Tyler Perry molded Madea into a name that’s known and loved by the masses. First introducing her by way of his stage-plays and then bringing her to the big screen.

Now, he’ll be exploring her story the more via the vehicle of a new origin series at Showtime. 

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Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey have reunited almost two decades after first collaborating.

‘Where I Belong’ is the pair’s latest duet and arrives 18 years after their classic jam ‘I Know What You Want.’

Housed on Busta’s recently released album ‘Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God,’ both the track and its video lean in heavy on nostalgia.

Indeed, the visual picks up right where its predecessor left off and features cameos from the likes of La’Shontae ‘Tae’ Heckard.

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Lil Nas X has ridden his way to the top of yet another tally with his single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

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Fantasia made headlines this week when it was revealed that she had been hospitalized with pregnancy complications.

Naturally, fans were concerned.

They need not fret because the singer has provided an update about well-being and that of her unborn child.

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DMX is fighting for his life after an overdose led to a heart attack.

Now, per a new report, COVID-19 is now in the max of this progressively harrowing story.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 13th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Porsha Cynthia, and newcomer Drew Sidora will be serving up on episode 17 / season 13?

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Taylor Swift has given fans another taste of the “new “version of her sophomore album ‘Fearless’ ahead of its release on April 9.

As reported, the Pop force is re-vocalizing much of her back-catalog after her original masters were sold by her former label – the fall-out of which we have covered in earnest on That Grape Juice. 

Per Swift’s own words, the venture is being embarked on as a means of snatching back agency over her music.

Having shared droplets, the latest to be poured out is “From The Vault” cut ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine.’

She sings on the chorus:

“Hello, Mr. Perfectly fine / How’s your heart after breaking mine?/Mr. always at the right place at the right time, baby/Hello, Mr. casually cruel/Mr. everything revolves around you/I’ve been Miss misery since your goodbye/And you’re Mr. perfectly fine.”

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Beyond Mariah Carey‘s solo bops, the songbird supreme has hatched a number of classic collaborations over the course of her career too.

And, if she gets her wish (one shared by many), a team-up with Bruno Mars may be what’s next on the cards.

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Sheryl Underwood has broken her silence on Sharon Osbourne‘s dramatic departure from The Talk.

As reported extensively, the 68-year-old fell foul of favor after rising to the defense of her friend Piers Morgan during a debate about racism centered on words the news anchor had made about Meghan Markle.

Osbourne’s fiery candor shocked her co-hosts and viewers alike. Notable was her remarks to Underwood, who she demanded not to cry because she was the one who should be upset.

The heated moment gave rise to a CBS investigation, which found that her behavior did not “align with our values for a respectful workplace.”

The star chose to leave on the same day.

Speaking on her podcast, 57-year-old Underwood addressed the incident and its aftermath.

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Demi Lovato has been speaking up and out about her battle with drug addiction during the promotional push for her new album ‘Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over.’

With DMX making headlines after an overdose left his life hanging in balance, the singer was quizzed on the matter during a recent interview with TMZ.

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‘This Is Us’ season five is already proving to be the most gripping installment of the much-loved NBC drama yet.

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson, the show follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

Blended, complex, and the definition of layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever.

Before it airs, check out a preview of episode 13 of season 5 below…

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Spring is proving itself a controversial season for Claudia Jordan.

Just weeks after the actress/model/TV personality nabbed headlines for being slammed by the soon-to-be-ex-wife of comedian Gary Owens for her alleged involvement in end of their marriage, the 47-year-old is back in the court of public opinion for prematurely addressing the end of someone’s life.

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