The American Music Awards 2019 were held earlier tonight live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

The Ciara-hosted ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Toni Braxton, and many more, but the biggest star of the show – as expected – remained the awards themselves.

Curious to know who took home the coveted trophies? Head below as we update the list of winners:

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Brace yourselves, because R&B royalty Toni Braxton will be taking to the stage this Sunday at the American Music Awards 2019.

Details below…

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Christina Aguilera leads a lit list of names added to the line-up at the 2019 American Music Awards. 

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Summer Walker may be winning with debut album ‘Over It,’ but some fans are over her alleged lack of warmth during meet and greets.

The principle issue? A lack of hugs.

After a number of accounts hit the ‘net, Walker is speaking up and out.

Check out what she had to say after the jump…

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2019 has seen Ciara‘s brand level up in more ways than one thanks to a slew of endorsement deals for big names in fitness, fashion, health, beauty, and more. However, one of the singer’s most celebrated boss moves was a foray into movie and television development – a venture crowned by attaching her name as executive director to Nickelodeon’s ‘America’s Most Musical Family’ (as we first reported here).

A reality music competition, the new series sees 30 families from across the country compete for a $250,000 cash grand prize and recording contract with Republic Records.  In addition to production credits, Cici also lines the judging panel alongside David Dobrik and 80’s teen sensation Debbie Gibson.

Upon its premiere on November 1, the Nick Lachey-hosted showing kicked off to a promising start on the critical and ratings front.  Details inside:

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2019 Soul Train Awards next month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with Chris Brown nabbing 8 noms, Drake following with 7, and Beyonce and breakout star Lizzo repping for the ladies with six each.

Set to take place November 29, the show – which is hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell for the third time- will simulcast

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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Chingy is a record-setting musician.

Now, sixteen years after the release of his debut album ‘Jackpot’, the performer looks back on the track which helped it sell over two million copies.

‘Right Thurr.’

How he feels about the Crunk tune today?

Find out how below…

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That Grape Juice had the pleasure and honor of being among attendees wowed by show-stopping performances as they were rendered live at this year’s BET ‘Black Girls Rock!’ event.

Taped on Sunday, August 25, the annual event – recorded at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ – premiered on BET tonight (Sunday, September 8th) and continued its tradition of celebrating the remarkable achievements of Black women who have made outstanding contributions to their respective communities and disciplines.

When not honoring the likes of Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett, Grammy winners Ciara and H.E.R., and more, the Niecy Nash-hosted ceremony was seeing its stage blessed by the likes of Erykah Badu, Monica, India.Arie, and many more.  Watch them below if you missed the action:

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Melanin magic was celebrated in a major way at BET Black Girls Rock 2019!

This year’s ceremony took place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and saw the likes of Angela Bassett, Ciara, and Regina King honored for their incredible achievements.

That Grape Juice was in the house and caught up with Bassett ahead of her roof raising acceptance speech, as well as Brandy, Remy Ma, ‘Greenleaf‘s Merle Dandridge, and more.

Watch above as they open up about what being a Black girl who rocks means to them.

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The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are currently underway at Prudential Center in New Jersey. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out showings from Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Normani, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, and more below.

Keep refreshing, as we’ll be updating minute-by-minute…

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Normani shook the internet to its core this week with the colossal launch of her ‘Motivation’ music video.

A fireball from start to finish, the visual has racked up over 12 million views in less than two days and has attracted praise from the likes of Cardi B, Missy Elliott, and Ciara.

As the New Orleans native soaked up the love, she’s spoke with The Face about her solo charge since the hiatus of Fifth Harmony, having the support of her idols such as Janet Jackson and Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande being like family.

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We’re among the many hoping there’s no cure in sight for the wave of Normani fever that’s sweeping through since she dropped her blazing new music video, ‘Motivation,’ early this morning (August 16).

Billed as the official first single from the singer’s yet-titled, forthcoming debut solo effort, the cut is the brainchild of a team of superstar writers, singers, and producers (Ariana Grande Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Savan Kotecha).

On this side of its release date the tune is already showing early signs of success (based on its digital sales and critical response), but some may not know it was preceded by a slew of promotional appearances in its support in a bid to build anticipation.  One stop (to our friends at Chicago’s B96 96.3 FM) caught up with the 23-year-old at this year’s Lollapalooza to discuss her new album, working with Grande, and so much more.

Published to the outlet’s Youtube just hours before ‘Motivation’s premiere, tuck inside to see how the singer’s responding to fan demands for the LP, fighting those debut album jitters, and so much more:

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