This evening brings with it the hotly anticipated debut of ‘Nought’s + Crosses’ on BBC1.

The six-part series is a TV adaptation of Malorie Blackman‘s like-titled book series, which has won numerous awards – including the Fantastic Fiction honor.

While staying true to the heart and body of the original story, the visual incarnation adds a contemporary kick.

The narrative tells the tale of an alternate world where a flipped form of racism divides society.

Anchored by Masali Baduza and Jack Rowan, the narrative centers on the love story between Sephy and Callum.

Sephy is a ‘Cross,’ a member of the Black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician. While Callum is a ‘Nought,’ a white member of the underclass.

Much as we were during an early viewing, the masses will no doubt be glued to screens as the pair navigate complicated layers of power, family, and prejudice in a narrative that very much speaks to the divided socio-political climate of today.

Ahead of its premiere That Grape Juice caught up with the executive producer of ‘Noughts + Crosses,’ Kibwe Tavares.

His words on the must-see series, which features an appearance from superstar Stormzy, below…

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Diddy is rallying the troops for the reboot of ‘Making The Band’ – and his latest recruit may be his most necessary yet.

Because, it’s just been confirmed that Danity Kane‘s Dawn Richard has been on-boarded as a judge on the revived MTV series.

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Not even two years after thrilling U.S. fans with the ’50 Intimate Nights’ tour to drum up buzz for ‘NIGHT’ – the serially delayed concluding chapter of his musical ‘blacksummers’night’ trilogy – Maxwell is looking to revisit some of the jaunt’s stops on the newly announced ‘A Night at the Symphony’ tour.

Kicking off in Baltimore on April 3, the limited engagement will see the 46-year-old crooner cross over to Detroit, Los Angeles, and more before concluding in Mexico on October 27.

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think that what started when I was 16 years old would take me to such a prestigious experience,” Maxwell said in a statement. “It’s my greatest joy to announce that I will be playing songs from my catalog which I’m re-arranging for your symphonic pleasure.”

And, while there’s no official word on the new album’s release date, you can still look inside to see if he’s bringing his brigade of R&B hits to a stage near you:

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For many, Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day serve as the dual nucleus of Danity Kane. 

Interestingly, then, the duo have teamed up for a duet named ‘Strawberry Milk’ and they’re pouring it out sooner than you may think.

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With Grammy winners Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, and Anderson.Paak leading the charge, the star-studded ‘Trolls World Tour’ soundtrack is heading to a digital shelf near you March 13.

Ahead of its arrival, the companion album to the highly anticipated film (also known as ‘Trolls 2’) has had its official tracklist revealed.

Look inside to see the big names:

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Solange wants the world to know that reports that she is seeing Common are false.

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Another week, another Nicki Minaj headline. And, as is becoming an increasing reality, the latest relates to those in her immediate circle. Specifically husband Kenneth Petty.

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The embodiment of ‘booked and busy’ is Alicia Keys, a 15-time Grammy winner and now New York Times best-selling author.

Just weeks after announcing the ‘Alicia World Tour,’ a global jaunt set to support the release of her highly anticipated, March 31st-due seventh studio album, ‘A.L.I.C.I.A.’ (click here to read more), the R&B diva is preceding its launch with a tour to promote her new book, ‘More Myself: A Journey.’

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Brandy is coming!

The Vocal Bible is set to kick off her long-awaited seventh album campaign with a little help from Chance The Rapper.

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Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias are uniting to create one of the grandest live shows the world has ever seen!

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Celine Dion may serve as one of the greatest voices of all-time, but humble is still the name of her game.

Case in point, her current visit to New York City.

In town for the latest stop of her ‘Courage World Tour,’ the legendary songbird was filmed outside of the Four Seasons Hotel NYC and asked her driver to stop when a fan sung to her.

Said fan was named Frieda Soloman, who is actively pursuing a career as a singer.

Watch their touching moment, which is going all sorts of viral below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is powering past her legal woes and feeding fans with a hearty helping of ‘SUGA.’

For, the fiery femcee has just announced a brand new project and it’s dropping sooner than you may think.

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