The Soul Train Awards 2018 aired moments ago.

Like previous years, this installment of the annual extravaganza paid homage to the achievements of the industry’s brightest R&B and Hip-Hop stars.

Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, the event (which was shot earlier this year) saw performances from the likes of Faith Evans, Bell Biv Devoe, Jon B., Jacquees, and more.

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How does one come back after delivering a diamond certified album? With a bang!

Usher’s 2008 single ‘Love In This Club’ is today’s From The Vault pick.

After taking a brief break to start a family, the crooner returned and was immediately tasked with producing a gargantuan sized follow-up 2004’s record breaking ‘Confessions.’

‘Here I Stand’ was the resulting album and was preceded by the infectious ‘Love In This Club.’ The anthemic cut was helmed by Polow Da Don and featured rapper Young Jeezy.

Much like the singles from his previous cycle, the track was a bonafide hit, claiming the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks in the US. It was a Top 5 smash in the UK and Germany and peaked inside the Top 10 in Canada and France.

More below…

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Diddy continues to the mourn the loss of the beloved and eternally lovely Kim Porter at her funeral.

Held in her hometown of Columbus, the ceremony was graced by her closest family and friends…as well as her young children who Diddy has now vowed to protect with the love her kindness inspired.

Watch his eulogy below…

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Viola Davis has another box office smash on her hands!

Fantastic news for the ‘Widows‘ star below…

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Rita Ora ended her six year album drought with the arrival of sophomore set ‘Phoenix.’

Unleashed on Friday, the set was preceded by several hits including ‘Your Song,’ ‘Anywhere,’ and newest smash ‘Let You Love Me.’

And it seems there are more chart wins incoming.

For two tracks on the project are garnering major attention and appear to be in contention

The first is fan-favorite ‘New Look,’ while the other guitar-driven ‘Only Want You.’ Notably, the latter has been serviced to top streaming playlists – indicating that a single push may be imminent.

Listen to both cuts below…

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As we reported here, Academy Award-nominee Taraji P. Henson is set to lead an all-star cast in the gender-flipped remake of Mel Gibson‘s 2000 hit film, ‘What Women Want.’

Directed by Adam Shankman, the flick – which also stars Aldis Hodge, Mark Cuban, Tracy Morgan, and more – is set to sail into theaters February 8th.  Ahead of its highly anticipated arrival, Paramount Pictures has unveiled a red band trailer.

Get an extended sneak peek at the film inside:

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Tamar Braxton has always marched to the beat of her own drum.

So it’s not entirely surprising that that she ditched the “rules” and has reached back in to her catalogue to create a videos for unreleased songs.

The latest is ‘Love It’ from 2015’s ‘Calling All Lovers.’

Braxton pairs the racy track with an equally racy visual.

Check it out below…

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Despite almost 30 years in the game, Mariah Carey is losing none of her lustre with critics.

New album ‘Caution,’ released last week, has been showered with praise from many a corner; and consistent has been appreciation for how skilfully the LP manages to sew together Carey’s classic sound with contemporary production.

Nonetheless, many are amped to see how the project is performing commercially.

Head below for the answer…

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Michelle Williams’ is sharing her love story.

The Destiny’s Child star and her fiancé Chad Johnson form the focus of OWN‘s aptly titled ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

Each week, viewers see first-hand how the couple adapt to changing tides in their lives, including moving to the same city, pre-marital counselling, fusing families, and Williams’ brave battle against depression.

An engaging watch, That Grape Juice has an exclusive look at episode 4 ahead of its broadcast tonight.

Check it out below…

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‘The Lion King’ made headlines the world over this week when the first trailer for Disney‘s live-action remake was unleashed.

Hatched as Thanksgiving surprise, the stunning short was the inaugural glimpse at the flick, which arrives on July 19th 2019.

The Jon Favreau production is receiving ample interest from music lovers, thanks to the prominent roles of Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyonce (Nala).

And so intense has the excitement been, it’s seen the ‘The Lion King’ trailer shatter a record for Disney.

Details below…

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As his team work hard to convince the legal system that Tekashi 69 isn’t a threat to society the rapper has learned that footage of him appearing to be ordering a hit on Chief Keef‘s cousin has surfaced online.

A disconcerting scene below…

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Here at That Grape Juice we are keen to celebrate all of the diverse power and beauty entertainment has to offer.

Just as beautiful and diverse?

You. For, the last decade has seen this platform’s comment section hosts thoughts, facts and feelings from all over the globe.

Only right then that we return to the favour.

So, as part of our exploration into World Cinema (which has already taken us to Nigeria and Japan) we spotlight not one but two films for cinephiles in search of movies which explore blackness through the eyes of young girls and women.

The first? The powerful ‘Daughters of the Dust’.

The second? ‘Mossane.’

Watch below…

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