When the credits rolled on the Oscars 2022, attention immediately turned to the afterparties.

And, as is customary, the Vanity Fair Oscar Afterparty was one of the hottest spots.

Held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the star-studded event magnetized some of Hollywood’s most notable names.

After an eventful evening, Will Smith took center stage with his family – wife Jada Pinkett Smith, sons Jaden and Trey, and daughter Willow.

Also in attendance were Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Normani, Gabrielle Union, Tiffany Haddish, Tyler Perry, Rita Ora, Janelle Monae, Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan, and more.

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The stars shine for entertainment’s biggest calendar night – the 94th Annual Grammy Awards! Live from Los Angeles’ Hollywood & Highland, join That Grape Juice‘s peek at the industry’s biggest names just moments after they arrive at the scene.

See and sound off on Oscar fashion hits and misses below.

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All roads lead to this Friday (March 25) for Latto. 

For, the femcee will unlock her long-awaited sophomore album ‘777’ on said date and she’s pounding the promotional pavement in ahead of its arrival.

The Breakfast Club was her latest stop and she chopped it up about a whole host of topics.

Chatting with Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy, the rapper dished on the LP, the ‘Big Energy’ remix, and navigating the music industry.

One of the most notable moments came when Latto addressed the hoopla surrounding the male collaborator she says gave her issues over not responding to a DM.

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It’s been nearly 6 months since Latto unveiled ‘Big Energy,’ but the Dr. Luke-produced bop is still making BIG moves on the Billboard Hot 100.

Just 5 days after the tune had become the third single of her career certified Gold or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 500,000 copies in the United States, Latto (born Alyssa Stephens) learned ‘Big’ has cracked the Hot 100’s top 20 for the first time.

Planted at #17 on the tally’s refreshed edition, it becomes the first time she’s seen her name printed in the chart territory as a leading act.

As she celebrates the milestone, look inside to see who joins her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check.

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As the curtains have been lowered and the credits have rolled on the Anthony Anderson-hosted 53rd NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 26) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Jennifer Hudson, Will Smith, Angela Bassett, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

Curious to see who walked home with an award? See the full list inside:

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BTS is headed to Sin City.

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The powers of Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar combined to deliver one of the Super Bowl’s most talked about halftime shows ever Sunday (February 13).

And if their brigade of hits flying to the top of real-time sales tallies wasn’t enough indication of how well their showing was received, a gander at early ratings tally should do the trick.

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Normani fans have been clamoring for new music and, over the last few weeks, the star has been hinting at fresh material being imminent.

And while it seems there may be little more waiting before listeners can hear what the 25-year-old has been cooking up, she’s sharing insights about what folk can expect.

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Time may fly for some, but Normani fans have had to settle for a slow and steady roll-out o the singer’s new material.

While the upside to the unique pacing has seen the starlet nab wins on radio, it’s seen supporters become increasingly thirsty for fresh music.

Well, it looks like the 25-year-old is gearing up to quench.

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Bow Wow is sharing regrets over the music business.

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It looks like Latto‘s hit the jackpot with her new single, ‘Big Energy,’ and this week’s winning numbers are 38.

The Dr. Luke-produced bop, which prominently samples Tom Tom Club‘s 80’s hit ‘Genius of Love’ (also found aboard Mariah Carey‘s timeless classic ‘Fantasy’), was already a standout in the rapper’s growing discography when it entered the Hot 100 as her highest debut yet (as we reported here).

Reaching an even higher Hot 100 height this week, ‘Big’ made a big splash in the chart’s top 40 – not only marking her highest placement to date (at #38) but also the first time Latto’s seen her name printed in the hit list’s upper half.

Look inside to see who joins her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check.

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Designed to “honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues,” the GLAAD Media Awards is set to carry on its annual tradition as underscored by the unveiling of the official nominations list for its 33rd annual ceremony.

Announced live on GLAAD’s TikTok page Wednesday (January 19), the nominees represent LGBTQ musical and acting performers and shows as well as journalists, documentarians, and more.

“There are more nominees this year than ever before, highlighting a growing landscape of LGBTQ visibility, and serving as a reminder to the critical role that film, television, music, journalism, and other forms of media can play in growing LGBTQ acceptance in the face of ongoing attacks against our community,” said GLAAD president & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement.

With recognizable names like Lil Nas X, Elton John, Halsey, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ FX’s ‘Pose,’ and more among this year’s leading nominees, look inside to see the full list.

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