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Fans of Fox hit ‘Empire’ have ample cause to celebrate today.

For, the network have just announced the Lee Daniels music drama has been renewed for the 2017/2018 TV season.

Details below…

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Cop a gander of Joe Jonas!

It may be wintertime, but the DNCE lead singer turns up the heat for GUESS‘ new promotional campaign.

Following in the footsteps of younger brother Nick Jonas, who cemented his pin-up status with a similarly racy campaign in his Calvin Klein‘s, the 27-year-old no doubt makes a bold beeline for those titillated by his sibling’s antics.

We really are in changing times; for years patriarchal society saw women objectified by (often fully clothed) men. Such is the climate today that men are doing the same for promotional gain. A lot can be said, but we’ll leave it at…interesting.

Peep more pics of the ‘Cake By The Ocean’ crooner 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’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor…

What Is On Your 2017 Wish List?!

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Last night, millions of Americans tuned in to watch President Obama offer them his farewell address before he parts ways with the White House to make way for his predecessor Donald J. Trump.

In it, he thanked his family for their support as he stood as leader of the free world and outlined the highs and lows of his presidency.

Fortunately, the praise he received for his speech was undisturbed by news of Trump’s alleged penchant for “Golden Showers” on social media.

Watch below…

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Mariah Carey has learned that her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been vandalised.

Unsettling news 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) Janet Jackson – Dammn Baby

2) Lady Gaga – Dancin’ In Circles

3) Mutya Keisha Siobhan – Boys

4) John Legend – Penthouse Floor (ft. Chance The Rapper)

5) Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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As we previously announced, ‘Dance Again’ diva Jennifer Lopez is looking to do just that with her new NBC reality dance competition ‘World of Dance.’

Acting as executive producer of the series, she’s joined by R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and actor/choreographer Derek Hough on the judging panel to crown the show’s inaugural winner and hand the lucky dancer a cool $1 million prize.

And, while the show – akin to FOX’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ – is not set to premiere until Spring 2017,  Lopez took to Instagram today to give fans their first look at what they should expect when it arrives.

See it inside:

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As the finger pointing between Mariah Carey‘s camp and Dick Clark Productions continues well over a week after her failed New Year’s Eve performance, the ‘Triumphant’ singer has finally been greeted with good news from the otherwise tragic incident.

Thanks to a week of ongoing publicity surrounding the showing – which was highlighted by “live” performances of Carey classics ‘We Belong Together,’ ‘Emotions,’ and her holiday album’s rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – the pop icon has soared on streaming outlets.  And, when we say “soared,” we mean skyrocketed!

Tuck in below for details:

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The 74th annual Golden Globes, hosted by ‘Tonight Show’ host/funnyman Jimmy Fallon, was greeted by a much needed ratings spike after see two consecutive years of decline.

Viewers anxious to see who would take home the coveted trophies amongst television nominees ‘Atlanta’ (FX), ‘Scandal’ (ABC), and ‘Black-ish’ (ABC) as well as film nominees ‘Hidden Figures’ (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer), ‘Fences’ (Denzel Washington, Viola Davis), and ‘Moonlight’ (Mahershala Ali) were thrilled to see their favorites take the gold.

Curious to see just how many tuned in?  Find out below:

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LeToya Luckett serves up a slice of the cinematic in the video for new single ‘Back 2 Life.’

Written, directed, and produced by Michael Vaughn Hernandez (along with the singer), the clip sees the Destiny’s Child graduate flex her acting muscles. Apt, as she’s spent recent years racking up credits in shows such as ‘Single Ladies’ and most recently ‘Rosewood.’

Watch the dramatic visual, which is lifted from Luckett’s new album ‘Until Then,’ after the jump. Thomas Q. Jones co-stars…

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Mariah Carey’s New Years’ Eve meltdown has been lodged in the headlines for almost two weeks and shows no signs of vanishing.

Everyone and their mom has pitched their two cents on the matter, which saw Mimi tangled in a lip-sync fiasco.

Now, Spice Girls star Mel B has voiced her opinion.

The feisty singer turned media personality shared her take on the drama during a guest stint on The Real this week.

Interestingly, she was actually in attendance co-hosting the Dick Clark special when everything went down.

Watch below as she doesn’t hold back on ol’ Mimi…

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Fifth Harmony are wasting no time moving on following the dramatic departure of Camila Cabello.

The trimmed down Pop quad have booked their first major TV spot since the “December to Remember” – the 2017 People’s Choice Awards.

Dive below for details…

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