‘BEL-AIR’ is back!

Season 2 of the hit series has landed in the UK and it promises to be the most compelling installment of the show yet.

A contemporary revival of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the reimagined incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been refreshed as dramedy – and it’s found favor with both viewers and critics alike since its debut in 2022.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and is set to be rejoined by main castmates Adrian Holmes (Uncle Phil), Cassandra Freeman (Aunt Viv), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hillary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), and Simone Joy Jones (Lisa).

To celebrate the UK arrival of season 2 on Sly Max, That Grape Juice joined forces with Sky to host an exclusive launch screening in Central London.

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From ‘Melodies From Heaven’ to matches made in heaven, Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin is putting his matchmaking skills to the test courtesy of the forthcoming dating competition show ‘The One.’

Hosted alongside his wife of 27 years, Tammy, the Franklins will share sage words about making romance last a lifetime to a few Atlanta singles looking to find that special someone.

Ahead of the series’ May 18 premiere, look inside to see a sneak peek at the forthcoming action.

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After a 14-year rest on the bench, the return of BET’s HBCU-inspired reality show ‘College Hill’ got a celebrity upgrade in 2022 thanks to the big names lining its roster like Big Freedia, Slim Thug, Ray J, NeNe Leakes, and Lamar Odom.

Ready to bounce back for a sophomore season, ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ is set to drop jaws as revealed by its star-studded cast which includes reality TV veterans like Joseline Hernandez and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as well as Iman Shumpert, Amber Rose, O’Ryan, and more.

Filmed at Alabama State University in Montgomery, the Tracey Edmonds-produced series is slated for a May 11 return. Ahead of its season 2 launch, watch the official trailer inside.

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The Queen of Disco Donna Summer is set to reign over HBO and HBO Max’s airwaves this Spring courtesy of an intimate look at her life via the forthcoming documentary ‘Love to Love You.’

Chronicling the diva’s meteoric rise to worldwide fame through never-before-seen photographs, home videos, and interviews, ‘Love’ – directed by Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams – shines with reflections from Summer herself as well as glowing commentary from her close family, friends, and professional colleagues.

Hop inside to see the official trailer ahead of the doc’s May 20 premiere.

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Congratulations are in order for Serena Williams!

For, the tennis legend and her entrepreneur husband Alexis Ohanian have announced that they are expecting their second child together.

And the reveal was made in tandem with them hitting the red carpet at the MET Gala 2023.

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For fashionistas and fashion-forward fellows, “fashion’s biggest night out” – better known as the Met Gala – is easily the most wonderful time of year.

A designer costume party that doubles as a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City, the outing is an annual assembly of Hollywood’s “who’s who” to show off some truly outrageous and over-the-top ensembles courtesy of top named and well-respected designers.

As history has seen jaws dropped courtesy of gowns adorned by the likes of Beyonce, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and many more, 2023’s exhibition – christened ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ – delivered more memorable looks.

Check out the stars showing up and showing out below…

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Mark May 12  on those calendars, because ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ for season 8.

And there’s a seismic twist.

As is custom, the series gives ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ favorites a chance at redemption as well as a renewed spell in the spotlight.

Competing to be Queen of Queens (and bag the $200,000 cash prize) will be (in alphabetical order):

Alexis Michelle (season 9), Darienne Lake (season 6), Heidi N Closet (season 12), Jaymes Mansfield (season 9), Jessica Wild (season 2), Jimbo (Canada’s Drag Race season 1 and UK vs the World), Kahanna Montrese (season 11), Kandy Muse (season 13), Kandy Muse (season 13), LaLa Ri (season 13), Monica Beverly Hillz (season 5), Mrs. Kasha Davis (season 7) and Naysha Lopez (season 8).

Season 8  also brings with it a major twist.

For, viewers will now have the opportunity to vote on ‘a game within a game.’ It will see eliminated queens take part in The Fame Games in a bid to bag a weighty $50,000 consolation prize.

Ahead of its premiere on Paramount+, check out the first look trailer for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8.’

What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump…

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MJ Rodriguez is making her way to ‘American Horror Story.’

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ returns for season 15 on May 7 and it looks like the fireworks will be flying straight out of the gate.

In a freshly peeled preview of the premiere, the Georgia peaches clash in more ways than one – and it looks like Sheree Whitfield‘s new man Martell Holt is at the center of the melee.

Known on the reality circuit thanks to his role in OWN’s ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’ Holt is renowned for being quite the lothario.

And it appears Whitfield’s friend and castmate Kenya Moore is less than impressed.

Ahead of the season 15 debut, check out the sneak peek Bravo has unwrapped below…

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‘Top Boy’ returns this September for its third and final installment on Netflix. 

And the streamer is wasting no time firing up the buzz machine for the hugely popular series with the first look trailer.

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With its scintillating scenes and warming story, the ‘Magic Mike’ franchise has danced its way into the hearts of millions worldwide.

And its latest installment, ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ serves as its most rousing and resonating yet.

The film follows the titular character Mike Lane (Channing Tatum), who returns to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus – caused by a business deal that went bust and left him worse for wear.

Opportunity comes knocking all the way in London when a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) presents him with an offer he can’t refuse – while having her own reasons why.

With the stakes at their highest, Mike – and a roster of new and familiar faces – are tasked with delivering like never before.

To celebrate the release of ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ on DVD and Blu-Ray, That Grape Juice are giving away three copies of the movie.

Want to be in with a chance of winning? We thought so! Simply answer the following question correctly:

Which City Does Magic Mike Fly to for The Final Dance?

a) Miami

b) London

c) Paris

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title the email subject  ‘Magic Mike – TGJ’:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 12.00pm GMT on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

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Rihanna surprised the masses at CinemaCon in Las Vegas today (April 27) today by announcing her upcoming role in the upcoming ‘Smurfs’ film.

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