Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are telling their story on their terms in a Netflix documentary event.

Unquestionably one of the most talked-about and reported on public figures in the contemporary climate, the couple’s narrative has been quite the roller coaster and has attracted a contrasting combination of intrigue, critique, and an outpouring of support.

Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have grabbed the wheel for themselves and opened up first-hand.

Aptly titled ‘Harry & Meghan,’ the must-see special delivers a raw and unvarnished account of what life was like as working Royals and the aftermath of their exit from the system.

No stone is being unturned, with topics such as racism and parallels to Princess Diana being unpacked in more depth than ever before.

Split into two parts (comprised of three episodes apiece), Netflix has unleashed the first look trailer of ‘Harry & Meghan’ vol 2.

Ahead of its premiere this Thursday (December 15), watch the preview after the jump…

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Rihanna may have watched her long-awaited comeback single, ‘Lift Me Up,’ get lifted into Billboard record books with its impressive #2 debut in November (as we reported here), but the recently announced Golden Globe nominations see it poised to make history there as well.

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The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Rihanna, Angela Bassett, Lady Gaga, Viola Davis, Jeremy Pope, and more.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘The Whale’ and ‘The Inspection.’ 

The ceremony is especially notable this year as it marks the return of the telecast to screens after being benched in 2022 following the controversy surrounding the diversity of the now-refreshed HPFA.

Find out below who’s up for what at the 80th annual spectacle, which is hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, housed at the Beverly Hilton, and airs live on NBC and Peacock on January 10, 2023.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 11 of season 7 below…

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The inaugural Children’s & Family Emmys took over the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles over the weekend for a two-night event to toast to the year’s best family-friendly programming.

JoJo Siwa hosted the Creative Arts ceremony on Night 1 (December 10), and Jack McBrayer signed on for hosting duties on Night 2 (December 11).

Look inside to see who took home the showing’s top trophies including Outstanding Preschool Series, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Preschool, Children’s, Or Young Teen Program, Outstanding Voice Performance In an Animated Program, and many others.

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VH1’s ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ assembles an all-star cast of real-life divas who are no strangers to raking in major ratings for holiday films.

GRAMMY-winning singer Ashanti (who previously starred in Lifetime’s ‘Christmas Winter Song’), Vivica A. Fox (who’s starred in ‘Holiday Hideaway‘ and more), Eva Marcille (who led the cast of OWN’s ‘Christmas Fumble‘), and Robin Givens (who directed BET+’s ‘Christmas Clapback‘) topline the Christmas comedy alongside Spice Girls leader Mel B and Mckenzie Small.

Executive produced by Idris Elba, the festive flick tells the story of a mean-spirited singer who becomes a judge on a reality show and is visited by three ghosts who take her on a journey through Christmas past, present, and future to try give her a new attitude.

Ahead of its December 14 premiere on VH1, look inside to see the trailer to the Rusty Cundieff-directed, contemporary twist on the Charles Dickens‘ 1843 classic, ‘A Christmas Carol.’

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of monumentally memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we revisit the slap seen around the world. Join us after the jump as we explore Will Smith‘s Oscar night showdown with Chris Rock and the fall-out that followed…

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Mark those calendars because ‘Harlem’ is back!

The popular Amazon Prime Video drama – which chronicles the layered lives of friends Camille, Tye, Quinn, and Angie – returns in February and the streamer has unveiled the first look.

Join us after the jump…

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Over the last 30 years Terrence Howard has been a Black Hollywood staple.

Bringing unforgettable characters like Quentin Spivey (‘The Best Man‘), Cameron Thayer (‘Crash‘), Djay (‘Hustle & Flow‘), James Rhodes (‘Iron Man‘), Lucious Lyon (‘Empire‘), and many others to life over his three-decade tenure, the veteran actor has not only collected top industry honors for his work but has even garnered Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations along the way.

That impressive, yet lengthy resume was the reason Howard announced his retirement in 2019 during the last season of ‘Empire.’

And though he didn’t keep his word at that time, three years later he’s revisited the statement and assured longtime fans he’s for real this time.

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OWN is looking to score a ratings touchdown with their newest holiday film, ‘A Christmas Fumble.’

Starring Devale Ellis and model-actress Eva Marcille, the festive romantic comedy tells the tale of when the “Queen of Crisis Management” (portrayed by Marcille) took on her toughest client yet – a former pro football star-turned-TV commentator whose problematic past is coming back to haunt him.

Though she tries to keep things professional, the task is daunting given that she and the sportsman previously dated – a conflict of interest that sends the two down an unexpected road of hilarious twists and turns during the holidays.

Ahead of the flick’s premiere Saturday (December 10) at 9p EST, look inside to see its official trailer.

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2021 saw Gospel legend Kirk Franklin and GRAMMY-nominated singer-actor Luke James join the rush of holiday movies for the first time in their respective careers.

While Franklin served as executive producer of Lifetime’s critically acclaimed ‘A Gospel Christmas’ (starring Demetria McKinney), James rocked TV ratings alongside Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams for Hallmark’s ‘Christmas in Harmony.’

This year, Kirk and Luke are joining forces with fellow multi-hyphenate Naturi Naughton for Lifetime’s ‘The Night Before Christmas.’ 

Ahead of its December 10 premiere, look inside for the Tailiah Breon-directed flick’s official trailer and official plot.

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With the Oscars 2023 fast approaching, Brian Tyree Henry has been widely deemed a favorite for his stunning performance in ‘Causeway.’

The powerful movie, which sees the actor star alongside Jennifer Lawrence, chronicles the narrative of two strangers who find comfort in their unlikely friendship as they try to accelerate from grief to healing.

Henry, who has been lauded for his versatility across roles in productions such as ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Bullet Train,’ has been praised in earnest for his performance in ‘Causeway.’ A performance many critics have christened career-defining.

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni sat down with Henry, who discussed the film, its Oscar buzz, and much more. Watch above.

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‘Causeway’ is Streaming on Apple TV+ Worldwide Now

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