The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently announced nominations for the first-ever Children’s and Family EMMY Awards, the first standalone expansion of the Emmys since 1979.

To be presented December 10 and December 11 at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, the new awards will toast the year’s best and brightest offerings for entertaining and informative programming designed for family members of all ages.

“Putting a spotlight on children’s & family programming after years of unparalleled growth in content quality and quantity in this space is an exciting moment for the television industry,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS, in a press statement.

Across categories like 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, creators who typically see their family-oriented work overlooked at Daytime and Primetime EMMY ceremonies will have a stronger chance of getting recognized.

While Netflix projects lead the pack of nominees (83 nominations), Disney+ (76 nominations), Apple TV+ (17 nominations), HBO/HBO Max (13 nominations), and Nickelodeon (13 nominations) follow.

See the full list inside which includes nods for Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home,’ Netflix’s now-cancelled ‘Family Reunion’ and ‘Raising Dion,’ and YouTube’s ‘Tab Time.’

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Nadine Ellis may have already brought some holiday cheer this season with her BET+ movie ‘The Christmas Clapback,’ but now the actress-dancer is showing off her moves for Hallmark via the network’s forthcoming festive film, ‘The Holiday Stocking.’

Directed by Roger M. Bobb, ‘Stocking’ tells the story of a “new angel who returns to earth as a stranger to help his sisters reconcile because it was something he didn’t accomplish in his lifetime.”

Also starring a slew of other familiar faces including Tamala Jones, Karon Riley, B.J. Britt, Mykelti Williamson, and more, look inside to see the flick’s official trailer ahead of its premiere tonight (December 3) at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill have found a definitive resolution around the dissolution of their marriage.

However, a cloud of confusion now hangs over their now-finalized divorce.

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As an actor, rapper, comedian, producer, television personality, father to 12 children, and more, Nick Cannon is notorious for being one of the hardest working men in show business.

That hard work seemingly caught up with him recently, however, and the price paid was an unexpected trip to the hospital.

Taking to Instagram Friday night (December 2) to update his concerned fans, the 42-year-old – who has been public about his battle with lupus – seemed to be in good spirits but acknowledged the toll the hospitalization has taken on him physically and emotionally.

Look inside to see what he said.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ have been setting off all sorts of fireworks with their scorching seventh season. 

Past installments have seen etiquette serve as the center of the conflict. However, the show’s latest chapter has seen the drama between the Maryland matriarchs escalate to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard, and Wendy Osefo are back in the mix. While newcomer Mia Thornton (who is now in her sophomore season) continues to stir the pot.

O.G Charisse Jackson-Jordan is also back in the fray and her presence sets off a chain of events that cause chaos.

Thus far, the show’s seventh outing has made for appointment TV. And, per a freshly released midseason trailer, there’s much more more to come.

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Will Smith is back in the spotlight as the lead in the powerful new film ‘Emancipation.’

Set to premiere on December 9 on Apple TV+ (following an earlier launch in theaters on December 2), the movie is inspired by a true story and centers on the narrative of an enslaved man who embarks on an arduous journey to reunite with his family.

The flick’s arrival was preceded by a star-studded premiere in Los Angeles, which was attended by the likes of Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett, director Deon Taylor, Draymond Green, D.C. Young Fly, DaBaby, and more.

Peep more pics and clips from a memorable night below…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of monumentally memorable moments!

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.

First, we’re wiping tears over the TV shows we bid adieu before 2023.  Walk with us down memory lane:

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Letoya Luckett is looking to cook up another TV ratings winner with her forthcoming festive film, ‘The Great Holiday Bake War.’

The movie sees the singer-actress bring to life “Brianna” – a talented chef who bumps into an old pastry school rival, “Julian” (portrayed by actor-comic Finesse MItchell), on a reality cooking competition.  And though sparks don’t exactly fly at first, the two are forced to turn up the heat in more ways than one when they’re made to work together for the show’s grand prize.

Also starring Sarah Cleveland, Julia Dyan, Arlene Duncan, and a host of other familiar faces, hop inside to see the flick’s hilarious trailer ahead of its December 3 premiere on OWN.

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Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is no stranger to being listed atop music charts over her six-decade career thanks to a treasure chest of classic hits, but now the R&B icon is looking to do the same on TV ratings via her latest acting gig – Lifetime’s ‘New Orleans Noel.’

Starring alongside Brad James, ‘The Cosby Show’ alum Keshia Knight Pulliam, ‘Sister Sister’ alum Tim Reid, and other familiar faces, the festive flick sees LaBelle Portray “Loretta Brown” – a New Orleans praline icon who has contracted architects (played by James and Pulliam’s characters) to redesign her NOLA home.  The two butt heads at first, but could the magic of the holidays turn their relationship in an unexpected direction?

Ahead of the film’s December 3 premiere on Lifetime, look inside to get a sneak peek at the action set to unfold.

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‘The Best Man’ franchise returns in a mere matter of weeks for an action-packed swansong.

Streamer Peacock will house the aptly titled limited series ‘The Best Man: Final Chapters.’

The 8-episode goodbye reunites original cast members Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Melissa De Sousa, and Harold Perrineau.

Malcolm D. Lee, who helmed the first two films, is back on board to write and executive produce alongside Dayna Lynne North (who exec-produced HBO’s ‘Insecure’).

Ahead of its hotly anticipated premiere on December 22, check out the extended trailer below…

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It appears as though Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s marriage is officially over.

Case in point, they have just reached a settlement in the matter.

Full story below…

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After warming hearts last holiday season with OWN’s ‘A Christmas Stray’ (as we reported here), Rhyon Nicole Brown is back to do it again – this time leading the star-studded cast of BET+’s ‘Rolling Into Christmas.’

Set to roll onto screens December 1, the festive flick tells the story of two childhood sweethearts whose lifelong passion for roller skating reunites them 15 years later during the holidays.

Also starring Donny Carrington, Brandee Evans, and Gary Dourdan, look inside to see what’s set to unfold when the estranged lovebirds (portrayed by Brown and Carrington) flock to the rink.

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