her certifications in the United States courtesy of the RIAA.

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“Changed the game with that digital drop!” – Beyonce

Time flies because today marks 10 years (yes, 10 years) since Beyonce unleashed ‘Beyonce’ – her self-titled visual album – and changed the music industry forever.

Arriving as a surprise release sans any forewarning, the project landed in tandem with music videos for every single song – including classics such as ‘Drunk in Love’ and ‘Flawless.’

A mega-seller and a cultural milestone, today sees many in the singer’s loyal Hive reflecting on the impact of the multi-platinum game-changing LP.

Now, Queen Bey has joined in the celebration.

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In sad news, Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher has died.

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The Recording Academy rocked ratings and mics when it took to CBS on Sunday (December 10) to present the ‘GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop.’

A two-hour tribute to the indelible impact the genre has made on music and culture overall, the special – filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on November 8 before making its television premiere – shined courtesy of an array of live performances from Rap newcomers and legends alike.

Featuring show-stopping appearances from Bun B, Chance the Rapper, Common, Jermaine Dupri,  LL COOL J, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, 2 Chainz, T.I., Gunna, Too $hort, Latto, E-40, Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla, Juvenile, Three 6 Mafia, Jeezy, MC Lyte, Warren G, YG, and many more, hop inside to see the live TV event of the season in full if you missed the action when it first aired live.

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As if directing the critically acclaimed BET+ original yuletide movies ‘The Christmas Clapback’ and ‘Favorite Son Christmas‘ wasn’t enough to boast, award-winning director-actress Robin Givens wrote, produced, and stars in the streamer’s forthcoming release ‘Christmas Rescue.’

Also starring Raven Goodwin, Mario Van Peebles, Samantha Trumbo, and more, the festive film tells the story of an obsessive ex who kidnaps his ex-girlfriend on the day of her holiday-inspired wedding in a desperate attempt to win her back.

Ahead of its arrival on December 14, check out the official trailer inside.

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Beyonce‘s surprise-released new single, ‘My House,’ has taken up residence in the Billboard Hot 100.

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It’s here!

After ample teasing, Nicki Minaj has lifted the lid on her highly anticipated collaboration with R&B superstars Monica and Keyshia Cole!

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