The last few years may have seen funnywoman Loni Love go from veteran comedienne to EMMY and NAACP Image-winning household name thanks to the top-rated daytime talk show, ‘The Real,’ but for decades the 49-year-old says she was being forced to be everything but real.

From her appearance to her comedic material and everything in between, Hollywood’s encouraged Love to trade authenticity for likability – an exchange she’s fought and prevailed against as she candidly reveals via a series of stories in her new memoir ‘I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons’ (available now).

That Grape Juice caught up with the ever-hilarious Loni in early June (ahead of Amanda Seales and Tamera Mowry-Housley‘s respectively announced departures from ‘The Real’) to dish on the new book, her community activism during the pandemic, and so much more.

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Simon Cowell has made a huge move that looks set to change the shape and form of his shows moving forward.

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After finding success with its popular holiday film, ‘Coins for Christmas,’ TV One is set to cash in again with its sequel ‘Coins for Love.’

Starring Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop, TC Carson, and more from the original crew, the ensemble cast reunite to continue the love story found in the predecessor.

Set to air on Sunday, July 19, at 9 P.M. ET/8C, look inside to view the official trailer:

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Sheree Whitfield is recovering from COVID-19 after contracting it weeks ago.

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Jamie Foxx has teamed with Netflix for blockbuster movie ‘Project Power.’

Joined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback, the box office titan stars as a ex-soldier. He collides with a cop and a teen in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

Ahead of its August 14th arrival on the streamer, check out the high-octane trailer and official synopsis below:

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Nick Cannon is firing back after being axed by ViacomCBS over controversial comments about race.

As reported, the media mogul came under heavy scrutiny for utterances made on his podcast Cannon Class.

He was seen describing white people as as “a little less,” “closer to animals,” “the true savages,” “acting out of a deficiency so the only way they can act is evil.”

The move saw ViacomCBS sever ties with him – seemingly taking his MTV series ‘Wild N’ Out’ with them.

Now, in a lengthy open letter, Cannon says:

“I demand full ownership of my billion dollar “Wild ‘N Out” brand that I created, and they will continue to misuse and destroy without my leadership! I demand that the hate and back door bullying cease and while we are at it, now that the truth is out, I demand the Apology!”

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As reported, Nick Cannon came under fire for comments he made about race. And now the media mogul has been fired for said verbiage.

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Tyra Banks just added to her TV portfolio in a major way.

For, the supermodel turned super-mogul has just been announced as the new host of ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

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Like millions across the globe, Porsha Williams wants justice for Breonna Taylor – and is willing to risk her freedom for it.

The ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star was part of the masses at the rally in Louisville, Kentucky.

As at writing, it’s not clear what transpired. But footage has emerged of he 39-year-old being handcuffed and escorted away by cops.

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Nick Cannon‘s no stranger to nabbing headlines for some of the controversial commentary found on his radio show, ‘Nick Cannon Mornings,’ and podcast, ‘Cannon’s Class.’

As such, it was no surprise when an excerpt from the June 30 episode of the latter made its rounds on the net particularly highlighting a segment where he made remarks deemed ‘racist and antisemitic.’

Seeing his name trend on Twitter Tuesday (July 14) for that discourse, many are calling for his ‘cancellation.’

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Naya Rivera‘s cause of death has officially been determined.

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As formidable actresses go, few can rival the toweringly tall talent possessed by Viola Davis. 

An Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award winner, the actress continues to blaze a trail, stunning in performances across TV and cinema.

Now, she’s launched her own production company JuVee alongside husband Julius Tennon. 

In the latest issue of Vanity Fair, Davis not only opens up about the venture, she waxes honest about many a topic – including regretting starring in 2012 smash ‘The Help.’ This, despite the film earning her an Academy Award.

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