Ari Lennox may be in the midst of promotion for her new album ‘age/sex/location,’ but today saw the songbird hatch a fresh track in the form of ‘My Favorite Things.’

The singer puts a soulful spin on ‘The Sound of Music’ classic like only she can.

Speaking on the release of the cover, Lennox said:

“Hey, my loves!! I wanted to give you something special for being so good to me this year. My rendition of “My Favorite Things.”

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‘The Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey isn’t the only Black Disney princess that has had people talking recently.

As reported here, Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress H.E.R. (born Gabriella Wilson) is starring opposite GRAMMY, EMMY, and TONY-nominated Josh Groban in ABC’s live 30th anniversary nod to the animated classic ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

Portraying Belle and Adam (“The Beast”) respectively, the two singing sensations lead an all-star cast that features Queen of Country Pop Shania Twain, legendary actor-comedians David Alan Grier and Martin Short, Joshua Henry,and more.

Ahead of its highly anticipated December 15 premiere, Wilson and Groban are taking anxious viewers behind the scenes to talk about the making of the Hamish Hamilton-directed venture (which will also see songs from the original performed in front of a live audience).

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Just nine months after Eminem dethroned Drake as the King of Digital Music, the Canadian hitmaker returned in a big way to recapture the crown.

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An epic mix-up leads to an unforgettable Christmas for a pair holiday lovebirds in Amazon Prime’s new Christmas film, ‘Something from Tiffany’s.’

Starring Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson, the romantic comedy tells the tale of two couples whose gifts from high-end luxury jewelry store Tiffany’s (an engagement ring and pair of earrings) get swapped – causing some hilarious chaos in the process.

Available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video Friday (December 9), look inside to see how the mishap sets the movie’s stars on an twisted path that could see them end the season in the arms of new lovers.

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Cultures collide in the most delectable way thanks to the Camila Cabello-assisted remix to Oxlade‘s ‘Ku Lo Sa.’

After watching its original incarnation amass over 200 million streams since its June release, the summertime smash is being extended a lifeline into winter thanks to the inclusion of the ‘Havana‘-singing GRAMMY nominee.

Announced just Wednesday (December 7), the remix comes as Cabello vowed to visit Lagos to meet with Ox and work on further projects of similar nature.

Until we find out what else the two are cooking up (as Camila is reportedly hard-at-work on the follow-up to her latest album ‘Familia‘), look inside to hear their first collaboration.

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Trever Noah‘s seven-year run as host of the ‘Daily Show’ ended Thursday (December 8) with a tearful sign-off and a toast to Black women, who the 38-year-old highly credits for shaping him into the award-winning comedian and commentator he is today.

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For five years fans of SZA have been sending out an SOS for the songstress to deliver the follow-up to her critically acclaimed (and GRAMMY-nominated) debut album, ‘CTRL.’

Now, after years of false starts, setbacks, and reworks, December 9 sees the project finally lands on digital shelves.

As gratitude for their patience, the songstress (born Solána Imani Rowe) not only loaded the effort with a whopping 23 tracks including the previously shared songs ‘Shirt,’ Good Days,’ and ‘I Hate U’ but also packed an impressive list of contributors to the set including features from Travis Scott, Phoebe Bridgers, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and others while names like Benny Blanco, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins line production credits.

What are you waiting for? Stream ‘SOS’ inside!

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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 how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary.

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FLO have been making waves on a global scale with their soulful harmonies and contemporary take on the sound of R&B girl groups that preceded them.

Now, they look set to magnetize even more support with the help of none other than Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

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Bree Runway has firmly established herself as one to watch. And her heat streak looks set to intensify the more with the arrival of new Stormzy collaboration ‘Pick Your Poison.’

The eclectic star’s team-up with the Rap royal comes on the heels of her recent single ‘That Girl’ (which made clear exactly who she is) and amidst the launch of Stormzy’s chart-topping third album ‘This Is What I Mean.’

Check the blazing British-Ghanaian link-up below…

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The Year of Beyonce continues.

Case in point, her song ‘Cuff It ‘ has just reached a major feat.

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In breaking news, Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison after US President Joe Biden signed off on a prisoner swap deal.

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