As reported here, media mogul Oprah Winfrey continues her reignited foray into film with the production of a new Martin Luther King, Jr. based biopic.

Titled ‘Selma,’ the Ava DuVernay-directed film is set to chronicle MLK’s historic voting rights campaign that included the 1965 march to Selma, AL. Produced by Oprah and Brad Pitt‘s Plan B, the pic is already set to star Winfrey, rapper Common, Tom Wilkinson, Martin Sheen, and will now see the ‘Queen of Talk’ reunite with her ‘The Butler’ co-star Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Tapped to play famed civil rights attorney and activist Fred Gray, the Academy Award-winner is the latest to join the growing cast.  As of time reporting, the Paramount Pictures’ film has no projected release date.

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After weeks of teasers, ‘Snatch the Cat Back’ belle Khia returns with a full view of the visual to her latest single ‘You Deserve It.’  After one peek, however, we’ve determined that the only thing we “deserve” is the ability to snatch back the minutes we used watching it.

Shambolic at best, the song and clip’s intentions are to show the triple chalk dust-certified diva as a multifaceted rapstress who can depart from her usual brew of sexually explicit lyrics to perform softer, R&B driven melodies.  Despite missing the mark completely, we still want to give an A for effort.

Tapping what appeared to be a passing Iphone owner to direct, film, and edit the video with his or her glossy picture phone, see Khia’s latest below:

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J.E. is back!

Indeed, the R&B fab foursome are making their triumphant return with ‘Hope,’ the lead single from their forthcoming new album ‘J.E. Heartbreak Too.’

Written by Bryan Michael Cox and the group’s lead singers, Brian and Brandon Casey, the song sees the group return to the very Jagged Edge formula that took them to the perch of R&B charts with his like ‘Promise’ and ‘Walked Out of Heaven.’

Now, as the prepare the sequel to their hit 2000 disc ‘J.E. Heartbreak,’ the quartet hope you remember exactly why you fell in love with them in the first place.

You first listen awaits:

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The “Mistress of All Evil” seems to be scaring away all of the competition if reports are to believed.

That Grape Juice originally reported that the Angelina Jolie-led live action take on the story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ villain ‘Maleficent’ was set to rule the box office with a whopping $60 million generated over its debut weekend.

The prediction, based solely on the movie’s premiere day performance, has now been adjusted upward as fans surge to theaters to see Jolie’s first film in four years.  Now, as the family flick continues to work its magic on moviegoers, reports have surfaced that the Academy Award-winner has been tapped to portray ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a forthcoming film.

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Despite February’s reports that the show had been renewed for a season 2, news circulated tonight that Arsenio Hall’s CBS rebooted talk show will not see it.

The show, which boasted impressive ratings upon the debut of its inaugural season, quickly saw a drop in viewership as the year progressed.  Not even a roster of high profile guests in the form of Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, and more could save the late nite ship from sinking…

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Actor Flex Anderson and wife/‘I Love Your Smile’ singer Shanice have new reasons to smile as they ready the premiere of their OWN reality show ‘Flex & Shanice.’

Indeed, after facing many-a-financial struggle amongst other industry-related woes, the talented Hollywood couple have rebounded and are ready to embark on the next chapter of their storied careers.

Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, we caught up with Flex & Shanice to dish on their ever-interesting foray into reality, their thoughts on today’s crop of music and TV stars, and so much more!

Before you catch the premiere of their show on May 31st at 10/9c only on OWN, tuck in below to hear the duo talk about their newest plan to return to the top!

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Supermodel turned TV mogul Tyra Banks is to return to the world of daytime TV next year, announcing the arrival of a brand new talk show set for takeoff via ‘Disney-ABC.‘

Full story below!

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As Iggy Azalea sits atop the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘ with ‘Fancy‘, her Ariana Grande-led jam ‘Problem’ welcomes the release of its video today, hitting the net with shortly after it twirled past sales of 1 million US units!

Featuring an appearance by Big Sean, the colourful visual arrives at Pop’s party in support of Grande’s second studio album which is due out in August, jam packed with numbers written and produced by Babyface, Benny Blanco and game changer that is Max Martin!

So, what are you waiting for?

Tuck into Ariana’s ‘Problem’ below…

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Ready or not, Hurricane Cheryl Cole is gearing up to hit the UK next week.

The stage blazer will unleash new single ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ on British radio stations next Monday (June 2nd) and will unwrap its accompanying video (directed by Colin Tilley) a week later on June 9th.

Interestingly, the song will mark The X Factor judge’s first time sharing the spotlight on a release of her own since the setting sail on her solo journey.

So who has Cheryl teamed up with for her ‘Crazy’ new offering? Find out below…

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Mary J. Blige is back!

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has unwrapped blazing new song ‘Suitcase’, the first offering from the ‘Think Like A Man Too’ soundtrack – which we hear will feature ample new music from the chart-topper.

Unzip Mary’s ‘Suitcase’ below…

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‘Horse & Carriage’ rapper Charli Baltimore  warned aspiring musicians of the music industry’s predatory nature recently, revealing she once feared she would be attacked by a powerful record executive in the formative stages of her career.

Speaking on the matter with radio show ‘This is 50′, the entertainer revealed she learned of the game’s darker nature when an influential industry insider made an uninvited move on her, prompting her to speak out on the issue with the outlet.

Her story below…

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“My b*tch is so gorgeous…I might pay her mortgage.”

The line above can be found somewhere in ‘Looking for You’, the latest release by  Pop prince Justin Bieber!

Featuring Atlanta’s very own Migos, the number sees the star continue his flirtation with Urban Contemporary, but-unlike ‘All That Matters’ and the stellar ‘Confident‘- sees him embrace the generic, doing away with the personality that made the aforementioned jams the hits that they were, to release what feels like a Chris Brown throwaway.

Will you like it?

Press play and weigh in below…

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