The Holidays come early this year thanks to Will Packer‘s newest production ‘Almost Christmas.’

Boasting an all-star cast, which includes Mo’Nique, Danny Glover, and Gabrielle Union, the flick tells the tale of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season — to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend one week under the same roof (without killing one another), it will be a Christmas miracle.

Peep the first trailer for the film, which also stars Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Romany Malco, Nicole Ari Parker, J.B. Smoove, and Jessie Usher.

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Bad news for the Kevin Hart fans. The comedian just announced he may be done with stand-up tours.

The “Real Husbands of Hollywood” entertainer has been hard at work prepping his upcoming movie, “What Now?,” which sees him embark on a global trek across 112 cities, 13 countries, and 5 continents culminating in a sold-out stand-up show Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles.

When CinemaCon asked Hart about the future of his stand-up shows, the comedian responded:

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Kelly Rowland is a star looking to birth a group of stars on BET‘s new hit show ‘Chasing Destiny.’

The R&B diva has teamed with renown creative director Frank Gatson for the project and together they aim to discover music’s next big girl group.

Beyond her Destiny’s Child credentials, Ms. Kelly was part of the panel that put together British Pop outfit Little Mix, hence she’s putting ample pressure on herself to deliver again.

With a deal with Epic Records on the table, who will make the final cut?

Watch a preview of episode 3 below and tune in on BET every Tuesday at 10/9c.

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Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall build on their seasoned history on the big screen by teaming up once again. This time its for chilling thriller ‘When The Bough Breaks.’

The Screen Gems/Sony Pictures flick sees the pair joined by Jaz Sinclair in a narrative which centres on a couple who invite their surrogate to live with them – only for things to take a drastically dramatic turn.

Due in theaters in September, the first trailer for the Jon Cassar movie has been unleashed.

Check it out below…

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Welcome to Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature launched to keep you in the loop with all things Film and TV-related!

Who makes up the ingredients of this edition’s news smoothie?

Beyonce…and Marvel’s Black Panther.

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Bernie Sanders‘ and Hillary Clinton‘s epic battle to secure the support African-American and Latino voters intensifies as both politicians make their way towards election day.

So, after she was accused of supporting the supposedly unfair mass incarceration of African-American in the 90s, Clinton made her way to the Urban radio station Hot 97 with hopes that she might clean up any mess that may have ruined her chances of winning over young voters from ethnic minorities.

How she performed when quizzed by Ebro Darden and co?

Listen below…

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The rapper Iggy Azalea vowed to “punish” her fiancee Nick Young if she discovered he’d been involved in any more infidelity-based scandals.

So, there’s no doubt she’ll be infuriated to learn that she may have to go through with her promise now that the athlete has found himself in fresh trouble.

More on the ‘Team’ player’s problems below…

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The Brandy brand is booming!

Indeed, though the vocal bible may be locked in a legal tussle with her label, she certainly isn’t letting that episode halt her hustle.

From ‘Moesha’ to ‘Zoe Ever After’ more recently, TV has been B-Rocka’s preferred playground when veering outside of music.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue – this time by way of a talk show.

Details below…

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August 4th 2016 will deliver ‘Suicide Squad‘, the hotly-anticipated DC Comics movie starring Viola Davis and Will Smith.

This week, after reports hinted that its cast and crew had reshot several scenes to increase its comedic value, the Warner Bros release has released its second trailer.

It’s waiting for your first look below!

Check it out…

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Jussie Smollett star continues to rise in Hollywood thanks to his well-received role in ‘Empire.’

Alas, his role has done little to stop the show from sliding to new lows on a ratings front.

Bad news below…

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Congratulations are in order for Shakira & Idris Elba!

What they’re celebrating?

The unmatched success of their new movie ‘Zootopia.’

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This week brought with it the hotly anticipated launch of BET‘s ‘Chasing Destiny.’

Spearheaded by Kelly Rowland and creative director Frank Gatson, the series sees the dynamic duo set out create music’s next big girl-group.

Praised for its refreshing rawness, the show drew solid ratings and is being touted as a must-see by many critics.

Missed the premiere? Or simply want to watch again? That Grape Juice has you covered. Ahead of the next week’s instalment, peep the first episode of ‘Chasing Destiny’ after the jump…

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