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 ‘Barbie’ shaped the year.

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Kelly Clarkson has won a huge victory against her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

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‘Renaissance: a Film by Beyonce’ not only met critics’ prediction of ending its opening weekend as the box office’s biggest draw but also made history in the process.

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Demi Lovato is getting into the holiday spirit, because she has just unleashed the trailer for her upcoming holiday special, ‘A Very Demi Holiday Special.’

The teaser footage sees Lovato joined by a handful of friends for the occasion. The clip shares that she will be joined by celebrity pals JoJo, Hailey Bieber, Paris Hilton, Tiffany Haddish, and Trixie Mattel.

“So jump on your space ship, your bike or your sleigh, and let’s all get ready for A Very Demi Holiday,” a voiceover in the trailer says before Lovato chimes in, “Also, aliens are real and I’m going to Mars, b***hes.”

The special will air on the December 8 on The Roku Channel.

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Olivia Rodrigo has a reason to celebrate, because she has added some new plaques to her name.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s eighth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV. Newcomer Nneka Ihim has joined the ladies and causes an instant stir too.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 6 of season 8 below…

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Jung Kook drove ‘Standing Next To You,’ the third single from his debut solo album ‘Golden,’ to the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 the week of its premiere.

Now, thanks to a remix assisted by R&B icon Usher, the former BTS star could see the Andrew Watt-penned bop soar to even higher heights on the hitlist.

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Christmas has come early for longtime fans of Fifth Harmony.

Nearly two months after Ally Brooke teased the ladies of the defunct group would reunite, she’s lifted the lid on a holiday single with fellow former member Dinah Jane.

Dropping a spirited rendition of the yuletide classic ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ on Friday (December 1), the joint effort marks the first time any of the 5H lineup have collaborated since they announced disbanding in 2018.

“I’m beyond thrilled to be back together with my former Fifth Harmony mate Dinah! There are no words to explain how it feels to be reunited with our collaboration! We hope to bring lots of happiness to our fans and the world with our reunion,” Brooke revealed in a statement at the time of the song’s release.

Accompanied by a gingery music video (directed by Noah Taher), hear their R&B-inspired take on the timeless tune inside.

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Having already whipped up impressive TV ratings via her previous holiday-themed efforts (see: ‘A Very Vintage Christmas,’ ‘My Christmas Inn,’ ‘Miracle in Motor City,’ and others), Tia Mowry is literally putting her cooking skills to the test in the forthcoming film ‘Yes, Chef! Christmas.’

Also starring Buddy Valastro, Rebecca Amzallag, Scott Gibson, Raven Dauda, and Rothaford Gray, the festive flick follows a culinary instructor (Mowry) who finally musters the courage to enter an annual cooking competition. Later learning of a family secret that could derail her personal and professional aspirations, the chef must find a way to circumvent the impact of the newly revealed news while following her heart in more ways than one.

Ahead of its premiere on Lifetime on December 10, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Max McGuire-directed romantic comedy.

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Flo Milli continues to whet musical appetites ahead of the arrival of her forthcoming album, ‘Fine Ho, Stay.’

The follow-up to 2022’s ‘You Still Here, Ho?,’ the new LP – which has yet to be assigned an official release date – has been preceded by the release of singles ‘Fruit Loop,’ ‘Hot Box,’ ‘Chocolate Rain,’ and ‘BGC.’

Now, she’s tag-teamed with GRAMMY-nominated rapper-producer Lil Yachty for the bop ‘Never Lose Me.’

“Fly to Asia, he feedin’ me sushi (Ooh) / When we f-ckin’, it feel like a movie / Raw b-tch, ain’t never been a groupie / Stiff on a ho, I like my n-gga bougie (Yeah) / Tell me you don’t nevеr wanna lose me,” she raps on the Gerreaux-produced tune.

Hear it in full inside.

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With help from Lil Durk and Ayra Starr, GRAMMY-winning DJ David Guetta pulls out the big guns for his latest single, ‘Big FU,’ and its accompanying music video.

Arriving over a month after the song was released, the colorful visual – helmed by award-winning director Shapxo –  sees the trio of hitmakers spit their lines while surrounded by a cast of eccentric performers rocking body paint.

“Send a big “F-ck you” to my replacement / I see you’re someone else’s favorite now / In m-my own mind, I might be crazy / I swear to God that I’m not hating, no,” Starr sings on the catchy cut’s chorus.

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Mary J. Blige has been getting nothing but love for her Vado-assisted latest single, ‘Still Believe In Love.’

Boasting a prominent sample of Mtume‘s 1984 classic ‘C.O.D. (I’ll Deliver),’ the October 27-released track has delivered some impressive stats since arriving onto the Billboard charts as that week’s top-selling new R&B song.

And while the tune enjoyed quite a warm welcome on sales tallies, it’s really getting its flowers at radio.

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