Could you imagine Taylor Swift flexing her vocals over Whitney Houston classics ‘Run to You,’ ‘Queen of the Night,’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’?

Tyra Banks sure can.

That’s why she’s ready to see the ‘Ready for It‘ diva assume the lead role in the forthcoming remake of ‘The Bodyguard.’

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ are back for season 16 and the show is ushering in a brand new era.

After an extended rest on the bench, the beloved Bravo series has had a refresh – one that unites faces known and new.

For, this iteration of RHOA is anchored by Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, and Shamea Morton (who has been upgraded to a peach-holder). They appear alongside fresh newcomers Britt Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley. 

Cynthia Bailey returns as a Friend Of the Show, with Kenya Moore also appearing in a dramatic storyline that has already generated headlines in earnest.

Watch the first look preview of RHOA season 16 / episode 7 below…

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With its new film ‘Not My Family,’ Lifetime adds yet another chapter to its ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ series via the chronicling of Monique Smith‘s life story.

Smith’s terrifying tale turned from tragedy to triumph after she went on a decades-long journey of self-discovery after learning the abusive family that raised her actually abducted her as an infant from her true parents.

Starring actress-model Yaya DaCosta, the ‘Not My Family’ cast is filled out with familiar names like Robert Hamilton III, Solace Kimbro Jones, Kadeem Isaiah, Morgan-Rose Jordan, Djassi DaCosta Johnson, and more.

Premiering tonight (April 12) at 8/7c, look inside to see the official trailer of the Tailiah Breon-directed film.

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Viola Davis takes command in the action-packed new movie ‘G20.’

The EGOT winner stars as the President of the United States, Danielle Sutton, who is also a celebrated war hero.

She finds both her world (and the world) rocked when the G20 summit comes under siege, with her as the primary target.

The Patricia Riggen-directed film – which also stars Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin – just landed on Amazon’s Prime Video and is already #1 charting on the platform.

That Grape Juice caught up with Davis and her husband Julius Tennon, both of whom executive produced the high-octane flick via their JuVee Productions umbrella, at the ‘G20’ London premiere.

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with TGJ’s Stella, Davis and Tennon dished on the film, as well as the enduring impact of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ lead Annalise Keating.

Head below for chats with Douglas Hodge and director Patricia Riggen.

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Meghan Markle is making major strides with her new podcast.

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Beyond the critical acclaim being sent the way of her April 4-released song ‘Ecstasy,’ singer Ciara is enjoying a moment of virality as well thanks to fans flocking to social media to reenact choreography found in the tune’s official music video.

The standout moment sees the mom-of-four seemingly defying gravity by horizontally balancing her body weight on a folding chair – a stunt that makes the performer look as if she’s floating.

Sparking a Tik Tok challenge of the same name, the rising popularity of the dance even made its way to a recent episode of ‘Sherri‘ where the hostess took a shot a mimicking Ciara’s jaw-dropping moves.

Look inside to re-live the hilarious daytime TV moment and see how the songstress reacted to it.

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Brit Eady is spilling on the aftermath of her fallout with Kenya Moore on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

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‘Basketball Wives’ is back for season 12

And That Grape Juice has the EXCLUSIVE first look at the trailer for what is sure to be a slam dunk edition of the hit show.

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Rising star Tuwaine Barrett is carving out a lane of his own.

Fresh off the buzz of his latest critically acclaimed film ‘Hard Truths,’ the London-born actor is proving he’s not just one to watch — he’s one to remember. With a captivating screen presence and a growing list of credits that speak volumes, Barrett delivers a gripping performance in the emotionally-charged drama that’s got both critics and fans talking.

Indeed, the Mike Leigh film has generated buzz by way of a myriad of award wins as well as nominations at the BAFTAs and Critics Choice Movie Awards.

In an exclusive sit-down with That Grape Juice’s Nadia Mumuni, the multi-talented actor opens up about the challenges of stepping into such a complex role, the importance of authentic storytelling, and what he has learned from the profound experience.

Read the interview below.

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From the court to the toy aisle, LeBron James is making history – this time in plastic.

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Danielle Deadwyler, known for her standout performances in ‘Till’ and ‘The Piano Lesson’, is taking on another emotionally gripping role. 

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Brandy made clear last year that she is fully interested in reprising her role as ‘Karla Wilson’ in the forthcoming reboot of the beloved horror film franchise ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’

“I don’t know how [Karla] would come back…but I know that she should come back,” she told ‘Entertainment Tonight’ in August. “They have [reached out], so we’ll see what happens. I would love that.”

And while her role in the flick hasn’t been announced, signs are pointing to her dedicated fans (affectionately called #Starz) being able to see B-Rocka rock the big screen in ‘Summer’ once again this summer.

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