Cardi B is once again making noise, this time with her words, not just her bars.

Full story below…

(more…)

The BET Awards is back, live, and you gotta know it’s live!

The 2025 edition of the annual ceremony is happening now (June 9) and, as ever, you know That Grape Juice is bringing you the performances shortly after they air on television.

The Kevin Hart-hosted show – which celebrated its 24th year of honoring the achievements of people of color in music, sports, movies, TV, and more –  is shining with sizzling performances from Mariah Carey, B2K, Bow Wow, Leon Thomas, Ashanti, Mya, Keyshia Cole, Amerie, and more.

See the action so far inside.

(more…)

BET Awards Red Carpet

The stars shine for the Culture’s Biggest Night – the BET Awards 2025!

This year’s show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive at the scene.

*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live real-time*

(more…)

Ciara is back and dancing towards the release of her eighth studio album ‘CiCi.’

Due on August 22, the eagerly anticipated project will be arriving on the GRAMMY winner’s own record label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. 

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with That Grape Juice, the superstar opened up about the set, which she revealed has been five years in the making.

Thus far, fans have tasted the LP by way of singles such as ‘How We Roll’ with Chris Brown and scintillating slow jam, ‘Ecstasy,’  which has gone all sorts of viral thanks to the singer’s racy chair routine in its accompanying music video.

Speaking with TGJ’s Founding Editor Sam, Ciara dished on what listeners can expect from the record at large, taking charge as an independent act, touring plans, and much more.

Watch the interview above.

Ciara's 'CiCi' Album

Your thoughts?

Sly Stone Dead at 82

Sly Stone, the legendary Funk-Rock pioneer, has died.

Full story below…

(more…)

Eddie Murphy returns to screens in ‘The Pickup,’ an action-packed thrill ride that also stars Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson.

Set to drive onto Amazon’s Prime Video in August, the film follows two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson).

The pair find themselves ambushed by unrelenting criminals led by a slick mastermind, Zoe (Palmer). And they quickly learn that her goals are much grander than snagging the cash they are transporting.

As chaos unfolds around them, the duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one oh-so bad day that keeps getting worse.

Watch the freshly unleashed trailer below…

(more…)

Khalid got all sorts of emotional during his performance at WorldPride DC over the weekend.

The ‘Love Lies’ singer is living in his truth, having come out as gay last November.

Celebrating his identity, the star took center stage at the event as one of its top-billed performers.

During his set, Khalid became teary and opened up about how much the moment meant to him.

Full story below…

(more…)

Madea returns to Netflix in the brand new movie ‘Madea’s Destination Wedding.’

Tyler Perry‘s world-renowned matriarch character packs her bags, family, and best floral dresses to fly out with the Simmons clan to the Bahamas for her grandniece’s whirlwind wedding.

Naturally, drama, hilarity, and did we say drama (?!) define what may be Madea’s most chaotic outing yet.

Perry is joined in the movie by Cassi Davis Patton, as well as David Mann and Tamela Mann.

With a July 11 release set, check out the first full-length trailer after the jump…

(more…)

Tony Awards 2025 Winners

The winners have been unveiled for the 78th annualTony Awards

Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and toasted achievements on stage across a range of categories.

Nicole Scherzinger emerged victorious, taking home her first Tony for her performance in ‘Sunset Boulevard.’

See the full winners list below…

(more…)

Cleo Sol to headline All Points East

London, get ready! Cleo Sol is stepping into her biggest spotlight yet as the newly announced headliner for All Points East 2025.

Details below…

(more…)

**