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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2015 to be announced!

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The last week may have seen category winners change almost hourly, however, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony and Jason Derulo were among those who enjoyed all the 2015 MTV European Music Awards served up yesterday evening.

There, the stars rocked the stage, picked up awards and mingled with each other backstage months after doing the same at the MTV Video Music Awards!

Missed out on the action and need highlights?

We’ve got you covered…

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Congratulations are soon to be in order for the rapper Nicki Minaj.

Hit the link below for a ‘Pinkprint‘ sales update below…

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Timeless Disney classics like ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ (‘Lion King’), ‘Colors of the Wind’ (‘Pocahontas’), ‘A Whole New World’ (‘Aladdin’), and more are set to get a 2015 remake from a crop of today’s top pop and R&B stars courtesy of the forthcoming compilation album titled ‘We Love Disney.’

Calling on the likes of Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Ne-Yo, Jason Derulo, and Gwen Stefani, the new album – helmed by legendary producer David Foster – is set for release October 30th.

But, before you can get your hands on the new new, tuck in below to get the full track list and see who else will be tackling your fave Disney classics:

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In 2014 the rapper Iggy Azalea saw her single ‘Fancy‘ swim to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 after she scored the support of iHeart Media.

A reported deal with the company saw the jam dominate its radio platform and enjoy all the largest radio group owner had to offer it and its supporting album ‘The New Classic.’

Now, the company’s national programming chief has revealed what he believes it takes to create a hit song in today’s market.

Should your favourite artist take note?

Find out below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1)  Fifth Harmony – We Know

2) Jidenna – Classic Man

3) Ciara – Dance Like We’re Making Love

4)  Janet Jackson – No Sleeep

5) Jason Derulo & Jennifer Lopez – Try Me

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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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 is the…

 2015 BET Awards Review

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, 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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LA‘s ‘Nokia Theatre‘ plays host to the 2015 BET Awards’, boasting live showings from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Kendrick Lamar, and an all-star tribute to Janet Jackson courtesy of Ciara, Tinashe, and Jason Derulo.

Want to see all the performances for yourself?

Press play below…and keep refreshing for new additions

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BET are turning all the way up for the 15th anniversary of the BET Awards.

This Sunday sees the annual extravaganza aptly air live from LA Live at the Nokia Theater, with a line-up that continues to grow more titillating by the day.

For, it has been announced that a slew of new names have joined the list of already confirmed performers set to rock the stage in just 48 hours.

Details below…

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It was launched to celebrate the work of their mutual idol Janet Jackson.

Unfortunately, news that Ciara and ‘All Hands on Deck’ singer Tinashe would be teaming up to tribute the icon at this week’s BET Awards has sparked a battle between their respective fan bases on Twitter.

Why? Talk that Tinashe is underserving of the performance slot she’ll share with the ‘Body Party’ singer.

An unfortunate scene below…

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‘Somebody’ has good reason to celebrate.

That’s right, Natalie La Rose’s hit single has risen on the UK Radio Airplay Chart this week.
The song shows positive signs of growth in the market despite heavy competition fronted by Tinashe, Ciara and Alesha Dixon.

Good news below…

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