Fans of hit Tyler Perry drama, “The Haves and the Have Nots,” apparently could not wait until the new year reunited them with the OWN series.

For, upon its season premiere on Tuesday (1/3), the show not only topped competitor as the night’s #1 cable telecast for women and the #1 show on all television for African-American viewers, but was also the #1 most social show across all broadcast, cable and syndication and across all day parts.

A consistent ratings winner since its debut, tuck in below to find out just how many people tuned in to see the antics of The Cryers, The Harringtons, and co.:

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As if kicking his new year off with yet another L was damaging enough, rapper Meek Mill is still facing the fury of ex-girlfriend Nicki Minaj‘s faithful fan group, The Barbz, after he slick dissed the rapstress following her announcement of their breakup.

We previously reported Minaj took to Twitter earlier today to excite fans with news of new music and announce her departure from Mill after a two year+ romance.  Shortly after fans trolled his social media handles, the rapper hit back with subtle shade in a now-deleted IG post.

Needless to say, it didn’t go over well with Minaj’s fans who – hours after the infraction – are still going in on Mill.  See what we mean below:

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Congratulations are in order for Viola Davis.

The seasoned actress is the latest name to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Presented with the honor by Meryl Streep, the ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ anchor was cheered on by her husband Julius Tennon and their daughter Genesis.

The seismic salute arrives a week before Davis is honored with a career retrospective by BAFTA in London and a week after the debut of her new film ‘Fences’

Co-starring Denzel Washington, the flick has already nabbed major nominations at the Golden Globes and is tipped to repeat the feat when the Oscar noms are announced later this month.

For now though, peep more from Viola’s big day after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Fifth Harmony!

Looking ravishing in red, the newly remoulded quad step out in style for their first promotional snap since the dramatic departure of Camila Cabello last month.

The group – now comprised of Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally – have vowed to continue as a collective. They’ve also promised solo material. All in 2017.

Exciting times!

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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 salute ‘Hero’ – the 8th of a historic 18 #1 singles by pop icon Mariah Carey.  As diehard Carey fans – affectionately called #Lambs – already know, the song almost belonged to another chart-topping diva:  Gloria Estefan.  Originally penned for the legendary Latin pop songstress, Carey – originally disenchanted with the song – later opted to keep it and make some “flavorful” changes to its arrangement.  The reworking not only met MC’s favor, but apparently the buying public’s as well.

Just ten weeks after its release, ‘Hero’ topped the Hot 100 for four weeks (where it was found this week 23 yeaers ago).  Ousting Janet Jackson‘s scorching ballad ‘Again’ from the top spot, Carey’s uplifting tune went on to quickly earn platinum status. And, while it was not honored by any major awards academy, it endured to become her signature song.

Tuck in below to see who joined her in the top 25 this week in 1994:

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Since the onset of the New Year, gospel singer Kim Burrell has been embroiled in a colossal scandal centered on a homophobic sermon.

Indeed, as reported, a video hit the web of the “pastor” branding gay people as “perverted” and implying that they will die in 2017.

The fall-out / fall from grace has been well-documented, with a horde of names publicly lashing Burrell. A list that includes Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, and Octavia Spencer.

Perhaps most notable was Ellen Degeneres, who control, alt, deleted a scheduled performance from Burrell on her show.

Pharrell Williams, who she was set to perform with, did still appear and addressed the drama head-on.

See what he had to say of his ‘I See A Victory’ collaborator below…

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The future of Fifth Harmony has yet to be determined following the controversial departure of a central member last month.

However, while the band’s fans await word on what’s next, Normani Kordei is keeping things moving.

Continuing her trend of hopping of hot tracks, the 20-year-old has unwrapped a majestic mash-up of Solange‘s ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ and ‘Cranes In The Sky’. Both of which are lifted from her chart-topping album ‘A Seat At The Table.’

The move sees the popular starlet assert her solo gravitas – something 5H’s supporters were promised would be the case from the group’s remaining members following last month’s drama.

Take a listen to Normani’s latest cover below…

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Naomi Campbell is renown for a number of things – including her iconic modelling career and her no-nonsense persona.

However, during a visit to the ‘Wendy Williams Show’ today, the superstar let the world in on a much more vulnerable time in her life.

When host Williams brought up Kim Kardashian‘s recent robbery, the model revealed that she too was the victim of a similar attack in Paris in 2012.

During the impromptu revelation, Campbell confirmed that she had never spoken publicly about the ordeal – which saw her life threatened quite literally.

Watch the full interview below, during which she also spoke on her love life, George Michael, and her role on Lee Daniels’ new TV show ‘Star.’

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Another couple bites the dust.

This time it’s rappers Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill.

Full story below…

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The esteemed Gospel mogul Shirley Caesar is to discover that her decision to support Kim Burrell‘s Christian stance on the LGBT community has unearthed once buried and potentially baseless claims about her past.

Full story below…

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Welcome to another edition of Screen Juice, the original TGJ feature carved out to keep you in the loop with all things Film and TV-related.

Why Mahershala Ali and Beyonce make up the ingredients of today’s entertainment smoothie?

Find out below…

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It’s almost here!

Following a limited release on Christmas Day, tomorrow will welcome the arrival of the must-see movie ‘Hidden Figures’ nationwide.

In it, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Mahershala Ali and Taraji P. Henson tell the true story of the African-American women directly responsible for sending humans into space in the 60s.

What its leading ladies have to say about it?

Watch below…

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