Shawn Mendes may be used to topping Billboard charts with hits like ‘There’s Nothing Holding Me Back,’ ‘Senorita,’ and ‘Stitches,’ but this weekend proved his commercial dominance isn’t limited to the music realm.

With the October 7-released ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ – the movie adaptation of the bestselling Bernard Waber book series – the award-winning singer-songwriter has also landed a hit at movie box offices.

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Sharon Osbourne is not holding back.

The former talk show host is now demanding a refund after donating $900,000 to Black Lives Matter and calling it a “scam.”

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Chrisean Rock and Blueface‘s toxic love affair, easily 2022’s craziest celebrity romance drama, has already been acted out on screens all year long.

Now the on-and-off-again duo are looking to capitalize on the eyes coming their way via a new reality show with Zeus Network.

Titled ‘Crazy in Love,’ a nod to the chart-topping, 2003 hit from Beyonce, the unscripted venture is set to show the lovebirds’ fans an even deeper look behind the scenes of their whirlwind affair – which will be hard to do given how much of it has played out publicly.

With its official trailer surprise-dropped Sunday (October 9), look inside for a taste of what’s to come before the series officially launches.

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Nearly 25 years after putting a bow on their groundbreaking sitcom ‘Family Matters,’ two of its stars – Kellie Shanygne Williams (“Laura”) and JoMarie Payton (“Harriet”) – unwrap a reunion via the forthcoming film ‘A Family Matters Christmas.’

Directed by LaVern Whitt, the holiday movie – unrelated to the original “Steve Urkel”-famed ‘Family Matters’ (despite sharing a similar title) – tells the tale of siblings who are forced by the ‘Christmas spirit’ to learn grace and experience life in each other’s shoes due to their constant fighting.

“Working with JoMarie again is such a pleasure, and I could not wait to rekindle the spark and warmth that millions have come to love,” Williams shared in a press statement.

Ahead of its November 8 arrival to major streaming platforms in the U.S. and Canada, look inside to watch the official trailer.

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Ridden with jealousy, scandal, and betrayal, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and former ‘World of Dance’ judge Ne-Yo is set to show viewers the real world of dance with the season 3 return of the STARZ’s drama ‘Step Up.’

Ahead of its October 16 launch, the lid’s been lifted on the show’s high octane trailer – full of jaw-dropping moments and clues about what the future holds for the talented cast after season 2’s cliffhanger ending.

Beyond Ne-Yo’s reprisal of the role of “Sage Odom,” fans of the series will get to see GRAMMY-nominated singer-actress Christina Milian assume the role of “Collette Jones” for the first time – a character first brought to screen by the late Naya Rivera.

Filling out a cast that also features familiar names like Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, and more, look inside for your first peek at season 3 of ‘Step Up.’

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Michaela Coel‘s career continies to climb to seismic heights and sky is quite literally the limit.

The Emmy winner’s success trajectory is celebrated afront of Vogue US’ November issue – which she covers in stunning style.

Lensed by Malick Bodian in the actress’ birth country of Ghana, the feature spread arrives ahead of Coel’s debut in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ on November 11.

Aptly, the 35-year-old opens up about her character Aneka and the importance of portraying a queer role, as well as much more.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is already renowned for keeping it candid. But looks like the media maven is ready to peel back even more layers. Because it’s been announced that she will be releasing a memoir.

And it promises to be “no holds barred.”

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It’s Klapback season.

And this time the fireworks are flying between Khloe Kardashian and Kanye West.

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Ari Fletcher is booked and busy!

Whether it’s building a business empire or dominating the social media arena, the 27-year-old continues to make quite the name for herself.

And it’s a trajectory that looks set to continue on her new BET+ show ‘The Impact Atlanta.’

That Grape Juice caught up with Ari and her co-star Arrogant Tae at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, where they spilled on what to expect.

Chopping it up with TGJ‘s Ques Williams on the red carpet at the ATL ceremony (which took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre), Fletcher made clear that her show (which premieres October 5) will be unmissable.

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The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 air tonight (October 4) on BET at 9pm ET/PT

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Tia Mowry has called time on her marriage to Cory Hardrict.

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 9th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This edition is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad Webb, Toya Bush Harris, and newcomer Anila Sajja are all back in the mix. 

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 14 / season 9 below…

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Will Smith is looking to close out the year on higher ground than he started it with the release of his brand new movie ‘Emancipation.’

The superstar made headlines with the Oscar slap seen around the world – an incident that took place on the very night he won the coveted Best Actor honor. A hurricane of chaos ensued.

With the drama in rearview, Apple TV+ is accelerating full speed with the release of the film. Inspired by a true story, the movie shares the story of an enslaved man who embarks on an arduous journey to reunite with his family.

Set for a December release on the streamer and in theaters, check out the first-look trailer after the jump…

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