This week brought with it the UK release of hit comedy ‘What Men Want.’

Anchored by Taraji P. Henson, the hilarious flick flips gender roles on its head and sees the Golden Globes winner gifted with the ability to hear men’s thoughts.

It’s already found ample success in the US and looks set to extend that trajectory on British shores.

Ahead of the film’s arrival, That Grape Juice hosted an exclusive screening in partnership with Paramount Pictures.

A number of notable names were on hand, including Fleur East, Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan, Remel London, and YouTube sensation Grace Ajilore. Collectively, they were amongst the first in the UK to see the movie everyone’s talking about.

Sky 1’s Jacqueline Shepherd was the host of evening; one which saw guests treated to nibbles courtesy of Crumb Coat UK and Love Nosh.

Attendees were also gifted packed goodie bags, featuring must-haves from the likes of Hotel Chocolat, Palmers UK, Vivid Drinks, Luxemore London, Bloom Perfumery, Emily Crisps, and Great British Biscotti. Invitees were presented with limited edition That Grape Juice headphones too.

All in all, an amazing night was had. Check out a recap below…

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Sam Smith may have recently two-stepped his way to his latest top 20 single, ‘Dancing With a Stranger,’ thanks to help from burgeoning Urban Pop star Normani, but now the Brit-born singer/songwriter says he’s done dancing around the topic of his gender identity.

Taking to the new Instagram interview series, ‘I Weigh’ (led by ‘The Good Place’ actress Jameela Jamil), the Grammy winner revealed that he does not identify with any one gender – a trait common among people who consider themselves “genderqueer and non-binary.”

 “When I saw the nonbinary, genderqueer, and I read into it and I heard these people speaking, I was like, ‘F—, that is me,’” he said. “I’ve always had a bit of a wall between my mind and my body.” – Sam Smith

And, despite wishing to continue being referred to by the pronouns “he” and “him,” the 26-year-old has considered a sex change:

 “I do think like a woman sometimes in my head. I even sit there and question, ‘Do I want a sex change?’ And it’s something I still think about.”

Nearly five years after coming out of the closet, Smith is heating up new discussion around his sexuality and identity with his latest revelation.  Hear it from his lips inside:

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Gliding into the Fall with a romantic new tune is Lyrica Garett with…’December Love.’

Perhaps best known for her role in the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ family, the seasoned singing sensation has been crafting a new album named ‘Ready’ and launched ‘December’ to support it.

A tale of love, friendship and chance encounters below…

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Paris Jackson has been hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt.

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Is Iggy Azalea on the cusp of a comeback?

Early indications suggest so. Because new single ‘Sally Walker’ is off to a fire-fuelled start thanks to its highly viral video.

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Demi Lovato is on the mend after a very close brush with death caused by a drug overdose last July.

Shortly before the incident, the singer opened up about relapsing on the haunting song ‘Sober.’

After battling the demon of addition in rehab, Lovato is not shying away from her struggle. She’s speaking up and out about her experience.

Her words below…

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Teyana Taylor is keeping the same energy with the push for new album ‘K.T.S.E.’

For, what the project lacked in a smooth roll-out, the singer is making up for with its visuals.

The latest is for ‘Issues/Hold On,’ which she directed herself.

Boasting a number of notable appearances from the likes of A$AP Rocky (who plays her love interest), Lori Harvey, and Tyler The Creator, the clip skews throwback and sees Taylor reminiscing on the highs and lows of a relationship.

Watch below…

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After 2018 saw Mario thrill fans with ‘Drowning’ and ‘Dancing Shadows,’ the lead singles from his October-released fifth studio album, ‘Dancing Shadows,’ the Grammy-nominee gives 2019 music lovers a listen to another of the project’s gems – ‘Care For You.’

A heart-tugging tune and accompanying clip that shows the singer highlighting the inseparable bond young Black men have with their mothers, that very bond – the 32-year-old has revealed – wasn’t always accessible to him due to his late mother’s long-term addiction to drugs.

See the cinematic story unfold inside:

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Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Nicki WRLD Tour’ certainly wasn’t extended the “luck of the Irish” when it touched down in Dublin for the latest stop of its European leg.

Already plagued with criticism for the unexpected cancellation of two shows due to “electrical issues” (click here to read more), the scheduled March 15th stop in the “Fair City” came as the third show to be axed due to unforeseen issues.

Look inside to see the tweet from the show’s promoters that sent fans into such a fury they – much like #Barbz in Bordeaux – chanted “Cardi B” in the streets:

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Soulja Boy has been arrested after firearms were found in his home.

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A short while after reaching the apex of the UK singles chart, newcomer Dave has debuted atop of the album count with his first studio album ‘Psychodrama.’

Details below…

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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 go back to ‘Feedback’ – the lead single from Janet Jackson‘s 2008 album, ‘Discipline.’  

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