Sonic the Hedgehog is back for another big-screen adventure.

Set to speed into UK theaters on April 1, the film – which is aptly titled ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘ – sees Jim Carrey reprise his role as the blue hero’s archnemesis, Dr. Robotnik.

This sequel to the 2020 first flick sees Sonic keen to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. However, he encounters quite the hurdle when Dr. Robotnik returns with his new sidekick Knuckles. Together, the freshly minted duo embark on the hunt for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations.

Sonic pairs up with his own sidekick, Tails, and they unite on a journey across the world to locate the emerald before it lands in the wrong hands.

Ahead of the movie’s arrival, That Grape Juice’s Lettija Lee sat down with Carrey who opened up about Sonic’s latest adventure – which also stars Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, and Shemar Moore.

Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ premieres on April 1 in the UK and April 8 in the US.

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Despite being nowhere near the Dolby Theater at the time Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s hair at the Academy Awards Sunday night (March 27), August Alsina has seen his name mentioned by many as part of the ongoing discussion about the shocking incident.

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Mark those calendars because ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is flying into theaters worldwide on May 27. 

Tom Cruise reprises his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.

After more than three decades of service as a top Navy aviator, he feels contentment in elevating the field as a test pilot and avoiding the expectation that comes with ascending to a new rank.

However, when Maverick is tasked with training a group of Top Gun graduates for a unique mission like no other, he’s drawn into a journey that sees him forced to confront ghosts of his past and his own biggest fears.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ also stars Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis with Ed Harris and Val Kilmer.

Serving as the sequel to 1986 classic ‘Top Gun,’ it goes without saying that expectations are lofty for the film.

Check out the trailer after the jump…

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Jim Carrey is the latest name to sound off on Will Smith‘s Oscar incident. 

And he did not hold back.

Appearing on CBS Mornings in support of his new movie ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2,’ the seasoned actor condemned Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock live on the broadcast.

But that wasn’t all. Because it appears Carrey wasn’t impressed with the warm embrace Smith received from the audience after his big win.

Find out what he had to say after the jump…

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Oscars night was all sorts of eventful for The Smiths.

Will Smith laid the living smackdown on Chris Rock after the comedian made an awkward jab about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s bald ‘do.

The actress has notably been open about her struggles with alopecia, a health condition that caused her hair to fall out.

As the world collectively picks up its jaw after the seismic slap, Jada has broken her silence to weigh in.

Full story below…

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AMC’s eagerly anticipated new show, ’61st Street,’ is premiering in the UK tonight (29 March).

Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance, British force Tosin Cole, and Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis star in the gripping drama – which is executive co-produced by Michael B. Jordan by way of his Outlier Society imprint.

The series, which was created by BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat, unravels the infamous Chicago criminal justice system and chronicles the police and prosecutor investigation of a deadly drug bust that runs the risk of unravelling the cop code of silence.

Set to premiere tonight (29 March) on AMC (BT TV Channel 332 and in HD on Channel 381), ’61st Street’ – which has already won the Audience Award at SXSW – is all sorts of a must-see.

To celebrate the new series, join That Grape Juice below as we take a look at the ’61st Street’ cast and the team behind this thrilling new drama.

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The act of violence against Chris Rock at the Academy Awards this Sunday (March 27) is set to have the famed comedian crying all the way to the bank.

Details inside:

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With moving musical performances, stunning categorical upsets, and the slap heard around the world among the reasons the 94th annual Academy Awards ws one of the ceremony’s most memorable yet, that combo has proven just the mixture needed to raise the ailing award show out of its multi-year ratings slump.

Details inside.

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Film and television star Anthony Anderson and his wife of 22 years are bringing their marriage to a close, court documents reveal.

Details inside:

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Will Smith is taking the high road.

Just a day after making headlines around the world for slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett, the ‘King Richard’ star has come to apologize for the incident.

Read his full statement inside:

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When the credits rolled on the Oscars 2022, attention immediately turned to the afterparties.

And, as is customary, the Vanity Fair Oscar Afterparty was one of the hottest spots.

Held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the star-studded event magnetized some of Hollywood’s most notable names.

After an eventful evening, Will Smith took center stage with his family – wife Jada Pinkett Smith, sons Jaden and Trey, and daughter Willow.

Also in attendance were Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Normani, Gabrielle Union, Tiffany Haddish, Tyler Perry, Rita Ora, Janelle Monae, Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan, and more.

Check out snaps after the jump…

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Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

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