Six years have separated fans from 2012’s ‘Lotus’ to the latest album of powerhouse vocalist Christina Aguilera.  

Delivered after years of false starts and reroutes, the set – kicked off by the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted buzz single ‘Accelerate’ – saw promotion for its follow-up singles and parent album do just that with appearances on Carpool Karaoke, Billboard Music Awards, ‘TRL,’ and more to support.

Released June 15, the set’s chances at #1 were dashed by opposing releases from 5 Seconds of Summer and a surprise drop from Beyonce & Jay Z, but that certainly didn’t stop it from moving a respectable figure.  Curious to see how close her final figure was to the predicted 70-75,000k units it was projected to move?  Look inside to see:

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Remy Ma and Papoose are to learn that they were secretly recorded during last night’s BET Awards and snapped as they responded to the first of Nicki Minaj‘s performances on the night.

The culprit? None other than the Jamaican icon Spice!

That’s right…Spice.

Amused by their attitude towards Minaj’s delivery of ‘Chun Li‘, the ‘So Mi Like It’ superstar whipped out her camera and zoomed in on Remy.

Watch below…

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Cardi B named her debut album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ because of the intense spotlight on her private life post blowing up. Now, it’s emerged that the candid star has been keeping certain developments to herself – namely her marriage to Offset. 

And the details are definitely odd.

Dive below for the full story…

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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 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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