‘Queen & Slim’ has been resonating with audiences worldwide, thanks largely to its powerful performances and incredible storytelling of the Black experience.

Ahead of the film’s UK release, That Grape Juice sat down with the title’s writer and director – Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas – to discuss its importance and much more.

During the candid conversation, the pair also opened up about the Oscars controversy that saw no female directors nominated.

Matsoukas also discussed working with “sister for life” Beyonce.

Watch the insightful interview with Samuel Eni above.

‘Queen & Slim,’ which stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in the title roles, is in UK cinemas now.

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With the world still processing the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gigi, and seven others, the NBA legend’s wife Vanessa Bryant has broken her silence.

Her words below…

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Kevin Hart and Jason Statham are combining creative forces to build an action-comedy!

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Aaron Hernandez’s life was examined in detail in a shocking Netflix documentary named ‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’. Stunned by most of its revelations? His life partner. Full story below… (more…)

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and will be bringing with it ‘The Photograph’ – starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield.

The movie unpacks a multi-layered love story, one which centers on forgiveness and finding the courage to seek the truth, regardless of where it leads.

It takes its title from a mysterious photograph Mae Morton (played by Rae) finds in her deceased mother’s belongings. That discovery uniquely aligns her path with rising journalist Michael Block (Stanfield) and ignites quite the narrative.

Before its February 14th release, check out the extended trailer for the film (which Rae is co-producing with Will Packer) after the jump…

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Beyonce‘s Adidas x Ivy Park line may be sold out worldwide, but one person not missing any kit is Kim Kardashian. 

The reality staple took to social media to flaunt her gift box – which, at time of writing, we can’t confirm was from Queen Bey or sponsors.

Whatever the case, there’s no denying KKW certainly looks great.

And with her vast reach, we’ll file this one under “the more the…merrier.”

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As the world continues to reconcile the shocking death of Kobe Bryant, one of the late legend’s closest friends has broken his silence.

Fellow NBA icon LeBron James has opened up about how much the loss of Bryant and his daughter Gigi in a helicopter crash is affecting him.

His touching tribute below…

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Kobe Bryant’s loved ones have learned that at least one of his daughters perished along with him in the helicopter crash which took his life this morning. Story to be updated.

Kobe Bryant is said to have passed away in California.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to revisit some of TV and Film’s brightest moments.

Today, we celebrate the thriller that is ‘Single White Female.‘

In it, a tale of lies, deceit and dangerously blurred boundaries ensues when a young woman places an ad in a newspaper hoping to attract a new roommate. Her only requirement? That the roomie is, like her, a single white female.

What happens when she discovers that her new roomie wants to share more than just her apartment?

Hit the play button to revisit the Barbet Schroeder classic below…

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Chance The Rapper is continuing his foray into TV.

For, fresh from his stint on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow,’ the MC has signed on to front the revival of MTV classic ‘Punk’d.’

Details below…

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Kenya Moore believes Nene Leakes should take some time away from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Read her words below…

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