Mo’Nique has been making many a headline of late, however the actress is ready to recast the spotlight on her Oscar winning talent.

April 24th will bring with it the theatrical release of her latest movie ‘Blackbird,’ which has had critics buzzing for months.

Produced by both Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington (who also stars), the coming-of-age film focusses on the trials of seventeen year old Randy and his tense family life, hidden sexuality, and discovery of self.

That Grape Juice caught up with Mo’ to discuss the project, as well as the ‘blackballed’ controversy, ‘Empire,’ the strides of Black actresses, and much, much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

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Budding divas Fifth Harmony continued to bloom this week on the ‘Kelly & Michael’ show.

Normani, Dinah, Camila, and co rocked the house with a titillating performance of current single ‘Worth It,’ the third to be released from debut album ‘Reflection.’

It appears their recently wrapped tour has polished their collective stage blazing ability; indeed, this perhaps may serve as one of the quintets best televised showings yet.

Watch 5H heat up the stage below…

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The R&B superstar that is Tinashe joined Ty Dolla Sign and the ‘Fancy’ Charli XCX to perform their song ‘Drop that Kitty’ at this year’s MTV Movie Awards over the weekend.

How the trio fared?

Find out by hitting the play button below…

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Drake’s time at Coachella came armed with more than that kiss from Madonna.

For, it also came packaged with a brand new jam from the ‘Jungle’ creator named ‘My Side’, released before he goes out on the ‘Jungle’ tour with Future.

The song is one of two tracks set to appear on the physical version of his latest album ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’, due out April 21st.

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A mere matter of days remain until VH1 unleashes season 4 of ratchet reality staple ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

The latest instalment of the Mona Scott-Young production promises to serve up all sorts of drama – a point its latest sneak peek highlights in earnest.

Find out what the likes of Joseline, Mimi, Momma Dee, Erica, Stevie J, and co are up to this go round below…

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Ciara is breaking her silence.

The last few months have seen the singer in full-on promo mode for new album ‘Jackie,’ yet she’s been somewhat quiet about a number of topics – most notably the end of her relationship with rapper Future.

Today, all that that changed.

The ‘I Bet’ belter stopped by The Breakfast Club and readily spilled all.

For, while Charlamagne was not present, hosts DJ Envy and Angela Yee still stayed true to the show’s roots by asking the tough questions folk want answers to. And CiCi willingly obliged.

Watch below as Ms. Harris sounds off on her break-up, album sales, new music, Jermaine Dupri, and much more.

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Pop maestro Jason Derulo has become quite the hit vendor in recent years.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue with new single ‘Want To Want Me,’ the lead single from forthcoming album ‘Everything Is 4’ (due June 2nd).

Currently sitting at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, the track was dosed a boost this week when Derulo performed it live on the ‘Ellen’ show.

Watch JD in action below…

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R&B chanteuse Ciara is covering all bases with current single ‘I Bet.’

Steadily rising on Urban radio, the melodic hit receives not one but two remixes – both of which feature on the deluxe edition of new album ‘Jackie’ (due May 4th).

The first, a Pop garnished version, has been christened the R3hab Remix, while the second is more Urban skewed and features fellow Atlanta star T.I.

What are you waiting for? Both ‘Bet’s’ await below…

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With the release of Ciara‘s new album ‘Jackie’ strutting ever-nearer, the singer has unwrapped its official tracklist.

Due in stores May 4th, the Epic Records set is preceded  by Urban hit ‘I Bet’ and is set to arrive as the star hits the road for the ‘Jackie Tour.’

Producers on the project include Dr. Luke, Harmony Samuels, Diane Warren, Ester Dean, and Polow Da Don.

Want to know which other songs join ‘Bet’ on the set? Find out below!

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Controversial Queen of Pop Madonna is used to seeing her name pop up over headlines worldwide, but the last 24 hours has seen that feat accomplished for all the wrong reasons.

Taking to Coachella last night, the ‘Causing A Commotion’ singer did just that after she locked lips with rapper Drake – an incident that incited a media and viewer backlash.

Making her the pun of a number of ageist jokes as the rapper appeared to be less than pleased with her antic, he’s finally taken to Instagram to clear up any confusion about his response.

See it below:

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Peep this pic taken of Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, on her second wedding day yesterday.

The fashion designer wed actor Richard Lawson in a private ceremony in Newport Bach, California after 33 years of friendship, calling their nearest and dearest to watch them as they became man and wife.

Their union sees Beyonce earn a step-father in the actor and a step-sister in the actress Bianca Lawson.

Fans of the latter will know her from roles played in the hit 90s shows ‘Sister Sister‘ and ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer‘ in which she played the vampire slayer Kendra Young.

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Adam Lambert is no stranger to breaking new ground.

Standing proud as the first openly gay artist to top the Billboard 200, the ‘American Idol’ has seen his career do just that since he rose to fame on the wings of the singing competition.

This year, after stepping into Freddie Mercury’s shoes to pen the latest chapter in Queen’s story, Lambert continues to do more of the same with his new single ‘Ghost Town’, the bop pulled from his forthcoming album ‘The Original High.’

Two words to describe this Max Martin produced jam?

A hit.

The number is set to premiere on April 21st and when it does fans will hear the star fuse Folk with EDM to create what we’d say is his strongest single to date, armed with the kind of bells and whistles that’ll see him strike big on the Hot 100.

Fortunately, this is no generic jam, seeing the performer deal with the perils of fame with lyrics just as soulful as the voice that carries them.

Will you love it as much as we do when it drops on April 21st?

Listen to a preview here and weigh in below!

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