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The American Music Award 2014 are currently underway at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out performances from Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, and more below:

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The Band Aid 30 remake of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ has been the subject of much debate since its recording over the weekend.

Indeed, for all the praise showered on the 2014 version of the track (which was first released in 1984), there has also been many who’ve branded it unnecessary and even culturally insensitive.

However, despite the back and forth, sales of the charity single (which aims to raise money for the Ebola relief effort in Africa) have proven phenomenal.

More on the success of the Rita Ora, One Direction, Emeli Sande, Sam Smith, and Bono fronted track below…

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‘The Voice UK’ star Rita Ora is to join the fight against the Ebola virus this year, arming herself with a charity single she no doubt hopes will raise awareness and financial support for those affected by it.

Altruism below…

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The  credits are now rolling on the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from The Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many a memorable moment.

With all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted award?

Meet us below to find out!

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The American Music Awards 2014 is taking place in Los Angeles, as such it’s only fitting that the show’s latest confirmed performer Fergie joined the bill.

Currently racing up the charts with comeback single ‘L.A. Love (La La)’, the star has been announced as one the new additions to blaze the stage at the November 23rd event – which takes place at the Nokia Theatre.

Details below…

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Less than a year after they signed with the LA Reid-ran label, Rough Copy have reportedly been dropped by Epic Records, given the boot after their debut single failed to fly in their domestic market.

Full story below…

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Before you know it awards season will be in full swing.

Probably our favorite time of year here at TGJ HQ, we were ever-excited to learn of the Soul Train Awards committee unveiling the nominations for their 2014 showing.

Featuring heavy competition from the year’s best and brightest in Hip Hop and R&B, TGJ favorites Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Beyonce are leading the pack of nominees for the ceremony.

Set to be hosted by ‘Queen of All Media’ Wendy Williams, the show will be taped at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena on November 7 then air on Centric and BET on November 30th (8p/7p CST).

Until then, familiarize yourself with the rest of the nominees below as revealed by Williams’ show:

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It’s that time of year again.

The American Music Awards are around the corner, which means there’s no time better than the present to unveil the list of nominees for the 2014 edition of the show.

Set to air on November 23rd live from Los Angeles, this year sees Iggy Azalea and John Legend lead the pack with six nominations a piece. Pharrell Williams follows with five, while chart force Beyonce earns four – notably in a number of major categories.

Interestingly, the criteria for nominations are sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing. The period of eligibility for singles and albums released is between 1 December of the previous year and 1 September of the current year. A fact which makes Ariana Grande‘s  omission an intriguing story in itself.

In any case, peep the full list of nominees below…

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Mary J. Blige is set to bring a taste of the UK to the world when she releases her new concept album ‘The London Sessions’ on December 2nd.

Conceived and recorded in the British capital, the LP boasts a beefy list of Brit-bred collaborators such as Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, Disclosure, and Sam Smith.

The latest track to surface from the set is ‘Nobody But You’. And, though not a single, the track serves as yet another taste of what folk can expect from the album as a body of work. Take a listen below…

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The ladies are still running this mutha-!

For the second week in a row, every song in the top 5 of the Hot 100 is all female!  With acts like Meghan Trainor, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift leading the pack, there has been little switch-up from last week to this.  But, with a web of radio and digital spins aiding its ascension, Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Widow’ climbs into the thick of the action.

Does it pose much of a threat to the tally’s top placeholders?  See Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 below:

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It’s almost that time of year again.

The MTV Europe Music Awards 2014 are set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland on November 9th. And with a legion of loyal fans eager to hit the EMA voting trail in support of “their” artists, no time is better than the present to unveil the list of nominees.

Led by Katy Perry (who commands an impressive seven nods), the full list sees Ariana Grande bag six, while Beyonce features in a number of major categories.

Check out who’s up for what below…

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The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige is gearing up to unleash ‘The London Sessions’ on the masses this Fall.

Due on November 24th in the UK and a week later in the US, the diva 13th studio album is a conceptual LP in that it was assembled in the British capital by the region’s top songwriters and producers – including Disclosure, Emeli Sande, and Sam Smith.

As the project’s release draws nearer, MJB has unzipped an official album trailer.

Check it out below…

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