Adele‘s domination of the US album tally just won’t let up.

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Lizzo is sounding off on critics of her comeback single ‘Rumors.’

The Cardi B assisted cut arrived this summer and appeared to be designed to launch the new album campaign from the chart-topper.

And while the single earned a respectable peak of #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, its stay on the tally wasn’t long. A reality that seemed to energize naysayers.

Now, Lizzo is clapping back.

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Cardi B has ample cause celebration. Because she’s bulldozed another record and made history in the process.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2021 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 shocking announcement that GRAMMY-nominated femcee Iggy Azalea was hanging up her mic forever.

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The stars aligned virtually tonight for the MOBO Awards 2021.

For more than two decades, the ceremony has served as the top beacon of honour for music of black origin in the UK.

Returning to a live format at the Coventry Building Society Arena, this year’s edition of the world-renown show saluted the names and releases that have made the last twelve months so action-packed.

The evening, which was hosted by Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedian Munya Chawawa, brought with it seismic performances from the likes of Bree Runway, Tems, NSG, and Stefflon Don.

With the credits rolling, head below to find out who won big…

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Taylor Swift is celebrating.

After receiving a GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year, the ‘All Too Well’ singer has delivered an acoustic rendition of her song ‘Champagne Problems’ from her nominated ‘Evermore’ album.

Speaking about the performance and her nomination, she said:

“SO stoked evermore has been honored like this. Congrats to all our fellow nominees.”

‘Evermore’ will face off albums from Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, Jon Batiste, and Lady Gaga.

The news of ‘Evermore’ being nominated comes just a day after it was announced she had broken records with her re-released ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ album.

While the GRAMMYs may be months away, watch Swift stun with her acoustic showing below…

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‘Up’ hitmaker Cardi B helped the American Music Awards send the ratings of its annual telecast in that direction!

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Adele is no stranger to dominating the Pop cultural landscape with her musical releases and her fourth album ’30’ is no different.

Unleashed on November 19, the set serves as the British belter’s first effort in six years and has arrived amidst ample excitement.

Supported by major promotional slots – including two TV specials, the LP easily serves as the year’s most anticipated.

How has that translated commercially?

The project’s first-week sales predictions have been unveiled and bring with it the answer.

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Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have dominated the airwaves this year with butter-smooth bops from their debut collaborative album, ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic.’

Indeed, from chart-topper ‘Leave The Door Open’ to the funkified ‘Skate’ to the duo’s latest hit ‘Smokin Out The Window,’ the performers have established a welcome presence in the Pop cultural landscape.

With the final numbers tallied, the new issue of the Billboard 200 reveals that Mars and Paak have opened strong on the coveted count.

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The commercial performance of ‘Bad Habits,’ the lead single from Ed Sheeran‘s latest album ‘=(Equals),’ continues to equal major Stateside success for the GRAMMY-winning Brit.

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Another day, another record for Taylor Swift.

For, the ‘All Too Well’ songstress has just broken a major Spotify record.

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The MOBO Awards are back!

For more than two decades, the ceremony has served as the top honour for music of black origin in the UK.

This year’s edition of the world-renown show brings with it the return of a live audience format at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Set to take place on December 5, the 2021 MOBOs will be broadcast live on YouTube. BBC One will broadcast a special behind-the-scenes show featuring unseen moments and performances.

Ahead of the reveal of the hosts and names that’ll be blazing the stage, check out the full list of nominations – which include Wizkid, Megan Thee Stallion, Central Cee, Dave, Bree Runway, Tiwa Savage, Dave, and Ayra Starr below…

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