To toast the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and app over the last year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards has rolled out its official list of nominees set to go head-to-head at its 9th annual affair.

With big names like Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, and Ed Sheeran among the big stars mentioned, fan voting may be its toughest yet in categories like Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, TikTok Bop of the Year, and more.

Before the show airs live on FOX from the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium March 22, look inside to see the recently announced list of nominations.

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With 2022 quite literally around the corner, the New Year brings with it the eagerly awaited release of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ sequel.

Christened ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ the blockbuster has the world in deep anticipation for a number of reasons – including the mammoth success of the first film, as well as the answer to how the movie will deal with the real-life loss of the late Chadwick Boseman (who took on the titular role).

Now, the masses will also have the musical facet of the film to look forward to too ahead of its November 11 2022 release.

Find out why below…

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Doja Cat may be dominating the music landscape with her latest project, ‘Planet Her,’ but she’s already setting her sights on her next effort.

And, if she gets her way, the ‘Woman’ singer will be dropping a double album.

Full story below…

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Koffee stirs up a flavorsome commotion in the video for ‘The Harder They Fall.’

The dynamic visual draws its inspiration from the critically-acclaimed Netflix Western of the same name.

Lifted from the film’s soundtrack, which arrived in October, the hard-hitting jam sees the Jamaican star shine with fiery flair.

Its accompanying clip is directed by child. (Doja Cat’s ‘Woman,’ Janelle Monae’s ‘Turntables’) and delivers an action-packed affair that fuses the rhythmic with the movie’s cowboy-anchored mise en scene.

The video for ‘The Harder They Fall’ precedes the January 7 arrival of the film’s Original Motion Picture Score.

Check it out below…

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Ever since Doja Cat dropped her latest album ‘Planet Her,’ fans have been feverishly waiting for favorite ‘Woman’ to receive the video treatment.

With its pulsating Afrobeats inspired production and hypnotic vocal delivery, the track has proven magnetic to the masses.

And, much to the delight of fans, Doja has announced that its visual is due imminently via a titillating trailer.

Check it out below…

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The Weeknd may be gearing up for the release of his fifth studio album as well as a gargantuan stadium tour, but that doesn’t mean he’s been too busy to play guest star on a number of new songs.

Already rocking radio as assistant on Doja Cat, Post Malone, and Swedish House Mafia‘s latest singles, ‘You Right,’ ‘One Right Now’ and ‘Moth to a Flame’ respectively, now the GRAMMY winner has reunited with Spanish music sensation Rosalía.

Nearly a year after she co-starred on one of the many remixes to his 2020 megahit, ‘Blinding Lights,’ he’s returning the favor for her tune, ‘La Fama.’

Hop inside to see the tune’s sizzling, Director X-directed music video.

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It’s that time of year again!

November 21 brings with it the 2021 American Music Awards live on ABC.

As ever, all eyes are on the nominees for the latest installment of the annual extravaganza, which will boldly air as planned from LA’s Microsoft Theater.

And folk need not wonder anymore, because the full list has just been unveiled.

Pop phenom (and first-time nominee) Olivia Rodrigo leads with seven noms, while The Weeknd follows with six.

Elsewhere Doja Cat, Bad Bunny, and Giveon nabbing four nominations each. Also in the mix are Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Drake. 

Check out the full list of nominations below…

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With award season in full swing, expect the year’s best and biggest in entertainment to be gearing up to grace the stages of annual award show staples to perform and accept coveted trophies.

The latest to unveil its highly anticipated list of nominees is the E! People’s Choice Awards.

Led by Justin Bieber (who scored a whopping 10 nominations across the music categories), Lil Nas X and Doja Cat – two of the year’s best-selling musical acts – also collected a bevy of nods with 6 and 5 respectively.  Olivia Rodrigo, easily the year’s breakout star, also garnered five nods for work found aboard her blockbuster debut album, ‘Sour.’

Ahead of the show’s December 7 air date, look inside for the full list of nominees across music, television, movies, and more.

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Tems shares another shade of her musical world in the video for ‘Crazy Tings.’

Issued as the latest visual offering from her EP ‘If Orange Was A Place,’ the release arrives on the heels of Billboard top 10 ‘Essence’ – which the Nigerian star appeared on alongside Wizkid.

Directed by UAX, the video has also been unleashed following Tems’ nomination for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2021.

Watch below…

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It’s that time of the year again! The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards is back and set to salute releases from music’s biggest names worldwide.

Taking place at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary on November 14, all eyes are on who’s up for what at the hotly anticipated ceremony.

Well, wonder no more. Because Justin Bieber leads the freshly unwrapped nominations list with appearances in 8 categories.

Hot on his heels are Lil Nas X and Doja Cat, who search have nabbed 6.

Check out the full list below…

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Nicki Minaj has reportedly set her sights on a new management deal, after parting ways with her latest team.

Full story below…

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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, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2021 MTV VMAs 

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