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

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

Oscars 2022

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With over 500 awards to her credit, Beyoncé sits in history books as the most-awarded living act in all of entertainment.

Having already conquered the GRAMMYs as its most-decorated singer to date (28 wins), Bey’s stride toward EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status was expected to take a leap in the right direction Sunday night (March 27) as the diva earned acclaim for delivering her first Academy Award performance for a song she was nominated for.

By the night’s end, however, it was her beloved fan group (the #Beyhive) who was making the delivery – a set of stings to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for awarding the golden statuette to Billie Eilish‘s ‘No Time to Die.’

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Beyonce made her grand return to the stage tonight at the Oscars 2022.

The megastar delivered a powerful performance of ‘Be Alive’ from ‘King Richard,’ which is nominated for Best Original Song at the 94th annual ceremony.

Serving as the diva’s first Academy Award nomination, she’d serve as the first Black woman to win if she were to take home the trophy.

Paying homage to the film and its central inspirations (Richard Williams and daughters Venus & Serena), Queen Bey’s stellar performance took place live from the tennis court The Williams’ started their journey in Compton, California.

Watch the epic showing, which opened the ceremony, after the jump…

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After a brief spell of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Beyonce will be performing at the Oscars 2022 this Sunday (March 27).

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Is Beyonce Oscars bound?

According to a new report, she very well may be.

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With names like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and many other of music history’s most celebrated acts lining its classes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame easily stands as one of the most prestigious accomplishments any recording artist can boast.

Yet, the ongoing omission of some of the entertainment genre’s biggest movers and shakers (i.e. Cher, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan) and the delayed entry of others has fans and artists alike raising eyebrows at the voting academy that determines the inducted class each year.

Like the GRAMMYs and the controversy courted about its voting procedures (as we reported here), some are calling for more transparency about the Hall’s selection process before fan voting.  Others, like legendary music icon Dionne Warwick, simply ‘don’t give a damn.’

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The music industry and its enthusiasts are still buzzing as Tuesday (November 23) brought with it the highly anticipated unveiling of the 2022 GRAMMY nominations.

Honoring the year’s best and brightest in the music realm on January 31, 2022, the coveted tally expectedly listed the likes of chart-toppers Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Kanye West, Drake, and Megan Thee Stallion as competitors for the ceremony’s top honors.

But, while jaws dropped to see Tayor Swift, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, BTS, and more also mentioned alongside those hitmakers, some fan groups are steam pressed their favorites were placed in interesting categories or totally shut out.

Look inside to see who made That Grape Juice‘s list of ‘2022 GRAMMY Snubs and Surprises.’

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With the GRAMMY Awards announcing nominations on November 23, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are poised to pick up several nominations each.

However, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, and Doja Cat may be hot on their tails in several of the main categories.

With each of these categories including eight nominees, join us below as we reveal our predictions…

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While chart-topping acts like Kylie Minogue, GloRilla, Saweetie, and Coco Jones are among the big names making headlines for eyeing studio time with Rihanna, the Pop diva-turned-beauty mogul shocked her beloved fans (affectionately called #TheNavy) when she revealed she has her sights set on someone else: Billie Eilish.

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With the 2024 megahit ‘Made for Me‘, GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Muni Long hushed the naysayers who believed her 2022 smash ‘Hrs & Hrs‘ was a fluke.

On the wings of exposure from a viral challenge that took over social media as well as a remix with Songbird Supreme Mariah Carey, the Jermaine Dupri-produced bop not only became her longest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 but also her second highest-charting hit yet (#20 peak).

Despite soaring to Platinum status and the top of R&B charts at the height of its popularity, however, one place fans of the tune shouldn’t expect to see it take flight is at the 2025 GRAMMYs.

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While fans of Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Sade are overjoyed at news their favorite divas are getting their overdue shot of joining Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and more in the hallowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, some supporters of music history’s biggest divas can’t exactly share their elation.

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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 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’ and your favorite panel shows, TGJ editors get real in a very candid way.

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

GRAMMYs 2024

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