Dane Baptiste has long commanded the laughs with his unbridled brand of comedy.

And he continues along said trajectory with new BBC show ‘Bamous.’

The provocative special is centred on the NASBLAQ, a mythical stock index for black and famous talent.

Baptiste, who is joined by a cast of up and coming comedians, explores the NASBLAQ through a series of stand-up routines, topical updates and sketches that will no doubt leave viewers in stitches.

That Grape Juice caught up with the comic, who opened up about ‘Bamous,’ Black representation in the media sphere, and much more.

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When FX’s ‘Snowfall’ ended its third season in 2019, the finale garnered the series’ third highest ratings figure to date.

But if the buzz preceding the February 24-kickoff of its fourth season is anything to judge by, it’s on track to set an even higher personal record with its returning episode.

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Season 13 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ is heating up and the drama between newcomers Drew Sidora and LaToya Ali has been taking center-stage.

And it looks like things are finally come to a head on the next episode this coming Sunday.

For, during the group’s South Carolina trip, the freshman pair threw shade grenades aplenty – with neither wigs nor husbands being off limits.

See what we mean in all new previews below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 8th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This instalment, which premieres on Sunday March 7, promises to make for magnetic viewing.

In a freshly unleashed trailer, Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe are all back in the mix. They are joined by newcomer Anila Sajja.

Alums Lisa Nicole Cloud, Quad Webb and Kari Wells all appear as Friends Of.

What are you waiting for? Watch the first look trailer below…

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Wendy Williams is leaning in to being a real life Hot Topic.

After years of silence on the matter, the talkshow maven is no longer being quiet about her ex-husband’s infidelity and the baby he fathered while in wedlock.

While plugging forthcoming biopic and documentary ‘Wendy Williams: A Hot Mess,’ the former shock jock mentioned Sharina Hudson by name, called out Kevin Hunter, and even referenced their child.

Watch below…

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Despite criticism over costuming, casting, and the controversy surrounding the portrayal (or lack thereof) of group member DJ Spinderella, female Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa‘s Lifetime biopic soldiered on to small screens Saturday (January 23).

The Mario Van Peebles-directed endeavor – executive produced by Queen Latifah as well as the group’s members Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton – chronicled the duo’s rise in the male-dominated Hip Hop world and even spotlighted a number of personal struggles the ladies endured along the way.

Their lives played out alongside a soundtrack of their greatest hits (i.e. ‘Push It,’ ‘Whatta Man,’ ‘Shoop,’ etc.), look inside to see just how many people tuned in for the action.

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Demi Lovato is making her return to television.

For, she has just signed on to star in a new NBC comedy called ‘Hungry.’

More details below…

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‘Queen Sugar’ returns to OWN for its fifth season on February 16.

Widely praised for its potently layered portrayal of an African-American family in the Deep South, the series follows the complicated lives of the Bordelon clan.

Anchored by stars Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Bianca Lawson, and Rutina Wesley, ‘Sugar’ has also found favor for its purposeful use of female directors. Indeed, season five is entirely helmed three filmmakers: producing director Lauren Wolkstein, Lisa France and Cierra Glaude.

Ahead of the premiere of its latest instalment, watch the full length trailer below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 13th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

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

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Porsha Cynthia, and newcomer Drew Sidora will be serving up on episode 8 / season 13?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Apparently, fans of CW’s ‘All American’ couldn’t wait to glue their eyes to screens for the show’s season 3 return.

The sports drama, based on the life and times of football star Spencer Paysinger, kicked off its latest run on January 18 and – if ratings are to judge by – to say it scored a touchdown would be an understatement.

Details inside:

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Mark those calendars because March 26 brings with it the clash of the titans in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong.’

Set for simultaneous release in US theaters and on streamer HBO Max, the blockbuster features a face-off like no other.

Directed by Adam Wingard, the film finds Kong and his protectors searching to find his true home. Enroute they encounter an enraged Godzilla who is wreaking chaos across the globe.

Engineered by unseen forces, the seismic showdown between the mythical giants unlocks a the mystery that resides deep within the Earth’s core.

Anchored by Alexander Skarsgård, the movie also stars Millie Bobby Brown and Brian Tyree Henry.

Warner Bros. have unleashed the film’s epic trailer. Watch below…

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As reported, legendary broadcaster Larry King died yesterday (January 23) following complications caused by Covid-19.

In the time since, there has been an outpouring of emotion from those who loved the globally renown host – including many of his famous interviewees.

Indeed, the likes of Pop queens Janet Jackson and Madonna, as well as Oprah Winfrey, 50 Cent, Viola Davis, and more have paid public tribute to the star who passed away at 87.

Their words await below…

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