Isabel Wilkerson‘s best-selling book, ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,’ is getting the movie treatment thanks to EMMY Award-winning director Ava DuVernay.

Transforming the narrative into a personal story reflective of the author’s experiences, the film – titled ‘Origin‘ – was also written and produced by DuVernay and stars EMMY and Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Wilkerson, a researcher exploring the caste systems in America, Nazi Germany, and India to find that all are “linked.”

The forthcoming film also boasts big names like Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, and Connie Nielsen among its star-sudded cast.

Ahead of its late 2023 premiere, see the official teaser inside.

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Jonathan Majors‘s long-awaited trial has been postponed. Again.

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‘The Super Models’ are heading to Apple TV+.

Eagerly anticipated, the series journeys back to the 1980s, when four forces from different corners of the world – Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington united in New York to storm the runway.

Icons in their own right, the electricity the ladies generated when appearing together superseded the brands they showcased.

Fast forward over three decades to today and the supermodel quad each remain at the forefront of culture across a multitude of mediums – including fashion, activism, philanthropy, and boss business moves.

The ‘Super Models’  spotlights a story of power and how four women came together to claim it and ignite the path for generations that followed. It will feature contributions from notable names such as Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood, and Donatella Versace.

Ahead of its premiere on September 20, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Rasheeda Frost has returned with a second season of her entrepreneurial-themed show, ‘Boss Moves with Rasheeda,’ on Philo airing Tuesday nights.

On ‘Boss Moves…’ Rasheeda and husband Kirk Frost sit down with guests such as Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Cynthia Bailey, Mona Scott Young, and more to discuss the paths that got them to their current levels of success.

That Grape Juice’s Chet Kincaid spoke exclusively with the multihyphenate star to discuss the new season of her Philo show, her music career, season 11 of ‘Love Hip-Hop: Atlanta,’ her other business ventures, and her love life.

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With just days to go before ‘Top Boy’ blazes back on the box for its third and final installment, Netflix has unleashed a titillating extended trailer.

Led by the likes of Ashley Walters, Kane “Kano” Robinson, and Micheal Ward, the sophomore chapter of the gritty British drama (which served as its fourth overall) magnetized the masses and earned the series worldwide popularity.

Co-produced by Drake, the overarching story of the show centers on the criminal underbelly of East London and sees Summerhouse Estate serve as a key hub of the action.

Before its September 7 landing, check out the final trailer for ‘Top Boy’ season 3 below…

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Season 15 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has its end in sight, but before the curtain call viewers will be treated to an explosive 2-part reunion.

As always, Andy Cohen presides over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

Taped in New York, the action-packed special will see Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampson, and Sanya Richards-Ross hash out the highs, lows, and shade grenades of the Bravo reality hit’s latest installment.

With the first installment setting the tone, check out the concluding part 2 of the RHOA reunion ahead of its September 10 premiere below…

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Chrisean Rock and Blueface have lived their rollercoaster romance out on social media.

Fittingly, then, Rock shared the birth of the couple’s first child today (September 3)…on Instagram Live.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ may be set for a possible reboot, but that won’t be before its latest season climaxes with an explosive reunion.

This Sunday (September 3) brings with it the premiere of the first installment of the two-part season 15 reunion.

Following the unveiling of its trailer, many fans remarked that the Andy Cohen-anchored conclusion of the latest installment of RHOA looks set to be more entertaining than the season itself.

Further credence has been lent to that sentiment with the unwrapping of new sneak peeks.

In one particularly fiery scene, Sheree Whitfield takes aim at Kandi Burruss’ successful restaurant chain Old Lady Gang – intimating that the idea was stolen and that the ATL hot stop has “nasty a** floors.”

Suffice it to say, an “activated” Kandi clapped back thunderously. Verbally squaring up to the She By Sheree peddler, the revered entrepreneur said:

“Let’s not talk about you not paying the guy with the fashions and that’s why the fashions ain’t on that website.”

She went on to add:

“The fashions on your runway…half of them are not on your site. “

Yikes!

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Erica Mena left many all sorts of salty after the broadcast of a shocking scene on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ saw the reality staple brand Spice a “monkey.”

Now, in the wake of the seismic showdown, producers of the hit MTV series have announced Mena’s axing.

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That Grape Juice‘s ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, film, TV, and beyond. 

In today’s instalment, we speak with Michelle Valentine – screenwriter of the newly released BET+ original movie ‘Ruined,’ starring Keri Hilson.

A multi-layered talent, Valentine’s journey has seen her hit the screen as a child actor on the ‘Sesame Street’, perform in theater, and showcase her musical gravitas as part of 90’s Urban-Pop group The CoverGirls.
Reinvention has been key to her successful navigation of the entertainment sphere. And this force’s latest metamorphosis sees her embrace screenwriting.
Speaking exclusively with That Grape Juice, Valentine opens up about carving out her unique path, representation, and, of course, ‘Ruined.’
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‘BMF’ is set to blaze its way back onto the box for its hotly anticipated third season.

And amidst ample anticipation, STARZ has announced the official premiere date for season 3 of the hit series.

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Adam Deacon and Jazzie Zonzolo are back and bringing a fresh chapter of funny to the big screen with ‘Sumotherhood.’

The Paramount Pictures production serves as a parody of the beloved UK movie genre and centers on Riko and Kane.

Armed with big dreams and bigger debts, the duo find themselves in desperate need of making money.

An ill-conceived attempt at robbing a superstar goes haywire and puts the pair on an unlikely path that dangles redemption in their face – while navigating constant chaos.

A lengthy list of guest stars appear alongside Deacon and Zonzolo including Ed Sheeran, Lethal Bizzle, Danny Sapani, R London Hughes, Eddie Kadi, Ella Vaday, Charlie Sloth, Megaman, Denise van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite, Jeremy Corbyn, Leomie Anderson, and Jennifer Saunders. 

Ahead of its October 13 theatrical release, check out the first-look trailer…

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