That Grape Juice was on-hand at the BET Awards 2022 and so too was Jussie Smollett. Surprisingly.

Having kept a relatively low profile amidst ample legal drama, the actor has returned to the spotlight with his new film project, ‘B-Boy Blues.’

Streaming now on BET+, the movie is billed as a compelling re-telling of James Earl Hardy’s novel about a same-sex romance.

Speaking with TGJ’s Archie Jay, Smollett expanded on the importance of the flick, shaking off anxiety, and more.

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Fans are now expressing their concern for Wendy Williams after the talk show discussed and showed the side effects of her battle with lymphedema.

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After a deliciously scandalous end to its critically acclaimed inaugural season, Tyler Perry‘s juicy drama ‘All the Queen’s Men’ is back to deliver an even more action-packed follow-up via its highly anticipated season 2.

Returning to BET+ on July 14, the Eva Marcille-led series sees her reprise the role of “Marilyn ‘Madam’ Deville” – a “fierce businesswoman who is at the top of her game in the nightclub industry and surrounded by a band of trusted employees who are down to make sure that she is successful.”

Haunted by the trauma of her past while trying to navigate the dangerous society of a male-dominated field, Marcille’s character – supported by fellow stars Christian Keyes, Skyh Alvester Black, Candace Maxwell, Michael “Bolo’ Bolwaire, Keith Swift Jr., Racquel Palmer, Dion Rome, and Jeremy “Masterpiece” Williams – could see her life and business in its worst danger yet in the new season.

How will she fare?  Find out with a sneak peek at the official trailer inside.

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Cop a gander of the first look at ‘Hocus Pocus 2.’

Serving as the sequel to 1993’s ‘Hocus Pocus,’ the new film reunites the original witches Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy – all of whom will reprise their original roles as The Sanderson Sisters.

29 years have passed since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century siblings and they are seeking revenge. Now it is up to three high-schoolers to stop the crafty crew from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

Ahead of its September 30 premiere on Disney+, check out the first look trailer…

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It looks like Wendy Williams will be saying “how you doin'” on a brand new platform.

For, her manager has confirmed that a podcast is indeed in the works.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 9 / season 14?

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‘Black Ink Crew’ star Ceaser Emanuel has been axed from the show with immediate effect after a video showing him allegedly beating and abusing dogs surfaced online.

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Jennifer Hudson‘s multidimensional career is set for its next chapter with the launch of the star’s daytime series, ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’

Set to premiere on Fox stations on September 12, J.Hud’s foray into the talk sphere comes following her historic ordination as an EGOT winner. 

Speaking on what her show – which is being helmed by the team behind ‘Ellen’ – will be serving up, Hudson said:

“Nothing makes me happier than to see everybody shine and know that they have a light within them. On ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ you’re going to get quality, you’re going to get honesty, you’re going to get all of my heart, and don’t forget the fun. We’re going to have a lot of fun.” 

Ahead of its debut, check out the first look trailer:

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Few stars have seen the breakout success Yola has experienced.

Just two albums into her illustrious career, the singer-songwriter has not only scored six GRAMMY nominations but has now branched out into the silver screen.

Starring as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann‘s Elvis Presley biopic – aptly titled ‘Elvis’ – Yola sat down with That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee to dish on her acting debut the importance of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, her music career, and so much more.

With anticipation at an all-time high for the movie, check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with Yola both above.

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Fans of Netflix’s breakout series ‘Bridgerton’ may have bemoaned the unexpected exit of star Regé-Jean Page at the conclusion of its first season, but they were given a glimmer of hope this week when he posted a photo of himself in Milan alongside former castmate Jonathan Bailey for the city’s Fashion Week.

Instantly setting the rumor mill ablaze with murmurs of Page’s return to the 19th century-set drama, the hoopla got so loud it eventually garnered a mention from the 30-year-old himself.

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Nearly 15 years after BET first ended the six-season run of its HBCU-based reality series ‘College Hill,’ the network has revived the series with a celebrity twist.

The eight-episode TV venture, which features NeNe Leakes, Ray J, Lamar Odom, DreamDoll, India Love, Big Freedia, Stacey Dash, and Slim Thug, will send its celebrity stars to school at Texas Southern University as students hoping to finish their education and expand their academic horizons. Also living together in dorms, the celebs must work to complete a specialty certificate program.

While we wait to see who crosses the graduation stage, hop inside to see the drama set to unfold ahead of the reimagined show’s June 27 premiere on BET+.

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