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…

 Janet Jackson’s ‘No Sleeep’ – Hit or Miss?

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July 12th 2015 will bring with it the return of Basketball Wives LA, the Reality TV series starring exotic dancer turned entrepreneur Draya Michele.

Alas, while fans can expect its new season to deliver many a dramatic scene we doubt they could have anticipated what happened when Michele joined the R&B singer K. Michelle on a live TV show launched to promote this week’s BET Awards.

What went down?

Find out below…

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The countdown is on to ‘Empire’ season 2!

September 23rd marks the spot for fans of the hit FOX show, which is now in full production for its sophomore run.

As reported, the music drama will return for a meatier season (after being picked up for an 18 episode order by the network) and will feature appearances from Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, and Lenny Kravitz.

So as to whet appetites, the show’s creator Lee Daniels took to his Instagram to share pics and clips from set.

We’re buzzed and bet you’ll be too after checking ’em out above and below…

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Less than one week remains until Miguel unleashes new album ‘Wildheart’ onto the masses.

The ‘Coffee’ led set is already being praised in earnest by critics ahead of its June 29th arrival and so as to ensure it reaches its commercial potential, the soulful crooner styles and profiles in the latest issue of GQ.

Peep the dynamite performer get his dapper on above and below…

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The next year is set to welcome new albums from the likes of August Alsina (above), Tamar Braxton, Rita Ora & ‘American Oxygen’ provider Rihanna.

Fortunately (or unfortunately) the campaigns launched to support their releases will be forced to accept plans set to be put in place by Billboard next month.

Game changing news below…

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The British singer Zayn Malik made his way to Valentino’s Paris Fashion Week exhibition  hours ago, stepping out in style as he enjoys life away from the Pop band One Direction.

His time at the fashion show comes as he continues to build material for his solo debut with the help of his production pal Naughty Boy and the support of SYCO, the Sony Music Entertainment label he signed with during his time as a member of the aforementioned group.

Hit the button below for more snaps of the rising solo star…

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September 5 and 6 won’t get here fast enough for fans of pop singer Beyonce as reports have it the ‘Diva’ will be returning to Budweiser’s ‘Made In America’ festival – this time sharing headlining credits with emo-soul singer The Weeknd.

Taking over Philadelphia yet again for Labor Day weekend, the fest will see the duo’s headlining tag team come as the first time it hasn’t featured one headliner from mainstream rock – a plus for Urban music fans.

And, as other Urban stars like J. Cole, Big Sean, Future, and Meek Mill line the bill, it’s safe to say Hip Hop & R&B will definitely be full in effect!

Get the full list of acts below:

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Whitney Houston‘s daughter was allegedly assaulted by her so-called husband before she was found unconscious in her home months ago.

A distressing report after the jump…

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It’s Big Sean and Jhene Aiko like you’ve never seen them before!

This Sunday will see the ‘One Man Can Change the World’ rapper perform at the BET Awards in support of his new album ‘Dark Sky Paradise.‘

Today, he releases the video for the song ‘I Know‘ which features Def Jam royal Jhene Aiko…and a “greyer” look sported by both acts.

Press play to peep the Hip-Hop & R&B pals in older and wiser action below…

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DeJ Loaf finds a friend in Young Thug this year,teaming up with the rapper to unleash the beast that is her brand new bop ‘Shawty.’

Its beat comes courtesy of Young Roc and drops before Loaf joins Tinashe to support Nicki Minaj on the U.S. leg of her ‘Pinkprint’ tour next month.

Listen to the “graphic” song after the jump…

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Rihanna has used Jay Z’s TIDAL platform to release a brand new visual for her new single ‘Bitch Better Have My Money.’

The cut serves as a buzz single for her forthcoming album and received its first dose of visual life when she performed it live at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.

How her latest offering compares?

See for yourself after the jump….

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The man behind some of Beyonce’s biggest hits has filed for bankruptcy.

Terrible news for the ‘Now That She’s Gone’ singer’s collaborator below…

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