It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2023 will be heating up screens on September 12 live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted honors at the show’s latest instalment.

Taylor Swift towers tall with a whopping 8 nominations, while SZA follows with six. Also scoring major looks are the likes of Beyonce, Doja Cat, Shakira, Miley Cyrus, and more. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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Billie Eilish has unboxed the video for ‘What Was I Made For?’

The moving track is lifted from the hotly anticipated ‘Barbie’ movie soundtrack – which also features, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, and Sam Smith.

Watch the visual after the jump, where Eilish’s words about being aboard the project also await …

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Kim Petras is on a roll and her latest album has earned the singer a major career milestone.

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Pride is more than a month. It’s a mantra. A time to not only celebrate the LGBTQ+ community but also to remember how we have come.

When thinking of LGBTQ+ anthems, one may think of the grandiose divas that still fill nightclubs today. However, while those songs do deserve their place in history, in our minds, and in our hearts, we’ve compiled a list that represents various eras of music. From the likes of Beyonce to Whitney Houston to Janelle Monae to Sam Smith, and more.

So, join us below to see what R&B jams and sugar-Pop bops made the list this year.

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‘Feed the Beast,’ the long-awaited debut album from international Pop sensation Kim Petras, has finally hit digital shelves courtesy of Republic Records/Amigo Records on Friday (June 23).

Announced just a month ago, news of the 15-track set came shorty after Kim captured the highest Hot 100 rung of her career as a song leader thanks to the Nicki Minaj-assisted bop ‘Alone.’

Now, she’s hoping to repeat the feat on the Billboard 200 side of charts with ‘Beast’ which roars on to digital shelves with multiple high profile features including BANKS, Minaj, and Sam Smith (on the #1 hit ‘Unholy‘) as well as well known producers and songwriters like Dr. Luke, The Monsters & Strangerz, Cirkut, Ian Kirkpatrick, and others.

As expected, ‘Beast’ also shines with Petras’ previously released breakthrough hits ‘Hit It from the Back’ and ‘Coconuts.’

Pounce inside to stream ‘Beast’ in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Queen of Pop Madonna seems to be full of surprises lately.

Though busy putting the final touches on her highly anticipated ‘Celebration World Tour’ ahead of its July 15 kick off, the 64-year-old still managed to find time to guest star on the new releases of not one but TWO high-profile music stars.

Days after announcing she joined forces with Pop star Sam Smith for the forthcoming tune ‘Vulgar,’ reports surfaced the Material Girl had new material with The Weeknd for the soundtrack of his HBO series, ‘The Idol.’ 

Titled ‘Popular,’ the latter cut also features GRAMMY-nominated rapper Playboi Carti.

“I know that you see me, time’s gone by / Spent my whole life runnin’ from your flashin’ lights / Try to own it, but I’m alright / You can’t take my soul without a f-cking fight,” she croons on the Metro Boomin-produced cut.

The follow-up to The Weeknd’s Future-assisted ‘Double Fantasy,‘ hop inside inside to hear ‘Popular’ in full ahead of the June 4 premiere of ‘Idol.’

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Nicki Minaj and Kim Petras appear to have a radio smash on their hands, because ‘Alone’ is making major waves on the format.

Full story below…

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Harry Styles triumphed at the BRIT Awards 2023, taking home the most honors of the night. The superstar was also sure to gift his fans with a special performance on his big night.

Taking center stage, the 29-year-old wowed with a rousing rendition of his global smash ‘As It Was.’

Styles formed part of a performer bill that included LizzoandSam Smith.

Watch the chart-topper in action after the jump…

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The BRIT Awards 2023 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage at London’s O2 Arena.

Now, after performances from the likes of Harry Styles, Lizzo, Stormzy, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies.

Big winners included Styles (who took home 4) and Beyonce (who bagged two honors).

The full winner’s list awaits inside…

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The stars are beginning to file into London’s renowned O2 Arena for the 2023 BRIT Awards. Check out the likes of Sam Smith, Lizzo, Little Mix alum Leigh-Anne Pinnock and more arriving below.

Tidbit: UK’ers be sure to catch the show LIVE tonight on ITV1 from 8:00pm GMT.

As ever, you know to keep it locked to That Grape Juice for your complete BRITs fix.

Before the action stars, see the fashion hits and misses below…

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Madonna is speaking out and she is now addressing the backlash over her appearance at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards.

More details below…

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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’ and your favorite panel shows, 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…

GRAMMYs 2023

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