For over four decades, Lynn Whitfield has served as a commanding force on the screen.

From her Emmy Award-winning performance in ‘The Josephine Baker Story’ to her stunning showing in ‘For Colored Girls’ to her mesmerizing portrayal of Lady Mae in ‘Greenleaf,’ the icon has consistently exemplified excellence and shows no signs of slowing down.

The Baton Rouge native’s incredible life and career are chronicled on the latest episode of TV One‘s ‘UNCENSORED’ – which premieres October 10 at 10/9c.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Why Don’t We, Mitski, Robert Finley, and Powfu.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is branching out.

For, the actor has just tried his hand at making music.

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Jesy Nelson is getting candid.

For, the former Little Mix star is opening up and responding to claims that she is Blackfishing.

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Cardi B has re-upped with Facebook for another season of her show ‘Cardi Tries _____.’

The Messenger series (which is executive produced by the star alongside Jesse Collins) sees her trying her hand at new skills outside of her Hip-Hop rooting. From lacing up to become a ballerina, firefighter, car racer, teacher, and more.

She won’t be alone, as notable names and faces pop up to help her achieve her goals.

The latest episode of season 2 is here and sees Cardi learn how to help lovers tie the knot with assistance from Raven-Symoné.

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Lil Nas X is no stranger to clever tactics and it seems the Pop provocateur is drawing on exactly that in his bid for the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

For, the 22-year-old has unwrapped a new extended version of ‘Industry Baby’ featuring Jack Harlow; one that bolsters his chance of snagging an eleventh-hour chart-topper with the track.

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Normani has new music on the way!

And it’s coming imminently.

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Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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Joyner Lucas may have just earned his first top 40 hit on the Hot 100 this week thanks to the J. Cole-assisted ‘Your Heart,’ but – as evidenced by new music – the rapper isn’t resting on his laurels.

With hopes of collecting his next hit, he’s already moved on to a new single – ‘Late to the Party’ featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

“I been drinkin’ all my pain ’til I’m crawlin’ / Pour it ’til it’s empty, lil’ bad bitch with me / She don’t wanna got to sleep ’til the mornin’ / on the sink, I been starin’ at my face / I don’t wanna be late to the party,” the duo croon on the tune’s chorus.

Lucas brought a tale of untrustworthy women and questionable deeds to life in a self-directed, Los Angeles-filmed music video. It awaits inside:

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It looks like Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak‘s Silk Sonic album will be arriving earlier than anticipated.

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Jesy Nelson and Nicki Minaj are off to a fire fuelled start with their new single ‘Boyz.’

The bouncy bop, which samples Diddy‘s ‘Bad Boys For Life,’ has been poured out as the premiere taste of Nelson’s debut solo album following her departure from Little Mix. 

And while the track and its visual has ignited a firestorm of conversation, it seems the chatter is working well for the release’s commercial prospects.

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Tiwa Savage is speaking up and out about what she says is an extortion attempt centered around a sex tape.

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