As we reported here, rap superstar Drake is looking to expand his brand domination from the Billboard charts to TV.  With a number of reported small screen efforts in the pipeline, one of the most exciting forthcoming ventures sees the 32-year-old don the role of executive producer for the new show, ‘Euphoria.’

The HBO series – with a cast led by Zendaya – sees is billed a “trippy drama which tells the tale of a teen whose life is turned upside by drugs, danger and serious dysfunction.”  Based on the Israeli TV series of the same name, its inaugural 10-episode run is set to kick off June 16.

Having already given excited fans a peek of what’s to come via a teaser lifted in late March (as we reported here), look inside for the extended preview ahead of the show’s premiere:

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Earlier this year actor Chris Tucker took to press to confirm he and ‘Rush Hour’ co-star Jackie Chan were both interested in creating a fourth installment to the successful buddy cop comedy.  Rumors the film was in production were only heightened when Chris took to Instagram with Chan to show off a photo showing the two holding up four fingers (which suggested to some the movie was on the way).

When some outlets began reporting the speculation as fact, however, the 65-year-old karate master opted to issue a chop to the hoopla by to rendering a statement to deny any reports the project is in the works.

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With a Staples Center-hosted homegoing affair followed by a procession through the streets of Los Angeles, slain rapper Nipsey Hussle took his final victory lap today as documented by a live streamed memorial service broadcast on BET, ET, CBS, and more respectively.

As the outpour of grief continued among his longtime supporters, fellow celebrities (in attendance at the ceremony and beyond), and more, some fans opted to honor his memory by supporting his latest effort – ‘Victory Lap.’  Just days ago Billboard reported the sales of the project (in the wake of initial reports of his death) were so strong they hoisted the set to a #2 position on this week’s Billboard 200.

Now, refreshed sales figures increased by coverage of his memorial service could see him grasp the top spot from current tenant, Billie Eilish, on next week’s tally.

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It’s been nearly two week since August Alsina dropped the video for his remix to Kehlani‘s ‘Nunya,’ but that hasn’t stopped fans from buzzing about its content.

The visual – which features an animated Alsina exchanging text messages with a mysterious woman named Koren – was believed by critics to address a longstanding rumor of an affair with Jada Pinkett-Smith.  The assertion is supported by reports that a) “Koren” is Jada’s middle name and b) when the singer coos the line, “You’re just an actress putting on a show,” a GIF of Jada appears on the screen.  Add to that, the 26-year-old’s reported absence from the Smith household as of late suggested there’d been a fallout of sorts.

Taking to his official Instagram handle recently, the crooner assured followers that not only are he and the actress on good terms, but the content was not aimed at her.  Hear it from him inside:

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Jussie Smollett may be a free man, but if the City Of Chicago gets its way it’ll come at a cost.

For, authorities have followed through with their threat and filed suit against the ‘Empire’ star over the January attack they still insist was staged.

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Wendy Williams has filed for divorce.

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The tragic murder of Nipsey Hussle sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond.

As investigators build their case against prime suspect Eric Holder, the rapper’s family, friends, and fans have assembled at the Staples Center in LA to say their final farewells to the MC and community leader.

Billed as a Celebration Of Life, tickets to the ceremony were made available for free online and were snapped up within hours.

After attendees say their goodbyes, the father of two will be interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Watch the official live stream below…

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‘TGJ Replay’ is back!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  This week we’ll simply press play on ‘Complex Simplicity’ – the critically acclaimed debut album of R&B songstress Teedra Moses.

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All roads lead to this Saturday for Childish Gambino.

For, not only will the star be headlining Coachella, he’ll be premiering a short film named ‘Guava Island’ c0-starring Rihanna.

Initially, it was believed the announced YouTube stream would serve as its overall debut.

However, it’s now been confirmed that it’ll be unwrapped earlier via Amazon Prime.

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Chris Brown has returned and is aiming to blaze with new video ‘Back To Love.’

Lensed in Paris during a time of strife for the singer, its release sees the star dance past the drama and re-affix the focus on the music.

Universal in its message, the single functions just as much as a love song as it does a track about re-discovering one’s passion.

Check out the cinematic visual after the jump…

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Mariah Carey is an icon of a lifetime. It’s fitting, then, that the diva supreme has been unveiled as the recipient of the Icon honor at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

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Pink is powering on to the April 26th release of ‘Hurts 2B Human’ and is giving fans tastes along the way.

The latest is ‘Can We Pretend’ featuring Cash Cash.

High-octane and dancier that prior offerings, the track follows lead single ‘Walk Me Home’ and promo jam ‘Hustle.’

Sip on new Pink after the jump…

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