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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…

What were your Grammy Awards 2015 Hits & Misses?

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Word has it the recording of Rihanna‘s eighth album has been anything but smooth, hence the myriad of delays that have plagued the project.

However, it seems the star may have found her musical knight in shining armour in the form of Roc Nation comrade – Kanye West.

Details below…

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As debate rages on about last night’s Grammy Awards, one name that is Team Not Impressed is R&B crooner Trey Songz.

During the broadcast, the 30-year-old singer took to Twitter to vent his frustrations with his lack of nominations….while stressing that he’s supposedly unbothered.

Trey’s rant below…

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The 57th Annual Grammy Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Beyonce, Madonna, Katy Perry, Rihanna, 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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As Bobbi Kristina continues to cling to life after being found face down in a bathtub, her cousin – music legend Dionne Warwick – is reportedly recuperating after a nasty tub accident herself.

Full report below:

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‘Bounce’ beauty Iggy Azalea hopped to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday to crank out a live rendition of her next soon-to-be-hit ‘Trouble,’ featuring powerhouse songstress Jennifer Hudson.

Giving fans a taste of what they can expect on her forthcoming ‘Great Escape Tour’ (featuring Nick Jonas and Tinashe), the performance follows the diva duo’s joint effort of shooting the tune’s official video earlier in the week.

Before you catch Iggy at this weekend’s Grammy ceremony, tuck in below to see her and JHUD bring down the ‘Tonight Show’ house:

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Some of the nastiest tweets on the net were rounded up and read by the artists they were aimed at hours ago, done as part of the ‘Mean Tweets’ segment on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show.

There, the likes of Drake, Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea, Lady GaGa Britney Spears, Jessie J, Sam Smith and Ariana Grande read messages sent by many a rude tweeter.

Press play to catch the funnies below…

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Perhaps the Beyonce of Pop group The Wanted, R&B singer Nathan Sykes sails towards solo glory this year, currently gearing up for the release of a solo album set for takeoff one year after the group announced its hiatus.

Now, armed with a voice that’s already won over the likes of Diane Warren, Babyface and ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande, the singer catches up with ‘Hunger’ to spill details on the Harmony Samuels-backed release.

Tuck in, below…

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The US arm of her fan base may have failed to keep her new single at #1, but good luck to anyone trying to stop Rihanna‘s French fans from taking her to the top in that market.

For, proving that the star’s commercial power is truly international, the Pop purveyor now sits atop iTunes France with her new single ‘FourFiveSeconds’, currently outselling Bruno Mars‘ feel-good jam ‘Uptown Funk.‘

Good news below…

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As his former flame Rihanna celebrates the release of her new single ‘FourFiveSeconds‘, Pop prince Chris Brown has announced that he is to delay the launch of his ‘Between the Sheets Tour.’

Details on his change of his plans below…

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When one’s career shines as brightly as Rihanna’s expectations will always be high.

So, it should come as little surprise that her latest single ‘FourFiveSeconds‘ is now being painted as an “under-performer” because the hype around it and the sales its garnered thus far have failed to the mirror the success of earlier releases.

What’s a girl to do when in need of a commercial pick-me-up?

Find out Rihanna’s answer to that question below…

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As top-selling girl group TLC readies a new album of hopeful hits to perform alongside their already envied catalogue, the duo took to ‘Good Morning America’ to officially announce a joint tour with fellow 90s hitmakers New Kids on the Block and rapper Nelly.

Blasting off on May 1 in Las Vegas, the 47-date Stateside trek will see the trio of acts touch every corner of the U.S and wrap on July 2 in Buffalo, NY.

“It’s going to be one big, huge, massive party,” said Joey McIntyre of NKOTB. “That’s a lot of hit records in one night. I’m excited.”

Alot of hits indeed. Look below to hear TLC dish on the upcoming tour:

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