Two decades after watching her sophomore album, 2003’s ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys,’ top the Billboard 200 with one of the highest first-week sales for an R&B album ever, Alicia Keys is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with the LP’s 20th anniversary edition.

Announced Thursday (November 2), the commemorative project will feature all of the original’s tracks as well as some live versions of said tunes alongside previously unheard songs from the era. Among the latter is ‘Golden Child.’

“Girl, you can’t be scared / Gotta stand up strong / Let ’em see what shines in you / Push aside the part,” she sings on the touching, piano-laden song. “Laying in your heart / Like an ocean is deep, dark, and blue.”

Before the the re-release hits shelves on December 1, get a taste of its first offering – ‘Golden’ – inside:

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Get ready to Netflix and chill with Mo’Nique!

The Oscar and Golden Globe winner is putting past dramas in rearview and has teamed with the streamer for a slate of new projects including her incoming stand-up comedy special.

Christened ‘My Name is Mo’Nique,’ the production – which is executive produced by Mo’Nique and husband-manager Sidney Hicks – is billed as being “filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul bearing emotion.”

Set to arrive on April 4, the L. Frazier-directed special precedes the premiere of the star’s new Netflix film ‘The Deliverance’ – which sees her reunite with Lee Daniels.

Check out the first look at ‘My Name is Mo’Nique’ below…

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‘Luther’ is back and this time it’s on the big screen.

Idris Elba returns in the titular role that he made globally notable in the like-titled TV series, which aired from 2010-2019 and earned him a Golden Globe as well as a lengthy list of other accolades.

Set to hit theaters on February 24 and March 10 on Netflix, the new chapter sees a hellacious serial killer is terrorizing London while detective John Luther (Elba) sits behind bars. Rocked by his failure to stop the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther takes matters into his own hands to ensure justice is served.

Appearing alongside Elba in the Jamie Payne-directed film are Andy Serkis, Cynthia Erivo, and Dermot Crowley. 

Check out the first-look trailer for ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ below…

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Despite boasting historic wins (see: Angela Bassett, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ etc.) and many-a-memorable moment during the January 10 broadcast of the 80th Annual Golden Globes, Tuesday’s Jerrod Carmichael-hosted telecast drew in its lowest NBC ratings to date.

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After being slammed in the past for its lack of diverse cultural representation, the Golden Globes bounced back with a vengeance Tuesday night (January 10) – not only boasting a slew of performers of color nabbing major awards but also putting the cherry on top by appointing openly gay, African American comedian Jerrod Carmichael to serve as host.

And while many are celebrating the positive steps the Globes have taken toward diversity and inclusion, others are wagging their fingers at the comic for inappropriate and distasteful jokes – particularly one aimed at the late Pop icon Whitney Houston.

Details inside.

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Sunday (January 10), the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles to honor the year’s best and brightest in film and television via its first televised ceremony since 2020.

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In 2022, Zendaya – thanks to her critically acclaimed portrayal of “Rue Bennett” in HBO’s hit series ‘Euphoria‘ – made EMMYs history when she not only became the first Black woman to win Lead Actress in a Drama Series for a second time but also the youngest two-time winner of any EMMY category ever (as we reported here).

Now – courtesy of a victory at the 2023 Golden Globes (which aired January 10) – the multi-talented diva seems poised to extend her award show domination to yet another top industry ceremony.

Details inside.

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Before Pop music lovers learned three of the genre’s biggest names – Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift – had been shortlisted for 2023 Academy Award glory thanks to their respective contributions to 2022 soundtracks, excitement was buzzing for their diva duel at the 2023 Golden Globes.

All listed as nominees in the Best Original Song category, capturing the award would’ve spelled a historic triumph for any of them – especially Rih who would have been the first Black female to nab the honor in 40 years.

Despite being considered shoo-ins for the award, Tuesday night’s ceremony (January 10) saw the ladies’ fan bases erupt after none of their names were called to accept it.

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of 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, we’ll reminisce on how our R&B girls Jazmine Sullivan and SZA finally collected GRAMMY gold after years of being criminally overlooked.

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‘Luther’ is back! And this time in movie form.

Idris Elba reprises the titular role he made famous in the like-titled TV series, which ran from 2010-2019 and earned him a Golden Globe amongst many prestigious awards and nominations.

And we have your first look at the film incarnation.

Full story after the jump…

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As one of the most revered names in music history, Diana Ross has collected many Gold and Platinum plaques for her classic hits over her six-decade career.

But, many would be surprised to know the iconic diva has never won a GRAMMY in the traditional sense.  In fact, she was 67-years-old before she’d ever accepted any honor from the Academy – and even then it was the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 2023, however, she stands to change this multi-decade narrative.  See how inside.

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Barely a week after making headlines for announcing her intent to quit music all together, Doja Cat collects the first GRAMMY of her short but storied career.

Details inside:

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