At just 16 years old, Marsai Martin continues to marvel.

Boasting a talent and drive that are undeniable, the young star has been consistently making major moves. Whether it’s in front of the camera or behind it.

It’s fitting, then, that she won twice at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards – taking home the honors for Outstanding Supporting Actress In Comedy Series and Outstanding Performance by a Youth for her role in ‘black-ish.’ 

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the multi-hyphenate star, who spoke on her win, shared advice for young talent, and dished on her new deal with Disney – the latter of which will see her produce comedy ‘Saturdays.’

Watch above and sure to check out the televised edition of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which air LIVE tonight on BET at 8/7c.

The show will simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

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Cardi B is setting the record straight.

After rumors began to swirl that the ‘Up’ rapper was denied a feature with Eminem because “she doesn’t care about the culture or her craft,” she is now speaking out.

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Anita Baker is getting support from her fellow A-lister Taylor Swift during her ongoing fight to gain control of her masters.

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Lil Nas X is being praised in earnest for his cinematic video for his brand new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

The provocative visual – which the star creatively conceived himself – has already racked up millions of views in its first 24 hours and has seen Nas hailed for the unbridled embrace of his sexuality.

One of the many singing his praises is none other than rapper Big Sean, who publicly expressed his support for the 21-year-old.

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Check out Dua Lipa, who covers the latest issue of French magazine M Le Magazine Du Monde.

The ‘Levitating’ singer was lensed for the shoot by Theo Wenner.

A mostly black-and-white spread, there are few moments of colors in the pictures, but sees Lipa having fun.

The new cover comes as she released the latest edition of her ‘Future Nostalgia’ album: ‘The Moonlight Edition’ (stream it here). Recently, the album won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Vocal Album, which caused it to reach new heights on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Congratulations are in order for rising star Madalen Mills.

For, the 12-year-old took home the prestigious honor of Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture for her role in ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.

Mills shone in the Netflix holiday film alongside the likes of Forest Whittaker and Phylicia Rashad, the latter of whom also was awarded for her efforts.

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the actress, who fondly reminisced about her time on the set of the film, her big win, and more.

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Sharon Osbourne‘s 11-year stint on ‘The Talk’ has come to an end.

The media maven had been under fire for her conduct on the March 10 edition of the daytime show – so much so that she was subject to a CBS investigation.

Osbourne fell foul of favor after a shocking eruption during a race debate with Sheryl Underwood after her support of Piers Morgan‘s widely-condemned comments about Meghan Markle.

All, it seems, has led to her exit from the show.

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Just weeks after learning his first children’s book, ‘C is For Country,’ became a New York Times bestseller, Lil Nas X turned into “Lil Nas X-rated” to commemorate the release of his latest song, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

Teased for months ahead of its March 26 arrival, the cut’s Tanu Muino-directed music video dropped jaws when it hit YouTube thanks to a bevy of shocking imagery including the GRAMMY winner dipping low and picking it up slow for Satan.

As social media commentary on the visual continues to heat up, X’s dedicated fans are putting their money where their mouths are in support of the spicy tune.

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New music from BTS is on the way.

For, the K-Pop group has just released the teaser for their upcoming new song and music video called ‘Film Out.’ 

The clip features members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook and flashes back and forth between members and can easily be compared to the visuals for their song ‘Fake Love.’ 

‘Film out’ will be featured on their upcoming compilation album, ‘BTS, The Best,’ which contains all of their biggest hits and will be available June 16.

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Just two weeks after entering GRAMMY history books for becoming the ceremony’s most awarded singer ever (as we reported here), Beyoncé boasts a similar achievement in the record books of the NAACP Image Awards.

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The NAACP Image Awards 2021 will undoubtedly provide many-a-notable moment courtesy of the television, movie, literary, and music stars who are set to take to the stage to accept its honors.

And while the ceremony will air live on BET March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT (and simulcast CBS, BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, and LOGO), the event’s non-televised awards have already been announced.

Look inside to see who took home the award show’s coveted trophies:

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Miguel has new music on the way and it’s an extension of one of his most revered bodies of work.

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