After thrilling audiences with biographical films that chronicled the lives of some of music history’s most celebrated female vocalists (i.e. Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton Britney Spears, etc.), Lifetime is turning the spotlight on Gospel’s reigning royal family – The Clark Sisters.

Premiering tonight (April 11) at 8/7c, ‘The First Ladies Of Gospel: The Clark Sisters’ stars Emmy-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis as the group’s mother (“Mattie”), Christina Bell (“Twinkie”), Kierra Sheard (“Karen”), Sheléa Frazier (“Dorinda”), Raven Goodwin (“Denise”), and Angela Birchett (“Jacky”).

Ahead of its small screen arrival, ‘First Ladies’ – based on the trailer alone – has already garnered acclaim for its accompanying soundtrack (click here to listen), costuming and design, and more.

Now, after invitation to a private screening, That Grape Juice is among the critics lauding the biopic and has compiled a list of 5 reasons why it was an absolute knockout!

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Sheree Whitfield’s mother is safe and sound.

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Just weeks after the mother of his children was found dead outside of her home, Floyd Mayweather has discovered that his daughter may face 99 years in jail after she stabbed a young lady she believes was her love rival.

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a sixth and final season. And there are just a few more episode before its colossal climax.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy-winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

For six years, viewers have been engrossed with the seemingly endless array of twists and titillating turns. And for its penultimate run, it looks as though they’ll be tied up in equally exciting fashion.

See what we mean below, where a sneak peek preview of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ season 6/episode 12 titled ‘Let’s Hurt Him’ awaits…

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In honor of his 62nd birthday (April 10), legendary singer-songwriter Babyface took to Instagram to reveal how grateful he is for good health given his recent coronavirus diagnosis.

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Mariah Carey has paid fitting tribute to those at the frontline of the coronavirus relief effort.

Fresh from taking part in the iHeart Living Room Concert, Mimi has shared a live from home rendition of her classic ‘Hero.’

On her motivations, the legend said:

“We find ourselves in a unique time in history, a time that doesn’t allow us to be together in-person during Holy Week. But I’m grateful that so many of us are staying home, staying safe and, in doing so, keeping each other safe. We are united in this effort and in this moment. I want to take this time to acknowledge and honor the sacrifices and courage of those who work every day taking care of their communities in this time of need and uncertainty.”

Watch her soar like only she can below…

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A year after Lifetime first announced plans to bring the true life story of Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa to the small screen (click here to read), the biopic’s debut trailer has arrived.

Unlike the network’s other biographical films dedicated to music’s leading female figures, the femcees’ saga won’t be limited to a one-time movie event.  Instead, it will be a three-hour series that chronicles everything from the group’s formation to its dissension and more.

Starring GG Townson and Laila Odom as Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton respectively, the unauthorized biopic boasts actor Mario Van Peebles as its director.

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With Normani fans hot on the lookout for the official summer release date of her long-awaited debut album (as she reported here), the 23-year-old – despite an undoubted setback caused by the current global health crisis – is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the project.

Taking to Instagram Thursday (April 9), she sent her followers into a tizzy when she uploaded snaps of herself working at her home studio.

That excitement was only reiterated when Ryan Tedder – a prized songwriter who’s penned hits for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Adele, and more – took to USA Today (April 10) to confirm he’s set to contribute work toward her debut LP.

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For over 40 years, The Clark Sisters have been your favorite singer’s favorite singers.

Cited as an influence by many of music history’s top divas including Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige, the group – comprised of sisters Twinkie, Jacky, Dorinda, and Karen – stand as the best-selling ensemble in Gospel history and have cranked out some of the genre’s most memorable hits like ‘Name It, Claim It,’ ‘Is My Living In Vain,’ and their game-changing, crossover hit, ‘You Brought the Sunshine.’

With the release of their March 13 album, ‘The Return,’ the quartet are penciling in new chapters to their legendary story.  Quieting diehard fans who had long pressed them for the follow-up to their last studio effort, 2007’s ‘Live – One Last Time,’ the new LP was kicked off by the anthemic single ‘Victory’ – which shot straight to the top of multiple charts.

That Grape Juice was privileged to sit down with the music royals (sans Twinkie) to discuss the project and dish on their highly anticipated Lifetime biopic, ‘The First Ladies of Gospel,’ which premieres April 11.  Read this and more inside:

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More bad news for the rapist Harvey Weinstein.

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Is Mariah Huq returning to ‘Married To Medicine’?

Contracts for the show’s upcoming eighth season have been mailed out, per multiple cast members. Yet, it seems Huq’s was lost in the post. Or perhaps…not.

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If at first you don’t succeed…wait ’til week two.

Such was the case for Dua Lipa, whose sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia’ has climbed into pole position on the Official UK Album Chart. 

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