While the industry continues to reel from reports of Chadwick Boseman‘s death, his fans and supporters are paying royal tribute to the fallen ‘King of Wakanda’ in a big way.

As we reported here, Disney took to press over the weekend to announce ABC would air his magnum opus – Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ – in a commercial free format Sunday night (August 30).  Following the presentation, an ABC News special honoring the life and legacy of the star aired.

Together, the specials dominated the day’s programming among fellow broadcast networks.

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Thanks to the enduring success of her first multiplatinum hit, the chart-topping ‘Say So’ (as we reported here), rapper Doja Cat saw the tune’s 2019-released parent album – ‘Hot Pink’ – crack the Billboard 200’s top 10 earlier this year.  In fact, the #9 peak is her highest rung reached on that tally to date.

To keep up the momentum of her relatively newfound success, the 24-year-old – fresh from her inaugural MTV VMA win as 2020’s ‘Best New Artist’ – has revealed she’s already put the finishing touches on ‘Pink’s follow-up.

Careful not to reveal the LP’s title or release date, she did suggest the opus (her third studio effort) may drop as a surprise.

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With his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Detroit 2,’ nearing its September 4 release date, expect to see much of Big Sean on your screen in the coming days.

Just days after unveiling the Nipsey Hussle-assisted ‘Deep Reverence’ (as we reported here), Sean’s unveiled the music video for new song, ‘Harder Than My Demons.’

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Explosive indeed;  BTS‘ ‘Dynamite’ has blasted Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s historic #1 hit, ‘WAP,’ from the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2020 MTV VMAs 

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Megan Thee Stallion is a champion and – if her newest freestyle is to judge by – she’s here to serve the notice.

Ahead of winning her second MTV VMA Sunday night (August 30), the 25-year-old was on the wind down from her August 29 comeback performance (the first since her shooting incident) when she took to social media to upload a freestyle.

Stallion, who alleges she was shot by fellow rapper Tory Lanez after a disagreement, filmed a video in her kitchen as she rapped:

“Tic tac toe, I X this b*tch/ If a hit dog holler, I address that s–t,” she spat. “Got shot two times and I ate that s–t/ Bounced right back with a Revlon deal.”

That’s not all she said. In a video that’s garnered over 3 million views in less than 24 hours, look inside to see it in full:

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Mariah Carey‘s status as the undisputed Queen of Christmas will be re-cemented this Holiday season.

For, Mimi has teamed up with Apple TV+ to bring the masses a brand new festive special.

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Taylor Swift continues to dominate the Billboard 200.

With its fifth week atop the chart, ‘Folklore’ ties an impressive record.

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Little Mix continues their vacation on, albeit at a much more leisurely pace.

Moments ago, the group shared the acoustic version of their UK Top 20 hit, ‘Holiday.’ 

The song serves as the second offering from the quad’s upcoming sixth studio album. The track follows the UK Top 10 hit, ‘Break Up Song.’ 

Its stripped-back incarnation puts their luscious harmonies in the forefront and presents a new, softer dimension to the track.

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As the world continues to reel from the death of celebrated actor and activist Chadwick Boseman, many of his fans and admirers – celebrities included (as we reported here) – have taken to social media to offer their condolences and share their fondest memories with the ‘Black Panther’ star.

While most of the posts range from heartwarming to heart-tugging, one lifted by ‘Power’ actor Omari Hardwick has been getting a hearty thumbs down from fans of Boseman for its ‘narcissistic’ content.

Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Hardwick posted a eulogy that featured a bit more self-praise than reverence for for the fallen star.  When called out on it by a follower, Omari’s response landed him in even more hot water.

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Christina Aguilera is warming up the masses for the release of Disney‘s live-action remake of ‘Mulan.’

Ahead of the film’s September 4 arrival on Disney+, the vocal supernova took front-stage center on Good Morning America today to perform a medley of new musical numbers she has contributed to the movie’s soundtrack.

Xtina soared with renditions of ‘Reflection’ (2020) and ‘Loyal Brave True,’ which have both been showered with praise upon their respective releases.

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because, for the show’s fifth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Wendy Osefo joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up accordingly.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 6 of season 5 below…

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