‘The Upshaws’ are back for another round of drama-drenched hilarity on Netflix. 

A breakout hit upon its debut in 2021 and this year’s sophomore run, the comedy returns on February 16, 2023 for its third season on the streamer.

Led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the refreshing series chronicles the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Re-writing the sitcom rulebook, the show is equal parts notable for its unbridled characters and their unbridled language too.

We’ve been hooked and it’s clear that ‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – is on course to keep us glued to screens with more hilarity.

Check out the first look at season 3 below…..

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Lifetime has announced the third and concluding installment of its ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ series.

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In a breaking story, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, renowned for serving as the longtime DJ on the Ellen show, has tragically died aged 40.

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Having already garnered fame over the years as a classically trained dancer and EMMY-nominated soap opera queen, Victoria Rowell‘s expanded resume has also seen her serve as director – most recently for two of the season’s most talked about Black holiday offerings.

After serving up the deliciously funny ‘Catfish Christmas’ at the top of December, Rowell is following up with the BET+ original, ‘Blackjack Christmas.’

The latter tells the story of two Jamaican sisters, one who migrated to the U.S. while the other stayed behind, who are finding a way to rebuild their bond during the holidays after addiction threatens to tear the family apart.

Starring Dawnn Lewis, Charmin Lee, Adam Lazarre-White, and other familiar faces, peep the trailer inside ahead of its December 15 premiere.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ is almost here and it’s driving onto a new network.

The Emmy Award-winning series sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the latest search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’ve long been hooked and are eager to see the array of colorful characters all vying for glory on the popular series.

So, what are you waiting for? Head below to meet this season’s Queens.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2022 was one for the record books!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re looking back at the celebrity scandals, beefs, and disses that kept us glued to screens all year long.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are telling their story on their terms in a Netflix documentary event.

Unquestionably one of the most talked-about and reported on public figures in the contemporary climate, the couple’s narrative has been quite the roller coaster and has attracted a contrasting combination of intrigue, critique, and an outpouring of support.

Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have grabbed the wheel for themselves and opened up first-hand.

Aptly titled ‘Harry & Meghan,’ the must-see special delivers a raw and unvarnished account of what life was like as working Royals and the aftermath of their exit from the system.

No stone is being unturned, with topics such as racism and parallels to Princess Diana being unpacked in more depth than ever before.

Split into two parts (comprised of three episodes apiece), Netflix has unleashed the first look trailer of ‘Harry & Meghan’ vol 2.

Ahead of its premiere this Thursday (December 15), watch the preview after the jump…

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Rihanna may have watched her long-awaited comeback single, ‘Lift Me Up,’ get lifted into Billboard record books with its impressive #2 debut in November (as we reported here), but the recently announced Golden Globe nominations see it poised to make history there as well.

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The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Rihanna, Angela Bassett, Lady Gaga, Viola Davis, Jeremy Pope, and more.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Inspection.’ 

The ceremony is especially notable this year as it marks the return of the telecast to screens after being benched in 2022 following the controversy surrounding the diversity of the now-refreshed HPFA.

Find out below who’s up for what at the 80th annual spectacle, which is hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, housed at the Beverly Hilton, and airs live on NBC and Peacock on January 10, 2023.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 11 of season 7 below…

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The inaugural Children’s & Family Emmys took over the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles over the weekend for a two-night event to toast to the year’s best family-friendly programming.

JoJo Siwa hosted the Creative Arts ceremony on Night 1 (December 10), and Jack McBrayer signed on for hosting duties on Night 2 (December 11).

Look inside to see who took home the showing’s top trophies including Outstanding Preschool Series, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Preschool, Children’s, Or Young Teen Program, Outstanding Voice Performance In an Animated Program, and many others.

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VH1’s ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ assembles an all-star cast of real-life divas who are no strangers to raking in major ratings for holiday films.

GRAMMY-winning singer Ashanti (who previously starred in Lifetime’s ‘Christmas Winter Song’), Vivica A. Fox (who’s starred in ‘Holiday Hideaway‘ and more), Eva Marcille (who led the cast of OWN’s ‘Christmas Fumble‘), and Robin Givens (who directed BET+’s ‘Christmas Clapback‘) topline the Christmas comedy alongside Spice Girls leader Mel B and Mckenzie Small.

Executive produced by Idris Elba, the festive flick tells the story of a mean-spirited singer who becomes a judge on a reality show and is visited by three ghosts who take her on a journey through Christmas past, present, and future to try give her a new attitude.

Ahead of its December 14 premiere on VH1, look inside to see the trailer to the Rusty Cundieff-directed, contemporary twist on the Charles Dickens‘ 1843 classic, ‘A Christmas Carol.’

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