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With 2015’s end fast approaching, so too is the nominations announcement for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Today saw the committee for the coveted awards reveal key dates relating to the ceremony, as well as insight into their process.

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TIDAL may not have taken the streaming world by storm, but the Jay Z backed platform is pressing on.

Today it has been announced that the service will broadcast a live charity concert featuring Jay, Beyonce, Usher, Nicki Minaj, and more on October 20th.

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Is Madonna on the hunt for a new record label to house her forthcoming material?

Find out why this may be the case below!

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Jay Z should think twice if he thought his TIDAL streaming service had the support of his industry peers.

For, less than a year after its launch a number of music industry executives have stepped forward to reveal that they believe it will sink…this year.

Bad news below….

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Similar to FOX’s ‘Empire’ after it, Tyler Perry‘s ‘The Haves & the Have Nots’ has experienced an unprecedented and continuous ride upward since its debut on the Oprah Winfrey’s OWN.  And, if the response to last night’s season premiere is any indication, that ride will not be slowing any time soon.

Fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their eyes and ears back on the delectable soap opera as its return to screens not only clocked the highest viewership in the series’ tenure, but in the network’s history overall.

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With the music industry being ever-unpredictable, unlikely collaborations are becoming increasingly common.

Case in point, K. Michelle teaming with Pop performer Jason Derulo.

Last night, the duo hit the recording studio together to lay down vocals for a new track on Jason’s fourth album (due later this year).

Michelle, whose sophomore LP ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ was released last year to critical praise, captioned the snaps saying:

Me and @jasonderulo have an amazing duet together on his new album. Excited about being apart of this project, the music is dope.

K’s versatility and Derulo’s potential (beyond his formulaic Pop jams) makes this one duet we’re eager to hear.

Pending its arrival, peep another pic below…

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Kanye West finds his bid to rock this year’s Glastonbury  rattled by critics whose numbers continue to swell this week.

Who, what, were and why?

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It’s here!

Azealia Banks’ much touted cover for Playboy magazine has been unleashed.

The fiery femcee playfully poses a-front of the iconic publication in a bid to plug debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste.’

Shunned by conventional mediums such as radio and TV (due to her unpredictable and often controversial ways), Banks has made it routine to promote in a left-field manner.

Time will tell how beneficial going this particular route will be for her cause and career.

Keep an eye out for the full shoot – although, in being a family safe site, we won’t be sharing here. That said, we doubt folk will have to look too far.

In the meanwhile…

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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…

Did Mo’Nique Blackball Herself?

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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…

What were your Grammy Awards 2015 Hits & Misses?

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As the #Beyhive keeps Twitter abuzz over Beyonce‘s ‘Album of the Year’ loss, one of its more famous members – Kanye West – joins in the fight for #justiceforBeyonce via a fiery interview with E!.  

After ‘Loser’ hitmaker Beck won Album of the Year over the ‘Drunk in Love’ diva at Sunday night’s ceremony, the unpredictable Yeezy jokingly rushed the stage in what appeared to be a repeat of his infamous Taylor Swift upstage at the 2009 MTV VMAs.

After laughing off the joke, Beck continued to accept his award – much to #Beyhive dismay.  Later, a backstage interview proved that Yeezy wasn’t in much of a laughing mood, despite letting the rock singer have his moment on television:

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With the fundraiser for TLC‘s final album now sitting at over $250,000 ($100k more than the set target), the legendary group are piecing together their dream-team to produce it.

Find out who they’ve recruited thus far below…

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