Lupe Fiasco‘s creative journey sees him take on social media with the storyline-driven song ‘Pick Up the Phone.’

Every single click is just hammering it home.Who knew Russian roulette involved answering the phone? Until my signal dwindles or my channel is in roam. Or my cell phone dies or it’s cancer in my dome.

The release tells the tale of a young man who has developed an unhealthy with his cell phone and all it has to offer and, much to the delight of Lupe lovers, is now being supported by its very own music video!

Watch below….

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Alicia Keys has been making headlines aplenty since embracing a make-up-less look for her return to the spotlight.

The move, which she says is designed to promote self-love, has earned praise from countless corners. However, a select pocket of people have taken to social media to slam the 15-time Grammy winner for her appearance.

Of such episodes, the latest played out at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards which Keys attended rocking the look above.

Fed up with the shade grenades, the singer’s producer husband Swizz Beatz took to Instagram in the early hours of this morning to hit back.

Watch his response video below…

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Social media was sent into a frenzy earlier this year when news hit that The Spice Girls were reuniting.

It’s been 20 years since the iconic five-piece went from ‘Wannabe’s to the biggest band in the world. A fact which makes the present a fitting time to celebrate their career.

As reported though, not all members are willing a comeback – namely Victoria Beckham and Mel C.

Beckham’s lack of involvement in the proposed set of anniversary shows was confirmed from the get go, yet Sporty Spice’s attachment was billed as being in limbo.

In a new interview with The Love Magazine, the 42-year-old mother of one dispels confusion. She will indeed not be a part of Spice Girls GEM (which folk have since learned is an acronym for Geri/Emma/Mel).

Find out why below…

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Future rubbed shoulders with Miami’s movers and shakers for the Haute Living Cover Launch Party For Future Hendrix Presented By Hublot And Jetsmarter last night.

There, just hours removed from his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2016, did he celebrate his spread in the aforementioned publication with the likes of Del Toro creative Matt Chevarllard and the billionaire Gil Dezer.

Snaps from from the rapper’s glamorous night out after the leap…

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It may have been a decade since model-with-a-mic Cassie scored her last hit, but if recent news she shared with E! News is any indication, she is on the road to making sure her list of hits gets a new entry before year 11 rolls around.

Indeed, more than 3 years since her critically acclaimed mixtape ‘RockAByeBaby,’ the vocal-less has revealed she’s been hard at work with famed producer Detail to craft her comeback.

“I did a lot of records with Detail,” she explained. “We have a single coming up called ‘Makeup,’ which I think the ladies are gonna love…coming soon.”

Keen to catch up with Cassie?  Hear her news about this and more below:

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Season 3 of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is unleashed September 22nd – and, by the looks of a freshly released trailer, the ABC hit promises fireworks aplenty.

Viola Davis returns as no-nonsense professor Annalise Keating; a role which earned her an historic Emmy win.

Yet, as the teaser attests, the character’s cool, calm, and calculatingly cold demeanour is shaken to the core amidst a new drama that plays out from the very first episode back.

Preview the first episode of round three of the Shondaland smash after the jump…

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Fergie‘s comeback quest continues – this time a-front of Paper Magazine.

The Black Eyed Peas singer is one of a number of notable names tapped to cover the publication’s September 2016 issue, which celebrates 1000 Beautiful People.

Beyond the fierce cover, Fergie-Ferg confirmed within her inside feature that her long-awaited sophomore album is indeed titled ‘Double Dutchess.’

She also remarked on the success of recent single ‘M.I.L.F $.’

Her words await below…

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Music’s reigning stream queen Rihanna was billed as one the main attractions at last night’s VMAs. It’s fitting, then, that the performance of the show mirrors the consumption patterns of her audience.

See what we mean below…

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If armed with the right material and marketing dollars, Teyana Taylor would undoubtedly stand as one of the world’s leading entertainers.

Overdoing it?

Those familiar with the star’s live skill would disagree, citing her recent Lil’ Kim tribute as an example of what the 20-something could offer Pop culture should her industry ducks find themselves placed in order.

This week, she continues to prove her supporters right with an impeccable performance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ visual.

In it, the triple threat recreates scenes from the movie ‘Flashdance’ with help from her husband Iman Shumpert and their daughter Junie.

It’s a must-see!

Watch below…

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Colin Kaepernick’s bold decision to speak out against police brutality has seen him earn a friend and supporter in the director Spike Lee.

Full story 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 is the…

 2016 MTV VMAs Review

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The  credits are soon to be rolling on the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many a memorable moment.

With all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?

Meet us below to find out!

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