Keen to replicate profit-swelling success stories of yesteryear record labels often use model their new artists on the artists who came before them.

Janet-Britney

Madonna- Lady Gaga

Anita Baker – Toni Braxton

Mary J. Blige – Keyshia Cole- K. Michelle

Beyonce- Rihanna

Gwen Stefani- Charli XCX.

For one reason or another, this practice isn’t always as obvious when the artists are men, perhaps because said labels rarely require male artists to look like the artists they are pulling from.

Unfortunately for Future, he has learned just how problematic this trend can be when a new musician succeeds in “borrowing” their sound.

For, after he was accused of “borrowing” his style from T-Pain, he has been forced to watch the rise of the charismatic and eerily identical Desiigner and his smash hit single ‘Panda.’

Why his thunder-stealing ascent is set to rub the Southern star the wrong way once more?

Desiigner’s decision to cover his latest single…

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She may have made up a powerful third of his most successful group to date but it seems Mathew Knowles is unhappy with Kelly Rowland‘s success as a solo entrepreneur.

Well, at least as far as television goes.

Find out why below…

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Keyshia Cole is back!

Following the soft commercial release that was ‘Point of no Return‘ the independent woman swings back into action with her new buzz track ‘Don’t Waste My Time.’

Why buzz track? ‘Time’ leads the way for the first official single that will drop to support her seventh studio album which will mark her first as an independent artist.

Ready to give it  a spin?

Spend ‘Time’ with Ms. Cole below…

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The reality television field has become a large community within itself, almost so much so that it becomes hard to keep up with the daily dramas. Don’t worry, That Grape Juice has you covered with the Top 5 Moments For The Week!

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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 is the…

 2015 BET Awards Review

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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LA‘s ‘Nokia Theatre‘ plays host to the 2015 BET Awards’, boasting live showings from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Kendrick Lamar, and an all-star tribute to Janet Jackson courtesy of Ciara, Tinashe, and Jason Derulo.

Want to see all the performances for yourself?

Press play below…and keep refreshing for new additions

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Lil Kim shared this flattering snap of herself hours ago, flaunting her face before she’s said to make her way to the BET Awards 2015 stage to reunite with Faith Evans and Diddy for a Bad Boy performance.

The entertainer will rub shoulders with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Alicia Keys, Tamar Braxton, Janet Jackson, K. Michelle and TGJ favourite Tinashe if she does attend the event at Los Angeles’ STAPLES Centre.

Your thoughts?

In what has come as a historic move (and the biggest news story of the day), the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality – a feat that will see same sex marriage legal in all 50 states.

As celebrations continue across the world for the decision, celebrities have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the good news.  See responses from everyone from Mariah Carey and Ciara to Lady Gaga, Madonna, and more.

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Welcome to the first-ever 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 Are Three Things In Music Would You Like To See In 2015?

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Are we the only ones who love when awards’ season is in full swing?

With the American Music and Soul Train Awards in our rearview, the People’s Choice Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Grammy’s ahead are now joined by the NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nods today, the prestigious award honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry, via its 46th annual presentation this year live on TV One.  With television shows ‘Scandal’ (ABC), ‘black-ish’ (ABC), and ‘Orange is the New Black’ (Netflix) leading the overall nods with 6 apiece and Beyonce and Pharrell dominating the music categories with 5 and 4 respectively, this year’s showing looks to be its most exciting yet.

But, before you can tune in to see who will walk away with the coveted trophies on February 6th, tuck in below to see the full list:

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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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