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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11th August 2015 marks the spot for this season of Oxygen’s ‘Bad Girls Club’, the explosive series that sees a group of poorly behaved girls move into a mansion to “insert deep and meaningful premise” with the help of a life coach named Laura!

Intrigued?

Peep season 14’s trailer below…

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Chris Brown has revealed that he is to release a new LP…this year!

Good news below…

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Six years ago today, the late great King of Pop Michael Jackson passed onto eternity aged just 50.

And while he may be gone in the flesh, his legacy remains everlasting.

To celebrate his indisputable impact on Pop music and culture, That Grape Juice are spotlighting some of our favourite underrated MJ gems. Because, despite the trailblazing success of cuts such as ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Bad,’ and ‘Remember The Time,’ even Michael wasn’t exempt from releasing songs that – for one reason or the other – went under the radar.

Our picks await below in no particular order…

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With taping set to commence for season 8 of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ That Grape Juice countdowns the 5 things that we’d like to see from our favorite melo-drama mama’s during their next run.

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The R&B singer Trey Songz has been accused of bullying his supporters after footage of him at a Chicago album signing surfaced online.

The singer recently released the second edition of his latest album ‘TRIGGA’ ad took to the state to sign copies of the project for his fan base which is predominantly made up of a young African-American girls.

Unfortunately, an incident captured on camera may have some wondering if he is appreciative of their support.

What happened?

Watch below…

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Chris Brown pours another jam out for fans this year.

Yes, after teaming up with Tyga to release ‘Fan of a Fan’ the album the ‘Don’t Judge Me’ singer has released the song ‘Liquor’ today.

How he did it? Via ‘The Breakfast Club’ radio show.

Drink up 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…

 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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