The only thing shining brighter than the Christmas tree in New York City’s Rockefeller Center is the megawatt roster of stars who aligned to perform at the lighting ceremony.

Aired on NBC Wednesday night (December 4), the 2024 edition of the annual ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ TV special – hosted by EMMY and GRAMMY-winning Pop diva Kelly Clarkson with help from ‘TODAY‘ anchors Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, and Craig Melvin – courted multiple performances from the likes of EGOT-winning diva Jennifer Hudson as well as Coco Jones, Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Thalia, and many more.

See all the performances from the 2-hour event inside.

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It’s been nearly four months since Latto stormed the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea,’ but that doesn’t mean the GRAMMY-nominated rapstress is slowing down her promo push for the project.

Although she’s currently blazing stages across North America on the critically acclaimed ‘Tea Tour,’ she still made time to visit ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show‘ this week to give on-the-fence concertgoers a taste of what they’re missing.

When not telling hilarious stories about Eminem and Mariah Carey, Latto took to the stage to give the live treatment to her highest-charting hit this year: ‘Big Mama.’

Look inside to see how she fared.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2024 was one for the books!

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 groundbreaking femcees Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah etched yet another history-making feat into the record books.

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After selling out venues across North America to the tune of over half-a-million concertgoers with the last ‘We Them Ones’ comedy tour, Mike Epps is assembling another gang of comedians to repeat the feat for the show’s 2025 iteration.

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The same week her megahit ‘Mamushi‘ exited the Billboard Hot 100 after a 20-week run (one of her longest to date), Megan Thee Stallion unveiled the official music video for one of its highly anticipated ‘Megan‘ follow-ups: ‘Roc Steady.’

Featuring Flo Milli, the energetic duet comes as a standout on the ‘Megan’ deluxe album for its fiery bars and prominent sample of Ciara‘s 2004 breakout hit ‘Goodies.’

For its music video, Meg and Flo brought a high school horror fantasy to life (in the sexiest way possible of course).

Directed by Colin Tilley, look inside to see the behind-the-scenes action on how the clip came to be.

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Melanie Fiona is back, and she’s showing off some fancy footwork in the Logan Meis-directed music video for her latest single.

Delivered over a month after she surprised her fans with comeback cuts ‘Say Yes’ and ‘I Choose You,’ the 2-time GRAMMY winner has lifted the lid on the official visual for the latter.

“I would turn the angels down / ‘Cause you’re my heaven on the ground / I choose you / I choose you / And if the world is gonna end / Know that time and time again,” she sings over Akeel production.

Branding the clip the “most fun I’ve ever had while shooting a music video,” the new visual arrives ahead of official news about her 2025-due EP – her first body of work since 2012.

As we await that report, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Choose.’

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The MOBO Awards 2025 nominations are here!

For almost three decades, the ceremony has served as the top honor for music of Black origin in the UK.

This forthcoming edition of the world-renowned show brings the ceremony to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday 18 February.

Ahead of the reveal of the hosts and names that’ll be blazing the stage, check out the full list of nominations – which includes Central Cee, Beyonce, Asake, Cleo Sol, Tyla, Ayra Starr, and more – below…

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Some of music’s biggest up-and-comers may have delivered some of 2024’s most highly anticipated debut studio albums, but – let ‘Rolling Stone’ tell it – there’s one that towers above them all: Tyla‘s self-titled inaugural effort.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2024 was one for the books!

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.

From Justin Bieber to Cardi B, Sexyy Red, Ashanti and Nelly, Jacquees, Gabourey Sidibe, Steph and Ayesha Curry, Brittney Griner, and more, look inside to reflect on some of the celebrities who welcomed new bundles of joy to their families.

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There’s no two ways about it; Drake is one of the most successful acts ever.

Beyond being the best-selling singles artist in RIAA history, his host of staggering Billboard stats are underscored by having the most Hot 100 #1 hits of any rapper (13), the most Hot 100 top 10 hits of any act (78), and the most overall entries in the Hot 100’s 66-year history (338).

Yet, even with all his immeasurable success at the latter organization he still barely found entry into the top 5 of their ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century‘ list – capturing a #4 placement that left many puzzled.

As Billboard continue to defend their decisions from angry fans of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and others, staff members took to the site’s official podcast to specifically weigh in on the mixed reactions they’ve gotten from placing Rihanna over her ‘Work‘ co-star.

Look inside to hear their justification.

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Eminem has sadly lost his mother. For, Debbie Nelson has died.

Full story below…

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Khalid is set to unwrap even more new music this Friday (December 6). 

For, fresh from announcing collaborations with Normani and Ayra Starr, the R&B crooner has lifted the lid on another team-up – this time with Chloe Bailey.

Full story below…

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