Jagged Edge has returned to the world with new music!

Standing as their ninth set, ‘The Layover’ made its way to the scene hours ago and treats fans to sixteen original numbers penned to honour the twenty years the group has enjoyed as one of R&B’s leading groups.

Why they’ve chosen to go the independent route?

There were a lot of big companies that made Jagged Edge a household name, but at this point in time it’s all Jagged Edge. It’s all black-owned.

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‘Sister Act’ may be on its way back to the big screen.

The 90s original and sequel have been cemented as classics in the eyes of many a millennial and now a whole new generation could be introduced to the world famous nuns.

Whoopi Goldberg, who played Deloris Van Cartier in both movies, spoke to Yahoo recently and revealed that a revival may well be on the cards. She said:

“I think that there will be a Sister Act 3. But I don’t know that I would be Deloris, which is OK, because it’s time for someone to do it. But it’s such a fun piece that I’m hoping someone will do it. Maybe I’ll direct it.”

While it’s not the first time Goldberg has hinted at the project, this is the most she’s said about the nature her own involvement in a theatrical reboot.

In the time since the earlier films, the actress has maintained close ties with all things ‘Sister Act’ – including producing a successful live adaptation that played on Broadway and London’s West End. During those ventures talented names such as Cynthia Erivo, Patina Miller, Raven Symone, and Alexandra Burke stepped into Deloris’ stilettos.

Released in 1992, ‘Sister Act’ went on to generate $231.6 million at the global box office. And while the worldwide total for its 1993 sequel ‘Sister Act: Back In The Habit’ remains undocumented, it did gross $57 million in the US alone.

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If handled correctly, we’d be all the way here for this.

Sure, like many, we wouldn’t want our childhood memories marred by something potentially corny or subpar. But Goldberg’s involvement alleviates such worries.

The theater productions were stellar too; as such if the right team is assembled this could be a good look.

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Viola Davis is determined to use her platform to lift the lid of societal evils.

How? By way of her production company JuVee which is set to shed light on the dark and demonic sex trade with help from her husband Julius Tennon who joins her to turn the book ‘Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not for Sale’ into a film.

The project is yet to lock a release date in but will be developed as Davis commits to another season of her hit show ‘How To Get Away with Murder’     which will return to ABC at the end of the year.

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Considering the last few years of headlines related to her have been consumed with legal battles with producer Dr. Luke, it’s easy to forget how much of a chart force Kesha was at the height of her career.  With just 3 official releases over the course of four years, the singer nabbed 12 top 40 singles (7 by her lonesome).

Now, if the commercial performance of her new single, ‘Praying,’ is any indication, she’s set to continue that impressive trend.

As we reported here, the song shot to the top 5 shortly after the unveiling of its accompanying music video.  By the end of the week, ‘Praying’ laid claim to over 50,000 downloads.  That figure, in conjunction with some equally handsome streams, helped put Kesh in the top 40 of this week’s Hot 100 (her first entry as a leading act since 2013).

With next week promising to see the tune lifted even higher on the tally, tuck in below to see where it landed this week and what other artists join her in the chart’s upper rankings:

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‘OMG’ singer Usher had fans saying just that after headlines rang out today with reports he was forced to pay $1 million to a woman he allegedly infected with herpes a few years ago. As we reported here, word has it the milli dished out was the result of a lawsuit brought on by the victim who claims the Grammy winner was aware he had the disease (but failed to disclose it to her).

The story picked up steam and found its way all the way to Tameka Foster, Ush’s ex-wife, as reports indicated the victim was one of her bridesmaids.  When fans pressed the stylist for her thoughts, Tameka took to IG to make her feelings very clear:

That wasn’t all (thanks to TSR):

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Usher‘s name may become synonymous with a different kind of ‘Burn’ – if new reports prove true.

Radar Online have gone to press with court documents, which appear to prove that the singer settled a lawsuit levied against him by a stylist who claimed he infected her with the herpes virus.

The amount he paid in damages? A reported $1.1 million.

Interestingly, the narrative isn’t recent and actually dates back to 2012.

Per the filing, Usher was diagnosed with the virus at some point between 2009 and 2010 (after his divorce from Tameka Foster, who he cheated on) and was accused of having unprotected sex with the alleged victim without telling her.

Indeed, even when a “greenish discharge” appeared from his penis, he insisted he had tested negative for STDs.

Taking this at face value, the claimant continued her “relationship” with the singer. However, per court docs, she was later allegedly diagnosed with herpes, complete with symptoms such as vaginal sores and high fever.

California state law makes it crystal clear that it is a crime to knowingly or recklessly transmit an STD.

In a bid to perhaps smooth things over after allegedly getting his Dr call the claimant to reveal his true status, court docs show that Usher paid some of the victim’s medical bills – with the 2012 tally should $2,754.40.

Paying the bills allegedly formed part of the singer’s desire to deal with the matter outside of the legal system. He was said to be extremely apologetic about the situation. Yet, that didn’t cut it for the accuser. In her filing, she said that she “feels that her health and body have been ruined,” and that she “has suffered severe emotional distress and has been extremely depressed … knowing there is no cure.”

Usher seemingly agreed and cut the bigger check to settle the drama.

Now 38, the singer is married to Grace Miguel (his former manager). They tied the knot in 2015 after years of dating.

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On the one hand, one has to wonder why this is making its way into public domain a) now and b) at all. Aspects of it feel grossly invasive.

And yet (if true) such recklessness naturally leaves one open the mass scrutiny he’s getting now.

It’ll be intriguing to see if he makes a statement.

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Queen of Pop Madonna has earned the title of ‘royal b*tch’ from the staunchest supporters of her biggest contemporaries over the years.

Most recently dominating headlines for a resurfaced letter that saw her refer to Whitney Houston as ‘horribly mediocre’ (click here to read more if you missed it), she not only infuriated the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer’s stans, but also added them to a long list of fan groups who have penciled her name atop their hitlist.  A list that features the likes of Lady Gaga, Prince, Michael and Janet Jackson, Cher, Mariah Carey, and many more, Madge’s mouth has certainly incited no shortage of fury over her nearly 4 decade long career.

Now, for this week’s “Top 5,” That Grape Juice looks back at her top 5 feuds.  Look below to see if your favorite made the cut:

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Ciara is winning and so is her adorable son – Future Zahir.

Taking to social media, the R&B chanteuse revealed that the 3-year-old (whose father us rapper Future) has landed a major campaign with GAP Kids.

Peep her announcement, as well as his first press shot below…

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“Is that Beyonce or Becky With The Good Hair?”

This is just one of many responses from fans of Queen Bey after the unveiling of her latest waxwork at Madame Tussauds New York.

Looking worryingly unlike the superstar singer, the model is being billed as a special attraction and will be on display until September.

Check it out in full and let us know if you see any “resemblance”…

Altogether now…

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Rita Ora rocked the top 10 of the UK charts with new single ‘Your Song’ and now has her sights set on US success.

To assist her charge, the 26-year-old stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the Ed Sheeran penned track.

Watch Rita and her band blaze it up below…

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Madea is back this Fall!

Tyler Perry‘s much-loved matriarch returns for ‘Boo 2! A Madea Halloween’ – due in theaters October 20th.

The flick arrives almost a year to the day of the original, which proved all sorts of profitable – generating $75 million at the box office on a $20 million budget.

So what’s the tea this time around?

Madea, Bam and Hattie venture to a haunted campground and the group must literally run for their lives when monsters, goblins and the bogeyman are unleashed.

Check out the hilarious trailer below…

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‘Insecure’ is about to have everyone talking.

Oprah has another big show on her hands.

And John Boyega is rustling feathers with what some are calling the uncomfortable truth.

Pick up a fresh bottle of Screen Juice below…

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