The only thing that shined brighter than Angela Bassett‘s Dolce & Gabbana shimmery nude tulle dress at the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night (January 9) was the shiny golden statuette she was awarded after an unparalleled nearly 40-year career in film.

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‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ star Renee Rapp is keeping it all the way real about her friendship with Megan Thee Stallion.

In addition to collaborating on the song ‘Not My Fault‘ for the film’s official soundtrack, the music superstars have developed a mutual admiration that stems beyond professional – a stance that’s been reiterated all week as the two have been hot on the promo trail for the movie’s January 12 premiere.

If there’s ever any doubt how close the two have gotten, however, Rapp made headlines recently when she went all the way there in support of her GRAMMY-winning gal pal.

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Fans and critics agree: Sexyy Red is easily one of the biggest music newcomers of 2023.

Love or hate her, the femcee’s raunchy brand of Rap helped her rise to the top of charts and headlines – even garnering attention from some of the genre’s leaders like Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Beyond preparing to deliver second child this year, a very pregnant Red (born Janae Nierah Wherry) took to Billboard’s digital magazine to talk about what else she plans to deliver musically in 2024, her cultural impact, and disdain for being pigeonholed into “p**sy rap.”

See highlights from the conversation inside.

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Regina King returns to the screen in ‘Shirley.’

Hotly anticipated, the film chronicles the story of political force Shirley Chisholm – the first black Congresswoman.

Set to premiere on Netflix on March 22, the movie centers on Chisholm’s bold and boundary-shattering run for the position of the president of the US in 1972.

King stars alongside a cast that includes Terrance Howard, André Holland, Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Christina Jackson.

Watch the first-look trailer of the John Ridley-directed flick below, where stills from the film also await…

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Rap Queen Nicki Minaj has tied a major Billboard record of King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley thanks to her ‘Pink Friday 2‘ smash ‘FTCU.’

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The stars shone luminously at the 81st Annual Golden Globes.

That Grape Juice was on hand on the red carpet as the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Lenny Kravitz, Ericka Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Blitz Bazawule, and more arrived in style.

Chatting it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the collective opened up about the reverberating response to films such as ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Wish,’ and more.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interviews from the Golden Globes 2024 and be sure to let us know…

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Empress of Soul Gladys Knight and Queen of Disco Donna Summer are among the music royals who will see their indeliable legacies recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the GRAMMYs this year.

Bestowed to artists who “have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording,” the iconic divas will join legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Nina Simone, and more on the exclusive list of acts who have received the prestigious honor over the years.

Beyond Knight and Summer, look inside to see who else made the cut for the 2024 class.

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With the Christmas onslaught in the rear view, the updated Hot 100 looks a lot more current with appearances from the usual heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Drake, SZA, and others.

The week’s top Billboard story, however, just may be the ascension of Doja Cat‘s ‘Agora Hills‘ – the second official single from her 2023-released fourth studio album ‘Scarlet‘ – to the all-genre chart’s top 10.

More on that historic rise inside.

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Could a ‘Girlfriends’ reboot be on the way? Kelsey Grammer is especially hopeful.

The TV icon, who executive produced the beloved sitcom was on hand at the 81st Annual Golden Globes – where he was plugging the ‘Frasier’ revival.

Naturally, we here at That Grape Juice had to quiz the trailblazer on the possibility of ‘Girlfriends’ following suit.

Speaking candidly, Grammer revealed to TGJ’s Shar Jossell that plans are already in motion.

Confirming that “we’re already kicking around ideas,” the 69-year-old expanded on what a return to ‘Girlfriends’ could look like 20 years on.

Anchored by Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Golden Brooks (Maya), Jill Marie Jones (Toni), and Persia White (Lynn), the show centered on the lives, loves, and losses of four friends.

As widely known, the series (which was created by Mara Brock Akil) was brought to an abrupt end after 8 seasons in 2008 amidst the writing strike at the time and as its housing network (The CW) moved in a different direction.

In the years since fans have continually called for a reboot of ‘Girlfriends’ – with Akil making clear that she would be up to heed the request if the right price was attached to the production.

As reported, the cast reunited for a surprise stint on ‘black-ish’ in 2019.

Here’s hoping there’s more to come from the ladies as a collective in the near future.

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Despite that shocking shut out of ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Color Purple’ (as we reported here) and the even more surprisingly bad hosting skills of comedian Jo Koy, the 2024 Golden Globes was still a ratings winner!

Details inside.

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After last topping charts alongside Drake with the now-double Platinum duet album ‘Her Loss,’ rapper 21 Savage is determined to repeat the feat with the soundtrack to the forthcoming film ‘American Dream: the 21 Savage Story.’

Due on digital shelves January 12, the movie’s companion album features new Savage music that was previewed inside the trailer for the flick itself.

Starring Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), Caleb McLaughlin, Jabari Banks, Druski, and more, the film chronicles the highs and lows of 21’s rise to fame including his 2019 arrest by American immigration authorities.

Ahead of the Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, Fam Udeorji, and Luis Perez-directed movie’s arrival, hop inside to peep the official trailer.

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Taraji P. Henson set the net ablaze and had the world in a deep dialogue about inequality after breaking down the pay disparity she’s experienced as a Black actress in a now-viral interview.

With the discourse ongoing, Vivica A. Fox was quizzed on the matter and offered up an interesting response.

Full story below…

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