40 years after making his movie debut, comedy legend Eddie Murphy is still finding news ways to keep audiences laughing.

His latest tread in that stead comes via his first holiday film, Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane,‘ in which he portrays a father who accepts a magical wish from an elf to help his family win the annual neighborhood decoration contest.  Unbeknownst to him, there are some unexpected consequences attached to the acceptance.

Also starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-ReyesKen Marino, Nick Offerman, , Lombardo Boyar, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, Stephen Tobolowsky, and more, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Reginald Hudlin-directed flick ahead of its arrival to streaming on December 1.

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In tragic news, comedian DC Young Fly has announced the death of his sister – just months after the passing of his longtime partner, Ms Jacky Oh.

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Suzanne Somers, famed for her starring role in ‘Three’s Company,’ has sadly died.

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In Peacock TV’s new film ‘Women of the Jury,’ a man is accused of murdering two Black men and a jury comprised of all women are called to serve at his trial. Tensions rise during deliberation as one juror believes in the alleged assailant’s innocence while the others stand firmly opposed.

What unfolds in the gripping story will undoubtedly have audiences on the edge of their seats thanks to stunning performances from the cast lined with names like Drew Sidora, Angela Renee White (Blac Chyna), Trionna Moore, Malan B, Khamilah Gaston, Crystal L. Bass,Miya Golden, Monica Anderson, Erica Pinkett, Alexis “Lexxy” Walker, Alix Kermes, Audrey Farad, Samuel Smith, and Jiton Greene.

Streaming now, hop inside to get your first peek at the Mark K. Buddington-directed flick’s trailer before heading to Peacock TV to watch the courtroom drama in full.

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It’s time to visit ‘Sumotherhood’!

Helmed by Adam Deacon and powered by Paramount Pictures, the hilarious flick adds to the UK’s rich history of “hood” films.

Ahead of its release, That Grape Juice’s Samuel Eni sat down with the dream team behind the film – Deacon and Jazzie Zonzolo.

During the fun-filled chat, the duo dish on all the wild and warming moments featured, having broad ambition with the flick, and the unmissable cameo from Ed Sheeran that’ll have the masses seeing the singer like never before!

Fast, furious, and funny, ‘Sumotherhood’ is being hailed as a must-see.

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Jeannie Mai has made her first televised appearance since Jeezy, her husband of two years, filed for divorce.

Stopping by the Sherri show, the former host of ‘The Real’ was on hand to plug her new gameshow ‘Raid The Cage.’

Naturally, though, the topic of her wellbeing came up and she offered an emotional update.

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The 2022 Bonnie Garmus best-seller, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ gets a television adaptation courtesy of Apple TV+’s new limited series of the same name.

Starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson, the 1950s-set series – which also boasts Larson as an executive producer – tells the story of a female scientist whose dream of dominating her field is constantly challenged by the patriarchal society she lives in. To cunningly combat the opposition, she accepts a job as host of a TV cooking show and ultimately “slides the knife” in secretly.

Also starring Aja Naomi King, Kevin Sussman, Patrick Walker, Lewis Pullman, Stephanie Koenig, and Thomas Mann, ‘Lessons’ premieres October 13.

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Some of reality TV’s biggest and most polarizing villains join forces just in time for Halloween via a super-packed, superstar competition series ‘House of Villains.’

Airing on E!, the new show – hosted by Joel McHale – brings together 10 iconic reality show names under one roof to outsmart and out-scheme each other over a slew of challenges to win the title of ‘America’s Ultimate SuperVillain’ and a cool $200,000 cash prize.

Starring Tanisha Thomas, Anfisa Arkhipchenko, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Bobby Lytes, Omarosa, Jax Taylor, and more, hop inside to see the official trailer ahead of the show’s premiere on October 12.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is no stranger to headlines – especially in recent years. Years that have seen her marriage to Will Smith thrust into the spotlight and scrutinized like never before.

Indeed, there was the “entanglement” with August Alsina and Will slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars over remarks he made about Jada.

Now, in yet another dramatic twist, in a sit-down interview with Hoda Kotb to promote her new memoir ‘Worthy,’ Jada has revealed that she and her Will have in actuality been separated since 2016 – seven years ago.

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With jaws undoubtedly still left ajar after the shocking conclusion of its inaugural season, the Yolanda Adams and Serayah-led ‘Kingdom Business‘ is finally coming back to BET+.

Reassembling its original supporting cast of Chaundre Hall-Broomfield, Michael Jai White, Michael Beach, Kiandra Richardson as C.J. Walker-Jordan, Tamar Braxton, Louis Gossett, Jr., and more, the Kirk Franklin-produced series will also welcome a slew of big guest stars to its sophomore run including EMMY-winning screen legend Loretta Devine as well as GRAMMY winners Michelle Williams (of Destiny’s Child), Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and more.

Ahead of the season premiere on November 2, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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‘The Color Purple’ is reborn on the big screen this December.

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, which itself was an adaptation of Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the latest incarnation of the story is a musical movie led by Fantasia.

The multi-hyphenate talent is joined by a stellar cast that includes Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Batiste, and Ciara.

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