Academy & GRAMMY-award winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson is here to remind you how vital Black women-owned businesses are to our economy.

However, because they’re also among those that have been hit hardest by the global health crisis, Mastercard announced its ‘Strivers Initiative’ as a platform to help elevate the visibility of Black female businesses in America.

Tapping J-Hud to serve as its face, the initiative includes a grant program in partnership with Fearless Fund that supports Mastercard’s previously announced $500 million commitment to amplifying Black businesses and communities over the next 5 years.

To kickstart the campaign, the songstress teamed again with producer-performer extraordinaire Will.i.Am to give the 1967 classic Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell hit, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,’ a 2021 twist.

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As reported here, Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery‘s highly anticipated parodic comedy – ‘Bad Trip’ – was originally set to take a trip into theaters in April 2020 before being serially delayed due to the global health crisis.

Now, with a new home in Netflix, the film’s back on the road to premiere with an ETA of March 26.

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It’s finally here!

After ample teasing, SZA fans can finally get their eyes and ears on the music video for her hit single, ‘Good Days.’

Officially released December 25, 2020, the Carter Lang-produced cut quickly shot to the Hot 100’s top 10 – becoming her first solo appearance in the chart region with its #9 peak.  And while it’s maintained buoyancy in the top 20 since then, its self-directed music video should provide just the push SZA needs to possibly crack the top 5 for the first time in her career!

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is clearing the air.

For, the ‘FEFE’ rapper has taken to his Instagram Stories to address the alleged leaked DM he sent Lil Nas X.

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Selena Gomez isn’t slowing down.

For, the pop songstress has just premiered the video of her and DJ Snake‘s new song ‘Selfish Love.’ 

The trippy visuals see her working at a house of mirrors disguised as a beauty salon that will make me think again before entering.

Previously, Gomez and DJ Snake worked together on the hit ‘Taki Taki,’ which also included Cardi B and Ozuna.

‘Selfish Love’ is set to appear on her upcoming Spanish EP ‘Revelación,’ due March 12. The song has been preceded by ‘De Una Vez’ and ‘Baila Conmigo.’ 

Watch the stunning Rodrigo Saavedra-directed clip below…

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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is glowing after its triumph at the Golden Globes.

And with award season in full swing, the Warner Bros production is widely tipped to make waves at the Oscars too.

The film, which relays the real-life narrative of iconic civil rights leader/Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton, has proven especially potent as it has arrived amidst global dialogue about racial injustice.

With the praise continuing to pour in, That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni caught up with Lakeith Stanfield – who plays Bill O’Neal, the FBI informant whose actions led to Hampton’s demise.

During the candid conversation, Stanfield opened up about transforming into such a complicated character, working with Daniel Kaluuya (who plays Hampton), Oscar buzz, and much more.

Watch the interview above and as ever let us know what you think.

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is available to rent at home from March 11 (UK)

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Buckle up because ‘Lupin’ returns to Netflix this summer for its highly anticipated second outing.

Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Arsène Lupin, the show follows the adventures of gentleman thief Assane Diop – who has embarked on a quest to inflict justice on the wealthy figures who caused adversely impacted his family.

Powered by French star Omar Sy, the action-packed drama broke barriers by becoming a global phenomenon.

Part 1 left fans on the edge of their seats with its cliffhanger ending.

Ahead of the arrival of Part 2, a titillating trailer has been unleashed.

What are you waiting for? Check it out after the jump…

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Bruno Mars has long paid homage to Black music and his many idols.

From Charlie Wilson to Bobby Brown to Babyface to Michael Jackson. The star is renowned for saluting the icons whose careers have facilitated his.

Despite this, a small set of social media users insist on lambasting the singer – who is of Puerto Rican and Filipino heritage – with claims of cultural appropriation.

Currently on the promotional rounds for Silk Sonic – his joint project with Anderson.Paak – Mars was quizzed on the topic during an interview on The Breakfast Club. 

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‘Pose’ will officially end with its forthcoming third season, it has been confirmed.

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Zara Larsson is back.

After four years the Swedish pop singer has made her welcome return with her third studio album, ‘Poster Girl.’

It is a dance record from beginning to end and contains no ballads unlike her previous albums, ‘So Good’ and ‘1.’ Larsson crafted this album with pop’s biggest names, including: Max Martin, Marshmello, Julia Michaels, and Justin Tranter.

‘Poster Girl’ was preceded by the singles: ‘Ruin My Life,’ ‘Love Me Land,’ ‘Wow,’ and ‘Talk About Love’ featuring Young Thug.

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Akademiks has found himself in some controversy.

In an interview with Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan for ‘Higher Learning,’ Lindsay read off Akademiks words where he stated that Megan Thee Stallion is overrated and doesn’t have the lyrical skills of some of her peers such as Nicki Minaj. This lead Ak to respond.

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Sweet news for Saweetie fans!

The rising rapstress’ latest single, ‘Best Friend,’ had its best showing yet on the Billboard Hot 100 as it lifted to a new peak of #28 on the recently refreshed tally.

To keep that momentum going, Saweetie tagged fellow rapstress Stefflon Don to hop on the remix of the Dr. Luke-produced cut (which previously featured Doja Cat).

“You know I’m always killin’ the show / In the streets I’m a lady, in the bed I’m a hoe / Ain’t a stripper but I really put it down on the pole / Plus I get dizzy in the kitchen, flick my wrist on the stove,” Stefflon spits on the ‘Friend’ revamp.

While Cat fans won’t likely appreciate her contribution being limited to the chorus with the removal of her entire verse, will Stef’s addition be just what’s needed to finally push the bop into the top 20?

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