With the nominations out for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, attention has turned to who’ll be gracing the stage at the May 1st extravaganza.

Well, wonder no more. Because the first batch of performers have announced.

And the list is lead by Normani and Sam Smith.

Dive below for details…

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It’s that time of year!

The Billboard Music Awards are back for its 2019 instalment and today the much anticipated nominees were revealed.

This year’s BBMAs host Kelly Clarkson as well as Dan + Shay were on-hand for the partial announcement this morning on the TODAY Show.

In the time since, the full list of finalists for the May 1st ceremony (which airs live on new network NBC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) has surfaced.

See who’s up for what after the jump…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 61st annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 10th 2019 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2019 Grammys await below…

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Ahead of the September 27th kick off of his ’50th Intimate Nights’ tour (click here for the dates), the US Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that Grammy-winning crooner Maxwell‘s been tapped to deliver the U.S. national anthem at the 2018’s U.S. Open’s opening ceremony.

Get the deets below:

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While pop icon Mariah Carey has made headlines recently for referring to her early 90s marriage to legendary music exec Tommy Mottola as ‘wounding’ due to his alleged ‘controlling’ manner (click here to read more), he – on the other hand – has had nothing but glowing things to say about his former bride.

Taking to Variety magazine to dish on his exit from the music industry and entry into the theater realm, namely with his latest Broadway venture (the Donna Summer bio-musical), the one-time leader of Sony spoke candidly about his present relationship with the songstress.  Discussing her disastrous 2016 NYE performance and its 2017 redemptive redo, Mottola weighs in on the status of the singer’s current career while angering ‘American Idol’ fans for his comments on Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

Read his interesting words inside:

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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 asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2018 Billboard Music Awards

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Camila Cabello continues to prove her potency on the charts.

This week brought with it the cover, title, and release date for the 21-year-old’s debut album ‘Camila.’

Packaged with the pre-order, which was also made available, were two instant-grat tracks, ‘Real Friends’ and ‘Never Be The Same.’

It’s not yet known if either will officially be serviced as singles, but one of the songs is slaying out of the gate. And the other isn’t performing too shabbily either.

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

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

2017 AMAs 

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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:

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With the 2017 American Music Awards just days away, two of the night’s most anticipated performers are giving a sneak peek of what to expect.

Foes turned friends Christina Aguilera and Pink will both be taking to the stage at the Microsoft Theater Sunday night.

Xtina will be tributing the late great Whitney Houston with a medley. Said showing is being put on partnership with the legend’s estate – who together with her label – issued a new live album in commemoration of ‘The Bodyguard’s’ 25th anniversary this week.

Meanwhile Pink will be rocking the house in support of her chart-topping new album Beautiful Trauma.’

Head below to see what both offerings are looking like…

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The wins continue to roll in for Camila Cabello and her hyper hot single ‘Havana.’

Beyond becoming her biggest hit on all fronts, the track has proven to be one of the year’s most notable winners – peaking at #1 in the UK and #2 in the US.

Now, the plaques are pouring in.

Dive below for details on its latest honor…

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On January 28th 2018 the stars will descend upon New York City to attend the 60th annual Grammy Awards.

Today, months before then, Beyonce has revealed that she hopes bag an award or two on the night by submitting new material to its committee for their consideration.

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