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Apparently, fans of CW’s ‘All American’ couldn’t wait to glue their eyes to screens for the show’s season 3 return.

The sports drama, based on the life and times of football star Spencer Paysinger, kicked off its latest run on January 18 and – if ratings are to judge by – to say it scored a touchdown would be an understatement.

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Mark those calendars because March 26 brings with it the clash of the titans in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong.’

Set for simultaneous release in US theaters and on streamer HBO Max, the blockbuster features a face-off like no other.

Directed by Adam Wingard, the film finds Kong and his protectors searching to find his true home. Enroute they encounter an enraged Godzilla who is wreaking chaos across the globe.

Engineered by unseen forces, the seismic showdown between the mythical giants unlocks a the mystery that resides deep within the Earth’s core.

Anchored by Alexander Skarsgård, the movie also stars Millie Bobby Brown and Brian Tyree Henry.

Warner Bros. have unleashed the film’s epic trailer. Watch below…

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SZA may have scored her first solo top 10 on the Hot 100 with ‘Good Days,’ but she isn’t resting on her laurels.

Because, the soulful songbird will be hatching a music video for her latest anthem.

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Keyshia Cole and Ashanti may have bulldozed the #VERZUZ viewership record with their long-awaited battle, but their spar was also notable for being drama-drenched.

Indeed, Cole’s lateness, breaks, and arguable frostiness once live saw her fall foul of favor with the audience – many of whom flooded their feeds to bemoan what they were witnessing.

Addressing the drama, the ‘Trust & Believe’ belter apologized and cited a number of factors behind the scenes as catalysts for the chaos.

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As Chloe X Halle glow and grow from strength to strength as a musical act, this week saw the sisters launch their own social media profiles.

Many see it as a savvy means of introducing the masses to the ladies as individuals – especially ahead of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ With the move also being predicted to help further the footprint of the group too.

Upon going live, eldest sister Chloe, 22, made immediate waves when her bouncy take on the #BussItChallenge went all sorts of viral.

Proving that versatility is the name of the game, her latest post sees her flexing her impressive skills in the studio.

Beyond her vocal prowess, the rising star has demonstrated a flair for songwriting and producing too. Case in point her credited contribution on multiple cuts present on Chloe X Halle’s ‘Ungodly Hour’ album – which has earned the duo three GRAMMY nominations.

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As reported, legendary broadcaster Larry King died yesterday (January 23) following complications caused by Covid-19.

In the time since, there has been an outpouring of emotion from those who loved the globally renown host – including many of his famous interviewees.

Indeed, the likes of Pop queens Janet Jackson and Madonna, as well as Oprah Winfrey, 50 Cent, Viola Davis, and more have paid public tribute to the star who passed away at 87.

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Time flies! Just ask Jennifer Lopez, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her sophomore album ‘J.Lo.’

Home to many of her most memorable bops, the 2001 set is also her most successful – having sold 8 million copies worldwide.

In salute, the ever-enduring diva shared a fun recreation of mega-hit ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing.’

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While the #VERZUZ battle between Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole had a polarizing effect on viewers, the masses tune-in in their millions.

For, the January 21 spar saw the R&B belles bulldoze the platform’s viewership record.

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With two Diamond singles to its credit (‘Just the Way You Are’ and ‘Grenade’) as well as major GRAMMY nods at the 2012 ceremony for its content (Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, etc), Bruno Mars‘ explosive 2010 debut album, ‘Doo-wops & Hooligans’ is one of the most celebrated debut albums of all time.

Over a decade after debuting and peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200, its ongoing success is proving that acclaim isn’t limited to critics.

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A new Missy Elliott collaboration could be on the horizon.

For, the femcee has revealed that she would want to work with 21 Savage after hearing his voice during the recent  Keyshia Cole and Ashanti #Verzuz battle.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

Again, we’re revisiting Britney Spears‘ ‘Oops…I Did It Again’ era – this time placing focus on its third single, ‘Stronger.’

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Paris Jackson is getting emotional in the new visual for her collaboration with Andy Hull called ‘Eyelids.’

The video is shot in a black and white vignette and finds the duo first on their own, before coming together and standing back-to-back.

Together they sing:

“Now I don’t know your name / It wouldn’t matter if I did anymore / Now I don’t know your name / I’m afraid of what’s under the floor.“

Jackson worked with Hull throughout the process of creating her debut album ‘Wilted.’ Previously, she released the visual for ‘Let Down’ late last year (as we reported here).

What are you waiting for? Watch the stunning visual for ‘Eyelids’ below…

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