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Universal Pictures has never seen any of its movies cross the $1 billion mark at the box office in its 103 year history…until now.

For, the latest addition of the ‘Fast & Furious‘ family, ‘Furious 7′, has done just that this week, pulling in that amount in just 17 days.

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Toni, Tamar, Trina, Traci, and Towanda are back for another drama-filled run of ‘Braxton Family Values.’

The WE tv hit returns to the box on May 21st and by the looks of its newly unleashed trailer, the concluding episodes of the he show’s 4th season promise all sorts of fireworks.

See what we mean below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 20 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up one corker of a season.

Check it out below…

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This weekend brings with it the season 7 finale of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’ As always, though, all ayes are on what its reunion will be serving up.

Kicking off next week, the three-part climax promises a number of titillating twists and turns for Nene Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Kenya Moore, and co.

Don’t believe us? Just watch…the newly released sneak peek below…

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Madonna, Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift are among a group of stars accused of using African-American culture to further their own creative gains by the actress Amandla Stenberg.

The ‘Hunger Games’ actress used a Tumblr post named ‘Don’t Cash Crop My Cornrows‘ to reveal why she believed concepts spawned by African-Americans were being used to add edge to Caucasian performers…despite being shunned by the corporations behind these acts when the same ideas are fronted by African-Americans.

Her words below…

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Tomorrow ushers the arrival of ‘Unfriended‘ into US theaters.

The Horror flick tells the tale of a teenager and her friends, who become the prey of an unknown online presence that wants revenge for a shaming video that caused a classmate to kill herself one year prior.

Ahead of the film’s debut, some of Vine brightest stars get in on the movie’s actions by sharing their responses to being “unfriended” by pals on social media.

Will their clips inspire you to share your own on the app?

You be the judge below…

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With the rapturous reception that ‘Orange Is The New Black’ receives each season, it’s little surprise that Netflix are committing with confidence to its future.

For, despite the fact that the June premiere of the show’s third season has yet to roll around, its creators have today announced that that it’s been renewed for a fourth season.

Details below…

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After duking it out with ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kenya Moore on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ last year the actress Vivica A. Fox has teamed up with Moore’s ‘Housewives’ producer Carlos King this year.

What for?

A place on his TV One series ‘Hollywood Divas.

Major TV news below…

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Ciara isn’t the only Sony siren making moves on TV this year.

For, Christina Aguilera has joined the cast of the hit series ‘Nashville’, set to rock the show with the character Jade St. John when she makes her debut on the platform tonight!

Fortunately, her role on the ABC series is to serve up more than a new role for the singer, as it’s also brought with it the release of brand new music!

Details below…

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The melodrama returns next Monday when ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ charges back onto the box.

VH1 promise ample action from the likes of Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Momma Dee, Scrappy, and co, who are now in their fourth season on the reality hit.

And while fans have been given a drip-drop taste of what to expect, the show’s newly released supertrailer re-affirms that this latest dose of guilty pleasure TV can’t be missed.

Check it out below…

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Mo’Nique has been making many a headline of late, however the actress is ready to recast the spotlight on her Oscar winning talent.

April 24th will bring with it the theatrical release of her latest movie ‘Blackbird,’ which has had critics buzzing for months.

Produced by both Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington (who also stars), the coming-of-age film focusses on the trials of seventeen year old Randy and his tense family life, hidden sexuality, and discovery of self.

That Grape Juice caught up with Mo’ to discuss the project, as well as the ‘blackballed’ controversy, ‘Empire,’ the strides of Black actresses, and much, much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

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A mere matter of days remain until VH1 unleashes season 4 of ratchet reality staple ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

The latest instalment of the Mona Scott-Young production promises to serve up all sorts of drama – a point its latest sneak peek highlights in earnest.

Find out what the likes of Joseline, Mimi, Momma Dee, Erica, Stevie J, and co are up to this go round below…

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