K. Michelle lifts the lid on the dark side of cosmetic surgery in the brand new Lifetime series ‘My Killer Body with K. Michelle.’

The R&B belle has been transparent about her personal hardships and the succession of procedures it’s taken to undo the dangerous damage that almost took her life.

Now, drawing on her own experience, she’s on a quest to help others and shed light on some of the pitfalls of the billion-dollar industry.

The series, which premieres on February 3, will spotlight women and men affected by botched plastic surgery procedures and their journey back to better (with K’s help).

Check it the first look trailer below…

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‘The Witcher’ returns to Netflix for season 2 on December 17 amidst ample anticipation.
Henry Cavill is back as the great Geralt while Freya Allan reprises her role as Ciri The Child of Surprise with much more screen time this go around.
The adventure continues right where the inaugural season left off and promises to be a roller coaster of twists and turns.
Prior to the show’s premiere, That Grape Juice’s Chet Kincaid spoke with the stars of the show – Cavill, Allan, Anya Chalotra, Joey Batey,  Mimi M. Khayisa, Kim Bodnia, and Kristofer Hivju.
TGJ also sat down with Executive Producer & Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich.
Collectively, they opened up to TGJ about the process of creating a season and the evolution of the characters.
Check out the exclusive interviews above and below…

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Lady Gaga defines multifaceted and it looks like she’s keen to add new dimensions to her already super layered career.

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Nene Leakes is embarking on a new chapter of love, according to new reports.

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‘The Matrix’ franchise returns for its fourth outing on December 22 when ‘The Matrix Ressurections’ charges into theaters worldwide.

Eagerly anticipated, the Warner Bros. production reunites Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss (who play Neo and Trinity respectively) for an adventure that will once again have viewers questioning all they’ve ever discovered from the film series and the discoveries that lay ahead.

Prior to the movie’s premiere, That Grape Juice‘s Jacqueline Shepherd sat down with Jada Pinket Smith (who returns in the role of Niobe) and newcomer Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

The superstars opened up EXCLUSIVELY to TGJ about their involvement in ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ and the diversity it champions by way of director Lana Wachowski.

Check out the interview above and be sure to watch ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ when it arrives on December 22.

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Shakira is set to star in and host a brand new NBC dance series.

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The ‘Queens’ are back for their thrones.

Eagerly anticipated, ABC‘s new music drama is anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

The show tells the tale of a group of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

In the 90s, they performed together as part of the female rap collective – the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to the present and their lives are markedly different.

The series follows the quad as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the spotlight.

Check out a preview of episode 9 before it airs below…

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Who knew a mega boy band yuletide special would be just what the ratings doctor ordered?

As we reported here, some of the 80’s and 90’s most iconic boy bands including New Kids on the Block, New Edition, *NSYNC, Boyz II Men, and others assembled for ‘A Very Boy Band Holiday’ on ABC.

The venture not only saw the groups take turns performing beloved Christmas classics like ‘Let It Snow’ and ‘This Christmas,’ but also Joey Fatone (of *NSYNC) and Wanya Morris (of Boyz II Men) debuted their new original holiday duet.

Look inside to see how many tuned in to see the heartthrobs in their one night only TV event.

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Tiffany Haddish leads the search for the truth in the new Apple TV+ comedy series ‘The Afterparty.’

Set to premiere on the streamer on January 28, 2022, the unique murder mystery chronicles one killer night through the lens of the 8 revelers who attended a high school reunion afterparty.

Aptly clocking in at eight episodes, each installment will unpack the events of the same evening by way of a different character’s perspective. Indeed, the episodes will all take on individual formats and shapeshift to adapt to the protagonist’s personality. 

Haddish is joined by Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, and Dave Franco in the Chris Miller directed series.

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‘Insecure’ has returned for its fifth and final season. And while it’s hard for fans to say goodbye, they’re undoubtedly in for a treat.

The HBO comedy has struck a chord with millions thanks to its wonderfully witty and immersive take on the story of two friends – Issa and Molly.

Led by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, the series is set in Los Angeles and follows the ladies as they navigate love, life, and all else in between.

This final chapter will give viewers a front seat to the penultimate fate of characters they’ve come to know and love over the last five years.

With season 5 almost at its climax, check out a sneak peek of episode 9 below…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2021 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re still wiping tears over the TV shows we bid adieu before 2022.  Walk with us down memory lane:

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Porsha Williams may have exited the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but she’s still bringing the drama by way of her official spin-off show, ‘Porsha’s Family Matters.’

The RHOA spin-off show sees the 40-year-old take her entire family on a trip – including her new fiancé Simon Guobadia.

And it’s clear that her relationship with the mogul (who was previously married to RHOA “Friend” Falynn Guobadia) is a major focus point of the series. Especially with her family and ex Dennis McKinley all in the mix.

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