Taraji P. Henson may have made it clear that Oprah Winfrey was nothing but supportive in her role as a producer on ‘The Color Purple,’ but Mo’Nique is not buying it.

As reported, Henson has been making headlines for both her stunning turn as Shug Avery in the hit film as well as her candor on the press run; specifically as relates to the pay inequality she says she faced as a Black actress in Hollywood together with the less-than-apt conditions she continues to meet on sets.

In a recent interview, the 53-year-old waxed candid about various aspects of shooting ‘The Color Purple’- including almost walking away from the film and claims that the cast was initially given rental cars to drive to set (rather than car service). She also bemoaned a lack of adequate food while shooting.

Henson shared that a call to Winfrey “fixed” many of the things she took umbrage with. A sentiment the mogul herself humbly echoed, while denying any kind of rift with Henson.

However, Mo’Nique is weighing in with a different take.

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Fantasia embraces the ‘Superpower’ embedded within self on her stirring new release.

The uplifting anthem, which was written by The-Dream, serves as the end-credits song on the soundtrack for ‘The Color Purple’ – which the American Idol alum leads in the role of Celie.

Shortlisted for Oscar consideration, Fantasia said of the track:

“Not only is this a song that is so meaningful to the story of The Color Purple, it’s also a song that speaks to my personal life experience. Celie is a character I hold close to my heart as I understand her profoundly. What an honor to have The-Dream write her song – our song – and I hope it moves you in the way it immensely moved me.”

Powered by cutting-edge technology, the unique visual came to fruition by way of Metaphysic, the industry-leading generative AI company.

In the clip, Fantasia is captured singing to and with her 19-year-old self, who rocks the red dress she wore during the finale of Idol.

Watch the visual for ‘Superpower (I),’ directed by Taylor Fauntleroy, below…

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Taraji P. Henson got all sorts of emotional today during an appearance on ‘The Talk.’

Currently on the press run for ‘The Color Purple,’ the Golden Globe Award winner has been making headlines for her candid articulation of the pay disparity and broader hurdles she continues to face as a Black actress.

In return, the 53-year-old has received an outpouring of support.

The latter of which is why had her teary-eyed on the CBS show.

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Award season is in full swing!

The nominations for Screen Actors Guild Awards 2024 have been announced and bring with them nods for ‘The Color Purple’ and its star Danielle Brooks.

Also receiving ample shine are Colman Domingo for his performance in ‘Rustin,’ ‘Barbie,’ and ‘American Fiction.’

 The 30th annual SAG Awards will stream live globally on Netflix Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.

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The stars shone luminously at the 81st Annual Golden Globes.

That Grape Juice was on hand on the red carpet as the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Lenny Kravitz, Ericka Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Blitz Bazawule, and more arrived in style.

Chatting it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the collective opened up about the reverberating response to films such as ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Wish,’ and more.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interviews from the Golden Globes 2024 and be sure to let us know…

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With over 300,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2023 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last-minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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‘The Color Purple’ is earning both rave reviews and big bucks at the box office.

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‘The Color Purple’ has been unwrapped and, as reported, is blazing the box office.

Central to this iteration of the beloved tale is…music. Apt, as it’s been reimagined as a musical movie.

Usher and H.E.R. have contributed to the star-studded soundtrack for the eagerly awaited film by way of their single ‘Risk It All.’

The powerful anthem joins tracks on the project from the likes of Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

In celebration of ‘The Color Purple,’ watch the newly unwrapped video for ‘Risk It All’ – directed by Dave Myers – below…

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The box office is glowing a potent shade of ‘The Color Purple.’

Because the Fantasia Barrino-led revival of Alice Walker‘s classic tale has debuted big.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ nearing its release on Christmas Day (December 25), Usher and H.E.R. are contributing to the buzz by way of the video release for their single ‘Risk It All.’

The track is housed on the soundtrack for the hotly anticipated film; a set that also includes Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

Set to drop any day now, the duo has unlocked a sneak peek preview.

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Taraji P. Henson has been trending in earnest after a teary breakdown during an interview promoting ‘The Color Purple.’

As reported, the 2024 Emmy nominee was quizzed on previous comments made about possibly quitting acting and didn’t hold back in articulating the reason why: pay inequality as a Black actress.

The candidness of her response and the emotion that powered it ignited an outpouring of support.

It also placed a spotlight on Henson’s other interviews on the promo trail – including an insightful sitdown with SAG. 

During said special, the 53-year-old was equally as honest about her sentiments regarding Black talent often being shortchanged when it comes to negotiations and pay packets. And in a revelation that surprised many, she said she “almost walked away from The Color Purple” seemingly for this reason.

Henson didn’t expand on the point nor was she probed about it. However, that didn’t stop many online from probing the topic – with a select few directing questions and raised eyebrows at billionaire Oprah Winfrey, who is on board as a producer of the film and has been one of the central engines pushing the revival of the beloved tale.

Quick to quell such discourse, Henson has issued an impassioned thanks to Winfrey, who she says has been the definition of support behind the scenes.

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Taraji P. Henson kept it all sorts of candid on the latest stop on the press run of ‘The Color Purple’ – and she got emotional and teary-eyed in the process.

During an interview SiriusXM, the Golden Globe winner was quizzed about a previous quote about contemplating quitting acting.

Waxing honest, she broke down in tears and cited how tired she is having to navigate the racial and gender pay gap as a woman of color despite her decades of success.

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