Taraji P. Henson may have made it clear that Oprah Winfrey was nothing but supportive in her role as a producer on ‘The Color Purple,’ but Mo’Nique is not buying it.

As reported, Henson has been making headlines for both her stunning turn as Shug Avery in the hit film as well as her candor on the press run; specifically as relates to the pay inequality she says she faced as a Black actress in Hollywood together with the less-than-apt conditions she continues to meet on sets.

In a recent interview, the 53-year-old waxed candid about various aspects of shooting ‘The Color Purple’- including almost walking away from the film and claims that the cast was initially given rental cars to drive to set (rather than car service). She also bemoaned a lack of adequate food while shooting.

Henson shared that a call to Winfrey “fixed” many of the things she took umbrage with. A sentiment the mogul herself humbly echoed, while denying any kind of rift with Henson.

However, Mo’Nique is weighing in with a different take.

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Jennifer Hudson has ample cause for celebration.

For, the multihyphenate’s daytime talk series has officially been renewed for season 3.

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Taraji P. Henson got all sorts of emotional today during an appearance on ‘The Talk.’

Currently on the press run for ‘The Color Purple,’ the Golden Globe Award winner has been making headlines for her candid articulation of the pay disparity and broader hurdles she continues to face as a Black actress.

In return, the 53-year-old has received an outpouring of support.

The latter of which is why had her teary-eyed on the CBS show.

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Amy Winehouse‘s layered life is coming to the big screen by way of the incoming biopic ‘Back to Black.’

The iconic singer’s rise, well-documented knock-backs. and legacy at large will be explored in what promises to be a raw and unvarnished theatrical portrait of a story and star like no other.

Marisa Abela leads as Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson-directed movie, which arrives in UK cinemas on April 12 and in the US on May 10.

The film will feature many of the songbird’s signature songs – which were recorded and performed by Abela with the full support of Universal Music Group and SONY Music Publishing.

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Years after satirical animated television comedy ‘The Boondocks‘ made headlines for rubbing media mogul Tyler Perry the wrong way, ‘Not Another Church Movie‘ may be en route to follow suit.

The film follows a fictitious character named “Taylor Pherry” who has to overcome hurdles thrown at him by Satan for being given a mission by God to inspire his community through the arts.

The parodic indie flick boasts an all-star cast with names like Jamie Foxx, Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Kyla Pratt, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Daniels, Lamorne Morris, and Jasmine Guy lining its megawatt bill.

Ahead of its arrival in theaters later this year, hop inside to see the James Michael Cummings-directed venture’s first official trailer.

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What do you get when the worlds of romance, action, comedy, and espionage masterfully collide? The Matthew Vaughn-directed ‘Argylle.’

The star-studded flick, a film adaptation of the debut novel by Elly Conway, boasts names like Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Bryce Dallas Howard, and more in its megawatt cast.

Telling the story of “an introverted spy novelist who is drawn into the activities of a sinister underground syndicate” (per the official plotline), hop inside to see the action-packed trailer ahead of the movie’s arrival to theaters on February 2.

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Award season is in full swing!

The nominations for Screen Actors Guild Awards 2024 have been announced and bring with them nods for ‘The Color Purple’ and its star Danielle Brooks.

Also receiving ample shine are Colman Domingo for his performance in ‘Rustin,’ ‘Barbie,’ and ‘American Fiction.’

 The 30th annual SAG Awards will stream live globally on Netflix Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.

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The only thing that shined brighter than Angela Bassett‘s Dolce & Gabbana shimmery nude tulle dress at the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night (January 9) was the shiny golden statuette she was awarded after an unparalleled nearly 40-year career in film.

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Regina King returns to the screen in ‘Shirley.’

Hotly anticipated, the film chronicles the story of political force Shirley Chisholm – the first black Congresswoman.

Set to premiere on Netflix on March 22, the movie centers on Chisholm’s bold and boundary-shattering run for the position of the president of the US in 1972.

King stars alongside a cast that includes Terrance Howard, André Holland, Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Christina Jackson.

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The stars shone luminously at the 81st Annual Golden Globes.

That Grape Juice was on hand on the red carpet as the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Lenny Kravitz, Ericka Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Blitz Bazawule, and more arrived in style.

Chatting it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the collective opened up about the reverberating response to films such as ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Wish,’ and more.

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Could a ‘Girlfriends’ reboot be on the way? Kelsey Grammer is especially hopeful.

The TV icon, who executive produced the beloved sitcom was on hand at the 81st Annual Golden Globes – where he was plugging the ‘Frasier’ revival.

Naturally, we here at That Grape Juice had to quiz the trailblazer on the possibility of ‘Girlfriends’ following suit.

Speaking candidly, Grammer revealed to TGJ’s Shar Jossell that plans are already in motion.

Confirming that “we’re already kicking around ideas,” the 69-year-old expanded on what a return to ‘Girlfriends’ could look like 20 years on.

Anchored by Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Golden Brooks (Maya), Jill Marie Jones (Toni), and Persia White (Lynn), the show centered on the lives, loves, and losses of four friends.

As widely known, the series (which was created by Mara Brock Akil) was brought to an abrupt end after 8 seasons in 2008 amidst the writing strike at the time and as its housing network (The CW) moved in a different direction.

In the years since fans have continually called for a reboot of ‘Girlfriends’ – with Akil making clear that she would be up to heed the request if the right price was attached to the production.

As reported, the cast reunited for a surprise stint on ‘black-ish’ in 2019.

Here’s hoping there’s more to come from the ladies as a collective in the near future.

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Taraji P. Henson set the net ablaze and had the world in a deep dialogue about inequality after breaking down the pay disparity she’s experienced as a Black actress in a now-viral interview.

With the discourse ongoing, Vivica A. Fox was quizzed on the matter and offered up an interesting response.

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