Jussie Smollett may have won the battle, but has he won the war?

The ‘Empire’ actor made headlines again this week when the “hoax attack” case against him dramatically collapsed, resulting in the dropping of all 16 federal charges placed on him.

In an emotional press conference, the 36-year-old asserted “I have been truthful and consistent on every level from day one.”

Chicago authorities, however, disagree and seem adamant on bringing him to what they feel is justice.

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NeNe Leakes has made no secret of her angst with her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast mates, especially following filming for the season 11 reunion.

In her latest “read,” the reality star took aim at Kandi Burruss, accusing her of pressurising Bravo into blocking Phaedra Parks’ comeback plans.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z are not short on awards, but tonight received one of their most socially resonant honors yet.

For, the power couple were presented with the Vanguard salute for their LGQTQ advocacy at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

Standing proud, the pair opened up about what the movement meant to them; with Jay drawing on his mom Gloria Carter’s recent coming out and Bey emotionally remembering her uncle Johnny.

Prior to hitting the stage, superstar drag talent Shangela took to the stage to perform a Beyonce Medley that the Queen herself visibly loved.

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Teaser alert!

Zendaya joined forces with Drake to build ‘Euphoria,’ linking creative arms with the rapper to forge the trippy drama which tells the tale of a teen whose life is turned upside by drugs, danger and serious dysfunction.

The rising star appears as lead, while Drizzy is on-board as a producer.

HBO picked up their take on the story (which is based on the Israeli TV series of the same name) for a 10-episode order.

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Pink is powering ahead to the April 26th release of her new album ‘Hurts 2B Human.’

Having cranked out an international hit in the form of lead single ‘Walk Me Home,’ the Pop rebel serves up another taste of the LP with latest effort ‘Hustle.’

The sassy cut finds the singer in fine form, as she makes clear that she’s not here for the nonsense.

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Season 11 the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has reached a climax, but before the penultimate curtain call viewers will be treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

Andy Cohen will preside over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

The masses have been gifted a sneak at the reunion via a titillating trailer and it looks unmissable.

Things get all sorts of heated and NeNe Leakes is in the main peach in the hot seat.

Watch as Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Eva Marcille, and newcomer Shamri DeVoe hash it out.

Your first look at the RHOA reunion ahead of its April 7th premiere awaits below…

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Since joining the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ six years ago, Porsha Williams has emerged as one of the Bravo show’s most loved peach-holders.

And in a testament to her potent popularity, it’s been confirmed that she has landed her own spin-off.

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Ahead of her forthcoming residency at Palms Casino Resort’s newest hotspot, KAOS (as we reported here), ‘Money’ maker Cardi B has joined the Sin City giants for their latest multi-faceted campaign ‘Unstatus Quo.’

The slogan, representative of the brand’s vision of the rise of a “new Las Vegas,” sees the Grammy-winner joined by the likes of her ‘Girls’ co-star Rita Ora as well as a slew of other recognizable faces including Marshmello, Ozuna, Adriana Lima, Dapper Dan, and many more!

See their ode to decadence and excess inside:

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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.

This week we’ll just press play on ‘Just Because’ – the second single from Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker‘s triple platinum sophomore album, ‘Giving You the Best That I Got.’

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A previously anonymous woman who alleges R. Kelly sexually assaulted her is now going public with the accusations for the first time.

Despite the embattled singer entering a ‘not guilty’ plea to the 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four alleged victims (click here to read more), one of the four – identified in the indictment record as “L.C.” – is maintaining the 52-year-old is guilty of the reported crimes.

Taking to CBS ‘This Morning,’ she shared a harrowing tale of her relationship with the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ star.  Hear it inside:

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Gospel music enthusiasts were sent into a frenzy four months ago (as we reported here) when it was formally announced Urban music royals Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige were joining forces to create a biographical film to depict the rise of the genre’s most revered sister act – The Clark Sisters.

Cited as an inspiration by some of popular music’s most prized vocalists from Whitney Houston to Mariah Carey, Blige, Beyonce, and more, the Clarks – Dorinda, Jacky, Twinkie, and Karen – broke music barriers and ushered in over five decades of Gospel classics and crossover hits including the likes of ‘You Brought the Sunshine,’ ‘Name It, Claim It,’ and more.

Now, as it rolls closer to its yet-announced premiere date, the movie – ‘The Clark Sisters:  The First Ladies of Gospel’ – is amping up viewers with news about its all-star cast.  Details inside:

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‘Wake Up, No Make Up’ singer Ciara is waking fans up to new music from her long-awaited seventh album, ‘Beauty Marks.’

The follow-up to a string of critically acclaimed cuts (see:  ‘Greatest Love,’ ‘Dose,’ and ‘Level Up’), the new tune – ‘Thinkin Bout You’ – has been teased in earnest since its announcement just days ago (click here to read).

Undoubtedly a 1,2 step away from her usual sonic offerings as she’s best known for party-starters and bass heavy slow jams, ‘Thinkin’ rings as an 80s-inspired, mid-tempo funk groove akin to the offerings of fellow Urban stageblazer Janelle Monae.

Curious what we mean? Hear it for yourself:

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