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 BET Awards

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Xscape has been honoured for its soothing, soulful and stellar contributions to the arts at this year’s ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards.

Phenomenal news for a phenomenal group below…

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For many, Netflix isn’t just the future of TV consumption, it’s also at the forefront of diversity in the televisual space.

And the company is cementing that position with the formation of their Strong Black Lead division; a collective – anchored by Black execs at the company – who conceived and executed a powerful commercial aired during the BET Awards last night.

Narrated by ‘Stranger Things’ star Caleb McLaughlin, ‘A Great Day In Hollywood’ unites Black talent from Netflix’s top shows to stress that they aren’t part of a passing moment – they are instead at the epicentre of a major movement.

The clip, which draws its inspiration from renown 1958 photo “A Great Day in Harlem” (which featured prominent jazz musicians of period), boasts appearances from several notable names.

Alongside McLaughlin were the likes of Ava DuVernay, Laverne Cox, Danielle Brookes  (‘Orange Is The New Black’), Reverend Run, Lena Waithe (‘Master of None’), Logan Browning (‘Dear White People’), Mike Colter and Alfre Woodard (‘Luke Cage’).

Watch the powerful piece below…

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Iggy Azalea is quite the trooper.

For, despite a succession of knock-backs, the Australian-bred rapper is soldiering on with new project ‘Surviving The Summer.’

Aptly due within the coming months, the set arrives following the scrapping of Azalea’s sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion.’

With the wheels a’turning again, the 28-year-old is gearing up to drop a new single.

Details below…

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Childish Gambino is making his way to the United Kingdom and wants you to join him at the 02 Arena when he lands!

Epic news below…

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Drea Kelly, R. Kelly‘s ex-wife has detailed the horrific acts of abuse she says he put her through during their marriage and believes he hasn’t won a Grammy in years because of it!

A guest on the powerful ‘Sister Circle‘, Drea spoke openly about the never-before-heard incidents which prompted her to flee Kelly’s wicked ways and how he used his star power to conceal the cuts, scars and bruises he etched on her body.

That isn’t all. For, she also slammed those who argue that the molestation he faced as a child may explain his own allegedly predatory ways and revealed that their children found out that he was accused of urinating on underage girls when they teased about it in school.

An emotional interview below…

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The BET Awards 2018 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after performances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Migos, Janelle Monae, 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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Failed relationships and a deep depression lay at the heart of Keri Hilson‘s seven-year musical hiatus and now, much to the delight of her supporters, she is ready to return.

Hilson sat down with the ladies of ‘Sister Circle’ to give the world insight into her time away and revealed that a feeling of emptiness caused her to step away from creative spaces so she could seek help on her journey towards happiness.

Watch below…

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The 2018 BET Awards are under way and, as ever, you can expect That Grape Juice to be bringing you the performances shortly after they air on television.

Held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the ceremony – which celebrates achievements in music, sports, movies, TV, and more –  is set to shine with performances from Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, Yolanda Adams, Miguel, Janelle Monae, and more.

See their stageblazing performances inside:

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The stars shine for Urban music’s biggest calendar night – the 2018 BET Awards!

Hosted by funnyman Jamie Foxx, the show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.  See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive to the scene.

*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live realtime*

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Beyonce and Jay-Z may have broken the internet with the release of their joint album ‘Everything Is Love,’ but they’re having to settle for a more conservative spot on the Billboard 200.

For, with the final numbers tallied, it’s been revealed that the power couple have pipped to the top spot by 5 Seconds Of Summer.

Details below…

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With summer here, so too is one of music’s biggest calendar nights – the BET Awards 2018!

And while the show has historically played host to many a major name, none have been more synonymous with the extravaganza than Beyonce.

So, as we await word on whether Queen Bey and hubby Jay-Z will surprise us with a performance during tonight’s festivities (you know, new album and all), we take it back 15 years to Mrs Carter’s first solo BET “moment.”

At the 2003 ceremony, a then rising Bey gave a rousing rendition of her breakthrough smash ‘Crazy In Love’ – the first single from her debut ‘Dangerously In Love.’ An album celebrating its 15th anniversary this very week.

In now-trademark Beyonce fashion, the showing was high octane and flaunted the fire that inhabited the luminous star. Reenacting much of the iconic choreography from the track’s video, the entertainer had the whole audience on their feet, including Destiny’s Child alumnae Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, as well as sister Solange.

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Oh how far has Yonce come! Ironically, she already possessed all the qualities the world loves her for. What’s so incredible is how she has managed to polish and perfect them over the years while retaining that raw potency.

It’s been an incredible 15 years for the mother-of-three and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next 15.

Your thoughts?