BET’s impressive foray into scripted content reaches a new high this week following the release of a teaser from its new series ‘The Quad.’

In the series, Anika Noni Rose plays an enterprising doctor who becomes the president of an HBCU in Georgia as it prepares to welcome its first class.

Little does she know that danger, drama and politics are set to make her journey at the college a thorny and controversial ride as she struggles to save her marriage and the college as it cruises towards bankruptcy.

Ready to check out its first teaser?

Watch below…

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Jennifer Lopez and Drake are hoping to replicate their romantic chemistry on record.

Ever since the pair were pictured cozying up last year, murmurs about about a collaboration have been gaining volume.

And with good reason.

Because J.Lo has just confirmed them true.

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As we reported here last week, Ed Sheeran was in shape to make history with ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Castle on the Hill’ – the highly anticipated leading releases from his forthcoming album, ‘Divide.’

Now that the Billboard Hot 100 has refreshed, news has officially come in indicating the singer/songwriter has indeed penciled his name into history books for a jaw-dropping feat.

Billboard reports:

‘[Ed Sheeran] becomes the first artist ever to debut in the top 10 with two songs simultaneously, as “Castle on the Hill” follows with an entrance at No. 6.  [‘Shape’] rockets in powered most heavily by sales…240,000 first-week downloads sold in the week ending Jan. 12, according to Nielsen Music.

Sheeran simultaneously starts at No. 6 on the Hot 100 with “Castle on the Hill,” which opens at No. 2 on Digital Song Sales (171,000 sold)…

See who shares the top 25 with Sheeran by checking below:

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Nearly two weeks after singer/songwriter Ciara dropped a $15 million defamation suit against rapper/ex-fiance Future for alleged slanderous activity performed in 2016 the ‘Body Party’ duo have reportedly crossed another legal threshold:  settling the custody battle over their 2-year-old son Future Zahir…

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Little Mix continue to live their ‘Glory Days’ with the video for ‘Touch.’

The flavoursome number is the second single to be issued from the hit LP – which has spent a total of 5 weeks at #1 in the UK.

Serviced as the follow-up to seismic smash ‘Shout Out To My Ex,’ Perrie, Jade, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne look set to be onto another winner with the MNEK produced cut.

For, having peaked at #4 without a visual, the arrival of the clip will almost certainly gift the track an added lift.

Watch below…

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Legendary film director Spike Lee (‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘School Daze,’ etc.) is definitely of the school of thought that Grammy winning R&B singer Chrisette Michele did not do the right thing when she accepted a gig to perform at an inauguration special for president elect Donald Trump.

The gig, turned down by famed stage and recording star Jennifer Holliday (who is still being dragged on Twitter for even accepting it in the first place, was handed to Michele for a reported $750,000.  What the move also purchased Michele was an ongoing Twitter dragging and a removal from consideration for Lee’s forthcoming Netflix series.

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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.

Next, we’ll take a step back to 2005 to revisit one of Ciara‘s biggest hits – ‘1,2 Step.’  The Missy Elliott and Jazze Pha-produced cut – released as the follow-up to her debut chart-topping single, ‘Goodies’ – shot to #2 at the end of 2004 and remained there this week 12 years ago.  An 80’s inspired tune, inspired by Afrika Bambaataa‘s ‘Planet Rock,’ ‘Step’ was Ci’s second consecutive top 5 single and was only held at bay by Mario‘s massive hit ‘Let Me Love You.’

Hop on down under the jump to step down memory lane with Ciara:

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Teyana Taylor‘s performance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2016 and one of Pop culture’s brightest moments.

Impressed by her moves in the visual? ‘Vogue.’

Enthralled, the fashion publication called on her to rebuild and recreate the clip for its reader to support Taylor as she seeks to inspire today’s cosmetic surgery obsessed generation to seek healthier and longer-lasting alternatives to achieving their dream bodies.

I think dancing, as far as fitness, is very underrated. Whether that’s Zumba, tap dancing, or ballet, you have to realize that this is an actual workout. Sometime this year, I want to make a DVD. For real. Most people are selfish—they’re trying to keep all their secrets to themselves. But I really want to do it to help out all of the ladies. My diet sucks. I eat pizza, fried chicken, macaroni; I don’t eat vegetables. But I dance!

Catch her in action below…

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Chance The Rapper has been a media fixture following his breakout success last year.

However, last night saw the Chicago native thrust into the spotlight in slightly different way.

His brother, 21 year-old Hip-Hop hopeful Taylor Bennett, revealed that he is bisexual – promoting an array of response.

One of the most notable came from his big brother, who took to Twitter to share a message.

Check it out below…

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Chrisette Michele set social media on fire yesterday when it was revealed that she will be taking to the stage to perform at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

The US president elect remains a divisive figure thanks to his controversial views on a number of topics – especially his take on minorities and immigrants.

Said policies have seen Trump shunned by most of Hollywood, which has historically been a largely liberal institution.

It’s left many wondering who’ll serve as the entertainment at tomorrow’s inauguration ceremony.

With Michele officially in the mix, she seems to have bowed to pressure to explain her decision.

Writing on her official site, she has issued an open letter on the matter.

See what she had to say below…

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If the singing or acting gigs ever dry up, Jennifer Lopez could most certainly take up carpet slaying full-time.

The dazzling diva lived up to her billing last night at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Looking like an award herself, the 47-year-old took home an honour for her NBC show ‘Shades Of Blue.’

Some may “not know her,” but the camera sure does – and it loves her.

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Fifth Harmony showed up and showed out last night at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards.

Before going on to bag best group, the quad took to the stage to give their first performance since the departure of original member Camila Cabello.

In a showing that saw the ladies up their…everything, Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally wowed with ‘Work From Home.’

Watch them set it all the way off below…

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