Taylor Swift has just scored a major legal victory in her battle of lyrics from her hit song ‘Shake It Off.’ 

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit Rihanna‘s long-awaited return to music that was met with mixed reviews.

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Yuletide classic tune, ‘This Christmas,’ may have seen some of music’s biggest stars deliver unforgettable takes over the years, but none seem to quite measure up to the original by the legendary Donny Hathaway.

With that in mind, his five-time GRAMMY Award-winning daughter, Lalah Hathaway, not only ensured his timeless vocals were included on her remake of the holiday hit but that his likeness was also featured in an accompanying music video for her rendition.

Directed by Phil Beaudreau, the clip showcases how Lalah’s version manages to keep the essence of her dad’s version while shining independently thanks to its more relaxed tempo.

Just days after lifting the lid on the heavily-teased offering, the songstress took to ‘Sherri‘ to deliver a stunning live performance of it.

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SZA‘s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘SOS,’ had barely been out 24 hours before it was already making R&B history.

But, while most artists would be celebrating the record-breaking run, the GRAMMY-winning diva finds conflict with the genre labeling – a “limitation” she waxed honest about in the latest issue of ‘Consequence.’

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2022 was one for the record books!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re looking back at the celebrity scandals, beefs, and disses that kept us glued to screens all year long.

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‘Act Up‘ hitmaker Yung Miami feels like she’s been forced to do just that after seeing her name reach trending status on Twitter over the weekend in light of news her on-and-off-again boyfriend, music mogul Diddy (born Sean Combs), welcomed a child with another woman.

As we reported here, the 53-year-old – already a father to six including adopted son Quincy Taylor Brown, Justin Dior, King, Chance Combs, and 15-year-old twins D’Lila Star and Jessie James – surprised with the announcement he was the proud papa of a baby girl named Love Sean Combs.

When reactors weren’t showering the Bad Boy founder with congratulations they were slamming Miami for (what was perceived to be) yet another embarrassing incident as his girlfriend.

Tired of the hoopla, the City Girls star took to social media Monday (December 12) to set the record straight.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are telling their story on their terms in a Netflix documentary event.

Unquestionably one of the most talked-about and reported on public figures in the contemporary climate, the couple’s narrative has been quite the roller coaster and has attracted a contrasting combination of intrigue, critique, and an outpouring of support.

Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have grabbed the wheel for themselves and opened up first-hand.

Aptly titled ‘Harry & Meghan,’ the must-see special delivers a raw and unvarnished account of what life was like as working Royals and the aftermath of their exit from the system.

No stone is being unturned, with topics such as racism and parallels to Princess Diana being unpacked in more depth than ever before.

Split into two parts (comprised of three episodes apiece), Netflix has unleashed the first look trailer of ‘Harry & Meghan’ vol 2.

Ahead of its premiere this Thursday (December 15), watch the preview after the jump…

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Cardi B fans have been waiting with bated breath for new music.

And while the femcee has made clear that the follow-up to her 2018 debut ‘Invasion of Privacy’ isn’t ready just yet, she is quenching the thirst of those awaiting the fresh material.

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Mariah Carey‘s status as the Queen of Christmas is undisputed on the Billboard Hot 100!

Because the diva supreme has unwrapped another reign at #1 on the coveted count with ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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Rihanna may have watched her long-awaited comeback single, ‘Lift Me Up,’ get lifted into Billboard record books with its impressive #2 debut in November (as we reported here), but the recently announced Golden Globe nominations see it poised to make history there as well.

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The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Rihanna, Angela Bassett, Lady Gaga, Viola Davis, Jeremy Pope, and more.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Inspection.’ 

The ceremony is especially notable this year as it marks the return of the telecast to screens after being benched in 2022 following the controversy surrounding the diversity of the now-refreshed HPFA.

Find out below who’s up for what at the 80th annual spectacle, which is hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, housed at the Beverly Hilton, and airs live on NBC and Peacock on January 10, 2023.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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Janet Jackson is back!

The Pop superstar has officially announced her brand new live trek, the ‘Together Again Tour,’ and it’s set to be one of 2023’s hottest tickets going.

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