A year after National Geographic announced EMMY, TONY, & GRAMMY-award winning star Cynthia Erivo had been cast to portray Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in the biographical miniseries ‘Genius,’ an extended first look has been lifted for the venture.

The four-night anthology designed to “explore Franklin’s musical genius, incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world,” ‘Genius’ was originally set to launch last year as the first-ever authorized scripted production about the musical monarch since her August 2018 passing.

After the network announced a change of plans due to the global health crisis, its premiere was stalled.

Now with a new date in tow, look below to get a glimpse of how Erivo will fare in the royal role.

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Michael B. Jordan has a packed plate of activity after signing a colossal deal with Amazon. 

However, it hasn’t quelled the murmurs surrounding a possible return to the ‘Black Panther’ franchise.

In the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s tragic death last August, speculation has been rife about the direction Marvel will be taking with the eagerly-awaited ‘Black Panther II.’

Of late, Jordan’s name has been thrust into the mix on the rumor mill. Specifically relating to him possibly reprising his role as Killmonger from 2018’s billion-dollar grossing ‘Black Panther.’

During a visit to Good Morning America this week, the actor was quizzed about this head-on.

His response awaits below…

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‘The Best Man’ is back with a twist!

The much-loved film franchise is returning as a TV show that will be anchored by the original cast.

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Nene Leakes‘ woes appear to have worsened.

Because amidst her constant calls for fans to “boycott” Bravo after her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ exit, it looks like the reality star has been sensationally dropped by her entire team. Allegedly.

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Michael B. Jordan‘s career continues to grow from strength to strength.

Already a huge box office draw, the multi-dimensional talent has taken a more active role in ownership and the activation of change behind the camera by way of his production company Outlier Society. 

The next chapter in the latter is a major one. Because Jordan has teamed Outlier with Amazon for a seismic multi-year, multi-layered partnership.

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This week brought with the release of ‘Malcolm & Marie’ on Netflix.

Anchored by John David Washington and Zendaya, the ambitious film was conceived and executed during lockdown.

Directed by Sam Levinson, the drama centers on the peaks and troughs of couple – Malcolm Elliott and Marie Jones.

Head below, where That Grape Juice unpacks why the flick is an essential watch.

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Years on from their historic stint in The White House, Barack and Michelle Obama continue to operate on Higher Ground. 

It’s apt then that the power couple has named their production company as such.

That Grape Juice reported that The Obamas had inked a lucrative deal with Netflix and now they’ve lifted the lid on the six projects they have incoming.

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With excitement at a feverish pitch for the ‘The Equalizer,’ the CBS series incarnation of the 80’s show and 2014 movie of the same name.

Starring EMMY and GRAMMY-winning superstar Queen Latifah, the show – co-created by executive producers Latifah, Richard Lindheim, and Michael Sloan – is set for kick off February 7 (after the Super Bowl).

Ahead of its premiere, see an extended trailer inside:

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CW’s scored a critical and ratings touchdown with sports drama, ‘All American.’

Now, fans who can’t get enough of the series – based on the life and times of football star Spencer Paysinger – will be pleased to know it’s set to return to the field for a 4th play.

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Karrueche Tran and Victor Cruz have reportedly called it quits.

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T.I. and wife Tiny have found themselves at the center of quite the storm after several sexual abuse and sex trafficking allegations were made against them.

As reported, the couple has denied what they call “egregious” claims and even threatened legal action.

However, the seriousness of the matter has caused a pause on their VH1 show ‘T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle.’

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While Nick Cannon dominated news Thursday (February 4) with a number of reports indicating his highly publicized severed relationship with ViacomCBS had been repaired, the news was followed with reports the star tested positive for COVID-19.

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