It’s been days since Phylicia Rashad first made headlines for publicly supporting the prison release of her longtime friend/embattled ‘Cosby Show’ co-star Bill Cosby, but calls continue for the veteran actress to step down as Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University – a gig she just started July 1.

The 73-year-old’s initial commentary – deemed by many to be ‘insensitive to sexual assault survivors’ – took her name to trending status on social media, even earning jeers from the university itself as well as the likes of fans and celebrities including fellow iconic TV mom Janet Hubert (of ‘Fresh Prince’).

Despite following the backlash by issuing two apologetic statements, Rashad’s been granted little sympathy from the court of public opinion – a condition that’s inspired Cosby to enter the chat to defend his one-time TV wife.

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Mya has a packed plate of activity and dished on all at the 5th Annual Culture Creators: Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch.

Speaking with That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell, the GRAMMY Award winner opened up about her new single ‘Worth It’ (which sees her make a splash in Rap), the two new movies she has in the pipeline, a wellness venture, and much more.

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As legendary hitmakers go, few come with a resumé as renowned as Jimmy Jam. 

Famed for crafting classics from the likes of Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, the producer is marching towards the July 9 release of his new album with partner Terry Lewis.

Aptly christened ‘Jam & Lewis: Volume One,’ the set features an all-star cast of names including Carey, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, and Babyface.

Prior to its arrival, That Grape Juice caught up with Jimmy at the 5th Annual Culture Creators: Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch.

Chatting it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the star opened about the project, as well as his admiration for H.E.R.

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Some of music and entertainment’s biggest names are showing support for Sha’Carri Richardson.

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Britney Spears‘ mom Lynne Spears is speaking out about her daughter’s conservatorship.

A week after her shocking testimony, the New Yorker published an exposé detailing how exactly the conservatorship came to be, which includes alleged words from Lynne.

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Nick Cannon is officially a father of seven.

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Fans waiting for new Lana Del Rey music will have to wait a bit longer.

For, the ‘White Dress’ songstress has announced that her ‘Blue Banisters’ album will be “out later.”

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Ed Sheeran has revealed what it was like filming his latest music video.

The ‘Shape of You’ singer has just shared a new behind-the-scenes video for the making of his ‘Bad Habits’ music video.

In the new three-minute clip in which the singer reveals the lengths he went to turn into a vampire for the visual. This includes seeing Sheeran in the make-up chair getting his red hair dyed, slipping in his honed chompers, and putting on his sharp black fake fingernails.

What are you waiting for? Watch how Ed’s latest video came together below…

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It’s been well over a decade since Pop icon Janet Jackson and legendary producer Jermaine Dupri ended their nearly 8-year relationship, but the latter’s protégé – rapper-actor Bow Wow (born Shad Moss) – feels their reunion is long overdue.

Just last year (as we reported here), J.D. spoke openly for the first time about the demise of his relationship with the ‘Together Again’ diva – citing her disinterest in relocating to Atlanta as a major catalyst toward the dissolution of their union.   But since the two have remained good friends over the years despite the breakup (and are both reportedly single at the moment), Moss believes there is a chance they could work it out.

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Phylicia Rashad may be revered for being one of American television’s most iconic matriarchs, but it didn’t stop her from receiving an avalanche of critique for publicly supporting Bill Cosby. 

As reported, the actress celebrated the 83-year-old’s release from prison following the controversial overturning of his conviction for sexual assault.

Rashad’s comments came a day before she commenced her role as the new dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts.

Now, in a unique turn of events, the 73-year-old has issued a letter expressing her “most sincere apology” to students and their parents.

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Singer-turned-reality star Traci Braxton has made no secret of her battles with weight over the years as documented by her own commentary on the hit WeTV reality show, ‘Braxton Family Values.’

However, after the 50-year-old took to Instagram over the weekend to unveil photos that demonstrated a dramatic weight loss, fans began voicing concern about her overall health.

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Andra Day has new music on the way!

Fresh from nabbing a Golden Globe for her performance in ‘The United States vs Billie Holiday,’ the multihyphenate star was on-hand at the BET Awards 2021. There, she took home the Best Actress honor for the same role.

Following her win, she spoke EXCLUSIVELY with That Grape Juice and relayed that music is her immediate focus.

Per Day, a collaboration with Wale is incoming.

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