Ed Sheeran is getting candid.

The ‘Shivers’ hitmaker is now revealing why he thought was gay growing up.

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Issa Rae is hot on the promotional trail for the fifth and final season of ‘Insecure’ and her latest stop was The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, Rae candidly opened up about what folk can expect from the last chapter of the popular HBO series, her upcoming show ‘Rap Sh*t,’ her recent wedding, and the peaks and troughs of her journey.

The star also spoke about recent wedding.

Check out the fun-filled interview below…

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With ‘Insecure’s fifth and final season set to kick off this Sunday (October 24), Issa Rae stopped by the Tamron Hall Show to lift the lid on what it feels like to end the hit HBO series.

Speaking candidly, the creative force explained that she feels she and her team have told a complete story – one that was always intended to run for the five seasons it has.

The super-private star also opened up about her recent marriage and waxed honest about whether or not the rumors of an ‘Insecure’ movie are true.

Watch the interview below, where a segment with her co-stars Yvonne Orji and Kendrick Sampson also awaits…

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The tight race to the Hot 100’s championship this week may have seen Lil Nas X‘s ‘Industry Baby’ handed a silver medal (as we reported here), but that hasn’t stopped the singer-rapper from continuing to vie for the top spot.

His latest bid comes via a behind the scenes look at the ‘Montero’ tune’s controversial, Jack Harlow-assisted music video.

Nearly three months after the premiere of the clip helmed by famed music video director Christian Breslauer, the behind the scenes showing invites fans to get a birds eye view of the visual’s most eye-popping moments – including that infamous shower choreography and more.

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‘Dilemma’ rapper Nelly has had just that on his hands with former friend/St. Lunatic groupmate, Ali.

The two made headlines in the past for a dispute stemming from Ali’s belief that Nelly (born Cornell Haynes Jr.) ‘hustled the group’ out of airtime and finances in their heyday, an accusation the latter vehemently denied.

And while some thought the beef between Ali and the ‘Hot in Herre’ hitmaker had cooled, the former – after clocking what he perceived as a subliminal diss – took to Instagram Monday (October 11) to lay out even more allegations against Haynes, including claims he acted as the star’s ghostwriter for his now Diamond-certified debut album, ‘Country Grammar.’

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Playing games is exactly what some Twitter commenters are accusing fans of Summer Walker of doing when they asserted the 25-year-old – who boasts only one studio album to her credit to date – is the ‘Queen of R&B for her generation.’

What’s more, the measure was co-signed by Walker, who took to social media to repost the praise.

Needless to say, it ignited a firestorm of debate.

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Lil Nas X may have lit up the streaming scene with his debut album ‘Montero,’ but he isn’t resting on his laurels.

Instead, the Pop provocateur is pounding the promotional pavement in support of the LP.

And his latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. 

Backed by a full band, Nas delivered rousing renditions of his new single ‘That’s What I Want,’ ‘Montero’ album jam ‘Dead Right Now,’ and a cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene.’

Watch below…

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As Justin Timberlake puts the final touches on his hotly-anticipated, yet-titled sixth solo studio album (as we reported here), his loyal fans are still clinging to his past hits to tide themselves over.

Evidence of this was served recently when the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took to press to announce the GRAMMY winner’s 2018 critically polarizing album, ‘Man of the Woods,’ recently cleared the threshold for Platinum certification.

More about its ongoing success inside:

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Lil Nas X is hot on the press trail for his debut studio album ‘Montero.’

And, with just a day to go before its arrival, he hit up two of radio’s most potent platforms to dish on his meteoric rise and incoming music.

Fresh from show-stopping at the MET Gala, the 22-year-old sat down at both The Breakfast Club and Hot 97 and as ever kept it super candid.

No topic was off-limits, as such Nas waxed honest about being a Pop provocateur, the “gay agenda,” Boosie’s jabs, his artistic process, and much more.

Check out both interviews after the jump…

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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, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2021 MTV VMAs 

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The credits have rolled on the action-packed 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, which boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favorite win any of the coveted Moonperson awards?

Look inside to recap the full winner’s list.

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It’s here! Wizkid has unleashed the deluxe edition of his ‘Made In Lagos’ album.

Already home to hits such as ‘Ginger’ and summer anthem ‘Essence,’ the beefed-up version of the LP brings with four all-new tracks.

They include the Justin Bieber remix of ‘Essence,’ ‘Anoti,’ and ‘Steady.’

The deluxe edition arrives as the Starboy gears up to set-sail on the sold-out ‘Made In Lagos Tour,’ which will be making stops in Europe, North America, and more.

Take a listen below…

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