With over 130,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2018 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!
The 2018 Soul Train Awards, taped earlier this month in Las Vegas, saw some of Urban music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.
With the likes of top names and newcomers going for the prize, including Bruno Mars and H.E.R. leading the nominations tally, the competition was steep. Now that the show is over find out who picked up which awards in which categories…
It’s time to hop aboard the Soul Train!
BET presents the 2018 Soul Train Awards next month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!
Two years after its release, Bruno Mars’ ’24k Magic’ project is still all sorts of popping thanks to hits such as ‘Finesse (ft. Cardi B)’ and a mammoth tour – which is still on-going.
Elsewhere, H.E.R has emerged as one of R&B’s definitive new break-out stars.
It’s fitting then that the pair lead with the most amount of nominations – both nabbing six.
Other names on the nominee list include icons such as Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce, as well as emerging stars ala Ella Mai and Daniel Caesar.
Check out the full list below…
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.
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The American Music Awards 2018 were held earlier tonight live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
The Tracee Ellis-Ross hosted ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Post Malone, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift and many more, but the biggest star of the show – as expected – remained the awards themselves.
Curious to know who took home the coveted diamond trophies? Head below as we’ve provided the updated list of winners: (more…)
Ella Mai has fast emerged as one of the most exciting new names in music and looks set to cement her status with the release of her debut album.
After moving from London to Los Angeles in 2016 to sign with DJ Mustard, the 22-year-old’s crescendo of success hit quite the stride with 3x Platinum smash ‘Boo’d Up’ and newest single ‘Trip’ (which is currently at #23 – and climbing – on the Billboard Hot 100).
Wonder when you can get your hands on its parent LP? Details below…
For Janet Jackson fans, the years which followed 2004’s SuperBowl gate are marred by the star’s fall from grace in the court of public opinion and decline on the charts.
Today, these fans have learned that her decline, which some Pop spectators put down to her age and supposed inability to compete with the likes of then- “newbies” Beyonce & Ciara, was fuelled by a petty and vindictive CBS executive.
An unbelievable revelation below…
For many, SZA‘s ‘The Weekend’ sits nicely amongst the likes of Usher‘s ‘Burn‘ and Ciara‘s ‘Promise’ as one of the strongest R&B gems to drop within the last two decades.
Unfortunately, this week has seen the song’s epic critical run hit a snag.
Beyoncé after Solange showed her how she sabotaged Sza’s The Weekend video pic.twitter.com/mYa1ajSbk7
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On the receiving end of unfair criticism? The visual’s director Solange.
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 each anchor their thoughts on the…
The American Music Awards 2017 were held earlier tonight live at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
The Tracee Ellis-Ross hosted ceremony had many-a-highlight thanks to jaw-dropping performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Diana Ross, Pink, and many more, but the biggest star of the show – as expected – remained the awards themselves.
Curious to know who took home the coveted diamond trophies? Head below as we update the list of winners:
It’s that time of year again!
November 19th brings with it the 2017 American Music Awards.
As ever, all eyes are on the nominees for the latest instalment of the annual extravaganza, which this year airs from LA’s Microsoft Theater.
And folk need not wonder anymore, because the full list has just been unveiled by R&B siren Ciara.
Find out who else scooped nods below…
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 each anchor their thoughts on the…
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Last night’s show stood as the first since exec Stephen Hill‘s departure so I, like many, expected major changes to the spectacle.
On a positive front, Remy Ma’s win, the New Edition tribute and the focus on Urban music’s “new” wave of stars (see SZA) stood as three of the night’s many highlights for me.
That being said, there were a number of performances which felt more filler than they did thriller, lacking the trending-topic generating moments the likes of Ciara, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj have delivered in the past.
As for the Xscape reunion?
It was an awesome reminder of the group’s impact, talent (and on all tips) superiority over their predecessors, who arguably lack the vocal prowess and professional polish the group showcased – even with a few unfortunate hiccups from Kandi Burruss.
In short, I enjoyed the show but don’t think it was as good as last year’s.
A score out of 10? 6.
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The BET Awards this year could have been renamed “the gift that keeps on giving.” Put simply, the ceremony was phenomenal.
First thing is first, you can never go wrong when you book Bruno Mars to kick-off a show.
I felt very elated seeing Solange and SZA finally getting the recognition they deserve; the girls felt, looked and were treated like rock stars.
On the throwback front, the uncles and aunties showed up and showed out! New Edition’s presence on the BET stage felt like the most natural thing and clearly the audience enjoyed, while the ladies of Xscape reminded the world that they weren’t flash in the pan or just reality TV celebrities but bonafide powerhouses. How refreshing seeing Kandi and Tiny celebrated for their tremendous talent once again.
Trey Songz forgettable performance was eclipsed by Chris Brown’s stellar showing, Khalid is really one to watch and that was made official at yesterday night’s event; and of course Maxwell remains the master of crooning.
A shout out to the creative directors who have blatantly upped the ante with the visuals and the staging. Long gone it seems are the days where rappers came armed with nothing but their hype man: Big Sean, French Montana, Kendrick Lamar, Future and Migos served vivid and edgy visuals.
The VMA’s ought to watch out: the BET Awards are slowly but surely becoming THE definitive music awards show ceremony for the millennials.
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Do you agree with our picks? Who was spot on? Let us know your thoughts on the latest TGJ Roundtable and your thoughts on the 2017 BET Awards.
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