Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran character actor famed for roles on ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep,’ has died.

He was 71.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2025 was full of monumentally 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, let’s talk about the ongoing legal saga of Tory Lanez. 

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Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have quietly gone their separate ways.

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Janet Jackson reunites with friends, known and new, last night at her show in Highland, California.

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In a surprise move, Doechii has unleashed a brand new collaboration with SZA.

Christened ‘Girl, Get Up’ the track arrived sans any forewarning and comes as both ladies cap a colossal year.

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Stefon Diggs is facing a major off-field storm just as his first season in New England reaches a critical high point.

The New England Patriots player, who is also notable for dating Cardi B, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation, along with misdemeanor assault, according to court records.

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The family of Gospel legend Richard Smallwood has confirmed his death.

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Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are among the most high-profile names recognised in the UK’s newly unveiled New Year Honors list.

The annual roll call celebrates standout contributions across culture, community and public life, and this year places a clear spotlight on two global stars whose impact stretches far beyond entertainment.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2025 was one for the books!

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 Keri Hilson‘s long-awaited return to music after a nearly decade-and-a-half absence.

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Offering a little bit of everything for music lovers of every genre, CNN is looking to give rock viewers right into the new year with their annual celebration ‘CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.’

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2025 was full of monumentally 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 up, we look back at the controversy surrounding the announcement of Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.

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…and the claws are out!

Nicki Minaj may have earned herself many-a-detractor with the recent admission of her political affiliations, but she’s found support in the (seemingly) most unlikely of places: reality TV star and Web personality Tokyo Toni.

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