iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment have thrown their names into the fray of award show season madness by announcing the nominees for the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Set to air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (April 1), the highly anticipated event – like past iterations – will toast the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app across the previous year.

Streaming on the iHeartRadio app as well as iHeartRadio stations as well, the ceremony will not only feature award presentations in multiple categories like genre-specific Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and more but will boast live performances from some of the biggest artists in music.

Hop inside to see if your favorite music stars are listed among the competitors for the 2024 coveted trophies.

(more…)

Fans and critics agree: Sexyy Red is easily one of the biggest music newcomers of 2023.

Love or hate her, the femcee’s raunchy brand of Rap helped her rise to the top of charts and headlines – even garnering attention from some of the genre’s leaders like Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Beyond preparing to deliver second child this year, a very pregnant Red (born Janae Nierah Wherry) took to Billboard’s digital magazine to talk about what else she plans to deliver musically in 2024, her cultural impact, and disdain for being pigeonholed into “p**sy rap.”

See highlights from the conversation inside.

(more…)

With over 300,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2023 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last-minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

(more…)

Via his first official release since 2022’s ‘Donda 2,’ rapper-mogul Kanye West is ready to tackle Billboard charts again with the Ty Dolla $ign and Bump J-assisted ‘Vultures.’

Co-produced by Chords, West, and $ign, the new bop sees Yeezy raise eyebrows with some direct reflections on some of the controversial statements he made last year about Jewish people.

“How I’m anti-Semitic? / I just f-cked a Jewish b-tch / I just f-cked Scooter’s b-tch and we ran up like Olympics,” the 46-year-old rapped.

And while its original (leaked) incarnation reportedly featured fellow chart-topping rapper Lil Durk, the official version of ‘Vultures’ that hit digital streaming outlets does not list him as a contributor.

Look inside to see how he seems to have responded to the omission.

(more…)

Tyla took to social media earlier this week to tease a “mystery guest” would join her on the official remix to her breakout hit, ‘Water.’

Released Friday (November 17), fans – after incorrectly guessing the likes of Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Latto, or Trevor Jackson would be accompanying her on the revamp of the global smash – learned it was Rap superstar Travis Scott who earned the coveted slot.

In what came as the ultimate dupe, however, the South African hitmaker unveiled not one but TWO updated takes on the GRAMMY-nominated song.

Tapping award-winning DJ and producer Marshmello to assist on the latter remix, hop inside to hear his dancefloor-ready rendition.

(more…)

Tyla sent her growing fan base into a frenzy earlier this week with news her Hot 100 smash hit, ‘Water,’ would be remixed with a mystery guest.

Fielding guesses that included big names like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj to Rihanna, Latto, Trevor Jackson, and others, on Friday (November 17) she finally lifted the lid on who the superstar co-star would be: Travis Scott.

Listen to it inside.

(more…)

Tyla continues to ride the wave of her international breakout hit, ‘Water.’

Just days after learning the Sammy Soso-produced song garnered her first GRAMMY nomination, the South African star saw the tune rise to a new crest inside the Hot 100.

(more…)

Hours after the unveiling of the 2024 GRAMMY nominations on Friday (November 10), the entertainment industry and its enthusiasts are still buzzing over music’s biggest night (and biggest honor).

Ahead of toasting the year’s best and brightest on February 4, 2024, the coveted tally of nods expectedly listed the likes of chart-toppers Taylor Swift, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo as competitors for the ceremony’s top honors.

While jaws dropped to see some of the categories they were mentioned in and omitted from, fan groups of other major hitmakers like P!nk, Chloe Bailey, Latto, Travis Scott, Sam Smith, and Kylie Minogue are steam-pressed their favorites were placed in unexpected categories or totally shut out all togther.

Look inside to see who made That Grape Juice‘s list of ‘2024 GRAMMY Snubs and Surprises.’

(more…)

The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards may have been canceled as a ceremony, but winners will still be bestowed with their trophies for their triumphs across a multitude of genres.

As reported, production issues relating to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East put a pause on the show – which was set to take place in Paris on November 5.

Of those with cause to celebrate, Taylor Swift leads with three award wins, while Jung Kook and Måneskin follow with two.

Elsewhere, the likes of Nicki Minaj and Afrobeats star Rema also won big.

Head below to find out who else won big…

(more…)

It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2023 is up next.

Taking place on November 19, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

And, for the first time ever, the BBMAs will unwrap performances and awards across BBMAs and Billboard social channels.

Today (October 26) has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled. And it brings with it good news for the likes of Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, SZA, The Weeknd, Drake, and Zach Bryan.

Pop titan Swift leads with 20 nods, while Wallen and SZA follow with 16 a piece.

Elsewhere, Drake is up for 14 awards and The Weeknd contending for 13.

In a first-of-its-kind ‘Fans First’ collaboration with Spotify, this year’s show brings audiences up close and personal with their favorite acts.

The BBMAs and Spotify have teamed up to identify fans who have consumed the most hours of music over the past year and ultimately helped lift their favorite artists to the top spots on the Billboard charts. These super fans will receive a “golden ticket” – which rewards them with access to attend a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists for the BBMAs.

Speaking on the unique activation, Maddy Mesevage, SVP, Marketing at dick clark productions said:

“We’ve heard the fans loud and clear, and we’re excited to meet them where they are, and everywhere they want to consume music and content. This year’s show is an epic celebration of the fans who propelled their favorite artists to the top of the Billboard charts. To thank them, we are thrilled to work with Spotify and the artists themselves to offer their most loyal fans an experience they’ll never forget.”

See who else is up for what after the jump…

(more…)

Khia may be known for spitting some of Rap history’s raciest bars, but that doesn’t mean she enjoys being compared to other female rappers who have done the same.

Having made no secret of her distaste for some of the genre’s newer stars, the 46-year-old has slammed the likes of Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Latto, and others over the years for various reasons.

And while veterans like Lil Kim, Da Brat, Trina, and Nicki Minaj have long felt royal tongue lashings from the self-proclaimed Queen of the South’s criticisms across her streaming platforms, she recently added relative newcomers Sukihana and Sexyy Red to the list of recipients.

See what she said that has the ‘Hood Rats’ hitmakers’ fans in a tizzy.

(more…)

The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to its high-octane stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Fivio Foreign, Jeezy, DaBaby, City Girls, T.I., Jeezy, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, and more (click here to watch), look inside to see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside.

(more…)