When the spotlight hits, one thing is for certain: T.Murph is sure to bring the funny.  

Renowned for his hilarity both on the stand-up circuit and as an actor on-screen, the Chicago-reared comic has amassed an ever-growing fanbase thanks to his unique brand of real and relatable.  

As longtime visitors will know, here at That Grape Juice, we’re ever eager to veer beyond the surface to discover more about our favorite names.  

Therefore, we’re elated to team with Xfinity to sit down with T.Murph, who opens up in earnest about his grind, as well as how he unwinds.  

Read our exclusive interview—brought to you by Xfinity—here.

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In the eyes of many, Tiffany Haddish effectively “won” after the child molestation lawsuit brought against her was dismissed in perpetuity. However, the comedienne has revealed that her career has been dealt a series of devastating losses as a result of being accused.

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The multi-talented Tyler Perry returns to Netflix for another original movie titled ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ written, directed, and produced by the Academy Award honoree.

A tale of forbidden love, ‘A Jazzman’ stars Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer who play magnetized lovers Bayou Boyd and Leanne Jean Harper. Forty years of secrets and lies come to light to the tune of juke joint blues in this movie, set in the deep South.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid spoke with Perry, Boone and Pfeiffer about the inspiration behind the screenplay (which was 27-years in the making), the experience of shooting the movie, and more.

Watch our chat with Perry above and the film’s leads after the jump..

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‘Battlefield’ beauty Jordin Sparks is battling to be crowned victor of season 31 of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ which premiered on Disney+ Monday (September 19).

Hitting the floor to perform a cha-cha via her debut dance on the Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro-hosted program, Sparks strutted her stuff alongside pro partner, Brandon Armstrong, to one of late icon Whitney Houston‘s greatest hits: ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).’

Look inside to see how she fared.

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Dreamgirls unite!

As EGOT-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson continues to enjoy a critically acclaimed run on daytime TV with her new talk show, ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ she’s making headlines for creating magical moments with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Fresh from her historic EMMY win at the 2022 ceremony, TV and stage icon Sheryl Lee Ralph stopped by Hudson’s show Tuesday (September 20) to to not only discuss the award show triumph but also season 2 of ABC’s hit series ‘Abbott Elementary,’ her legendary career, and so much more.

The singer-actresses couldn’t conclude their chat without paying homage to ‘Dreamgirls,’ however, because it was ultimately the vehicle that put them both on the map as Ralph portrayed the original “Deena” in its 1981, TONY-winning stageplay edition while Hudson nabbed Oscar gold for her performance as “Effie” in the 2006 movie version.

Look inside to hear their updated rendition of the play-turned-motion picture’s theme song.

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Halle Bailey sent the net into a frenzy with the unleashing of the teaser trailer for the live-action revival of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ 

The singer-actress is set to make a splash as the lead Ariel in the big-budget Disney flick (which swims into theaters worldwide on May 26, 2023).

And she’s revealed that there are exciting musical treats in store for audiences.

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When the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 7 trailer was unveiled, one of the most buzzed-about scenes came at its climax when Wendy Osefo was shown soaked in a drink tossed at her by castmate Mia Thornton. 

And while folk will have to wait until next month when the hit series returns to see the events that led up to the drenching, Osefo is opening all the way up about that drama and the season at large.

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There is arguably no accusation worse than what Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears stood accused of, after being hit with a child molestation lawsuit.

However, in a dramatic turn of events, not only has the suit been dismissed but the Jane Doe at the center of the claims has issued a statement praising Haddish.

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‘The Woman King’ is making mighty strides at the US box office but that hasn’t halted the hustle of Viola Davis. 

Indeed, the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winner stopped by The Breakfast Club today with co-star Thuso Mbedu and director Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss the film and the process of bringing it to the big screen.

Based on a true story, ‘The Woman King’ centers on the narrative of General Nanisca (Davis) as she rears the next generation of recruits and readies them for war against an adversary hellbent on upheaving their lives.

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Season 14 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has its end in sight, but before the curtain call, viewers are being treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

As always, Andy Cohen presides over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

Taped in New York, the action-packed special sees Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, hash out the highs, lows, and shade grenades of the Bravo reality hit’s latest installment.

With the reunion underway, check out a preview of part 3 ahead of its airing…

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 9th 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 edition is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad Webb, Toya Bush Harris, and newcomer Anila Sajja are all back in the mix. 

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 12 / season 9 below…

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Zoe Saldaña takes center stage in Netflix‘s newest limited series, ‘From Scratch.’

Based Tembi Locke‘s best-selling memoir of the same name, the story chronicles the cross-cultural love shared between Amahle “Amy” Wheeler (Saldaña) and Sicilian chef Lino (played by Eugenio Mastrandrea).

The pair fall head over heels for each other during Amy’s stint studying in Italy.

However, over the course of the 8-episode series, many hurdles await the couple – ranging from comic cultural clashes to intense familial feuds.

Yet, when an unforeseen circumstance threatens the lovers’ future together, bridges emerge that few could have imagined.

Ahead of its October 21 premiere on the streamer, check out the first look trailer for ‘From Scratch’ below…

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