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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Cop a gander at Michael B. Jordan!

The actor blazes in Calvin Klein‘s latest underwear campaign.

Rocking body-hugging briefs, MBJ makes for a striking sight, which arrives just days before he returns to the big screen alongside Jonathan Majors in ‘Creed III’ (which hits theaters worldwide on March 3).

Check out more from the Hollywood titan’s shoot, as well as his EXCLUSIVE interview with That Grape Juice below…

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‘Creed III’ blazes onto the big screen in a mere matter of days and the buzz is seismic.

Michael B. Jordan steps back into the ring as Adonis Creed for the third round of the boxing blockbuster.

In this installment, audiences find the hero thriving in all corners of his life – both professionally and personally. However, when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy (played by Jonathan Majors) resurfaces, a fiery face-off between the former friends proves to be more than just a match.

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni sat down with the Hollywood titans, who EXCLUSIVELY dished on their dynamite dynamic, the powerful parallels to their respective stories, and much more.

Watch TGJ’s interview with Jordan and Majors above and be sure to let us know your thoughts.

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To say “Angela Bassett did the thing” at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards would be an understatement.

Before this year’s ceremony, the Academy & EMMY Award-nominated actress already sat pretty in the award show’s record books with a whopping 13 career wins for previously claimed victories for ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It,’ ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ and many more.

At the show’s 54th annual iteration (which was hosted by Queen Latifah and aired February 25), Bassett nabbed another 4 nods across TV and film categories for her work on FOX’s ‘9-1-1’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ respectively.

Look inside to see how many of the coveted trophies she took home.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is here.

Toasting a major milestone, the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already glued to screens and loving the array of characters all vying for glory on the hit competition.

With episode 10 set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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As the credits have rolled on the Queen Latifah-hosted 54th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 25) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Quinta Brunson, Angela Bassett, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

Curious to see who took home an award? See the full list inside:

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 7 reunion popped off like fireworks on the 4th of July – and there’s plenty more heat to come from the conclusion of an action-packed chapter of the Bravo hit.

In a more tender moment to come in part 2, Gizelle Bryant opens up about undergoing a hysterectomy.

Tearing up, the reality star told host Andy Cohen that serious complications had her children worried that she would not come home.

Watch the sneak peek and more below…

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Sam Smith may be in album mode following the release of ‘Gloria,’ but the chart-topper is also finding time for extracurricular activities.

Namely joining season 2 of ‘Sex and the City’ spin-off ‘And Just Like That…’

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Get ready to jet away with an array of Bravo’s most notable Housewives.

Because ‘The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ is back for its third season.

Serving as an all-star edition, the series unites key figures from various branches of the ‘Housewives’ universe.

Set to premiere on Peacock on March 23, the latest installment of RHUGT sees the ladies travel to Thailand and is anchored by:

Porsha Williams – Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gizelle Bryant – Real Housewives of Potomac
Heather Gay – Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Leah McSweeney – Real Housewives of New York City
Alexia Echevarria – Real Housewives of Miami
Candiace Dillard – Real Housewives of Potomac
Whitney Rose – Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Marysol Patton – Real Housewives of Miami

Ahead of its premiere, watch the first-look trailer after the jump…

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Tyler Perry is pressing on with his next Netflix project and has enlisted an exciting array of names.

Full story below…

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‘Bel-Air’ is back!

The hit Peacock series is now streaming its eagerly awaited season 2 on the platform – and it promises to be a wild ride.

A reimagined take on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the new incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been refreshed as dramedy. And, after its debut in 2022, immediately found favor with both viewers and critics in equal measure.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and is earning praise aplenty for putting his own unique twist on the beloved Philly native.

Ahead of the season 2 premiere of ‘Bel-Air,’ That Grape Juice caught up with Banks, who dished on his character’s arc of dilemma in this chapter and what folk can expect from ‘Bel-Air’ more broadly.

Check out his EXCLUSIVE interview with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid and be sure to tune into ‘Bel-Air’ season 2 on Peacock.

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Get ready to Netflix and chill with Mo’Nique!

The Oscar and Golden Globe winner is putting past dramas in rearview and has teamed with the streamer for a slate of new projects including her incoming stand-up comedy special.

Christened ‘My Name is Mo’Nique,’ the production – which is executive produced by Mo’Nique and husband-manager Sidney Hicks – is billed as being “filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul bearing emotion.”

Set to arrive on April 4, the L. Frazier-directed special precedes the premiere of the star’s new Netflix film ‘The Deliverance’ – which sees her reunite with Lee Daniels.

Check out the first look at ‘My Name is Mo’Nique’ below…

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