History has been made today (August 26) and filmmaker Obi Emelonye is at its forefront.

For, his latest movie ‘Black Mail’ has been unleashed and breaks new ground by becoming the biggest ever release of an independently produced and distributed Black Brtish film. It’ll notably be playing in 100 cinemas across the length and breadth of the UK.

The high-octane story centers on an actor who is also a dedicated family man. Targeted by an international criminal operation, his world is rocked when his private life is used as a means of extortion.

Ahead of the film’s release, That Grape Juice caught up with Emelonye, who opened up in earnest about the film, his goals for the future, and much more.
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While Diddy‘s inciting debate about if R&B is dead, some of its power players scoff at the notion – most recently including the likes of Jacquees, Chris Brown, and Usher (all of whom have been appointed the genre’s king by their respective fans).

The latter, who stands as one of the best-selling artists in history with over 100 million total records sold worldwide and nine Billboard Hot 100 hits (second only to Stevie Wonder among male R&B acts), hasn’t been shy about his dedication to the format over the years.

Said dedication acts as sturdy support for why the 43-year-old believes he should be named R&B’s reigning monarch.

Hear his case for the crown inside.

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‘Pinocchio’ comes alive anew for a fresh adventure on Disney+.

Debuting next month Disney+ Day, the live-action incarnation of the classic tale promises to put a fresh spin on the much-loved narrative – which tells the story of the wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

Tom Hanks stars as wood maker Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo is also in the mix as the Blue Fairy.

Other notable names on board include Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, and Luke Evans.

Ahead of its premiere, check out the freshly unwrapped trailer for ‘Pinocchio’ (directed by Robert Zemeckis) below…

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s legal battle with her label 1501 Certified Entertainment is now heating up.

For, she is now asking for a large sum of money from them.

More details below…

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Get ready to journey to the ‘Jungle’ on Amazon‘s Prime Video next month.

The streaming platform has become renowned for housing envelope-pushing shows and the latest is a Rap/Drill music drama emanating from the UK.

Helmed by production ensemble Nothing Lost, ‘Jungle’ is a six-part scripted series that is uniquely driven by lyrical dialogue. A modern musical, if you will.

Set in a luminous London, the show chronicles the lives of strangers, all of who are navigating the layered lives and the aftermath of actions that come with very real consequences.

‘Jungle’ stars the likes of Ezra Elliott, Nadia A’Rubea, and RA, as well as a number of key figures of the UK scene such as Tinie Tempah, Big Narstie, Unknown T, IAMDDB, and more.

Ahead of its September 30 debut, check out the action-packed trailer below…

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In a surprise move, Nene Leakes has pulled the plug on her discrimination lawsuit against various forces behind the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

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As the Diddy-driven debate about if “R&B is dead” rages on, ‘B.E.D.’ singer Jacquees – the genre’s self proclaimed King – is looking to put the topic to rest while also silencing critics of his vocal prowess.

See how inside:

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Aubrey O’Day has hit out at a TikTok user, whose video about her has gone all sorts of viral.

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For over a decade, The Weeknd has shone as one of Pop’s most preeminent forces.

Now, he’s set to take center stage as an actor – making his primetime debut in the new HBO series, ‘The Idol.’

The superstar, real name Abel Tesfaye, stars as a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult who begins a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming Pop idol (played by Lily-Rose Depp).

Helmed by Sam Levinson (the mastermind creator of ‘Euphoria)’ and co-produced by The Weeknd, the series promises a “sick and twisted” rollercoaster ride.

Ahead of its debut, watch the freshly unwrapped extended trailer below…

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While Keyshia Cole has maintained a presence of sorts by way of reality TV and her Verzuz spar with Ashanti, the volume has been noticeable quiet when it comes to new music.

Indeed, it’s been almost five years since the 2017 release of the songbird’s most recent studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

However, that all looks set to change. Because the star has revealed that she’s gearing up to hatch fresh material.

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2022 is proving itself to be quite the year for Rap icon Snoop Dogg.

As if kicking it off as part of a historic headlining Hip-Hop collective at this year’s Super Bowl wasn’t enough (as we reported here), the 50-year-old unveiled his own cereal – Snoop Loopz – and announced his attachment to multiple TV ventures including hosting duties for NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ as well as Peacock’s ‘So Dumb It’s Criminal.’

Never losing sight of his first love (music), Dogg continues to chase record-breaking stats in the entertainment genre – most recently landing the 12th top 10 hit of his career.

Hop inside to see how the arrival came as a career milestone for the legendary emcee.

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Thanks to a supercharged start on digital platforms, ‘Super Freaky Girl’ – the latest single from Rap Queen Nicki Minaj – is predicted to premiere atop next week’s Hot 100.

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