From ‘Awkward Black Girl’ to media mogul, Issa Rae‘s star is shining luminously. Aptly, then, she sparkles a-front of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Arriving ahead of the Netflix premiere of new movie ‘The Lovebirds,’ the feature lands amidst the current season of ‘Insecure’ – which has been gripping viewers weekly and recently was renewed for another run.

Beyond posing it up for the Ruth Ossai shoot, Rae also spoke about the HBO hit, her rise through the ranks of Hollywood, and the sense of responsibility she feels to move Black narrative forward.

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‘Married To Medicine Los Angeles’ is back for its second season!

Much like the original show (which is anchored in Atlanta), the West Coast incarnation of the series will chronicle the narratives of successful female doctors and doctors’ wives as they navigate their professional and personal lives – and friendships with each other.

Season 2 has seen a cast shake-up.

Originals – Dr. Imani Walker, Shanique Drummond, Dr. Britten Cole and Jazmin Johnson – are all back. With the the latter being upped from “friend” to main cast.

Elsewhere, Dr. Kendra Segura and Lia Dias join anew, replacing Asha Kamali-Blankinship and Dr. Noelle Reid.

Missed the premiere? Watch the FULL EPISODE here on That Grape Juice …

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After ‘Tiger King’ exploded as Netflix most popular documentary ever, many of Hollywood’s top names threw their names in the hat to portray the doc’s central character – Joe Exotic – in a scripted format (series or film).

Although it’s been reported there are multiple projects in the works loosely based on the streaming giant’s jaw-dropping recount of Exotic’s life and shenanigans, the first announced will star Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage.

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This Wednesday (May 6th) brings with it ‘Becoming’ – a tell-all documentary feature on First Lady Michelle Obama.

Named after her 2018 best-selling memoir, the film was produced by her production company, Higher Ground, and will premiere a year after it was first announced she (alongside President Barack Obama) signed a historic deal with Netflix (click here to read more).

Serving as the feature directorial debut of cinematographer Nadia Hallgren, ‘Becoming’ – like her autobiography – will recount moments from her life but it will also pick up where the book left off to focus on the 34-city tour she undertook to promote the book.

After an initial look, Netflix have unwrapped the full length trailer. Check it out below…

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‘Insecure’ is back for its fourth season and already has us hooked!

The HBO comedy has struck a chord with millions thanks to its wonderfully witty and immersive take on the story of two friends – Issa and Molly.

Anchored by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, the series is set in Los Angeles and follows the ladies as the navigate love, life, and all else in between.

Episode 5 of season 4 airs this Sunday. Peep a preview for ‘Lowkey Movin’ On’ below…

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While the current global health crisis has seen most shows halt production, the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards proceeded – albeit virtually.

The annual extravaganza lives up to its billing in that it hands voting to youngsters, who make their voice heard in categories spanning music, television, and film.

Of the evening’s big winners, Beyonce was one of the most notable – taking home an award for her role in billion grossing box office blockbuster ‘The Lion King.’

Check out the full list of winners below…

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This June brings with it the fifth season of ‘Greenleaf’ – which OWN have today confirmed will be the final instalment of the popular church drama.

Anchored by Merle Dandridge (Grace Greenleaf), Lynn Whitfield (Lady Mae Greenleaf), and Keith David (Bishop Greenleaf), the series has gripped viewers with its juicy take on what happens beyond the pulpit of one of Memphis’ most prominent (fictional) megachurches.

Following its dramatic climax last year, the next chapter of the show sees the Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united front in the face of losing their church to Bob Whitmore and Harmony & Hope Ministries.

However, secrets creep up and create foundation shaking fractures – some of which threatened to destroy the family’s fragile relationship.

A consistent performer, the show oft ranks as the #1 telecast for African American viewers across all of broadcast and cable.

Watch the titillating season 5 trailer below…

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Season 12 the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has reached a climax, but before the penultimate curtain call viewers will be treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

And, as reported, it’ll be taking place virtually.

Andy Cohen will preside over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

The masses have been gifted a sneak at the reunion via a titillating trailer and it looks unmissable.

Things get all sorts of heated and NeNe Leakes is in the main peach in the hot seat.

Watch as Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, and Eva Marcille hash it out.

Your first look at the RHOA reunion ahead of its May 10th premiere awaits below…

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‘Insecure’ fans rejoice!

Not even three weeks after the series made its long-awaited season 4 premiere has HBO renewed it for another round.

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May 1 would’ve marked the 14th birthday of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant‘s second eldest child Gianna.

Once poised to follow in the footsteps of her legendary father, Gigi – as she was affectionately known – was among 9 (including Kobe) who were killed in a helicopter crash in January.

To remember the late teen, Vanessa took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute.

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a sixth and final season. And there are just a few more episode before its colossal climax.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy-winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

For six years, viewers have been engrossed with the seemingly endless array of twists and titillating turns. And for its penultimate run, it looks as though they’ll be tied up in equally exciting fashion.

See what we mean below, where a sneak peek preview of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ season 6/episode 14 titled ‘Annalise Keating Is Dead’ awaits…

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Amazon Prime Video’s sci-fi thriller ‘Homecoming,’ toplined by Julia Roberts, quickly became one of the platform’s most popular original series upon its 2018 debut.

Also starring ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ star Stephan James, the show’s gripping storyline tells of a secret government compound that is using American soldiers as test subjects for experimental PTSD therapy.  With Roberts expected to be absent for its sophomore season, singer/actress Janelle Monáe is set to fill in as ‘Homecoming’s female lead.

Ahead of its May 22 premiere, look inside to see the official trailer:

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