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 MTV VMAs 

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The bad blood between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj is well documented.

And though it’s been a while since the rap royals traded jabs, folk have been re-heating their beef in the run-up to the release of Onika’s new album ‘Queen.’

Most notably given the Queen Bee moniker being one synonymous with Kim first.

During an interview to promote new single ‘Nasty One,’ the female rap pioneer was asked directly about the matter – and her response may surprise.

See what we mean below…

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Beyonce blazes the hotly anticipated September issue of Vogue magazine.

Eagerly awaited, this edition of the fashion bible is reportedly the last from editor Anna Wintour and saw Queen Bey gifted full control over the direction of the shoot and accompanying feature.

The diva supreme handpicked 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell to lens to spread and in her interview goes into abundant depth about why.

Elsewhere, in her most intriguing insight into the world of Beyonce in years, the singer opens up about body image, pregnancy complications, her heritage, her journey, and much more.

Head below to see and here from Beyonce in a way like never before…

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As new TV shows go, few can rival the immediate impact of ‘Pose.’

Created by Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals, the FX smash chronicles the ball culture world of 80s New York, with gay and transgender “houses” doing battle in underground competitions.

The period piece resonated powerfully with audiences and has been commissioned for a second season.

And in a new interview, Murphy spills the tea on what viewers can expect.

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What Destiny’s Child ‘Get on the Bus‘, Mel B & Missy Elliott‘s ‘I Want You Back’ & En Vogue’s ‘No Fool No More’ have in common?

They all appear on the ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ soundtrack!

Released in 1998, the movie starred Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Little Richard, Vivica A. Fox and Lela Rochon and tells the real tale of the Rock & R&B performer Frankie Lymons and his eye for the ladies.

Ready to revisit the romantic drama?!

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Azealia Banks continues to polarize the public with her antics. However, one thing is a cert – she’s powering ahead on her own.

After being dropped from Interscope Records and releasing debut ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ as an indie offering, the rapper recently inked a deal with EOne for the release of new album ‘Fantasea II.’

However, perhaps deterred by the performance (or lack-thereof of the project’s preceding singles), Banks has…well…bounced. And, as predicted, not without

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When ‘Insecure’ returns for its third outing next month, fans will note the absence of a familiar face. For, it’s been confirmed that actor Jay Ellis is taking a break from Issa Rae‘s smash HBO dramedy.

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If his lengthy but damning Instagram post is anything to judge by, Floyd Mayweather’s proven his best blows aren’t limited to the ring! The boxing champ and his longtime nemesis, rapper 50 Cent (born Curtis Jackson), have done their fair share of verbal sparring over the years, with most of the attacks notoriously launched from 50’s side of the battlefield (“battlefield” = Twitter). Yet, after keeping his cool for months over ridicule about his literacy status, baby mama drama, and more, Mayweather delivered a thunderous serious clap back over the weekend!

Not only addressing the rapper’s ongoing familial issues (see: baby mama drama, beef with own son, etc.), Mayweather took aim at Jackson’s financial dealings, reportedly contrived image, absence from the Billboard charts, and so much more. Delivering a read that has the internet still abuzz, look inside to see exactly what the boxer said and how 50 responded…

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

Ever the chameleon, the Bajan belle has unveiled a striking new look – she’s a blonde!

Check it out below…

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Despite efforts to boost the show’s ratings by welcoming Erica Mena and the Dancehall icon Spice to its mix, ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘ finds itself slipping and sliding on a ratings front without the support of its breakout star Joseline Hernandez.

The star’s feud with producer Mona Scott-Young saw her part ways with the show after its last season and watch it struggle fare well without her.

Why now may be a good time for VH1 to put an end to its war with the Puerto Rican princess?

Find out below…

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Gearing up to give Wendy Williams & Ellen a run for their ratings? RuPaul.

Details on the entertainer’s quest for daytime glory below…

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After churning out colossal hits such as ‘Waterfalls’ and ‘No Scrubs,’ TLC brought their recording to career to an end last year with the release of their self-titled “last” studio album.

The subject of much debate (after being funded by fans), the set didn’t yield the sales hoped and disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived.

Still, with a legacy as profound as TLC’s, the reality is that there’ll always be an audience keen to see them in action. A fact band-member T-Boz is looking to capitalize on…in Las Vegas.

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