As star, director, and craftsman of the film’s score, Donald Glover (with help from his musical alter ego Childish Gambino) seemingly wore every hat imaginable for the new movie ‘Bando Stone & the New World.’

Portraying the flick’s titular character Bando Stone, ‘New World’ chronicles the life of a mail carrier whose epic journey to music superstardom sees him have to survive battling otherworldly creatures like monsters, dinosaurs, and more.

A dramatic comedy, the film boasts writing from Evi Wilder and will feature one of the last two Gambino albums.

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It’s back. It’s lit. And, most importantly, it’s live!

The 2024 BET Awards happened Sunday night (June 30) and, as ever, you know That Grape Juice brought you the performances shortly after they aired on television.

The Taraji P. Henson-hosted ceremony – which celebrated its 24th year of honoring the achievements of people of color in music, sports, movies, TV, and more –  shined with sizzling performances from Will Smith, Victoria Monet, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Shaboozey, Muni Long, and many more.

See their stageblazing showings inside:

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Normani has confirmed that she was indeed set to blaze the stage at tonight’s BET Awards 2024.

However, in an unfortunate twist, the singer has revealed that an injury has caused her to drop out from the coveted spot.

Full story below…

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The stars shine for the Culture’s Biggest Night – the BET Awards 2024!

This year’s show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive at the scene.

*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live realtime*

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Pride is more than a month. It’s a mantra. A time to not only celebrate the LGBTQ+ community but also to remember how we have come.

When thinking of LGBTQ+ anthems, one may think of the grandiose divas that still fill nightclubs today. However, while those songs do deserve their place in history, in our minds, and in our hearts, we’ve compiled a tally that represents various eras of music. From the likes of Beyonce to Madonna to Chappell Roan to Orville Peck, and more.

So, join us below to see our refreshed list of R&B jams and sugar-Pop bops made the cut for Pride 2024.

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We may be three months away from the 20th anniversary of Ciara‘s debut album ‘Goodies,’ but the project is already being toasted by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its enduring commercial impact.

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Madonna‘s iconic call to ‘strike a pose’ is etched in Pop culture history, a status underscored by its ongoing impact and influence on artists like Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, and others nearly 40 years after first dancing to airwaves.

A chart-topping force at the height of its popularity in 1990, the Shep Pettibone-produced jam not only reigned over the Hot 100 for 3 weeks at the time but went on to become one of Madge’s best-selling on the global front having raced past the 6 million sold mark as of time reported.

Nearly half of that figure is thanks to enduring consumption in the United States as recently revealed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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After the polarizing debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, rapper Sexyy Red believes you may be looking for a candidate that can cook and clean while having good c**chie and good credit.

If so, you’re in luck as evidenced by the presidential-themed music video for her latest release ‘Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad).’

Doing her part to “Make America Sexyy Again,” Red joined forces with Chief Keef to bring the ratchet bop to life in the most comedic way.

Undoubtedly one of many gems she will perform on the highly anticipated ‘Sexyy Red for President Tour‘ coming to a stage near you, hop inside to get reacquainted with ‘Bow.’

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It’s been nearly 20 years since actor-rapper Will Smith last saw his name attached to a credit on the Billboard Hot 100, but that could be set to change soon thanks to his new song ‘You Can Make It.’

“You are in the smoke and the fire / Tight rope on the wire / I see you’re broken and tired / And all your hope is expired / You’re just done with the change and the games and the shame / And the world is insane, all the pain from the flames,” he raps on the Ayo the Producer-helmed cut.

Featuring Fridayy and the soaring melodies of the Sunday Service Choir, ‘Make It’ was teased earlier this week alongside the unexpected announcement that Smith would take to the 2024 BET Awards to perform the inspirational tune.

Now available to hear in full ahead of the big show, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Make It.’

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SZA brought her fiery brand of fierce to BST Hyde Park 2024.

Taking center stage as headliner on a lineup that included Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Elmiene, No Guidnce, and Sekou, the 4x GRAMMY winner wowed with a set comprised of hits – both known and new.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the epic showing. Join us below for a full recap…

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Meghan Trainor‘s ‘Timeless‘ may have debuted to the lowest Billboard 200 placement of her career to date (among her traditional studio albums), but that certainly hasn’t stopped the GRAMMY winner from giving the critically acclaimed set its due on the promotional trail.

After giving its latest single ‘Whoops‘ the live treatment on ‘The Today Show‘ and ‘The Tonight Show,’ Trainor followed by inviting her beloved fans (affectionately called #MegaTronz) to a behind the scenes peek at the creation of its official music video.

Look inside to see how the Philip R. Lopez-directed action came to life on the other side of the screen.

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Eric Benet is kicking off his next era with a bang and bringing fellow GRAMMY nominee Tamar Braxton along for the ride.

Reportedly gearing up to release a series of EPs (his first bodies of work since 2016), the veteran R&B crooner lifted the new single ‘Something to Make Love To‘ on Friday (June 28) as the first taste of what the forthcoming projects are set to serve sonically.

“I don’t know if he knows what to do when you finally decide to get loose / Those moments they come far and few / In between / I don’t mind If I gotta be the guy that comes to the front of your mind,” he sings on the Laney Stewart-produced tune.

Not long after fans got introduced to ‘Something’ did its equally sultry music video arrive to the Web.

See the Michael Rainin-directed action inside.

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