For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books.

As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape.

Look below to see how Miley Cyrus shaped the year.

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Demi Lovato has seen some updates to her certifications in the United States courtesy of the RIAA.

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“Changed the game with that digital drop!” – Beyonce

Time flies because today marks 10 years (yes, 10 years) since Beyonce unleashed ‘Beyonce’ – her self-titled visual album – and changed the music industry forever.

Arriving as a surprise release sans any forewarning, the project landed in tandem with music videos for every single song – including classics such as ‘Drunk in Love’ and ‘Flawless.’

A mega-seller and a cultural milestone, today sees many in the singer’s loyal Hive reflecting on the impact of the multi-platinum game-changing LP.

Now, Queen Bey has joined in the celebration.

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In sad news, Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher has died.

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The Recording Academy rocked ratings and mics when it took to CBS on Sunday (December 10) to present the ‘GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop.’

A two-hour tribute to the indelible impact the genre has made on music and culture overall, the special – filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on November 8 before making its television premiere – shined courtesy of an array of live performances from Rap newcomers and legends alike.

Featuring show-stopping appearances from Bun B, Chance the Rapper, Common, Jermaine Dupri,  LL COOL J, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, 2 Chainz, T.I., Gunna, Too $hort, Latto, E-40, Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla, Juvenile, Three 6 Mafia, Jeezy, MC Lyte, Warren G, YG, and many more, hop inside to see the live TV event of the season in full if you missed the action when it first aired live.

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As if directing the critically acclaimed BET+ original yuletide movies ‘The Christmas Clapback’ and ‘Favorite Son Christmas‘ wasn’t enough to boast, award-winning director-actress Robin Givens wrote, produced, and stars in the streamer’s forthcoming release ‘Christmas Rescue.’

Also starring Raven Goodwin, Mario Van Peebles, Samantha Trumbo, and more, the festive film tells the story of an obsessive ex who kidnaps his ex-girlfriend on the day of her holiday-inspired wedding in a desperate attempt to win her back.

Ahead of its arrival on December 14, check out the official trailer inside.

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Beyonce‘s surprise-released new single, ‘My House,’ has taken up residence in the Billboard Hot 100.

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It’s here!

After ample teasing, Nicki Minaj has lifted the lid on her highly anticipated collaboration with R&B superstars Monica and Keyshia Cole!

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Nicki Minaj looks set to make a pink splash on the Billboard 200 with her new album ‘Pink Friday 2.’

Hotly anticipated, the project was unleashed on the femcee’s birthday (December 8), and, as reported, it’s sailing towards a historic #1 debut on the coveted count.

Now, on the back of ample buzz and the addition of further tracks, Minaj’s first-week sales predictions have been revised upwards.

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A woman is pressing on with her lawsuit against Migos rapper Takeoff a year after the star’s tragic death.

And, to proceed with the complaint, she’s seeking to substitute the MC’s mother as a defendant.

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With Megan Thee Stallion‘s legal wrangle with her former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment in rearview, the femcee is looking to strut ahead with her career independently.

Yet, the Hot Girl Coach reportedly plans to do so while leveraging the heat of her scorching star power.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ rapidly drawing near to its Christmas Day (December 25) release, the cast of the hotly anticipated musical movie is leaving no stone unturned in their promotional push.

Their latest stop is the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. 

Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks are joined by the film’s producer Oprah Winfrey in the feature and collectively the quad style and profile.

The spread arrives just one day after Barrino and Brooks nabbed Golden Globe nominations for their performances in the Blitz Bazawule-directed flick – which also stars Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Ciara, H.E.R. and Aunjanue Ellis.

In tandem with the THR spotlight is a titillating new trailer for ‘The Color Purple.’

Ahead of its US release and January 26 landing in the UK, check it out together with the stunning snaps after the jump…

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