If NeNe Leakes was “very rich” before, she’s poised to become a whole lot richer.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star today announced that ‘The New Normal’ – the sitcom pilot she shot with Glee creator Ryan Murphy – has been snapped up by NBC.

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The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her latest hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. Titled ‘Don’t Call It A Throwback’, LaHelle brings back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey,  and the ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin. Press play below to get into all the action!

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May 25th marks the release of ‘Men In Black 3‘, the latest flick by Pop icon Will Smith.

Kicking off its promo run weeks ago, this week saw him take to Access Hollywood for a truly insightful chit chat. A chit chat, which saw him address the rumors surrounding his marriage, raising the Pop star that is Willow Smith and why ‘MIB 3′ is a must see.

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The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Tonight saw the second set of eliminations from the live shows.

Up on the chopping block, after polling lowest in the public vote, were Toni Warne and Ruth-Ann St. Luce (from Jessie J‘s “team”), while  Hannah Berney and Max Milner from Danny O’ Donoghue’s fold also ran risk of going home.

Tasked with sending one their “own” home, Jessie J sent Ruth-Ann a-packing, while Danny waved goodbye to Hannah.

Peep highlights from tonight’s episode below…

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The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from tonight’s Live Show episode 9 of series 1 below…

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield sent (relative) shockwaves through the reality arena when she announced that she’d be departing the show – effective immediately – last month.

Indeed, while much speculated about, few envisaged there being truth to the whispers.

Breaking their silence on the matter, the show’s housing network Bravo told Wet Paint this week:

“We have enjoyed working with Sheree as part of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We wish her all the best in the future.”

And there, folks, you have it.

In other Sheree news, her much debated ‘Chateau Sheree’ doesn’t appear to by the sticks and twigs Nene Leakes deemed it. Youtube personality Funky Dineva paid quite the comical visit to the property. What he/she saw awaits below…

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It’s been a minute and then some since Vivica A. Fox graced the big or small screen. However, should her latest project be green-lit, that’s all set to change later this year. For, the 47 year old is presently shooting a new comedy pilot, christened Mr. Box Office.

With a spot on The CW’s Fall line-up reportedly the goal, the proposed show is led by actor/comedian Bill Bellamy.

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May 25th marks the release of ‘Men In Black 3‘, the latest flick by Will Smith.

Arriving 15 years after the release of the original movie, it’s safe to say its third installment has been a long time coming.

So, as to whet your appetite before its release, peep this brand new preview released online today- named ‘You Have This In The Future?‘, below…

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15 years after his death, VH1 honored Hip-Hop icon Biggie Smalls with his very own ‘Behind The Music’ special.

Featuring footage from his short life and commentary from some of those who knew him best, peep the episode right here on That Grape Juice TV – part 1 above and part 2 below.

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion provided many a laugh, yet the fun doesn’t stop there.

For, funny women Wendy Williams and Gabourey Sidibe re-enacted the antics of NeNe Leakes and co on today’s episode of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’.

Peep the hilarity above…

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For all the pamper and posing, modelling is no easy feat. Especially when Black. Just ask Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell.

Beyond being two of the most renown ethnic entities in the industry, the ladies have become synonymous with the word “supermodel” itself.

However, while often celebrated collectively, their own personal relationship was fraught with tension. Intensified by the media and mutual “friends”, bad blood boiled to feverish temperatures during their heyday only cooling when Banks invited her British-bred rival onto her talk-show in 2006.

Watch as the divas debate their differences above and below…

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It goes without saying that issues of hue remain present in the Black diaspora.

Indeed, as highlighted in our Word…Light Skin / Dark Skin Debate’, there exists unwavering controversy surrounding the social and commercial representation of “dark” skin and what it means to be “dark” in the modern.

It’s a debate which forms the focus of new mini-documentary ‘Dark Girls’ – by Bill Duke and D. Berry.

Check out the 10-minute teaser of the insightful feature (due in full later this year) below…

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