Lizzo lit up headlines this week when a post she made about detoxing saw some oddly probe her commitment to championing body positivity.

And while the debate rages on, one person speaking up and out in support of the ‘Juice’ singer is ‘Orange Is The New Black’ star Danielle Brooks.

An ardent advocate for loving the skin you’re in, the actress had a lot to say in support of Lizzo and silencing those making negative remarks.

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‘Empire’ fans excited about the Cookie Lyon spin-off were dealt a blow this week when it was revealed that the show will not be moving forward at Fox. 

However, all hope isn’t lost. Because it looks like the project may well still land at another network.

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BET has unwrapped its latest holiday movie, ‘The Christmas Lottery.’

The film follows a father who requested his three estranged daughters come home for Christmas for a big announcement…he has won a $10-million-dollar lottery! To receive their share, he has a number of requests from each of them.

Brave Williams stars in the flick, alongside the likes of Candiace Dillard and Asiah’ Epperson.

That Grape Juice caught up with her to discuss the festive film and more.

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It’s curtains once again for Ray J and Princess Love.

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‘Empire’ fans lit up five months ago with FOX took to press to announce its former flagship series would be rolling out a spinoff starring central character ‘Cookie’ (portrayed by Academy & EMMY Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson).

Refreshed reports, however, have confirmed plans around the ‘Cookie’-based show have crumbled.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 13th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

Already drenched in drama, the latest instalment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Porsha Cynthia, and newcomer Drew Sidora will be serving up on episode 3 / season 13?

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For many, season 5 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ has proven to be its most epic season yet!

A ratings success, the Bravo show has proven increasingly popular during its latest outing – thanks largely to its super juicy story arcs.

This Sunday sees the second part of the season 5 reunion special air, with the ladies addressing a number of hyper hot topics.

Per the newly unleashed trailer, the fireworks fly far, wide, and high between Karen, Gizelle, Robyn, Ashley, Monique, Wendy and Candiace.

The “fight” serves as a major centerpiece of the drama, as does the breakdown in the relationship between the show’s nucleuses. There was also a binder of receipts!

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Wendy Williams is taking time out from her show to spend time with family, after announcing the unfortunate passing of her mother Shirley Williams last week.

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With a career as towering as Steve McQueen‘s, each new project brings with it ample expectation. And his latest effort, ‘Small Axe,’ has not disappointed.

Met with rapturous applause worldwide, the anthology series is comprised of five films – each of which share compelling stories of West Indian immigrants in London during the 1960s and 1970s.

To bring the stories to life, McQueen tapped a talented blend of names including John Boyega, Letitia Wright, Malachi Kirby, and Micheal Ward.

Praised for its raw, nuanced, and human storytelling, it’s made for a magnetic weekly watch on BBC One (and Amazon’s Prime Video in the US).

Ahead of the latest instalment, That Grape Juice‘s Jacqueline Shepherd sat down with McQueen (who created and directed ‘Axe’) to discuss his goals with the project and the future he hopes it inspires.

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Season 5 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ has been an unmissable watch. So much so that many have billed it the show’s definitive break-out moment.

Candiace Dillard has been a key component of the show’s heightened profile and that trajectory looks set to continue in the wake of the explosive finale episode and upcoming three-part reunion.

Ahead of the latter, That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan caught up with the 33-year-old star.

Having dished on new BET movie ‘The Christmas Lottery,’ Dillard spilled on all things RHOP. And she did not hold back!

Indeed, a candid Candiace addressed the on-air fight with Monique Samuels and the season-long fall-out, which adversely affected her relationships with Karen Huger and Ashley Darby. 

She also opened up about the reunion and says that she’ll never film will Monique ever again.

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‘The Christmas Lottery’ airs on Saturday, December 12 at 8PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

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Candiace Dillard is a woman of many talents.

Whether it’s shaking up the scene on the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ or marvelling with her music, she’s doing it all.

The 33-year-old’s latest venture sees her step into the scripted sphere by way of new holiday movie ‘The Christmas Lottery.’

Set to premiere December 12, the film follows a father who requests his three estranged daughters come home for Christmas for a big announcement…he has won $10-million-dollars from the lottery! To receive their share, he has a number of requests from each of them.

That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan caught up with Candiace ahead of the film’s debut to talk about her role and more.

Stay tuned for part two tomorrow, because you know we HAD to ask about all things RHOP. And oh did Ms. Dillard dish!

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‘The Christmas Lottery’ airs on Saturday, December 12 at 8PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

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When one door closes, another flings open.

And such is the case for The Kardashian clan.

For, just three months after announcing the end of their reality series ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ it’s been revealed that the family have signed a seismic deal with Disney to bring their brand under its corporate umbrella.

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