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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Celine Dion fans will have to wait a while longer for the superstar’s return to the stage.

Because continued health challenges have forced the diva to postpone a series of 2023 shows until 2024 while scrapping some concerts in their entirety.

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Rotimi has lit a fresh match under his scorching new single ‘Make You Say (ft. Nektunez)’ with the arrival of its accompanying music video.

The visual for the flavorsome jam was shot in the singer-actor’s home country of Nigeria and encapsulates the vibrancy of the Afrobeats track.

Unleashed moments ago, the video arrives ahead of a new body of work from the multihyphenate performer.

Watch Rotimi get lit in Lagos after the jump…

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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 the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

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The People’s Choice Awards 2022 rocked NBC and E! airwaves Tuesday (December 6) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

As its banner title relays, this show is notable for having its winners voted for entirely by the public.

Spanning a wide variety of categories from music to television, movies, and more, the 2022 ceremony saw the likes of Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles, and more go head-to-head for some of the night’s top honors.

Did your choice nab an award at the Kenan Thompson-hosted showing? Find out below…

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Elton John and Britney Spears‘ latest hit, ‘Hold Me Closer,’ continues to hold onto the Billboard Hot 100 – months after making its historic premiere.

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