With NeNe Leakes out of the mix, many are wondering what form the upcoming eighth season of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will take.

Judging by new reports, viewers can be assured that – above all else – drama will remain the show’s most potent ingredient.

According to TMZ, taping for the series took a turn when cast-mates Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey got into a blazing argument on a boat.

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Following a digital assault on the computer systems Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a number of emails sent by its staff surface online.

Much to the surprise of fans of the fictional character James Bond one email between two executives revealed that the Black British actor Idris Elba was one of many actors being considered to take on the role once Daniel Craig cuts ties with the character.

Today, a Bond author Anthony Horowitz has revealed that he feels Elba is incapable of playing the character “rough” and “street” for the role.

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Welcome to another edition of Screen Juice, the That Grape Juice original feature launched to keep you updated on all things Film & TV related.

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Justin Bieber is playing no games with the body of work that is his new album.

How we know? Look no further than his reunion with Rihanna‘s producer Soundz who has been enlisted to produce material for the project before its November release!

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Oprah Winfrey is to star in the forthcoming Richard Pryor biopic alongside Eddie Murphy.

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Very rarely do spin-off’s and sequels best the original. However, for VH1’s ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, it’s occurred not once but twice.

Indeed, ratings for the Atlanta branch of the regally ratchet series continually top that of the New York anchor and the Hollywood series is making a serious beeline for the top-spot with its titillating storylines.

With its season 2 premiere set for September 7th, watch this newly released supertrailer for the latest ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood.’

As the explosive teaser proves, Teairra Mari, Ray J, Omarion, Moniece, Lil Fizz, Hazel E and co are showing all the way up and showing all the way out. Milan Christopher, whose sexuality is reported to be an issue with his cast-mates, also appears in the sizzle clip.

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Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez are spreading their Reality TV wings to soar up, up and away from their cast mates on ‘Love Hip Hop Atlanta.’

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Is a different kind of drama drumming up behind the scenes at ‘Empire’?

According to new reports, not only is the answer “yes,” but it’s also set to have implications for the show’s lead actor Terrence Howard.

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Less than one month to go!

Following a blockbuster debut run earlier this year, ‘Empire’ returns to FOX on September 23rd and the promo machine is in full swing.

The network have unwrapped the first full cast pic for season 2 of the Lee Daniels music drama – and all regulars feature. Terrence Howard and Emmy nominee Taraji P. Henson lead, and are surrounded by Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Gabourey Sidibe, Grace Gealy, Ta’Rhonda Jones, and Kaitlin Doubleday.

Excited? We are! Click here to watch the season 2 trailer for ‘Empire’ and let us know…

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Beyonce was the most followed star on Instagram…until today.

For, the entertainer has been dethroned on the social media platform.

Who did it? Who dared to outperform the stage-blazing superstar?

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Today marks exactly one month until ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ returns to the small screen.

And, like many the world over, we’re counting down the days!

Lead Viola Davis, who plays Professor Annalise Keating, elevates the excitement level with a titillating new interview in which she touts explosive developments – from the very first episode back.

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Cop a gander of Kelly Rowland!

The R&B star is one of many names set to appear in the upcoming second season of ‘Empire’ – which returns to FOX on September 23rd.

34-year-old Rowland will play Leah, the mother of Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) in a series of flashbacks to the music mogul’s childhood. Peep a pic from her appearance in the season 2 premiere above.

Speaking on her role, the solo Grammy winner explained:

“Through watching Leah, we learn more about Lucious’s past.”

The married mother of one also gushed more broadly about her involvement in the Lee Daniels drama:

“I am an absolute fan of the show. It was the most exciting thing to work with all of these masterminds.” {Source}

2015 and beyond is shaping up to be busy times for the singer; her new BET talent search ‘Chasing Destiny’ is in production as is her hotly anticipated 5th studio album – a set she promises will boast a more “uptempo” sound.

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