Kendrick Sampson and Tessa Thompson are leading an army of entertainers calling on entertainment industry power players in the business to join the peaceful fight for police reform.

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The music realm continues to reel at news of R&B/Soul icon Bill Withers‘ passing.

As his songs ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ ‘Lovely Day,’ and more are listed on the soundtrack to many lives, it’s only fitting and expected to see a bevy of tributes lifted in his honor.

Beyond the many turning to his music for consolation (as evidenced by his greatest hits dominating streaming and digital download platforms), admirers – including some of the biggest names in Pop and R&B – are taking to social media to bid farewell.

John Legend, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Justin Timberlake, and Chance the Rapper are just a few of them.  See more inside:

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Will Smith‘s stand-up special is heading to Quibi.

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Jada Pinkett Smith‘s ground breaking series, ‘Red Table Talk‘, has been renewed by Facebook.

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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.

It’s high time we get to ‘Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It’ – the inaugural chart-topping single from actor/rapper Will Smith.

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When not blazing stages, Jennifer Lopez is making her mark on the big screen.

This month brings with it the premiere of her newest movie ‘Second Act.’

However, in an interview to promote the film, the diva revealed that she was almost attached to one of the biggest releases of the year, ‘A Star Is Born’ – which ended up being headlined by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. 

Perhaps even more intriguing, she confirmed that Will Smith was set to appear as the male lead.

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Drake‘s legal feud with a company which claims he used its work without its permission is to make its way to court.

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Meek Mill has earned a starring role in the ‘12 O’Clock Boys’…a movie set to pull fans into the world black dirt bike racers.

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Mo’Nique‘s call for a Netflix boycott over alleged race and gender bias continues to cause for discussion within the entertainment space.

And now Jada Pinkett Smith is weighing in.

Ever outspoken, the ‘Girls Trip’ star expressed solidarity with her fellow actress and called others to do the same.

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It’s official!

‘Shaft’ is heading back to the big screen – with a familiar face and some new ones.

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Jaden Smith is to be honoured by the Environmental Media Association for efforts he has made to raise awareness for environmental issues.

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Netflix’s ‘The Get Down‘ has had little trouble making waves in TV’s realm this year thanks to a viewer-pulling performance by Jaden Smith.

Fortunately, according to its leading man Justice Smith, its impact extends further than ratings for him and people of colour.

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