Tis the season to be jolly – especially for a handful of That Grape Juice favorites that have been given the green light for new seasons.

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Will Smith‘s name was thrust into the headlines again this week when a former worker, Brother Bilaal, alleged that he witnessed the star having sex with friend and fellow actor Duane Martin.

Suffice it to say, the remarks – which were unpacked in an interview with gossip blogger Tasha K – sparked ample discourse online and offline – with even Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith weighing in.

Now, Cardi B is the latest to relay her take on the claims; claims Will’s rep has denied and branded “unequivocally false.”

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Trina turned all the way up on the latest instalment of NPR‘s Tiny Desk Concert. 

Backed by a band, the Queen of Miami marvelled with a refreshing set that put an acoustic skew on some of her biggest hits.

Indeed, the femcee ignited the renowned platform with potent showings of bops such as ‘Da Baddest B*tch,’ ‘Here We Go,’ and ‘Single Again.’

Watch the epic set after the jump…

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EMMY-nominated actress and director Kerry Washington is showing off her funny bone in ‘UnPrisoned‘ – the forthcoming comedy about “a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.”

Coming as Washington’s first gig as lead in a comedy series, the show boasts a slew of familiar faces in its cast including TONY-nominated actor Delroy Lindo, EMMY-nominated small screen legend Marla Gibbs, Marque Richardson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Kelvin Witherspoon, and others.

Inspired by the life of Tracy McMillan, ‘UnPrisoned’ sees her join Washington and Lindo as executive producer of the venture.

Ahead of its premiere on Hulu on March 10, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated 2023 stadium jauntThe Eras Tour – generated such incredible demand with its presale it set a record of 2 million tickets sold in one day, an event that’s become a nightmare for Ticketmaster.

Forcing the site to shut down sales due to ‘insufficient inventory,’ the fiasco left millions of Taylor fans (affectionately called #Swifties) in the cold – prompting many to take to social media to air out their grievances.

Even Swift herself issued a statement on the matter, saying Ticketmaster’s mishandling of the process ‘pisses her off.’

Although reps from the company initially offered a response to the hoopla on their site, that explanation has since been removed and replaced with an official statement that includes an apology to Taylor and the #Swifties.

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Christina Aguilera‘s life and illustrious career are set to serve as the subject of a rivetting new documentary.

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Ne-Yo has broken his silence after his wife Crystal Smith announced their latest split.

As reported, the actress/model alleged that the singer cheated on her “unprotected’ with “numerous women.”

Now, the GRAMMY winner is opening up about the drama and he’s asking for…respect and privacy.

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Crystal Smith is making it crystal clear that she’s done with her husband Ne-Yo.

Just three months after the couple renewed their wedding vows, the actress/model slammed the GRAMMY-winning singer in an explosive social media post.

Within it, she hurled several accusations of infidelity at the performer – including allegations that he slept with “numerous women….unprotected.”

Read her jaw-dropping statement after the jump…

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As enduring divas go, few can rival the fine wine-ness of Patti LaBelle.

Indeed, despite over six decades in the spotlight, the vocal powerhouse has lost none of her potency.

Case in point is her brand new NPR Tiny Desk Concert. 

Backed by a full band, the legend performed ‘Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight),’ ‘Love, Need and Want You’, ‘If Only You Knew,’ and ‘Lady Marmalade.’

What are you waiting for? Vocal slayage awaits below…

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Ed Sheeran is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the music superstar is the latest singer to appear on NPR‘s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ series.

During his time, he performed songs from his upcoming album ‘= (equals)’ such as: ‘Shivers,’ ‘Bad Habits,’ and ‘Visiting Hours.’ He also took the time to perform a new song called ‘Overpass Graffiti’ and a cover of Foy Vance’s ‘Make It Rain.’

Sheeran’s appearance on the program was one of only a few he will be doing in-person now that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (as we reported here).

‘=’ is set to hit shelves October 29.

In the meantime, watch Ed Sheeran perform his hits below…

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Camila Cabello was invited to bring her brigade of hits to help NPR close out their 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration via their wildly popular segment ‘Tiny Desk Concerts.’

Delivering a rousing, cross-cultural performance by lending stripped down renditions of her biggest hits “Havana,” “Señorita,” “Don’t Go Yet,” and more, the acoustic set arrives just days after it was announced those very tunes received certification upgrades from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Rico Nasty is staying busy.

Over the past several months, the acclaimed rapper has released multiple songs, performed at Rolling Loud Miami, and made her first appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’ Now she is adding another accomplishment: performing on NPR‘s ‘Tiny Desk Concert.’

During her set, she performed a variety of tracks. Such songs included: ‘Magic,’ ‘OHFR,’ ‘Trust Issues,’ and ‘Smack A B*tch.’

Her performance on the format comes as she gears up to release a mysterious project called ‘Rx.’ 

Rico Nasty’s last full-length project was called ‘Nightmare Vacation’ and included features from Gucci Mane, Trippie Redd, and more.

Watch her stunning performance below…

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