Naomi Ackie takes centerstage alongside Channing Tatum in the rivetting new film ‘Blink Twice.’

Already magnetizing stellar reviews, the Zoe Kravitz-directed flick tells the tale of a tech billionaire Slater King (Tatum) who meets a cocktail waitress named Frida (Ackie) at his fundraising gala.

Sparks quickly fly and he invites her to join him on a dream vacation on his private island.

However, it descends into a dark nightmare when strange things begin to happen. Frida’s freedom ultimately hinges on uncovering the truth in its many layers.

That Grape Juice‘s Precious Okungbowa sat down with Ackie, who dished on the compelling role, working Tatum and Kravitz, and much more.

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‘Blink Twice’ is in UK cinemas now.

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It was game on once again for ‘The Game’ stars Hosea Chanchez, Pooch Hall, and Coby Bell. 

The trio, who blazed screens on the hit sitcom, reunited for a special episode of Chanchez’s new series, ‘The Goodfellas Podcast.’

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The first look at ‘The Piano Lesson’ has arrived.

Already hitting a sweet note with critics who have been buzzing about the movie since it was announced, the film is produced by Denzel Washington and is the directorial debut from Malcolm Washington.

On-screen, it’s led by Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Deadwyler.

An adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, the production is set in 1936 Pittsburgh following the Great Depression and centers on the layered narrative of the Charles family.

A fiery feud erupts; one that sees a prized heirloom piano tear two siblings apart. On one end, a brother (Washington) seeks to generate a fortune for the by selling it. However, his sister (Deadwyler) makes clear her desire to hold on to it as the sole beacon of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Jackson) attempts to mediate, yet even he cannot fend off the complicated ghosts of the past.

‘The Piano Lesson’ explores identity, resilience, transcendence, perception, and truth in all its layers.

Its star-studded cast also includes Erykah Badu, Corey Hawkins, Ray Fisher, and Michael Potts.

‘The Piano Lesson’ lands on Netflix worldwide on November 22. Before then, the film will play in select theaters from November 8 and will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10.

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After months of murmurs, it’s being officially reported that multi-hyphenate diva Jennifer Lopez is giving her two-year marriage to Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck the axe.

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Jussie Smollett‘s hoax attack conviction has been thrust back into the spotlight today following Lee Daniels‘ appearance today (August 19) on The Breakfast Club. 

The director is hot on the promotional trail for his latest movie ‘The Deliverance’ alongside its lead star Andra Day.

During his visit to the Power 105.1 show, Daniels was asked about the status of his relationship with Smollett – whose career he helped catapult on his hit show ‘Empire.’

Having gone on record to admit to losing contact with Smollett in the aftermath of the 2020 incident, Daniels delivered a different take when quizzed about where he is with the actor now and his future.

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Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son, Maceo.

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John Boyega is renowned for his compelling performances on the big screen.

Now, the actor is gearing up to turn heads in a different way.

For, he is one of a number of celebrities set to appear in the Pirelli 2025 Calendar.

And a preview of what is incoming has sent pulses racing.

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Rising British star Aaron Pierre leads a cast of familiar faces aboard Netflix’s highly anticipated forthcoming film ‘Rebel Ridge.’

Portraying an ex-Marine, the 30-year-old wages war on injustice in the action-packed movie that sees his character (“Terry Richmond”) uncover a conspiracy by corrupt officers that’s not only robbed him of his life savings but also impacted the life of his imprisoned cousin.

Starring ‘Miami Vice’ TV legend Don Johnson as well as AnnaSophia Robb and Emory Cohen, ‘Rebel’ – written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier – blasts onto screens September 6.

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Brandy takes center stage in ‘The Front Room.’

The Vocal Bible leads the A24 horror flick, which hits US theaters on September 6.

Directed by Max and Sam Eggers (and co-starring the likes of Kathryn Hunter and Andrew Burnap), the movie tells the tale of a young, newly pregnant couple forced to take in an ailing, estranged stepmother.

Yet, they quickly learn that all is not as it seems with the elder as all hell breaks loose.

Ahead of its arrival in cinemas, a new extended trailer has been unleashed. Watch below…

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Having become one of TV’s most beloved comediennes courtesy of her popular BET series ‘The Ms. Pat Show‘ and ‘Ms. Pat Settles It,’ the multi-talented Ms. Pat is taking it back to her standup roots by taking the tour route through North America this fall.

Kicking off in Denver on September 13, the forthcoming jaunt – monikered ‘The Hot & Flashy Tour‘ – will see the 52-year-old funnywoman bring the heat and the laughs to major U.S. markets like Seattle, Orlando, New York, and more before wrapping up in Richmond, Virginia, on November 16.

Look inside to see if the comedy queen will be bringing her royal brand of humor to a stage near you.

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Latto may be set to see herself crowned the Queen of next week’s Billboard Rap charts thanks to her latest album ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea,’ but she left a sour taste in the mouths of Nicki Minaj fans (affectionately called #Barbz) while hot on the promo trail for the project.

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Netflix has officially renewed its hit series ‘Supacell’ for season 2.

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