As usual, Halloween brings with it some jaw-dropping Hollywood transformations.

From Lizzo to Ciara to Lizzo, Doja Cat, and more, a whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see some of your favorite names and outs show up and show out…

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Omari Hardwick, Marsai Martin, Kelly Rowland, and Rome Flynn join forces for a game like no other in their brand new film, ‘Fantasy Football.’

Directed by Anton Cropper, the movie follows 16-year-old Callie A. Coleman (Martin) who realizes she can control her professional football player dad, Bobby Coleman’s (Hardwick) activity on the field by way of EA SPORTS game ‘Madden NFL.’

Callie’s mom Keisha is played by Rowland, while her father’s rival – Anderson Fisher – is played by Flynn.

Kick-off begins November 25 on Paramount+.

Pending then, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Rihanna made her grand return to music with her new song ‘Lift Me Up’ from the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack.

And the haunting hymn is delivering grand results for the Bajan belle.

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Check out Sheryl Underwood!

The comedienne and host unveiled a 95-pound weight loss on the latest episode of ‘The Talk.’

Rocking a figure-hugging purple dress and heels, the star was the centerpiece of the episode ‘Sheryl’s Ultimate Surprise House Party’ in celebration of her birthday.

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With award show season in full swing, expect the year’s best and biggest in entertainment to be gearing up to grace the stages of annual staples to perform or accept some of the industry’s most coveted trophies.

The latest to unveil its highly anticipated list of nominees is the NBC & E! People’s Choice Awards.

Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the year’s list of leading musical nominees includes Bad Bunny (7), Harry Styles (6), Lizzo and Selena Gomez (5 apiece), and Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift (3 each).

They aren’t the only big names in the running for the night’s prized statuettes, however.

Ahead of the show’s December 6 air date, look inside for the full list of nominees across music, television, movies, and more.

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After a six-year absence, Rihanna returned to the music Friday morning (October 28) with the heartfelt ballad, ‘Lift Me Up.’

One of two songs from the GRAMMY winner set to line the soundtrack of the upcoming ‘Black Panther’ sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Lift’ was written by Rih, ‘Panther’ director Ryan Coogler, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, and Nigerian superstar Tems as a tribute to late ‘Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman (who died from colon cancer in 2020).

Barely giving her dedicated fans, affectionately called the #Navy, time to catch their collective breaths, Rih has already lifted an ethereal accompanying music video for the touching tune.

Look inside for a glimpse at the Autumn Durald Arkapaw-directed clip.

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Xscape has proven to be the gift that keeps harmoniously giving. It’s fitting, then, that the R&B trailblazers are set to be honored in a major way at the Soul Train Awards 2022. 

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The Black Eyed Peas power on with brand new single ‘Simply The Best.’

Lifted from the group’s incoming album ‘Elevation’ (due November 11), the track is a global affair and features Brazilian bombshell Anitta and El Alfa who hails from the Dominican Republic.

Collectively, the group unites for a dancefloor bop that commands the masses to move.

Along with the guests on ‘Simply The Best, B.E.P’s’ ‘Elevation’ LP also features the likes of Daddy Yankee and Nicole Scherzinger.

Check out will.i.am, Taboo, Apl.de ap, and co in action after the jump.

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Oxlade has been lighting up the music scene on a global scale with his breakthrough smash ‘Ku Lo Sa.’

And while the viral smash is the seismic size of a hit even the most established act could dream of, the only direction the Afrobeats star is looking is… forward.

Fresh from taping a special for live performance platform CEEK, Oxlade sat down with That Grape Juice for an insightful chat about his journey, worldwide success, performing with Usher in Ghana, and upcoming album. The latter of which he revealed is coming this year.

Check out the performer’s exclusive interview with TGJ’s Samuel Eni above and be sure to let us know…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Jin, Sam Fender, New Hope Club, and Chappell Roan.

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Rina Sawayama roused the masses with her critically-acclaimed album ‘Hold The Girl’ and is keeping the action coming with the video for ‘Frankenstein.’

Directed by Jak Payne, the visual plays on the dark theme of the song – which was produced and co-penned by the legendary Paul Epworth (who is also a frequent Adele collaborator).

The clip arrives on the heels of Sawayama wrapping the UK leg of her tour and ahead of US dates which kick off next week.

Pending then, peep the video for ‘Frankenstein’ after the jump…

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Alicia Keys has unwrapped an early holiday gift for fans in the form of new single ‘December Back 2 June.‘

The track sits on the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s incoming Christmas album ‘Santa Baby’ (due November 11). 

Housed exclusively on Apple Music in spatial audio, the 11-track project sees Keys put her soulful flare on seven holiday classics and four original tracks.

‘December Back 2 June,’ one of the freshly created cuts, is first up.

Take a listen after the jump…

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