Beyond delivering stage-blazing performances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Shakira, Demi Lovato, Anitta, Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo, and many others (as we reported here), the 2023 MTV VMAs packed just enough punch and star power to help continue the reversal of ailing ratings.

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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 to 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,’ 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…

2023 MTV VMAs 

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The credits have rolled on the action-packed 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, which boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favorite win any of the coveted Moonperson?

Look inside to recap the full winner’s list.

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It’s that time of year!

The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 are around the corner. As such, nominations for the hotly anticipated ceremony have been unveiled.

Cardi B and 21 Savage jointly lead with a whopping 12 nods each. Drake follows with 9.

Other notable names who scored multiple nominations include Burna Boy and DJ Khaled (7 apiece), J. Cole (6), and Jay-Z, GloRilla, and Coi Leray (all of whom nabbed 5).

This year’s installment of the show takes place in Atlanta, GA on October 3 and airs on October 10 on BET at 9pm ET/PT.

Speaking on the nods, Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET said in a statement:

“This year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our year-long celebration of hip hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion. We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of Hip-Hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take Hip-Hop artistry to new heights.”

Before the broadcast, find out who’s nominated below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2023 will be heating up screens on September 12 live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted honors at the show’s latest instalment.

Taylor Swift towers tall with a whopping 8 nominations, while SZA follows with six. Also scoring major looks are the likes of Beyonce, Doja Cat, Shakira, Miley Cyrus, and more. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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It looks like GloRilla isn’t the only female rapper with “girl power” on her mind.

Just days after expressing her desire to remix the Cardi B and Latto-led ‘Put It on Da Floor Again,’ the GRAMMY nominee brought her unmistakable flow to the all-female sequel of the viral Tik Tok hit Keep Dat N***a alongside iCandy, Kali, and Big Boss Vette.

Now, it appears her fellow femcee – Coi Leray – is hoping to follow suit by recruiting even bigger names in the female Rap game for a modern-day take on the 1997 Lil Kim smash ‘Not Tonight-Ladies Night Remix’ (which famously featured Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Angie Martinez, Missy Elliott, and Da Brat).

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The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday, June 25.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees’ list has been revealed.

After unprecedented success, Drake leads with seven nominations.

The likes of Beyonce, Lizzo, 21 Savage, and GloRilla all make their presence felt with multiple nominations apiece.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations awaits below…

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With over 300,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2022 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last-minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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The People’s Choice Awards 2022 rocked NBC and E! airwaves Tuesday (December 6) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

As its banner title relays, this show is notable for having its winners voted for entirely by the public.

Spanning a wide variety of categories from music to television, movies, and more, the 2022 ceremony saw the likes of Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles, and more go head-to-head for some of the night’s top honors.

Did your choice nab an award at the Kenan Thompson-hosted showing? Find out below…

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The American Music Awards 2022 were held Sunday night (November 20) live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and – per usual – the ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, P!nk, Glorilla, Anitta, and many more (as we reported here).

Yet, even with the spectacle each of the aforementioned acts provided, the biggest star of the Wayne Brady-hosted show remained the awards themselves.

Curious to know who took home the coveted trophies? Head below to see the list of winners.

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The music industry and its enthusiasts are still buzzing as Tuesday (November 15) brought with it the highly anticipated unveiling of the 2023 GRAMMY nominations.

Ahead of honoring the year’s best and brightest in the music realm on February 5, 2023, the coveted tally expectedly listed the likes of chart-toppers Beyonce, Adele, Harry Styles, Bad Bunnyand Lizzo as competitors for the ceremony’s top honors.

While jaws dropped to see some of the categories they were mentioned in and omitted from, fan groups of other major hitmakers are steam-pressed their favorites were placed in unexpected categories or totally shut out.

Look inside to see who made That Grape Juice‘s list of ‘2023 GRAMMY Snubs and Surprises.’

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The credits are now rolling on the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Broadcast live from Dusseldorf, Germany, the extravaganza was dually hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi and brought with it performances from the likes of OneRepublic, Ava Max, Lewis Capaldi, Thundercat, and more…

Of the evening’s winners, Harry Styles led with seven awards, while Taylor Swift (who was in attendance) followed closely with six.

Head below to find out who else won big…

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