‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ is back with a twist for season 7.

Historically, the spin-off of the mothership show, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ has largely served as a chance at redemption for popular queens who may not have snatched the crown during their respective runs.

However, with the seventh installment of the series, the cast is totally comprised of those been victorious already.

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Scorcher ‘P-Valley’ is back for a second swing around the STARZ pole.

Premiering June 3, the new installment of the hit show will add a fresh chapter to the riveting narrative that chronicles the layered lives of the colorful characters that work at a strip club in the Mississippi Delta.

Based on Katori Hall‘s critically acclaimed play, ‘P*ssy Valley,’ the series has been a seismic hit for the network.

Ahead of the arrival of the 10-episode second season, a first-look trailer has been unleashed.

Check out stars anchoring stars Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, and Elarica Johnson in action after the jump…

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Buckle up for a roller coaster ride to ‘The Lost City.’

Anchored by Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, Paramount’s action-packed adventure follows reclusive author Loretta Sage (Bullock), who has spent the length and breadth career writing about exotic places in her best-selling romance-adventure novels. In a unique turn of events, she’s kidnapped and whisked off to an island not dissimilar to those she writes about in her books. Alan (the cover model of her novels, played by Tatum) sets sail on a journey to rescue her – and he’s joined by Loretta’s trusted agent and confident Beth (played by Da’Vine Joy Randolph).

Gloriously self-aware, the fun-filled film brings the funny, warmth, and charm throughout.

Ahead of its UK release on April 13, That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni sat down with Randolph as well as co-stars Patti Harrison and Oscar Nunez to discuss the process of working on the film – which also stars Brad Pitt and Danielle Radcliffe.

Check out the interview with the cast above, as well as our exclusive chat with directors Adam & Aaron Nee below.

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Marlon Wayans has long been established as one of Hollywood’s most dependable funnymen. And now he’s teamed up with HBO Max to shine the light on other deserving talents.

Set to April 21 on the streamer, ‘Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners’ will see the comic spotlight a number of hilarious comedians, each of whom has served as the opening act at his shows worldwide.

In a unique twist, he’ll serve as the opening act, while they headline.

The names in the mix are Tony Baker, Sydney Castillo, DC Ervin, Esau McGraw, and Chaunté Wayans.

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Recent months have seen Kerrion Franklin, the estranged son of Gospel star Kirk Franklin, placed in the spotlight.

And now it’s for even more of the wrong reasons.

For, the 33-year-old has been arrested under circumstances that are particularly serious.

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ is off to a strong start. For, it has now topped the weekend box office.

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T.I. is taking the tanking of his latest comedy show in his stride.

As reported, the rapper – who is embarking on a stand-up journey – received a less than favorable response from an unforgiving audience during his performance in Brooklyn, New York show last night (April 9).

Indeed, he was essentially booed off stage.

Now, the MC is sharing his take on what went down.

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T.I.‘s crack at a comedy career hit quite the iceberg tonight (April 9).

For, while delivering a routine in Brooklyn, New York, the rapper booed off stage…expeditiously.

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This week it was revealed that, after eight seasons on the air, ‘The Real’ has been canceled.

The confirmation of the Fox talk show’s end arrived on the heels of rampant speculation, which saw the news of its axing preempted to the point that some of the cast were forced to address the matter – seemingly before a firm decision had even been made.

With the fate of the series finalized, anchor Loni Love has opened up about the cancelation and shared insights into some of what was transpiring behind the scenes.

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Remember the phrase: “you’ve got to pay me for my pain”? Well, it looks like Chris Rock does. Because that’s reportedly the star’s stance in the aftermath of the now-infamous slap he received at the hands of Will Smith (quite literally) at the 2022 Oscars. 

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘ has raced into theaters worldwide and already has the box office competition in a tailspin.

Indeed, the film – which stars the likes of Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter, and Natasha Rothwell – has been earning praise aplenty and looks set to debut at #1 with seismic numbers.

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.

In celebration of the movie’s release, That Grape Juice’s Lettija Lee sat down with both Tika Sumpter and Natasha Rothwell to discuss their unique role in the adventure.

Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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In breaking news, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has announced the sanctions it’s handed down to Will Smith in the wake of his behavior at the 94th Annual Oscars.

As widely reported, the Hollywood titan slapped Chris Rock live on the broadcast after the comedian made a jab at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s bald ‘do (which was caused by health issue alopecia).

Now, in the wake of Will’s voluntary resignation from the Academy, the governing body has formalized the ramifications the Best Actor winner will be subject to.

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