Before Jennifer Hudson unwrapped news her original song, ‘Here I Am’ (found aboard the soundtrack to the Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect’), had been shortlisted for the 2022 Academy Awards ‘Best Original Song’ trophy, she was the one handing out gifts – in the form of new music.

No stranger to putting her spin on holiday favorites over the years (i.e. ‘O Holy Night,’ ‘Silent Night,’ etc.), this year the diva brought her soaring vocals to Darlene Love‘s 1963 classic, ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).’

Taking the number to church like only she can, hop inside to hear J.Hud do what she does best.

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It’s that time again! Welcome to the 14th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!

With 2021 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events, and moments which have made the last 12 months so memorable.

Polls are open RIGHT NOW, hence it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2021 had on offer.

Category finalists were established using metrics of commercial success, critical acclaim, and online buzz.

Voting Closes On December 30th 2021 at 11.59 PM (PT)

Winners will be announced on New Years Eve – December 31st 2021!

What are you waiting for? Cast your votes after the jump!

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Leona Lewis took center stage on ITV1 special ‘Royal Carols: Together at Christmas.’

The songbird took vocal flight with a spirited rendition of ‘O Holy Night,’ which was watched by Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as millions watching at home.

Lewis’ performance follows the release of her ‘Christmas, With Love Always’ deluxe project and after a wave of promotion for her festive classic ‘One More Sleep.’

Watch after the jump…

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It’s Christmas! So, it’s fitting that the queen of the season Mariah Carey has unwrapped yet another win.

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Tina Knowles Lawson is stepping into the talk space.

The matriarch, who is renowned for her omnipresence in the lives of her daughters Beyonce and Solange, has teamed with Facebook Watch to launch ‘Talks With Mama Tina.’

Warm and welcoming, the series sees Lawson invite her guests and the masses into her home for candid conversation that explores the journey from unknown to superstar. The show has an expressed focus on encouraging all to be their authentic and unapologetic selves while shining their light from within.

Comedienne Tiffany Haddish serves as the latest guest and opened up in earnest.

Check out episode 3 of ‘Talks With Mama Tina’ below…

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Nene Leakes may no longer be a part of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but the drama is most definitely playing on in the life of the reality star.

Earlier this month, the RHOA original made headlines when went public with her new beau – Liberian-born entrepreneur Nyonisela Sioh – three months after the death of her husband Gregg Leakes who succumbed to colon cancer.

Today Nene hit the newswire anew – and it all centers around an alleged relationship with another man.

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With just one more sleep until Christmas Day, we here at That Grape Juice are feeling all sorts of festive.

So, what better way to spread holiday cheer than with ‘The Ultimate Christmas Sleigh List’ playlist! 2021 Edition.

Curated by the TGJ team, this collection of Xmas gems fuses a variety of familiar tunes with some that may have flown under your radar.

So Happy Holidays to you and yours. Enjoy AND let us know what you think of our picks!

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Lauren Jauregui is hot on the promotional trail for her new project ‘The Prelude’ and Genius was her latest stop.

During her sit-down with the platform, the Fifth Harmony alumni honed in on the track ‘On Guard’ featuring 6LACK – which is a fan favorite from the project.

Layer by layer, the soulful voiced songstress unpacked the lyrics of the track and even sang too.

Check out the feature after the jump…

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That Adele reign just won’t let up. Especially on home soil.

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Afrobeats blazer Fireboy DML ignites his viral smash ‘Peru’ anew with a little help from Ed Sheeran. 

The Pop force onboards the infectious bop, which has been magnetizing the masses since its release earlier this year.

Proving that his versatility knows no bounds, Sheeran rides the Shizzi shaped beat with ease and adds a fresh dimension to the already scorching track.

And it’s not a remix by the numbers either. For, the link-up has arrived with a brand new video too.

Check it out below…

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Cop a gander of Saweetie!

The ‘Tap In’ rapper had the masses tapping the ‘Like’ button on social with the unveiling of her new bald hairdo.

Scorching in the sun, the femcee shared the striking look moments ago and was met with immediate praise.

After racking up ample success in 2021, the star is heading into the New Year with multiple nominations at the GRAMMY 2022 – including a nod for Best New Artist.

Before the big day, check out Saweetie like you’ve never seen her before after the jump…

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Tina Knowles Lawson is stepping into the talk space.

The matriarch, who is renowned for her omnipresence in the lives of her daughters Beyonce and Solange, has teamed with Facebook Watch to launch ‘Talks With Mama Tina.’

Warm and welcoming, the series sees Lawson invite her guests and the masses into her home for candid conversation that explores the journey from unknown to superstar. The show has an expressed focus on encouraging all to be their authentic and unapologetic selves while shining their light from within.

Singers Kelly Rowland and Ciara serve as the latest guests and opened up in earnest.

Check out episode 2 of ‘Talks With Mama Tina’ below…

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