Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern entertainment’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we remember how the Academy Awards forgot to nominate actors of color for its 2016 class:

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That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond.

Today, as their work for other artists continues to serve as the life blood of the music industry, we interview Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, the creatives in front of and behind the act Louis York.

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The story of Madonna’s phenomenal rise to superstardom is be told via a tell-all biopic.

Its name? ‘Blond Ambition.’

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Donald Trump‘s Presidential run (and subsequent win) forced him to abandon his role as the star of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice.’

Doing little to disturb the executive-producer he still holds on the series, his decision to part ways with the series saw the bodybuilding legend/actor/political heavyweight Arnold Schwarzenegger step into his shoes as the show’s boss.

When ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’ is set to air?

January 2nd!

Peep your very first look at the season, which stars Porsha Williams, Tyra Banks and Laila Ali, after the bounce!

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Mariah Carey season is upon us.

After her hit song ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ earned $22,457 in the last chart week, the festive entertainer kicked off her ‘Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You’ TV special at the Beacon Theatre.

Joining her for the ride was her pal John Legend who took to the stage to perform the song ‘When Christmas Comes’ for her fans as he supports his new LP ‘Darkness & Light.’

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Guess which entertainer stepped out to light up the Empire State Building to celebrate Christmas yesterday evening.

Hint: Born in 1970, this mother of twins  recently launched a successful Las Vegas residency several years after being she was picked up by Sony Exec Tommy Mottola in the 90s.

Still not sure?

Romantically tied to one of her dancers, this entertainer served as a judge on ‘American Idol’ before its plugged was pulled in 2016.

Need another hint?

Our mystery musician is of Latin-American descent.

Her identity below…

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Beyonce has learned that never-before-seen visuals unearthed from her videography’s vault have been unearthed…and are to be sold at auction.

Full story below…

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As Phaedra Parks uses the ninth season of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to support the victims of the Flint Water Crisis, some of her cast mates have opted to use the platform to front more unscrupulous endeavours.

Two of these, rather unfortunately, are Todd Tucker and Peter Thomas, husbands of ‘Housewives’ Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey.

For, perhaps in retaliation for remarks Parks has made about them during their run on the series, the supporting characters reached a new low with hopes of a ratings high by introducing Sherien Almufti to the series.

Why it was a new low?

Almufti’s alleged affair with Parks’ husband Apollo Nida.

Watch the disappointing ambush below…

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Guess which superstar stepped out in sneaker-friendly style with his friends recently.

Hint: This beaucoup-buck making star is currently leading his field with his ratings-pulling performances and has been enjoying the company of the socialite/aspiring supermodel Bella Hadid.

Still not sure who it is?

Find out below…

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Behold the creative force that is Issa Rae!

Why?

Her hit show ‘Insecure‘ has just been renewed for a second season after raking in impressive ratings for HBO.

Join us as we celebrate below…

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Tonight, Atlanta’s leading ladies of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and ‘Married to Medicine’ will dramatically return to rule over Bravo’s Sunday night schedule.

Now, the over-the-top personalities and compelling storylines from the ladies of ‘Medicine’ has spawned the show’s expansion to the largest medical center in the world in Texas, with ‘Married to Medicine: Houston.’

Like’s Atlanta’s ‘Medicine,’ Houston will follow the stress and chaos surrounding the glamourous lives of doctors and their spouses.

Watch the trailer below.

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Man, the #Beyhive are working overtime this week!

After fending off some racists traditional country fans for their fearless leader, Beyonce, they zeroed in on country star Kenny Chesney for looking visibly displeased during the Queen Bey’s performance.  Once done with him the fan group turned their sights to ‘Clueless’ star Stacey Dash for slamming Beyonce’s mom, Tina Lawson.

Now, ‘American Idol’ finalist La’Porsha Renae is seeking treatment from bee stings as the #Beyhive have locked in on her for damning Bey’s country showing.

If Renae thought her Twitter dragging earlier this year for her anti-LGBT statements were bad, she was clearly unaware of what the Beyhive could do:

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