In 2013, CAA‘s Lupita Nyong’o delivered a history making performance in the Steve McQueen classic ‘12 Years a Slave.’

This year, she set her sights on an even bigger feat- taking a step in a game changing direction by signing on to star in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII.‘

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All hail box office queen Angelina Jolie.

The actress’ much hyped movie ‘Maleficent’ has cast quite the spell on the masses and has blasted past early estimates to open with a US gross of $70 million.

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As reported here, media mogul Oprah Winfrey continues her reignited foray into film with the production of a new Martin Luther King, Jr. based biopic.

Titled ‘Selma,’ the Ava DuVernay-directed film is set to chronicle MLK’s historic voting rights campaign that included the 1965 march to Selma, AL. Produced by Oprah and Brad Pitt‘s Plan B, the pic is already set to star Winfrey, rapper Common, Tom Wilkinson, Martin Sheen, and will now see the ‘Queen of Talk’ reunite with her ‘The Butler’ co-star Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Tapped to play famed civil rights attorney and activist Fred Gray, the Academy Award-winner is the latest to join the growing cast.  As of time reporting, the Paramount Pictures’ film has no projected release date.

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The “Mistress of All Evil” seems to be scaring away all of the competition if reports are to believed.

That Grape Juice originally reported that the Angelina Jolie-led live action take on the story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ villain ‘Maleficent’ was set to rule the box office with a whopping $60 million generated over its debut weekend.

The prediction, based solely on the movie’s premiere day performance, has now been adjusted upward as fans surge to theaters to see Jolie’s first film in four years.  Now, as the family flick continues to work its magic on moviegoers, reports have surfaced that the Academy Award-winner has been tapped to portray ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a forthcoming film.

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Despite February’s reports that the show had been renewed for a season 2, news circulated tonight that Arsenio Hall’s CBS rebooted talk show will not see it.

The show, which boasted impressive ratings upon the debut of its inaugural season, quickly saw a drop in viewership as the year progressed.  Not even a roster of high profile guests in the form of Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, and more could save the late nite ship from sinking…

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Actor Flex Anderson and wife/‘I Love Your Smile’ singer Shanice have new reasons to smile as they ready the premiere of their OWN reality show ‘Flex & Shanice.’

Indeed, after facing many-a-financial struggle amongst other industry-related woes, the talented Hollywood couple have rebounded and are ready to embark on the next chapter of their storied careers.

Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, we caught up with Flex & Shanice to dish on their ever-interesting foray into reality, their thoughts on today’s crop of music and TV stars, and so much more!

Before you catch the premiere of their show on May 31st at 10/9c only on OWN, tuck in below to hear the duo talk about their newest plan to return to the top!

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Supermodel turned TV mogul Tyra Banks is to return to the world of daytime TV next year, announcing the arrival of a brand new talk show set for takeoff via ‘Disney-ABC.‘

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After announcing the addition of Tyson Beckford and Michael Jai White to its cast, forthcoming flick ‘Chocolate City‘ has welcomed rapper Romeo Miller to its lineup today, handing the performer the movie’s lead role.

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Columbia Pictures kicks off the campaign for the Denzel Washington-led ‘The Equalizer’ today, unlocking its very first trailer this morning!

A big screen version of the CBS series of the same name, the action movie hits theatres on September 26th and tells the story of  a former black ops commando who has faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston, who comes out a retirement to rescue a young girl from violent Russian gangsters.

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Remakes are often tricky terrain to tread on, however it appears Sony Pictures have struck gold with their new movie ‘Annie’.

A re-telling of the much loved classic, the 2014 re-imagining of the film is set to hit theaters in the US on December 19th and features an all-star cast led by Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz.

Having warmed up the masses with a brief teaser earlier this year, a fresh preview of the flick has been unwrapped.

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It may have been four years since audiences saw on her screen, but if there was any doubt about the drawing power of Angelina Jolie, those doubts have been silenced.

For, if the predictions of industry insiders prove veritable, the spellbinding, live action take on the story of ‘Maleficent’ was just the trick needed to remind audiences of Jolie’s movie magic.  Not only will the film rule the weekend box office, but it’s on pace to give the Academy Award-winner her best opening week ever:

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Serial prankster/Ukranian reporter, Vitalii Sediuk, was certainly not bringing many smiles when he caused a commotion at the premiere of yesterday’s long-awaited ‘Maleficent’ premiere, starring Angelina Jolie.

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