Some of music’s biggest up-and-comers may have delivered some of 2024’s most highly anticipated debut studio albums, but – let ‘Rolling Stone’ tell it – there’s one that towers above them all: Tyla‘s self-titled inaugural effort.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2024 was one for the books!

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.

From Justin Bieber to Cardi B, Sexyy Red, Ashanti and Nelly, Jacquees, Gabourey Sidibe, Steph and Ayesha Curry, Brittney Griner, and more, look inside to reflect on some of the celebrities who welcomed new bundles of joy to their families.

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There’s no two ways about it; Drake is one of the most successful acts ever.

Beyond being the best-selling singles artist in RIAA history, his host of staggering Billboard stats are underscored by having the most Hot 100 #1 hits of any rapper (13), the most Hot 100 top 10 hits of any act (78), and the most overall entries in the Hot 100’s 66-year history (338).

Yet, even with all his immeasurable success at the latter organization he still barely found entry into the top 5 of their ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century‘ list – capturing a #4 placement that left many puzzled.

As Billboard continue to defend their decisions from angry fans of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and others, staff members took to the site’s official podcast to specifically weigh in on the mixed reactions they’ve gotten from placing Rihanna over her ‘Work‘ co-star.

Look inside to hear their justification.

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Eminem has sadly lost his mother. For, Debbie Nelson has died.

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Khalid is set to unwrap even more new music this Friday (December 6). 

For, fresh from announcing collaborations with Normani and Ayra Starr, the R&B crooner has lifted the lid on another team-up – this time with Chloe Bailey.

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It’s bittersweet news for fans of ‘Bel-Air.’

For, the reimagined take on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ has been renewed for a fourth and final season on Peacock.

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Much to the dismay of #Swifties aka Taylor Swift fans (as Twitter has proven over the last week), Billboard has officially crowned Beyonce the greatest pop star of the 21st century – reaffirmation of the title she was unofficially bestowed by the music Bible just two years ago.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA are teaming up to storm stadiums on the ‘Grand National Tour.’

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Six months after announcing the first extension of their hotly selling joint Las Vegas residency ‘Love & Laughter,’ superstars Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer have delivered news their respective fans will certainly love as they’re set to expand the list of dates again.

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Not even winter could cool the anticipation for the season 4 premiere of BET+ original ‘All the Queen’s Men.’

Singeing screens with its November 28 return, the latest chapter of the hit series picks up from the season 3 cliffhanger and shows viewers how “Marilyn” (Eva Marcille) attempts to make a comeback after her father’s abduction.

Her relentless pursuit of revenge sets in motion a series of shocking twists and turns that will undoubtedly leave fans jaw-dropped.

Heating up Thursdays with its new episodes, ‘Queen’s’ is supported by a cast that includes Skyh Alvester Black,Keith Swift, Dion Rome, Candace Maxwell,  and Jeremy Williams.

Look inside for a taste of what the new season is offering.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ will bring with it an exciting new and original chapter to the classic Disney story.

Aptly, new original music will also live at the heart of the film, which is directed by Barry Jenkins and led by Aaron Pierre in the titular role. As reported, Beyonce will return as Nala, while Blue Ivy Carter will star as her daughter Kiara.

Ahead of the movie’s December 20 arrival in theaters worldwide, the official tracklist has been unveiled.

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As her first album to miss the Billboard 200’s top 10 upon its debut (and later nab the title of becoming her project with the shortest tenure on the tally), Camila Cabello‘s fourth studio effort – ‘C,XOXO‘ – hasn’t exactly gotten much love on the critical or commercial front since its June arrival.

That hasn’t stopped the Pop starlet from pounding the pavement in its support, however.

Her latest promotional bid comes courtesy of a stunning spread inside the pages of the most recent ‘Nylon‘ magazine.

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