Lee Daniels has publicly apologized to Mo’Nique, further cementing the end of their 13-year feud.

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In the words of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, “there can be miracles when you believe.”

And even then, few could have foreseen Mo’Nique mending fences with Lee Daniels. Yet, that is exactly what’s happened. Because the pair have joined forces for a new film.

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In breaking news, Will Smith has resigned from the Academy after the slap seen across the world at the Oscars.

As widely reported, the superstar – who took home the Best Actor honor – charged to the stage and slapped  Chris Rock on the live broadcast after the comedian made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett’s appearance. It’s of note that the actress has been vocal about her struggles with alopecia.

Now, amidst a looming investigation carried out by the Academy, Smith has decided to resign of his own volition.

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‘Atlanta’ has made its long-awaited return to FX with its third season.

Since its debut, the show has followed cousins – played by Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry – as they navigate through the Atlanta music scene in a bid to better their lives and that of their families. Also central to the narrative are Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz).

On this outing, which arrives ahead of the confirmed fourth and final season, the ATL action shifts to Amsterdam for an adventure like never before.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the ‘Atlanta’ season 3 premiere in Hollywood and caught up with anchors Donald Glover, LaKeith Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the cast opened up about what folk can expect from the season at large.

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Jerrod Carmichael is opening up about his sexuality in the most candid manner yet.

For, the comedian has come out as gay.

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‘Top Boy’ is coming to an end on Netflix. But not before going out with a seismic third season.

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It’s been over three days since Will Smith rocked headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, but the incident is still very much the week’s hottest topic.

From social media commenters to newscasters, writers, and celebrities (in attendance or otherwise), lips are moving about the ordeal and don’t show any signs of slowing soon.

Among the more news-grabbing responses to the shocking occurrence come from two of its three hosts:  Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes.

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After scoring ratings wins for Lifetime aboard the made-for-TV films ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ ‘Faith Under Fire,’ and the biographical ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton returns to the network as star and executive producer of ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club.’

Based on the ‘Hollis Morgan Mystery’ franchise by R. Franklin James, ‘Fallen’ is a multi-movie series that has April premiere dates attached to its first two installments – ‘Friends to Die For’ and ‘Heroes and Felons.’

Ahead of the former’s premiere on Saturday (April 2), Lifetime has lifted the lid on an extended sneak peek at the flick.

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Gospel sensation Rudy Currence recently teamed up with fellow Grammy-winning singer Chrisette Michele to release the official music video for “No Greater Love,” which is the #1 song at Gospel radio (at writing).

Written by Currence, “No Greater Love” comes as the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s previous Gospel radio #1 hit, ‘I Belong Here,’ and serves as yet another taste of new music set to board his forthcoming debut album ‘Stained Glass Windows.’

Directed by Reid Craft, hop inside to see Currence & Michele at work with “No Greater Love.”

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With the world at large still locked in deep discourse about Will Smith‘s Oscar night fiasco, Chris Rock – who was on the receiving end of his slap – is adding his two cents to the debate.

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Daniel Kaluuya has earned acclaim in earnest for his talents in front of the camera in movies such as ‘Get Out’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’ Now, he’s gearing up to show his versatility behind it too.

For, the actor has paired up with Netflix for his screenwriting debut, ‘The Kitchen.’

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Tony Rock, famed comedian and brother of actor-comic Chris Rock, is coming to his brother’s defense as the latter continues ride headlines for being the recipient of an unceremonious slap at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.

As has been widely reported, the elder Rock got rocked by Will Smith for making a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s hair.

The slap heard around the word still rings as the center of social media debates, and Tuesday night (March 29) Tony entered the chat with some short but telling answers when quizzed on his thoughts about the hoopla.

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