Angela Bassett, one of the most revered actresses in movie and television history, is no stranger to seeing her name printed on some of the entertainment industry’s top awards over her 35-year career.

To no surprise, the 2022 NAACP Image Awards proved no different.

Look inside to see how big her win at the 53rd annual edition of the ceremony (February 26) inked her in its history books.

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LisaRaye McCoy stopped by The Wendy Williams Show this week for a fun-filled chit-chat.

Chopping it up with guest host Sherri Shepherd, the 54-year-old kept it candid (as always) and waxed honest about mending fences with sister Da Brat – following their much-publicized fall-out.

McCoy opened up about the emotional air-out she had with the rapper the day before her wedding to Jesseca ‘Judy’ Dupart; an encounter she revealed was captured by cameras for WE tv series ‘Brat Loves Judy.’

She also dished on her Emmy-nominated ALL BLK series ‘A House Divided,’ being an enduring sex symbol after starring in ‘The Player’s Club,’ and being ready to remarry.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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New updates have arrived in the staged hate crime case of Jussie Smollett.

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AMC Networks invites the masses to journey down ’61st Street’ this April.

Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance headlines the two-season event – which is executive produced by Michael B. Jordan by way of his Outlier Society imprint, David Shanks, and BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat.

The series uncovers the underbelly of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system; it follows the police and prosecutor investigation of a deadly drug bust that runs the risk of unraveling the cop code of silence.

Vance leads an ensemble cast, which includes Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis, Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond, and Bentley Green.

Check out the first look trailer below…

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‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Mia Thornton has opened up about health challenges she has been experiencing.

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Today sees fans of Madea say “hellur” to a brand new installment of Tyler Perry‘s beloved franchise with the arrival of ‘A Madea Homecoming’ on Netflix. 

The eagerly anticipated movie serves as the matriarch’s first adventure on the streamer and marks the first global release for the film series.

In this flick, the drama centers on Madea’s great-grandson’s college graduation.

Festivities take a turn when shocking secrets boil to the surface. Unless the family can dissolve their differences, the melee threatens to melt the tight-knit unit forever.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with the prolific Perry, who dished on reviving Madea, the changes with this incarnation of the franchise, and needing to smoke a blunt to get through the Beyonce-inspired “MA-Chella.”

Watch above and be sure to watch ‘A Madea Homecoming’ on Netflix.

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The Kanye West and Kim Kardashian saga continues.

This time, she is firing back at the ‘Gold Digger’ rapper amid her bid to become legally single.

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Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts are blazing quite the trail.

Because the lovebirds have made history by becoming the first-ever same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESSENCE magazine.

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Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kris, Kendall, and Kylie are back.

For, Hulu has debuted a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series aptly-titled ‘The Kardashians.’

The new trailer offers a glimpse into Kourtney’s engagement to Blink-182 member Travis Barker and Kim joking about her own marriages in the process.

‘The Kardashians’ promises an “all-access pass” into their lives and to “reveal the truth behind the headlines.”

Previously, the Kardashian-Jenner family starred in the E! series ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ before inking a deal with Hulu for their new show.

With its April 14 debut just around the corner, check out the new trailer for the show just below… (more…)

After ample anticipation, ‘BEL-AIR’ is here.

Conceived by Morgan Cooper and executive produced by Oscar nominee Will Smith, the Peacock series serves as a modern reimagining of the iconic sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’

Anchored in the contemporary climate, the revival adds new layers to the much-loved story and to celebrate its arrival, this week That Grape Juice hosted an exclusive screening of ‘BEL-AIR’.

The Central London event saw our guests become some of the first in the country to see the series – which has already been earning rave reviews.

The revered Remel London oversaw the evening as host, while invitees were treated to drinks and nibbles courtesy of Clije, Aphro, Value Africa, Snackatizer, and Busy Bee Bakes UK.

Guests also took home goodie bags featuring Will Smith‘s memoir (courtesy of Penguin Books) as well as must-haves from Palmers UK, Cantu, Waken, Jitterbug, Urban Veda, H!p Chocolate, Bea’s Beauty, Bells & Whistles, Olly’s Pretzels, Afrocenchix, Bourn Beautiful Naturals, Olu Olu,  and Boom Sauce (because we all need a lil’ hot sauce in our bag!)

Join us below for a round-up…

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It’s been 5 years since Chris Rock thrilled audiences via a live, stand-up comedy trek, but – thanks to the forthcoming ‘Ego Death World Tour’ – the wait to see the legendary comic up, close, and personal is coming to a close.

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‘Euphoria’ has been back and blazing with its second season on HBO.

Led by Zendaya, who earned an Emmy Award for her performance as Rue Bennett, the sophomore run of the critically acclaimed series came swinging with seismic twists and turns straight out of the gate.

The latest installment of the gripping drama delves deeper into the layered and complicated life of 17-year-old Rue – who is tasked with balancing the potent pressures of love, loss, and addiction.

With the drama at fever-pitch, a sneak peek of the season 2 finale has been unlocked. What are you waiting for? Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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