Keke Palmer made headlines in December when she announced she is pregnant with her first child during her opening monologue as host on Saturday Night Live.

Now, she’s opened up about the gender of her incoming bundle of joy with partner Darius Jackson.

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Sam Smith is pouring out more from their forthcoming studio album ‘Gloria’ ahead of its release on January 27.

Mobilized by the momentum established by chart-topper ‘Unholy’ and taster cut ‘Gimme,’ the British performer has unlocked the title track for the LP.

Written during lockdown, Smith completed the cut with Folk/Blues performer Foy Vance.

Produced alongside collaborators Jimmy Napes and David Odlum, Smith’s latest offering was recorded at the church they attended as a child and sees them joined by the London Voices choir.

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Get ready because ‘BEL-AIR’ is back!

The hit Peacock series returns for its hotly anticipated season 2 on the streamer on February 23.

A contemporary revival of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the reimagined incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been refreshed as dramedy – and it’s found favor with both viewers and critics alike.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and is set to be rejoined by main castmates Adrian Holmes (Uncle Phil), Cassandra Freeman (Aunt Viv), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hillary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), and Simone Joy Jones (Lisa).

Also joining the cast in a recurring role is none other than Tatyana Ali – who played Ashley in the original sitcom.

Ahead of the ‘BEL-AIR’ sophomore season premiere, check out the first look trailer 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 segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’re taking an escapade to 1990 to celebrate the timeless Janet Jackson classic of the same name.

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Sherri Shepherd made a splash in the daytime talk show sphere with her eponymously titled series, ‘Sherri.’

And such is the ripple wave of excitement around the freshman production that it’s been renewed for further two seasons.

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Janet Jackson is hot on the promotional trail for her freshly announced ‘Together Again Tour.’

Indeed, the legend has made stops on major platforms such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the Sherri Shepherd Show, and the Today Show.

The latest visit, however, came in the form of a surprise appearance at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City.

With unsuspecting dancers in the midst of a class, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer sprung up on them.

Arriving to rapturous applause, Jackson then watched with a smile as they danced to her smash ‘All For You.’

It looks like the superstar may be bringing some of them on stage with her soon too.

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Just weeks after performing and collecting her inaugural win at the 2022 Soul Train Awards (as we reported here), Muni Long gives viewers who missed her stunning showcase there another chance to see her take vocal flight – this time on Tuesday night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ (December 13).

As the night’s musical guest, Long  – who also recently garnered her first set of GRAMMY nods – showed up and out with a live take on fan favorite ‘Time Machine’ (found aboard her debut album ‘Public Displays of Affection’).

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary.

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The People’s Choice Awards 2022 rocked NBC and E! airwaves Tuesday (December 6) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

As its banner title relays, this show is notable for having its winners voted for entirely by the public.

Spanning a wide variety of categories from music to television, movies, and more, the 2022 ceremony saw the likes of Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles, and more go head-to-head for some of the night’s top honors.

Did your choice nab an award at the Kenan Thompson-hosted showing? Find out below…

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Two months after tapping Travis Scott to direct his ‘Love You Better’ performance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ (as we reported here), Future reunited with his fellow Hip-Hop heavyweight for the music video ‘712PM’ – the latest single from the latter’s chart-topping album, ‘I Never Liked You.’

Directed by Scott, the clip showcases a dramatic day-in-the-life of the Rap superstar – from riding in Maybachs to dodging paparazzi and loading private jets.

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Wizkid‘s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ promotional train pulled into The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Backed by a full band, the Afrobeats titan delivered a rousing rendition of ‘Money & Love’ from the flavor-filled album.

The major TV spot comes on the heels of Wiz announcing the US leg of the ‘More Love, Less Ego Tour,’ as well as a huge African stadium date in Accra, Ghana.

Watch the honey-soaked offering after the jump…

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As proclaimed with her latest critically acclaimed single, Pop sensation P!nk meant it when she declared she’s ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again.’

After sending her dedicated fans into a frenzy with news she’ll be dancing on stages around the world aboard a stadium tour in summer 2023, the GRAMMY winner has now lifted the lid on the new music the global trek will support.

Hop inside for details about her recently announced ninth studio album, ‘Trustfall.’

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