Zendaya delivers a championship performance in her brand new movie, ‘Challengers.’

Set for release on April 26, the daring drama sees the multihyphenate take the lead as Tashi Duncan – a former tennis phenom turned coach. One who makes apologies for her tactics.

Married to a champion on a concerning losing streak (Mike Faist), the potential to turn the tide arrives in the form of a showdown with his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend Patrick (Josh O’Connor).

With the collective navigating the past, present, and potential redemption in the future, the question central to the film asks: what will it cost to win?

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the London premiere of the film and caught up with Zendaya, her co-star Josh O’Connor, and ‘Challengers’ screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes.

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Future, Metro Boomin, and The Weeknd may have made history two weeks ago with their hit tune ‘Young Metro,‘ but now the trio’s reunited to repeat the feat with ‘We Still Don’t Trust You‘ – the title track to the April 12-released album from Boomin and Future.

Already a shoo-in for the top spot on next week’s Billboard 200, the trio are working to ensure the victory by unveiling the cut’s official music video.

“And the Paris girls, they sing my song with love / In the stadium is where I feel at home / I forgot the feeling of arena shows / And she love the stage, it got her sexual,” Weeknd croons in the Hidji World and Omar Jones-directed clip.

Tapping model-actress Winnie Harlow to star, look inside to see the action in full.

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Congratulations are in order for ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Candiace Dillard-Bassett. 

Because, the singer/reality TV favorite has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.

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Tamron Hall has ample cause for celebration today (April 15). For, it has been announced that her daytime series, the ‘Tamron Hall Show,’ has been renewed for season 6.

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Robyn Dixon has confirmed that she is indeed departing the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac.’

And she’s keeping it all sorts of candid about why.

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With a new album loading, Marques Houston is giving fans a taste of what they can expect from the set via its first single ‘Admit It.’

“Girl, I’m counting minutes / I know, we ain’t finished / I dream about your kisses / Why can’t you admit it, girl,” he croons on the Afrobeats-tinged tune.

Accompanied by a choreography-laden music video, Houston proves that even after 30 years in the business he still has all the moves.

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Longtime fans of CBS’ daytime talk show ‘The Talk’ are being reminded all good things must come to an end.

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When the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ returns for season 16, it’ll be bringing Kenya Moore with it.

For, the beloved star of the Bravo show has confirmed that she’ll be one of the anchoring peach holders of its new era

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The ‘Real Housewives of Dubai’ return for season 2 on Bravo and they are turning up the heat.

Serving as the first international branch of the popular Housewives franchise to be commissioned by cable network and air in the US, the series fuses the trademark drama viewers have come to know and love from the shows with the unique setting and culture the ladies of the Middle East bring.

Following a super juicy inaugural season, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan, and Caroline Stanbury are back in the mix.

Newcomer Taleen Marie joins as a full-time cast member, replacing Nina Ali who has exited the show.

A June 2 debut date has set.

Ahead of then, check out the newly unleashed extended trailer after the jump…

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The death of O.J. Simpson has ignited varying emotions.

And for a certain Caitlyn Jenner, the response has been one of…joy.

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In breaking news, O.J. Simpson has died.

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Cop a gander at Russell Wilson!

The footballer covers the ESSENCE Sexiest Man of the Moment issue.

Beyond being a trailblazer on the field, the superstar is also widely hailed for his dedication to faith and family.

In a celebration of all of his potent pillars, Wilson styles, profiles, and opens up about the various anchorings in his life.

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