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Christina Aguilera is the latest name to get down and ‘Dirrty’ on Lip Sync Battle.

The diva, who is currently hard at work on her new studio album, took a brief break from recording to make a special appearance during Hayden Panettiere‘s performance of ‘Lady Marmalade.

No stranger to theatrics, Xtina showed up and showed out. Watch below…

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Beyonce‘s politically charged ‘Formation’ release continues to rustle feathers.

The track, its accompanying video, and recent Super Bowl performance have America (and the world at large) in heated conversation about race, injustice, and the assertion of cultural pride.

And though many are fist pumping in unison with the singer, there are some who are taking their disdain for its message to pitiful lows.

Full story below…

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The ‘ANTI’ saga continues.

Thanks to a calculated (and commendable) game of sponsored smoke and mirrors, Rihanna‘s latest album hasn’t crashed and burned as some had expected.

However, sales of the LP have aren’t blazing and the addition of physical units (following its digital only arrival) don’t look to be helping the matter.

Full story below…

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After a roller-coaster ride, the curtain has officially fallen on the 2016 Super Bowl.

Last night’s Pepsi Halftime Show brought many a notable moment (thanks largely to Beyonce and Bruno Mars).

Naturally, attention is now turning to who the NFL should call on to headline next year’s festivities.

We may be a year away, but choices are made much earlier.

Journey with us after the jump as we lay out the top 5 acts we’d like to see scorch the Super Bowl stage in 2017….

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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.”

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 about the hottest topics in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor about…

Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ Album

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Donald Trump’s bid for the White House saw him forced to forfeit his starring role on NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’

Bad news for those who enjoyed his run on the business-based competition? Yes.

However, they needn’t fret. For, the show has called on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ star Porsha Williams and entertainment mogul Tyra Banks to ensure its forthcoming season fares just as well…if not better.

Details below…

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The premiere of ‘American Crime Story: The People V O.J. Simpson’ is the reason Cuba Gooding Jnr, John Travolta and Angela Bassett made their way to the Westwood Village Theatre yesterday evening.

There, they rubbed shoulders with the likes of David Schwimmer to welcome the story to FX’s audience as the project, based on the controversial O.J. Simpson murder trial, also dominates storylines on Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’

Click here to find out why. 

More snaps below…

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The web is still buzzing over Lifetime’s ‘Unbreak My Heart’ – Toni Braxton‘s long-awaited biographical film that set Twitter alight when it aired Saturday night.

Recounting the ‘You’re Making Me High’ singer’s highest highs over her storied career (and well documented lows), the flick was a critical homerun and earned thumbs up from viewers, fans, and media alike.

No exception to the many who have lauded the production for its brazenness and willingness to share intimate details about the life of one of music’s most celebrated songstresses, That Grape Juice has compiled a list of 5 reasons why the movie was an absolute knockout!

Hop below the jump to get into them (warning:  spoilers contained below):

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As we reported here, Jennifer Lopez brought the house all the way down for the kickoff of ‘All I Have’ – her long-awaited residency at The Axis (Planet Hollywood) in Las Vegas.

The sold out showing, courting the likes of celebrity audience members Ne-Yo, T.I., Kelly Osbourne, Leah Remini, Nicole Scherzinger, and many more, saw ‘Jenny from the Block’ blast through a collection of her top hits including ‘If You Had My Love,’ ‘On the Floor,’ and, of course, ‘All I Have.’ 

Later, taking to Extra, the triple threat took fans behind the scenes to reflect on opening night of the electrifying show and let fans in on how (and where) all the real magic happens.  Tuck in below to see it:

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Well, that didn’t take long.

Macklemore are currently trending thanks to their candid new track ‘White Privilege II,’ which squarely takes aim at both Iggy Azalea and Miley Cyrus for appropriating Black culture.

Never one to let a dig or diss go unaddressed, Ms. I-GG-Y has spilled her thoughts on the matter. And needless to say, she wasn’t endorsing.

Her words after the jump…

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Ghetto: A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.

Find out why the above has thrown the Reality TV royal Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard into a vicious racism scandal on the U.K.’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ 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…

What Is On Your 2016 Wish List?!

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