Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 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 how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary.
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After years of murmurs about a tell-all special being in the works, Janet Jackson ended 2021 by officially lifting the lid on news she’d be bringing a biographical documentary to Lifetime.
First Look: Janet Jackson Unleashes Epic Trailer for Lifetime Documentary Special
Simply named ‘Janet,’ the epic look at the Pop icon's life came courtesy of a two-night TV event that saw her give her dedicated fans a raw and unvarnished look into her story as she candidly spoke on everything from Justin Timberlake and the 2004 Super Bowl fiasco to the death of her brother/King of Pop Michael Jackson, previous marriages, becoming a mother for the first time at 50-years-old, and more.
Janet Jackson Soars to #1 on iTunes After Tell-All Lifetime Documentary
Janet Jackson Doc Delivers Dynamite Ratings with Over 15 MILLION Total Viewers
Introducing new song 'Luv I Luv' at the doc's end, Jan's fans were sent into a frenzy of anticipation for official news on the diva's next album - her first since topping the Billboard 200 in 2015 with 'Unbreakable.'
And while the tune or an accompanying LP didn't manifest in 2022, we're giddy with excitement to see if and how she answers calls for new music in 2023.
Weather change, check your shoulder and hips, Jenny 💅🏾 I know it ain’t easy for your old ass😂🤣😂🤣
It was a very good documentary….and it shows how humble and classy she is because she could’ve turned that documentary out and the many people, particularly men who did her wrong, but she didn’t. And Just when I thought she would tear Justin’s punk ass a new one including Les Moonves, she didn’t, she kept it cute…but Oh I would have loved to had been a fly on the wall behind the scenes when all of that went down. I know she cried a lot and I know she’s gone through a lot, a lot more than she spoke on. I will say this, outside of her epic catalog of music, she is indeed a strong woman, and these days I see she’s gotten more spiritual to in her journey and good for her. She’s always going to be a class act. Legendary, Iconic and respected.
Well said, Troy. No matter the insults hurled at her or about her, they cannot and will not affect her legacy, her contribution to global music and the doors she’s opened for black artists in general, both male AND female. Super happy for her great year and continued success. Insults and degrading comments will do nothing to stop her. The success train left the station 30+ years ago 👏🏾🫶🏾