For over 100 years ‘The Nutcracker’ has been a holiday staple gifted to global audiences in many different variations and reimagings.

Yet, none have been quite like what Disney+ is set to unwrap on Black Friday (Novembe 25) via the unscripted holiday special, ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker.’

Helmed by RUN DMC’s legendary frontman Rev Run, ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ is set to take viewers on a Hip-Hop holiday journey in New York City with famed dancer-actors Caché Melvin, Allison Holker Boss and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Comfort Fedoke, Du-Shant “Fik-shun” Stegall, and many more.

Featuring special guests Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tiler Peck, KidaTheGreat AKA Kida Burns, the Jabbawockeez, and others, pop, lock, and drop inside to get a peek at the epic dance battles and footwork that will ensue on ‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ ahead of its streaming premiere.

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If the official ratings report is anything to judge by, Americans were none-too-impressed with the 2022 American Music Awards that aired Sunday night (November 20).

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Brandy is set to reprise the role of Cinderella in the upcoming Disney+ movie ‘The Pocketwatch.’

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TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2022 American Music Awards 

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Burna Boy lit up the charts this year with ‘Last Last’ and, armed with that momentum, the star is set to become the first-first African artist to make history in a UK stadium.

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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 seventh 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.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 8 of season 7 below…

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And the plot thickens.

Chris Brown made headlines this weekend after taking to social media to reveal that his surprise Michael Jackson tribute performance at the American Music Awards 2022 was scrapped with no explanation.

Now, Ciara has shared that she was set to join her ‘Turntables’ collaborator as part of a seismic salute to the King of Pop’s ‘Thriller’ album, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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Kelly Rowland has had quite the week.

While hot on the promo trail for the November 25 premiere of her new Paramount+ film, ‘Fantasy Football,’ the singer-actress nearly had to put her foot up the a** of Peter Rosenberg for saying she’s “played second to Beyonce“ her entire career.

After she checked him in person, her faithful supporters took to Twitter to continue dragging the Hot 97 DJ – prompting him to impart multiple apologies. And while Kelly has yet to directly address the apology, she did thank fans for holding her down throughout the ordeal.

That gratitude was reiterated Sunday night (November 20) while the 41-year-old stunned on the red carpet of the American Music Awards.

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Lizzo has her sights set on a collaboration.

This time around, it is with none other than SZA herself.

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Nas has a reason to celebrate.

Case in point, he has just tied a major Jay-Z record on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Mariah Carey is living out one of her childhood dreams.

For, she is set to open for Santa at this year’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

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The American Music Awards 2022 were held Sunday night (November 20) live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and – per usual – the ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, P!nk, Glorilla, Anitta, and many more (as we reported here).

Yet, even with the spectacle each of the aforementioned acts provided, the biggest star of the Wayne Brady-hosted show remained the awards themselves.

Curious to know who took home the coveted trophies? Head below to see the list of winners.

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