Chris Rock is already one of the most successful comedians of all time.

And while many who achieved said status would rest on their laurels, the funnyman is doing the opposite.

Because the comic has teamed with Netflix to deliver the streamer’s first-ever live stand-up special.

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SZA reigns for a second week atop of the Billboard 200 with her second studio album ‘S.O.S.’

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Megan Thee Stallion is being showered with support from many corners after Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting her.

As reported, the Canadian star was found guilty on all three counts he stood accused of in relation to the 2020 shooting of the chart-topping femcee.

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Tamar Braxton has shared that she was rushed to the hospital by emergency services on Christmas Eve.

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It’s that time again! Welcome to the 15th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

With 2022 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events, and moments that have made the last 12 months so memorable.

Polls are open RIGHT NOW, hence it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2022 had on offer.

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

Voting Closes On December 30, 2022

Winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2022!

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

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SZA‘s ‘SOS‘ has the competition calling out just that thanks to its domination of the Billboard 200.

Starved music lovers who needed a “new album fix” from the R&B diva were fed December 9 when she dropped the project (which comes as the long-awaited follow-up to her 2017 debut LP ‘Ctrl’).

In addition to opening at #1 on the Billboard 200 with one of the year’s best first-week sales, the effort’s streams helped 20 of its 23 tracks land on the Hot 100 – a feat that sees her join Taylor Swift as the only female acts to boast such feat.

Of those 20 entries, the album’s housed tracks ‘Nobody Gets Me‘ (#10) and ‘Kill Bill‘ (#3) premiered in the top 10, bringing the era’s Hot 100 top 10 count to four following the previous peaks of  ‘I Hate U’ (#7) and ‘Good Days’ (#9). It’s worth noting ‘Bill’ serves as the first solo top 5 hit of SZA’s career.

The four top 10 hits also come as a historic high note for the songbird.  See how inside.

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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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Just weeks after a group of Taylor Swift fans (affectionately called #Swifties) made headlines for suing Ticketmaster for its reported mishandling of ticket sales for the diva’s forthcoming ‘Eras‘ stadium tour (as we reported here), other members of the devoted fan group are following suit with their own lawsuit.

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As Tory Lanez and his supporters continue to reel after a jury convicted him felony charges stemming from the 2020 shooting of fellow Hip-Hop star Megan Thee Stallion (as we reported here), the embattled rapper’s legal team has vowed the fight isn’t over yet.

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Months after K. Michelle scooched to #1 on R&B charts with her single ‘Scooch‘ (the latest taste of new music from her sixth and final R&B album ‘I’m the Problem’), the singer-TV personality is looking to bring the tune and her greatest hits to a stage near you on a North American tour in support of the LP.

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With just one more sleep until Christmas Day, we here at That Grape Juice are feeling all sorts of festive.

So, what better way to spread holiday cheer than with ‘The Ultimate Christmas Sleigh List’ playlist! 2022 Edition.

Curated by the TGJ team, this collection of Xmas gems fuses a variety of familiar tunes with some that may have flown under your radar.

So Happy Holidays to you and yours. Enjoy AND let us know what you think of our picks!

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Is Beyonce about to make her grand return to the stage?

According to a new report, the megastar is indeed set for a live comeback. And sooner than folk might think.

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