Alicia Keys turned heads at the 2020 NFL Kickoff Concert Thursday (September 10) when she boldly proclaimed ‘Black Lives Matter’ and called out social injustice head-on during her stunning performance at the event.

After cranking out a stirring rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ (click here to watch), she launched into a performance of her new single – ‘Love Looks Better.’

Reportedly set to join the gems being readied to line the tracklist of her forthcoming seventh studio album, the self-titled ‘ALICIA,’ ‘Love’s recorded version arrived tonight following its inaugural live showing.

Look inside to hear the Ryan Tedder-produced tune in full.

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According to a new report, rapper Kanye West is in the midst of a bipolar episode.

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The general public is revisiting Janet Jackson‘s ‘New Agenda’ as the world faces an uncertain future.

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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…

2020 BET Awards

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Just a day after reports surfaced Beyoncé was in the process of closing a historic $100 million deal to partner with Disney on future productions (click here to read more), rumors swirled the ‘Kitty Kat’ performer would curate the soundtrack to the sequel of ‘Black Panther’ (due in theaters May 6, 2022).

Somehow, that rumor elevated to whispers she was set to portray beloved ‘X-men’ character Storm – which set off a firestorm of mixed responses of longtime followers of the Marvel franchise.

Among the disappointed, one particular detractor took to Change.org to ignite a petition to ensure the ‘Pink Panther’ star kept her award-winning hands off the next installment of ‘Black Panther.’

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Michael B. Jordan is determined to empower the oppressed.

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Justice Smith has gone public with his truth.

For, the actor – who is renown for his roles in ‘The Get Down’ and ‘Jurassic World’ – has come out as queer.

And he’s done so alongside his ‘Queen Sugar’ star boyfriend Nicholas Ashe.

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Jay-Z is lending a helping hand to the family of Ahmaud Arbery.

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The 57th Annual Grammy Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Beyonce, Madonna, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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Yesterday evening, Rap Royal Lil Kim found herself at the receiving end of harsh criticism from her fan base, Team Kim.

Criticism, which saw her stans brand her ‘selfish’ for placing men before her career in music yet again, when she and members of her team refused to answer questions regarding the release of new music they had been promised since last year.

This, after they threatened to shut down her official fan site when she put the release of a 2011 Holiday EP on hold to support Floyd Mayweather Jnr, who faced a prison sentence for allegedly assaulting the mother of his children- in front of their very eyes.

Now, after being cited as Kim’s latest distraction, her boyfriend ‘Mr Papers‘ has spoken out against the criticism.

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