On November 30, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took to press to announce ‘Break My Soul,’ the chart-topping lead single from Beyonce‘s seventh solo studio album, ‘Renaissance,‘ had crossed its threshold for Platinum certification. This means it’s sold the equivalent of 1 million copies in the United States.

What’s more, the LP itself – which also houses the hits ‘Cuff It,’ ‘Church Girl,’ and others – is similarly certified.

And while the feat brought with it a number of noteworthy achievements, a clear standout is the exclusive club the diva is now part of thanks to the arrival of the new shiny plaques.

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Meghan Trainor is experiencing refreshed success with her viral smash ‘Made You Look.’

Indeed, the infectious track has made the masses stop, look, and listen – so much so that it’s climbed to #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart and, after impacting the top 30 in the US, is making a beeline for higher heights on the Billboard Hot 100.

To assist the push, Trainor has unwrapped a festive A Cappella incarnation of the cut alongside a Christmas-themed music video too.

Get into the Holiday spirit with Ms. Trainor after the jump…

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The salute adds to an action-packed year for the ladies; a year that has included breakout global success with their debut ‘Cardboard Box,’ winning the BRIT Rising Star honor, nabbing MOBO Award nominations, and a performance at the Soul Train Awards 2022.

With the group on a seemingly unstoppable ascend, check out them re-affirming why with their immaculate performance of ‘Feature Me’ after the jump…

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If the real-time sales tallies of Apple Music and iTunes are anything to judge by, SZA fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on her sophomore album, ‘SOS.’

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Sevyn Streeter is ready to get you in the holiday spirit with a spirited take on the yuletide classic ‘The Christmas Song.’

Released Friday (December 9), the singer-songwriter tapped Eric Hudson to produce her moving rendition while Lonny Bereal is heard on the grand piano.

Paired with a Mike Ho-directed visual, Sevyn is elegance personified as she croons the tune like only she can.

Unwrap the latest from the R&B diva 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 reminisce on how our R&B girls Jazmine Sullivan and SZA finally collected GRAMMY gold after years of being criminally overlooked.

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Chris Brown has delivered a double gift for fans today (December 9).

For, the performer unwrapped the videos for his new holiday songs – ‘It’s Giving Christmas’ and ‘No Time Like Christmas.’

The festive jams follow Brown’s push for viral smash ‘Under The Influence’ and land on the heels of the superstar selling out the lionshare of the dates on his freshly announced ‘Under The Influence Tour.’

Watch both visuals after the jump…

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SZA marks the release of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘S.O.S’ with the video for ‘Nobody Gets Me.’

The emotionally-raw track – much like its housing LP – finds the singer in a pensive space. Indeed, she sings:

“I don’t wanna see you with anyone but me? Nobody gets me like you
How am I supposed to let you go? Only like myself when I’m with you
Nobody gets me, you do.”

‘Nobody’ has been paired with a monochrome visual, which was directed by Bradley J. Calder.

Watch below…

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2021 saw Gospel legend Kirk Franklin and GRAMMY-nominated singer-actor Luke James join the rush of holiday movies for the first time in their respective careers.

While Franklin served as executive producer of Lifetime’s critically acclaimed ‘A Gospel Christmas’ (starring Demetria McKinney), James rocked TV ratings alongside Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams for Hallmark’s ‘Christmas in Harmony.’

This year, Kirk and Luke are joining forces with fellow multi-hyphenate Naturi Naughton for Lifetime’s ‘The Night Before Christmas.’ 

Ahead of its December 10 premiere, look inside for the Tailiah Breon-directed flick’s official trailer and official plot.

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R. Kelly fans thought Christmas had come early for them when a surprise new album from the disgraced music star titled ‘I Admit It’ appeared out of nowhere on streaming services Friday (December 9).

But, just as many were getting cozy with the 13-track effort, streamers began snatching it down once official reps confirmed it was a fake.

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With the Oscars 2023 fast approaching, Brian Tyree Henry has been widely deemed a favorite for his stunning performance in ‘Causeway.’

The powerful movie, which sees the actor star alongside Jennifer Lawrence, chronicles the narrative of two strangers who find comfort in their unlikely friendship as they try to accelerate from grief to healing.

Henry, who has been lauded for his versatility across roles in productions such as ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Bullet Train,’ has been praised in earnest for his performance in ‘Causeway.’ A performance many critics have christened career-defining.

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni sat down with Henry, who discussed the film, its Oscar buzz, and much more. Watch above.

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2023 is shaping up to be quite the busy year for R&B veteran Monica.

As she reportedly puts the finishing touches on her long-awaited ninth studio effort, ‘Trenches,’ as well as a Country album, the GRAMMY winner is said to be bringing another delayed project back to the forefront: her Apple Music radio show ‘Mo Talk.’

Details inside.

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