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Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

Billboard Music Awards 2021

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Normani is ready!

For, the former Fifth Harmony member has just teased the release of new music, saying it could land her a spot in history.

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New Lady Gaga music is on the way.

For, it has been revealed that the ‘Rain On Me’ singer is planning to release a special reimagined version of her ‘Born This Way’ album featuring prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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‘Empire’ star Bryshere Gray is set to spend time behind bars after copping a plea deal in his domestic violence case.

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‘Pose’ has returned for its third and final season,

The Emmy-winning FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut. And its swansong is proving a must-see.

With the captivating series having already covered such resonating ground, its creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promise a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, and Angel during ‘Pose’s penultimate run.

Check out a sneak peek preview of episode 6 before it airs below…

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With 23 career wins to her credit, Taylor Swift entered the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) as the most decorated female act in the show’s history.

Nominated for four trophies at this year’s ceremony (Top Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, and Top Female Artist), Swift stood the chance to extend that record – furthering the distance between herself and her nearest competitor, Adele (who boasts 18 wins to her credit to date).

Much to the delight of her fans (affectionately called #Swifties), look inside to see just how Taylor accomplished the feat.

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The Billboard Music Awards 2021 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, following show-stopping performances from the likes of Doja Cat, BTS, DJ Khaled, Alicia Keys, The Weeknd, and more (as we reported here), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The Weeknd came as the night’s biggest star, nabbing 10 of 16 trophies he was nominated for thanks to the work found aboard his 2020 blockbuster album ‘After Hours.’  Look inside to see who joins him on the full winner’s list awaits:

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The Nick Jonas-hosted Billboard Music Awards 2021 aired live (May 23) from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Per usual, That Grape Juice provided you with performances as they occurred!

Check out live showings from The Weeknd, BTS, Duran Duran, Alicia Keys, Doja Cat, and more below.

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‘Levitating’ singer Dua Lipa saw her name rise to the top of headlines after the World Values Network took out a full-page ad in Saturday’s issue of ‘The New York Times‘ (May 22) to blast the GRAMMY winner for alleged antisemitism.

Via the ad lifted by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Lipa – alongside models Bella and Gigi Hadid (sisters of Lipa’s boyfriend Anwar Hadid) – were accused of vilifying the Jewish state as Israel and Gaza have dominated news cycles for nearly 2 weeks with reports of fighting & bombings that have left a reported 240 people dead.

Look inside to see the ad and Dua’s response:

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With over 20 years of hits, chart-topping albums, and box office blockbuster tours, P!nk has proven herself a worthy recipient of Billboard’s ICON Award.

On hand to receive the prestigious honor at the show’s 2021 ceremony Sunday (May 23), the songstress (born Alecia Moore) was presented the award by legendary rocker Bon Jovi shortly after she blazed the stage with a medley of hits including ‘So What,’ ‘Blow Me,’ ‘Get the Party Started,’ and more.

Watch her acceptance speech inside!

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The 2020 Billboard charts saw no shortage of Pop hitmakers Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande as the trio of acts respectively dominated the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 with their slew of hits.

Yet despite their individual accomplishments, all three left the 2021 Billboard Music Awards empty-handed.

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Congratulations are due to GRAMMY-winning songstress Fantasia as reports have surfaced she’s welcomed a new bundle of joy to her family.

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