Survivor is one word fans of NeNe Leakes might use to describe her.
For, before she rose to Reality TV fame as the star of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ the star fell into a physically abusive relationship.
Now, she is using her voice to advise women facing similar turmoil today.
Peep her advice for abused women on more on ‘Housewives’ below…
Ciara is all sorts of confident these days.
Last week saw the songstress release her sixth studio album ‘Jackie’ to critical acclaim.
However, per industry sales estimates, the set’s projected first week numbers of 20,000 are indisputably below what many had hoped for the ‘I Bet’ led set.
During an interview with Philadelphia’s Power 99 RNGMS to plug to project’s accompanying tour, the performer was asked directly what her take on the sales were.
What did Ci say? Find out below…
Brand Nene Leakes just keeps on growing!
As she continues to lead the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to ratings glory the Reality TV royal has announced that she has inked a deal a game changing deal with Kim Kardashian!
The stars were out in full force last night at the Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing showdown in Las Vegas.
And while Mayweather scored the victory in the ring, it’s dapper rappers Jay Z and Meek Mill who were the real winners. For, their ladies – Beyonce and Nicki Minaj – looked all sorts of sensational.
The quad, who were snapped backstage at the spectacle, joined a long list of celebrities in the building – including Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige.
More below…
The Reality TV force that is Kenya Moore continues to make moves away from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ this year, setting her sights on scripted ground with the launch of her own TV series ‘Life Twirls On.’
The show’s pilot was shot during the taping of the latest Housewives cycle and features appearances from fellow “wife” Cynthia Bailey and a storyline she hopes will see it picked up by a major network.
Will this troublemaking beauty twirl towards ratings TV glory or sink into the pits of pilot peasantry?
Peep the trailer and weigh in below…
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, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.
Today’s roundtable topic asks…
R&B singer Mario and his blockbuster single ‘Let Me Love You’ are our pick for this week’s From The Vault.
With its melancholic melody, ‘Love’ served as the definitive big hit of Winter 04 – 05 spending a scorching 9 consecutive weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100. Reaching #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop tally, it was also Mario’s first international smash, hitting #1 in Germany and scoring Top 3 placements in the UK and Australia.
Produced by Scott Storch and written by Ne-Yo – who would emerge as a recording artist a few months later with that very sound – it was the first single from the artist’s sophomore set ‘Turning Point’ which sold over a million records.
Little X directed the song’s video which saw the matured singer falling for a girl in a drama-filled relationship. Throughout the visual they can be seen connecting through the art of dance and the colors used on the different murals compliments the song’s moodiness.
On many an occasion, we’ve been vocal about how we felt the male arena lacks diversity. Expanding on this, it seems like the real issue is that the “powers that be” aren’t grooming enough R&B male acts in the first place.
As such, we would love to see more Mario’s emerge; gifted male vocalists, with storytelling tones, and performance ability.
Whatever the case, kudos to Mario – and really Ne-Yo – for delivering a track that has stood and will no doubt continue to stand the test of time.
Tamar Braxton rubbed shoulders with Althea Heart and Benzino of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ earlier this week, joining the couple for dinner at Atlanta’s Del Frisco’s.
Why?
To celebrate Heart’s birthday, touching down at the restaurant to turn up with the Reality TV star before the release of her second studio album which was set for release this month!
Her time with the couple comes after they were removed from the aforementioned ‘Atlanta’ and as Althea continues to build a career in music for herself, eyeing the month of May for the release of her new EP, ‘Controversy.’
After duking it out with ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kenya Moore on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ last year the actress Vivica A. Fox has teamed up with Moore’s ‘Housewives’ producer Carlos King this year.
What for?
A place on his TV One series ‘Hollywood Divas.‘
Major TV news below…
The melodrama returns next Monday when ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ charges back onto the box.
VH1 promise ample action from the likes of Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Momma Dee, Scrappy, and co, who are now in their fourth season on the reality hit.
And while fans have been given a drip-drop taste of what to expect, the show’s newly released supertrailer re-affirms that this latest dose of guilty pleasure TV can’t be missed.
Check it out below…
Mo’Nique has been making many a headline of late, however the actress is ready to recast the spotlight on her Oscar winning talent.
April 24th will bring with it the theatrical release of her latest movie ‘Blackbird,’ which has had critics buzzing for months.
Produced by both Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington (who also stars), the coming-of-age film focusses on the trials of seventeen year old Randy and his tense family life, hidden sexuality, and discovery of self.
That Grape Juice caught up with Mo’ to discuss the project, as well as the ‘blackballed’ controversy, ‘Empire,’ the strides of Black actresses, and much, much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.
Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.
Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.
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