Kerry Washington had critics and fans brimming with buzz over her role as “Kendra” in the US Broadway play, ‘American Son.’   Now, with backing from Netflix, the award-winning actress has created a film adaptation of the production.

Lauded for tackling the uncomfortable topic of racial bias in the U.S. justice system, ‘Son’ tells the story of an estranged couple (Black mother and White father) who reunite to get answers about the whereabouts of their missing teen son. Washington – who also serves as a producer – is joined by co-stars Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee, all of whom reprise their respective roles from the play.

To whet appetites, Netflix has unveiled an extended trailer ahead of the movie’s November 1 debut.  See it inside.

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With critically acclaimed acting performances in television and film roles (the latter leading to Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations), Grammy-winning diva Mary J. Blige has proven time and time again her talents aren’t limited to music.

Now, reports have it the Queen of Hip Hop Soul will be using those acting chops to salute her longtime idol, Aretha Franklin, in the late icon’s forthcoming MGM-produced biopic.  Toplined by Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, the entertainment studio’s sent anticipation for the film into overdrive by announcing its full cast which includes the likes of Blige, comedian Marlon Wayans, veteran actor Forest Whitaker, and many more familiar names.

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Barely a week after sending fans into a frenzy at news she would be releasing a new EP not even 4 months after her sophomore album, ‘In My Defense,’ hit shelves (click here to read more about that), Iggy Azalea‘s lifted the lid on its release date and so much more.

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‘Basketball Wives‘ royal Evelyn Lozada made headlines earlier this month when she claimed that her feud with co-star OG Chijindu was to blame for the erosion of an endorsement deal she was close to signing.

The deal fell through after the brand learned that Lozada posted an image of a monkey following a Instagram message directed at Ms. Chijindu who is an African woman.

Since then, her message (and the allegedly racist and featurist language she used to berate Chijindu and co-star Cece Gutierrez on camera) has seen thousands take to Twitter to declare that they will pull their support for any company which aligns itself with her.

The latest company who will soon be forced to choose between its profits and relationship with the TV star?

Khloe Kardashian’s.

@khloekardashian @EvelynLozada Dear Khloe..please disassociate yourself from this disgusting colorist racist bigot. Evelyn is CANCELED!#BasketballWives

— Vanity Fair (@_exxotica) October 10, 2019

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Rihanna and Chris Brown have quite the history, one that’s well-documented.

Since their latest split in 2012, the pair have maintained a notable silence about the other.

However, that somewhat changed today when RiRi publicly gave a nod to her former flame.

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For many artists, the “sophomore” album cycle can be make or break. But that hasn’t stopped Camila Cabello from driving in a unique direction with forthcoming LP ‘Romance.’

Recent months have seen the singer release a slew of songs – at times on a weekly basis – and with videos too.

It’s left many wondering what exactly “the” plan is for the follow-up to her self-titled 2018 solo debut, which featured breakthrough smash ‘Havana.’

Well, during an interview at We Can Survive concert, the 22-year-old opened up about what exactly is at play.

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John Boyega is readying a new Netflix project named ‘They Cloned Tyrone.’

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Azealia Banks sparked a debate on safe sex within the LGBT community days ago when she condemned Pop culture’s endorsement of PrEP, a pill which-according to its manufacturers- is said to protect users from contracting HIV.

The rapper took to social media to criticise  Frank Ocean for cashing in on it, and urged anyone who puts their life at risk by having unprotected sex with numerous partners because they think are they protected by the pill to seek psychiatric help.

Her advice been met with praise…and intense criticism.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll just shout out ‘Just Kickin’ It’ – the debut single from veteran R&B group Xscape.  Look inside:

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Nearly two months after introducing his latest single to the masses, the Lil Uzi Vert-assisted ‘Pose,’ rapper Yo Gotti‘s called on a little help from Megan Thee Stallion to help the song ride to the top of charts.

Adding her set of fiery bars to the SoundsByBreezy, Ben Billions, & JulianBeatz-produced cut, Stallion can be heard on the track saying:

A reunion of sorts as she and Gotti have swapped bars previously on the remix to Khalid‘s ‘Talk,’ look inside to see if they still have the chemistry that made listeners fall in love with that Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit:

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Is ‘Truth Hurts’ star Lizzo learning that very lesson thanks to a number of accusers coming forward to claim elements of the song were swiped from their respective work with no permission?

On Tuesday (October 15), producer Justin Raisen (best known for his work with Charli XCX, Yves Tumor, Sky Ferreira, Kim Gordon, and more) took to assert he deserved at least partial credit for the song’s famous lyric, “I just took a DNA test turns I’m 100% that b*tch.”  Even going on to offer video proof that Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) was not the originator of the line, Jefferson later clapped back via her rep/attorney, Cynthia S. Arato, who stated:

“They [Raisen and his brother] did not collaborate with Lizzo or anyone else to create this song, and they did not help write any of the material that they now seek profit from, which is why they expressly renounced any claim to the work, in writing, months ago.”

The Raisen allegation was the second, but certainly not the last, time the burgeoning diva was slammed with accusations of copyright infringement.  More inside:

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Nearly a month into fall, Summer has finally arrived for Caresha Brownlee (better known as Yung Miami).

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