The 2018 Soul Train Awards, taped earlier this month in Las Vegas, saw some of Urban music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

With the likes of top names and newcomers going for the prize, including Bruno Mars and H.E.R. leading the nominations tally, the competition was steep.  Now that the show is over find out who picked up which awards in which categories…

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Shakira‘s commitment to kindness and philanthropy have seen her ready the development of two new schools in Colombia.

Awesome news below…

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Halloween night brought with it even more Hollywood transformations.

A whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over the top ensembles.

Beyonce and Jay-Z (pictured above) led the pack enroute to Diddy‘s annual costume party. Adhering to their practice of saluting Black icons, they dressed up as athletes Florence Griffith-Joyner and Tommie Smith.

Join us below to see the likes of Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Usher, Janelle Monae, and more show up and show out…

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It’s time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2018 Soul Train Awards next month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

Two years after its release, Bruno Mars’ ’24k Magic’ project is still all sorts of popping thanks to hits such as ‘Finesse (ft. Cardi B)’ and a mammoth tour – which is still on-going.

Elsewhere, H.E.R has emerged as one of R&B’s definitive new break-out stars.

It’s fitting then that the pair lead with the most amount of nominations – both nabbing six.

Other names on the nominee list include icons such as Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce, as well as emerging stars ala Ella Mai and Daniel Caesar.

Check out the full list below…

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WizKid and Tiwa Savage send pulses racing in the steamy video for Starboy’s newest single ‘Fever.’

The reigning King and Queen of Afrobeats do little to quell romance rumors with their undeniable chemistry in the visual, which was unwrapped moments ago.

It arrives as Wiz gears up for his long-awaited new album ‘Made In Lagos’ and after Tiwa exclusively told That Grape Juice that she and her ‘Ma Lo’ collaborator have more magic on the way.

For now though, watch them work it below…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

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, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

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

2018 AMAs 

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The American Music Awards 2018 were held earlier tonight live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

The Tracee Ellis-Ross hosted ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Post Malone, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift and many more, but the biggest star of the show – as expected – remained the awards themselves.

Curious to know who took home the coveted diamond trophies? Head below as we’ve provided the updated list of winners: (more…)

The American Music Awards 2018 are currently underway at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out performances from Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and many more below:

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Lady Gaga – I’ll Never Love Again

2) Ciara – Dose

3) Lady Gaga – Heal Me

4) Cardi B & Pardison – ‘Backin’ It Up’

5) Ella Mai & Chris Brown – Whatchamacallit

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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Missy Elliott had fans saying WTF after her last three singles (‘WTF,’ ‘Pep Rally,’ and ‘I’m Better’) all came and went without their parent album being furnished.

The release of the critically acclaimed cuts only extended the already 10 year+ long wait, a feat that certainly didn’t go unnoticed by her faithful followers.  Finally – over a year after the release of ‘Better’ – the rapstress responded to their requests for new music by taking to Twitter earlier this month to explain her absence:

Now, with her confidence in tow, it appears she’s ready to make her grand return.  Hear the snippet of her soon-to-come offering, ‘Cool Off’:

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The 2018 American Music Awards is fast becoming the year’s most must-see ceremony.

For, Jennifer Lopez is the latest major name to join the performer bill at the October 9th spectacle.

Details below…

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Camila Cabello has been on scorching streak with hits such as ‘Havana and ‘Never Be The Same.’

Their success, along with that of her self-titled album debut, have seen her wrack up five nominations at the 2018 American Music Awards. 

Fittingly then, it’s been announced that the former Fifth Harmony star will be taking to the stage at the October 9th ceremony.

Details below…

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