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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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The credits have rolled on the action-packed 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, which boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favorite win any of the coveted Moonperson awards?

Look inside to recap the full winner’s list.

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After much ado and high anticipation, the Doja Cat-hosted 2021 MTV Video Music Awards aired live from New York’s Barclays Center on September 12.

As always, That Grape Juice provided you with the performances as they occurred!

Hop inside to check out showings from Lil Nas X, Chloe Bailey, Normani, Camila Cabello, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja, Shawn Mendes, and many more.

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Ed Sheeran is heading to the VMAs stage.

The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and organizers have added the chart titan to its stacked lineup.

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Elton John and Dua Lipa are back with new music.

This time around, they are being remixed by The Blessed Madonna. The producer puts her spin on the pair’s song ‘Cold Heart.’

The song effortlessly blends together several of John’s classic songs, including:‘Sacrifice,’ ‘Rocket Man,’ and more.

‘Cold Heart’ is set to appear on John’s upcoming ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ album, which is a collaborative project with some of music’s biggest names. Outside of Lipa, Lil Nas X, Nicki Minaj, Rina Sawayama, and more are all slated to appear on the project (as we reported here).

In the here-and-now, listen to the remix of ‘Cold Heart’ below…

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have each made a splash over the last year with their collaborative and individual efforts.

Aptly, then, the ‘WAP’ rappers lead the nominations for the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards together with Lil Durk.

Collectively, the trio has scored nine nominations each.

Fellow titan Drake follows closely with eight.

This year’s show takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA and airs October 5.

Prior to the broadcast, find out whose’s nominated below…

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In breaking news, it has been confirmed that Normani will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Justin Bieber is VMAs bound!

The MTV Video Music Awards are around the corner and organizers have announced the Pop pin-up as the latest name to grace the stage.

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Boosie Badazz is doubling down.

After previously sharing several homophobic comments directed toward Lil Nas X, the rapper is now insisting that he not homophobic.

His words below…

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Despite rendering one of the most electrifying MTV VMAs performances of the last few years with her stage-blazing rendition of ‘Motivation’ at the award show’s 2019 edition, Normani has not been invited to repeat the feat at its forthcoming ceremony.

Slated to air September 12, fans of Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and Chloe Bailey have already gone wild at news their faves are set to take the stage.  Yet, the ‘Wild Side’ songstress – who to many was a shoo-in for inclusion on the performance roster – is still noticeably absent from the growing list.

Having previously made headlines for expressing her umbrage with the omission, Normani took to Q99.7 Atlanta recently to address the topic again.  Hop inside to see what she said:

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Doja Cat is booked and busy.

Because not only will she be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards 2021, she’ll be hosting the September 12 ceremony too.

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The MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching and ahead of its September 12 broadcast, organizers have unwrapped the second round of performers.

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