Jennifer Hudson definitely knows how to keep her light shining bright.

After releasing third album ‘JHUD’ last year, the vocal wonder is now sharing her gift on stage in the Broadway adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’  in the role of Shug Avery. 

Due to open December 10th, the Oscar and Grammy winner is working the promo pavement in support of the show – which is currently in the preview phase.

Together with London bred talent Cynthia Erivo (who plays Celie and has performed here on That Grape Juice), Hudson tore down the house on Good Morning America this week with a spirited showing of ‘The Color Purple’ title track.

A vocal masterclass awaits below…

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Janet Jackson has earned rave reviews for her ‘Unbreakable’ album and world tour – the latter of which wrapped its first leg yesterday in Japan.

The accolades to roll in though, because EBONY has just announced that the Queen of Pop is one of the select names set to be honored next month as part of the 2015 EBONY Power 100 list.

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Anyone for some ‘Breakfast?’

With new single ‘Sax’ a bonafide hit, Fleur East serves up another taste of her delicious debut album ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks.’

Anticipation is sky-rocketing for the LP (which is due December 4th) and we’re not surprised.

We’ve heard much of the set and it’s everything anyone who watched her ascend on the X Factor could have hoped for. Funky, fresh, and fundamentally current. ‘Breakfast’ being another stellar example.

Tuck in below…

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For some artists brand diversification only serves as a means to a profitable end.

For others, like say the singer Patti LaBelle, it gives them the opportunity to share more of who they are through services and products targeted at the lifestyles of fans who have already purchased their material.

Today, LaBelle’s authentic foray into food has seen her prove that magic happens when the right persons takes a risk and presents the right product to the world.

Full story below…

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Cop a gander of Rita Ora!

The Roc Nation star continues her media flood, this time on the cover of SELF magazine.

Looking lush, the 24-year-old’s appearance arrives as she earns rave reviews for her role as a judge on The X Factor UK and finalises work on her hotly anticipated new album.

Peep the video for its latest single ‘Body On Me’ below…

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 9 of season 2 – titled ‘What Did We Do?‘ – below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama,which is fronted by award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fifth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 5 /episode 9  teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up another corker of a season.

Check the preview for episode – titled ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside‘ – below…

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Following her fire-filled performance on the X Factor last week, Fleur East has made her debut on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Want to know where her sassy ‘Sax’ landed?

Find out below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 8 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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Monica is back!.

With new album ‘Code Red‘ due in stores on December 18th, the Grammy winning songbird is taking flight and embarking on the aptly titled ‘Code Red Experience Tour.’

The 22-date US trek, which features special guest Rico Love, kicks off this month and That Grape Juice are excited to give YOU the chance to attend the LA stop, which takes place this Saturday (November 14th) at Club Nokia Los Angeles.

Want to know how you (and a friend) can be in with a chance to see Monica live?

Simply answer the question below…

Monica’s new single is called…

a) The Boy Is Mine…Again
b) It All Belongs To Me
c) Just Right For Me

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Incomplete entries will not be considered.  Please be sure to insert ‘Monica – TGJ’ as the subject of your email:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 11.59pm on Thursday, November 12th 2015.

The British arm of Gentlemen’s Quarterly welcomed Samuel L. Jackson to rock its December issue this month as he prepares to launch his latest movie ‘The Hateful Eight’ with Quentin Tarantino.

Hitting theatres on Christmas Day the American western film follows ‘Django Unchained’ which the actor now says pales in comparison to their latest effort.

He told the magazine:

I truly think it’s one of the best things he’s ever written, if not the best.

That isn’t all.

For, he also weighed in on his feelings towards the Academy Awards.

Find out what he said below…

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After setting fire to the X Factor stage on Sunday night, Fleur East is gearing up to the release the video for her feverishly hot new single ‘Sax.’

#2 on iTunes and rising, the track’s performance is especially notable because the Londoner is the first act to serve as a serious contender to Adele’s ‘Hello’ – which has maintained a firm grip on the top spot since its October 23rd release.

It also serves as a major coup for East’s debut album, ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks,’ which arrives via SyCo/Sony Music on December 4th. [Click here to read our EXCLUSIVE preview]

Now, with the ‘Sax’ visual due imminently, the track (which has already been synced with a high-profile Christmas retail campaign) looks poised to explode even more.

Peep a sneak peek, via ITV1’s Lorraine show, below…

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