ABC‘s new freshman comedy ‘Black-Ish’ has debuted with quite the bang. A coup that will no doubt have its lead stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross smiling today.

For, despite ample debate surrounding the show – which follows a family’s struggle to gain a sense of cultural identity while living in a predominantly white, middle-class neighborhood – its premiere ratings have been a resounding success.

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Yesterday brought with it the unfortunate news that rapper Wiz Khalifa and wife of one-year Amber Rose are divorcing after just one year of marriage.

Naturally in the absence of specifics, speculation has been rife as to what caused the couple – who have one child together – to break-up.

Well, seemingly fed up with the muddying of her name, former model-turned-aspiring actress Rose took to Twitter today to provide clarity and drop a bombshell in the process.

Her words below…

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Already stained in controversy  comes Aaliyah‘s biopic ‘Aaliyah – The Princess of R&B’, set for the release on November 15th via ‘Lifetime.’

Now, before it drops, anyone interested in the piece will be pleased to learn that a short teaser from the project has been unveiled!

Ready to give it a spin?

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Tonight marks the return of ABC’s hit TV show ‘Scandal’, returning for a fourth season led once again by actress Kerry Washington.

Today, it has emerged that the show’s fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to its return, after it was revealed that actor Columbus Short is to host a premiere party for it in Atlanta night.

One problem though.

They fired him earlier this year.

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Another one bites the dust.

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are the latest Hollywood couple to call it quits.

It appears the former model, who was previously in a high-profile relationship with Kanye West, is getting more than her professional affairs in order, because she’s taken a bold step in her personal life. She has filed for divorce from her rapper husband…after just one year of marriage.

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It may feature a line-up of Hip Hop and R&B’s more recognisable faces, but it would seem ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ has a long way to go before it can even think of competing with its Southern sister ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’, after failing to match or better ratings scored by the series.

Who, what, where and why?

Facts and figures after the jump.

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Before its July 1st 2015 unveiling,‘Magic Mike XXL’ has welcomed actress Jada Pinkett Smith to its cast, placing her alongside a line-up made up of Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and ‘True Blood’ actor Joe Manganiello.

How her role in the project was announced?

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October 8th is the date.

TV One‘s freshman series ‘Hollywood Divas’ debuts on the said date and look set to serve up ample drama.

Unlike other “Divas” franchises, the show will not focus on music and will instead spotlight actresses in the Urban Hollywood arena as they navigate their way through various trials and triumphs.

As reported, the ladies that have signed up to the series (which is produced by Kandi Burruss’ husband Todd Tucker) are Countess Vaughn (‘The Parkers’), Golden Brooks (‘Girlfriends’), Elise Neal (‘The Hughleys’), Lisa Wu Hartwell (‘The Real Housewives’), and Paula Jai (‘Hustle & Flow’).

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And there’s another one.

Megan Good is the newest name to join the growing list of actresses who have fallen victim to the nude scandal that has been rocking Hollywood of late.

Today saw topless snaps from the married star’s iPhone “leak” onto the net – much to her horror. The unfortunate episode follows a similar chain of events for her ‘Think Like A Man’ co-star Gabrielle Union, who also saw naked pics surface.

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If viewers thought ‘Being Mary Jane’ was difficult, it’s exceptionally tough being Gabrielle Union right now.

The respected actress is the latest name to be become entangled in the now infamous iPhone/nude pictures scandal. For, yesterday, topless snaps of the newly married star hit the net. This follows similar episodes for actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Kirsten Dunst.

Incensed, the ‘Think Like A Man Too’ staple released a joint statement with husband Dwyane Wade confirming the authenticity of the pics, her disappointment, and her intended actions.

Gabby’s words after the jump…

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Sheryl Underwood is renown for making folk laugh, but the comedienne and talk-show host tugged at heartstrings in different way today on ‘The Talk’.

Recalling her days as a stand-up act, the outspoken star relayed a story about her experiences with fellow comics on the ‘Queens Of Comedy’ circuit.

We won’t spoil it, but it’s a must see!

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Here at That Grape Juice we’re all sorts of addicted to Netflix, which in turn has us hooked on the endlessly epic ‘Orange Is The New Black’.

The hit prison dramedy has easily emerged as “the” most popular show on the platform and commands millions of views a week, despite all episodes being available to watch at once.

With anticipation already sky-high for ‘Black’s third season (set to kick off next year), the show’s cast continue to peddle the promotional trail for its second.

Danielle Brooks, who plays fan-favourite Taystee, stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today to talk about her involvement with the show, her rise, and more.

Check out the interview below…

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