14th Jun

Exclusive: ‘In The Heights’ Stars Talk Movie & Importance Of Representation

‘In The Heights’ is here!

‘Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda helms the hotly anticipated musical, which first rose to prominence as a Tony winner on the theater circuit.

Led by Anthony Ramos, the film shares the narrative of a disappearing block in a culturally diverse neighborhood of Washington Heights in NYC.

A powerful piece that manages to move the heart and the hips, the Warner Bros production is already receiving ample praise.

Ahead of its arrival, That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee caught up with actresses Leslie Grace, Dascha Polanco, Melissa Barrera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Stephanie Beatriz. All of who dished on the film and its broader impact.

Watch above and let us know…

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14th Jun

A$AP Rocky Spills On Rihanna Romance & Her Appearance In His New Documentary

A$AP Rocky was on hand at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, where his eagerly anticipated documentary ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ received its premiere.

The film chronicles his 2019 arrest and subsequent incarceration in the Swedish capital, as well as the aftermath.

A number of high-profile guests feature in the doc, including the rapper’s girlfriend Rihanna.

Though notoriously private about her romances in recent years, the singer’s union with Rocky was confirmed when the MC declared his love for her in GQ magazine last month. Indeed, he deemed her “the love of my life.”

Naturally then, RiRi’s appearance in the special was a hot topic when ET caught up with him at Tribeca.

His words below…

14th Jun

Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron Teams Up With The International Woolmark Prize For Short Film ‘Passage’

Solange Knowles has found her next venture.

The music superstar’s multidisciplinary platform Saint Heron has teamed up with the International Woolmark Prize for the creation of a new short film called ‘Passage.’

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14th Jun

Iggy Azalea Announces ‘End of an Era’ Album Release

Iggy Azalea is strutting with a purpose to the release of her new album ‘End of an Era.’

And it’s arriving sooner than folk may think.

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14th Jun

T-Pain Reveals Nicki Minaj Turned Down A Collaboration With Him, Says He Was Heartbroken

T-Pain is getting candid.

During an interview with ‘Desus & Mero,’ the famed producer opened up about Nicki Minaj turning down an offer to collaborate with him back in 2007.

His words below…

14th Jun

Beyonce Wishes Twins Rumi & Sir A Happy 4th Birthday With A Sweet Message

Beyonce is celebrating!

On June 13, the music superstar took to her website to share a sweet message to twins Rumi and Sir Carter on their 4th birthday.

Her words below…

14th Jun

Your Top 5 Songs Of The Moment?

It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

**1) Megan Thee Stallion – Thot Sh*t**

2) Jessie J – I Want Love

3) Mariah Carey x Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis – Somewhat Loved

4) J. Cole – Amari

5) MHD – Afro Trap Part 11 (King Kong)

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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13th Jun

Megan Thee Stallion Eyes Marriage To Boyfriend Pardison Fontaine

Megan Thee Stallion has marriage on the mind.

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13th Jun

Brandy Hits The Studio With Amorphous & James Fauntleroy

Brandy is a busy belle these days.

Armed with the momentum of her critically acclaimed album ‘B7,’ the Vocal Bible is adding fresh chapters to her illustrious career by way of her new ABC show ‘Queens’ and new music too.