Viola DavisJuVee production company has announced the birth of a brand new TV series named ‘Two Sides of the Truth’.

The series, which is yet to bag a premiere date, seeks unearth the truth behind high profile cases linked to the Black community and law enforcement in America.

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Every other week we hear about these horrific incidences and many of them go unsolved and unresolved. We hope that this show can take those headlines and humanize them.

The visionary announced news of the project’s arrival as she set her sights on the next season of the TV thriller ‘How to Get Away with Murder’.

Unfamiliar with the series?

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Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin Lloyd because he discovered that the athlete was gay.

For thousands of sporting fans across the globe the position above has found itself at the forefront of their worlds following Hernandez’ suicide last week and now, as they seek answers, news has surfaced which claims to support it.

Before his death, Hernandez penned three suicide notes.

One of them, according to reports, was sent to a man named Kyle Kennedy.

Aaron’s legal camp denied this allegation (and the rumours of a romance between the friends that came attached to it) but now find themselves forced to put out a fire ignited by Kennedy’s attorneys.

My client is obviously saddened by the loss of his friend, Aaron Hernandez.A letter was left to my client but neither I, nor my client, have seen the letter. We will be requesting that the letter be turned over to my client as soon as possible.

Now, with hopes of concealing the content of the letter, Aaron’s team have now attempted to block an order made by a judge which would see all three letters delivered to their respective recipients.

Problematic, as Kennedy would then be free to release his, and confirm (or deny) that it was romantic.

Hernandez’s lawyer Jose Baez had this to say about it:

Rumours of letters to a gay lover, in or out of prison, are false.These are malicious leaks used to tarnish somebody who is dead.

Your thoughts?

Madonna and Mariah Carey have a well documented history of throwing jabs at each other. Hence, it’s oh so ironic that Madge’s upcoming biopic is being produced in part by Mimi’s former fiance James Packer.

And the project is gathering steam.

News of its existence hit the wire earlier this year, but now its beeline for the big screen has been legitimised.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Blond Ambition’ has officially been picked up by Universal Pictures.

Produced by Packer and Carey’s friend Brett Ratner, under their RatPack production company, the film  is set in early 1980s New York. It’ll tell the tale of how Madonna Louise Ciccone worked on her debut album, struggled in a business that treated women badly, while also dealing with a blossoming love life and the first taste of fame.

No word yet on casting or a release date. But it’s happening

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ hosted its first ever Boyband vs Girlband themed show last night. So it was only fitting that Fifth Harmony star Normani Kordei showed up and showed out!

Together with partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a sassy Salsa to the Pussycat Doll’s 2006 smash ‘When I Grow Up.’

The showing saw the duo earn one of the top marks of the night, amassing a total score of 38/40. Deservingly.

Watch them dazzle below….

Slayed.

We’re hoping Normani makes it all the way to the end, as it’ll gift the group some added momentum into their hotly anticipated “comeback.”

Your thoughts?

‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ made headlines in its second season when it introduced the openly gay rapper Miles Brock to its cast.

Now, after fans discovered that the nature of his storyline on the series was more fiction than it was fact, the gifted entertainer has revealed that he was been welcomed back into the fray following his absence in its third season.

?SSSShhhhh ?? #TVtime

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The performer shared this video of himself gearing up to shoot a confessional scene for the show recently prompting mixed responses from viewers.

Why?

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Since twirling onto The Real Housewives Of Atlanta in 2012, Kenya Moore has been a weekly hot topic.

Whether it’s the trials of her private life, professional triumphs, or sassy clap-backs, the former Miss USA continues to have the world talking.

Now, she’s parlaying her popularity into the launch of the Kenya Moore Hair Care line.

That Grape Juice caught up with the budding mogul to discuss the venture, as well as a whole lot of ‘Real Housewives’ tea – including the reunion and cast news for next season.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. Enjoy.

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Sam (That Grape Juice): We have so much to get through, but let me first say congratulations on the launch of Kenya Moore Hair Care.

Kenya Moore: Thank you so much!

TGJ: You’re welcome. Tell us a little bit about why you decided to start your own hair care line?

KM: I’ve always had a passion for hair care. When I was a little girl my grandmother always said that hair was your crowning glory. That just always stuck to me my entire life and I had just developed this affinity for healthy hair. Whether it’s long or short, however you wear it, I just believe in having healthy hair. I wanted to empower other women to feel good about the hair that’s growing out of their head versus the hair they are putting on their heads so to speak.

TGJ: Cool. From the inception to the actualization of [the line], tell us a little bit about how you set the wheels in motion once you realized it was something that you wanted to do.

KM: Well, you know, I’m a film and TV producer by trade. I’m used to putting things together from developing projects. I sort of approached it like an actual project of mine. I did a lot of research. Basically it started from when I was maybe 12 years old and developing this affinity for great hair care products and testing everything I could put my hands on. It’s figuring out what products worked, what ingredients worked and starting to nail down the formulations. As a former beauty queen and actress and model it was really difficult for me to maintain my healthy hair. I had a lot of breakage. I had a lot of damage but nothing worked so it just led to try to research it on my own by testing out products that worked and finally being able to put something together where I could put my name on it and formulations that I knew were proven and tried and tested and put through.

TGJ: As with any creation, there’s bound to be hurdles and stumbling blocks. What are some of the challenges that you’ve faced along the way?

KM: Honestly, this is what I do. I deliver. So the real primary challenges centered on just making sure that the product delivered on our promises. Will it make your hair stronger? Yes. Will it make your hair healthier? Yes. Will it make your hair less damaged? All of the claims that we make; I just wanted to make sure that the product delivered and it does. That was the main hurdle was making sure that once I got it to the testing phase that it really worked. I’m happy to say that all of our reviews and most of the reviews I’ve seen on the product solidified the fact that people really have responded great to the product line and actually wanted to continue to develop more and more products.

TGJ: Awesome. ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ platform has proven a very powerful promotional tool. For those not really in the know, how much leeway are you given to plug your projects while the storylines play out on the show?

KM: Well obviously they’re following our real lives so we can film it; it doesn’t necessarily mean that it makes the air. I’ve been developing this line for over five years since season six. At the end of season five I already knew that it’s something that I wanted to do and I’ve been working on it. I announced it at the reunion of season five that I was working on a hair care line. In that time, I’ve filmed scenes meeting with chemists, filmed scenes with test subjects, filmed with my staff. There are so many steps that I had to go through which were filmed but never made it to air. It’s not under our control at all what they end up filming. It’s sort of a gamble but yes, as you know it is an amazing global marketing tool, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to join the cast and this show because I understood the gravity of this platform.

TGJ: A lot of the ladies have entrepreneurial hustles on the show. Is there anyone else that you admire for doing what you are doing as well?

KM: Absolutely. We have to definitely recognize Kandi for her entrepreneurial spirit. She has several businesses and just doing a final plan every day. Even her son has a clothing line. He’s like one-years-old. He already has his own business. Of course, Cynthia who has her eyewear line-her sunglass and her eyewear. So I only can respect a woman that’s trying to do things for herself. It is very important for us to support one another and I have to say that I’m just very proud of them for developing their own businesses and product lines as well.

TGJ: Definitely.

We know that you’ve got gorgeous hair. We see it week in, week out on the show but on a day that perhaps you wanted to add a bit of volume, would you ever rock anything from Porsha’s [hair] collection?

KM: Come on, that’s a shady boots question [laughs].

TGJ: Okay, moving on. Delving into the show a little bit. We’ve seen part of the reunion. It’s been quite intense and there’s still more to come. How was the reunion for you and what can fans expect to play out?

KM: It was definitely a better reunion for me because I’m not in the hot seat. I think I had a very good year – in terms of the relationships I have with the other girls. Much less drama than I’ve had in the previous years. I feel really good about where I am with my relationship with Shereé.

She’s the only person I’ve really had conflict with throughout the season. We ended in a very good place. We’ve been working together to produce … Well I’m producing a PSA on domestic violence with her being involved as well. I’m really happy with the way that that relationship played out.

[As for the others], the fans can just expect to see something that just … I don’t know. It’s definitely epic. There will be a lot of years of secrets being revealed. I think that you just have to watch and see how that all plays out. It’s definitely one for the history books. It’s our first four-part cut reunion so that speaks for itself.

TGJ: Ok. Rounding up on the Real Housewives side of things; are you going to be back for another season?

KM: Well, come on. How can they have another season without me? What would they do?

TGJ: Great answer [Laughs].

There’s a lot of talk about other cast-mates coming and going. There’s talk of Kim Zolciak coming back; Phaedra not coming back. Do you have any insight into that? Have you started taping? What’s the situation on that front?

KM: There definitely is going to be a shakeup. I think that we’ll probably-hopefully get a new housewife or one or two. It’s just that Kim and Nene are both negotiating to come back in some capacity, whether they’re full-time or part-time, I really don’t know. I do believe that-it’s our tenth year so I know that they’re going to do something different for season ten. It’s a huge benchmark. I’m sure you’ll see a lot of your favorites coming back. I’m sure the fans will see a lot of their favorites coming back.

TGJ: That is awesome. Bravo has been really successful with formats such as the ‘Housewives’ and ‘Married to Medicine.’ Do you watch any of those other shows and if so, who do you think would make a good addition to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast?

KM: That’s very difficult to say. I do watch some of the other shows. I just started watching [Real Housewives Of] Potomac. I’ve seen ‘Married to Medicine’ a few times. It’s very difficult because they haven’t hired a new a permanent housewife and re-hired them since I joined the cast. The bar has been set very high unfortunately.

TGJ: Bloop!

KM: [Laughs] They’ll get them but they don’t stay around. What was it at the end of the second question? I’m sorry.

TGJ: That was a great answer.

Switching gears, tell us a little-known fact about Kenya Moore?

KM: A little-known fact … I think I’m a total goofball. A lot of people have the image of me that I always dressed up in heels and I’m always in full hair and make-up and designer clothes. In reality, I’m somewhat of a tomboy and I definitely don’t like to wear make-up most of the time and I love to be silly and just really pretty much hangout at home with my friends and family.

TGJ: You’ve been on The Housewives for about five years now. We’ve seen you dabble in many arenas from acting; which is obviously your mainstay, to fitness to building “Moore Manor.” What other ventures can we expect from you moving forward? What’s on your to-do list?

KM: I’ve got a lot on my to-do list but my baby right now is Kenya Moore Hair Care. I am so excited about this hair care line and bringing more products to the consumers. We’ve got amazing feedback. We’re growing exponentially. We are in retail stores now which is Valley Beauty Supply and other stores coming soon to sign a big distribution deal in North America for a lot of top stores across the U.S. and Canada.

TGJ: Congratulations.

KM: Thank you. I’m just ready to focus on the success of the brand and just bringing the best possible hair care to the masses as possible. It’s affordable luxury and really I’m just trying to be the next Madam C.J. Walker; empowering women to feel good about themselves one head of hair at a time [laughs].

TGJ: You are renowned for throwing shade grenades. How did you learn to read like that?

KM: Shade grenades? [hysterical laughter]

TGJ: Yes. Shade grenades. Where did you learn to read like that?

KM: [Still laughing] I think you just have to be quick-witted. It’s just really, to me, based in humor. It’s not really serious. I like to throw funny shade versus cool shade. I’m just silly and I think that just comes from me being silly and quick-witted.

TGJ: You’re definitely that. The final question, “Kenya Moore, what is your proudest achievement?”

KM: Wow. That’s a good question. I can’t pick one. I think just me being able to be fearless in my pursuit of whatever endeavor that I have. Whether it’s business, life, family, building myself-for me just being the person I’m meant to be and just going on that journey.

Your thoughts?

189,000,000.

For Jordan Peele, the brains behind the thriller ‘Get Out‘, that number will be of great significance as it’s the number of dollars the movie has earned at the box office.

As of this week, the project-which stars Daniel Kaluuya, Alison Williams, Betty Gabriel and Marcus Henderson– the release has generated $170,330,885 domestically and $18,700,000 outside of the US to bringing its total to $189,030,855.

The reason this movie is working and resonating with the black audiences is that it gives its audience credit. It doesn’t presume that people are going to watch this film and go out and attack people. It presumes that people are going to be engaged intellectually and thematically. I knew it would do more to allow us to face our fears and address our horror than it would be a divisive movie.

Why do you think the movie is soaring as high it is?

Season 9 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has reached its climax, but the fireworks continue during its four-part reunion.

Following the explosive second installment, the second part promises more, more, and well…more.

The gathering sees Kandi‘s feud with Porsha and Phaedra reach boiling point, while Kenya comes under scrutiny for her suspect relationships. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Check out a sneak peek of the third part below…

Your thoughts?

Sanaa Lathan may be currently winning over fans left and right with her FOX crime drama, ‘Shots Fired,’ but that hasn’t stopped the actress from continuing to add notches to her extensive movie resume.  The newest entry will come via ‘American Assassin’ – a film adaptation of author Vince Flynn‘s bestseller of the same name.

Directed by Michael Cuesta and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Nick Wechsler, the film:

“…follows the rise of Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien) a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan) to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Together the three discover a pattern in the violence leading them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent (Shiva Negar) to stop a mysterious operative (Taylor Kitsch) intent on starting a World War in the Middle East.” [source]

Get into its explosive trailer inside:

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Joseline Hernandez, the star of the well-produced Reality TV drama ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ painted the city of Atlanta into her playground hours ago when she celebrated her birthday with a grand party.

Joined by her common law husband Stevie J, the Puerto-Rican influencer threw the event at Buckhead‘s Gold Room and celebrated with guests as she continues to pull in stellar ratings from the aforementioned ‘Atlanta’ with the help of newcomers Jessica Dime and the mononymous Tommie.

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Guess which entertainer stepped out and shared this snap of himself enjoying downtime with his girlfriend hours ago.

Hint: The Southern gentleman picks up a reported $1.9 million a year and, when he isn’t rocking stadiums with his unmatched skills, can be found rubbing shoulders with some of Pop’s more influential purveyors.

Still unsure?

Our mystery man’s identity below…

It’s Odell Beckham Jr!

The 24-year-old athlete made his way to Six Flags hours ago with his new love interest after enjoying all Coachella had to offer him last weekend!

Beckham plays for the New York Giants and was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hit the play button on the video to learn more about him!

Who did you think it was?

Guess which influencer shared this snap with the millions who follow his social media accounts this week?

Hint: The ladies man has close ties, familial and professional, to a number of Pop’s brightest stars.

These include Nicki Minaj, Diddy, Lil Kim, Biggie Smalls, Drake and the now defunct Danity Kane.

Think you know who our mystery athlete is?

It’s Justin Combs! Diddy’s first-born son!

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The promising athlete/social media influencer shared the snap above with his Instagram followers recently as he continues to serve as an ambassador for his father’s Circoc empire.

Who did you think it was?

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