‘The Upshaws’ are set to deliver another round of laughs on Netflix. 

For, the hit sitcom has been renewed for season 3 on the streamer.

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Jesse Williams has booked his next gig.

For, the acclaimed actor has just landed a role in season 3 of ‘Only Murders In The Building.’

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Fans of STARZ’ groundbreaking hit series ‘P-Valley’ may have dropped down and got their collective eagles on when reports surfaced about the show’s season 3 renewal last week, but there’s at least one viewer who wasn’t exactly dancing when the news broke:  R&B diva Nicci Gilbert.

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Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson may already share being known as award-winning entertainers who have earned the respect of their peers and millions of fans around the world, but Tuesday (October 25) it was announced the divas have another commonality: ‘Glamour‘ magazine’s Women of the Year honors.

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A career as captivating as Angela Bassett‘s undoubtedly has peaks and troughs that skew both public and private. And the superstar opens up about all in the November / December issue of Essence Magazine. 

Covering the latest edition of the publication in illustrated form, Bassett draws on a variety of narratives to make clear that her story is one defined by colors – both light and dark, challenges, and overcoming the tallest of obstacles.

Within her candid feature, the 64-year-old talks about the “butterflies” she felt on set reprising her role as matriarch Ramona in Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘ (which premieres on November 11).

Bassett also waxed candid about the juxtaposition between breaking through with her Oscar-nominated portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ and the reality that it didn’t multiply her opportunities at the time.

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In news sending shock waves through the entertainment industry, beloved ‘Will & Grace’ actor and social media star Leslie Jordan has died at age 67.

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Months after it was announced GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning songstress H.E.R. will be portraying Belle in ABC’s forthcoming live ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 30th anniversary TV special, it’s being reported other big names will be joining her to breathe new life into some of Disney’s most beloved characters.

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Having already won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the iconic singer’s 2004 eponymous biographical film and currently earning OSCAR buzz for his role as Mike Tyson in the boxing legend’s forthcoming biopic, Jamie Foxx has proven his capabilities time and time again.

For that reason and more, Kanye West – who previously collaborated with Foxx aboard the GRAMMY-winning #1 hit ‘Gold Digger’ (2005) – recently indicated he wanted the actor-comic to bring his life story to the big screen some day.

“My pick is Jamie Foxx,” Ye stated when quizzed. “[He is] one of the greatest genius[es].”

The unexpected pick certainly perked ears as one of few bright spots West has had over the last month as he continues braving backlash for his controversial ‘White Lives Matter’ apparel and anti-Semitic views, the sweet gesture turned sour weeks later when the 45-year-old slammed Jamie for allegedly stealing the concept to the Academy Award-winning film, ‘Django Unchained.’

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The story of Emmett Till is one that continues to resonate almost 70 years on.

And with the arrival of the powerful new film ‘Till,’ it’s a narrative that will undoubtedly move the masses even more.

The MGM production chronicles the never-before-told story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice after her teen son, Emmett, was brutally murdered in a racist attack. 

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, ‘Till’ received its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival 2022 and was selected to central focus of the Mayor of London Gala.

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the launch and caught up with Danielle Deadwyler (who plays Mamie) and Jalyn Hall (Emmett), as well Tosin Cole and Chukwu. All of whom spoke to the necessity of the story, the change they hope it will spark, and the early Oscar buzz arounf the film.

TGJ’s Samuel Eni also had the honor of talking with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who also gushed about the potency of ‘Till.’

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‘Till,’ which is currently playing in US theaters, arrives in UK cinemas on January 13, 2023. 

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‘P-Valley’ will officially dance on for season 3 on STARZ. 

Anchored by captivating characters such as Uncle Clifford, Mercedes, and Keyshawn, the Katori Hall-created series – which centers on the fictional strip club ‘The Pynk’ – has been renewed for a third outing.

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Weeks after being roasted on social media for suggesting he didn’t know racism still existed until his girlfriend, singer-actress Halle Bailey, faced backlash for her portrayal of Ariel in the forthcoming live-action remake of Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid,’ rapper-social media influencer DDG is finally responding to the hoopla.

Particularly taking aim at comedienne-actress-activist Amanda Seales for suggesting Bailey break up with him for saying he thought Martin Luther King, Jr. ended “canceled” racism years ago, the rising Hip-Hop star made it clear that he’s not here for anyone speaking ill of his relationship with the GRAMMY-nominated songstress.

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Marlon Wayans is waxing candid about a lengthy hiatus from the stand-up comedy circuit.

And he’s revealed the reason to be none other than fellow comic Chris Rock. 

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