Patti LaBelle has been a surefire award show staple over the years when it comes to delivering unforgettable tributes, but at Sunday’s BET Awards (June 25) her showing was a misfire and unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

From technical glitches to forgotten lyrics, the Godmother of Soul had eyebrows raised as she awkwardly ad-libbed her way through a toast to Tina Turner at the 2023 iteration of the annual awards show.

And while the ‘Simply the Best’ performance wasn’t exactly Patti’s best, the legendary diva reassured fans there were previously undisclosed reasons why things didn’t go as planned.

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Powerful and piercing, the film tells the tale of former Buffalo Soldier, Moses “Mo” Washington, five years after the Civil War.

With there being gargantuan risks for a Black woman traveling unaccompanied in 1870 America, Mo sets sail on a journey west, to claim a gold mine while disguised as a man.

During the pursuit, her stagecoach is ambushed by Tommy Walsh and his gang of thieves. In a brave defense, Walsh ends up becoming Mo’s captive while the stagecoach survivors seek help. What comes next is a tug-of-war of wit between the captor and the captive.

That Grape Juice’s Chet Kincaid sat down with Wright and director Anthony Mandler who opened up about the must-see film.

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When Trina hits the stage, it’s renowned for being a show-stopping moment.

Such was the case at the BET Awards 2023 this week, which saw the Queen of Miami perform alongside Trick Daddy as part of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop celebration on the telecast.

In the immediate aftermath, though, speculation about whether the femcee was pregnant erupted on social media.

Quelling the flames of speculation, a rep for Trina has issued a statement.

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The Weeknd‘s polarizing series ‘The Idol’ is seemingly coming to an end sooner than planned.

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Zayn has embarked on his next musical chapter – and it involves the move to one of the world’s biggest record labels.

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SZA has yet another hit on her hands thanks to her song ‘Snooze.’

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P!nk had quite the unusual concert experience when she performed in London, one she will not forget.

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Kelly Clarkson‘s ‘Chemistry’ is getting major praise by critics, and it looks like that success could translate to the charts.

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After turning their previous collaborative efforts ‘Anybody,’ ‘Low,’ and ‘Throw Sum Mo’ in to fan favorites, Young Thug and Nicki Minaj reunite on the new song ‘Money‘ to repeat the feat.

Found aboard the Metro Boomin version of Thug’s third studio album ‘Business is Business’ (originally released June 23), ‘Money’ also features vocals from late Rap star Juice WRLD.

“Just Put A Couple Grand In Some Rubber Bands / B-tches Want My Luck Couldn’t Get A Glance /  / They Wonder What I Gross Like My Name Was Lance / Its Barbie B-tch Just Dropped Like 20 Mil On Barbie Land,” the Harajuku Barbie raps on the mid-tempo bop.

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Despite entering the 2023 BET Awards as the night’s most-nominated female act, GloRilla left the event empty-handed Sunday (June 25).

But while the shut out may have been a bummer, the Memphis-bred beauty is still juggling wins elsewhere.

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Burna Boy is lighting a mighty match underneath his latest single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World.’

The summer scorcher is aptly titled as it arrives on the back of major GRAMMY win, a history-making stadium show, and the global momentum of his smash ‘Last Last.’

For the video version of the track (which prominently samples Brandy‘s 1998 ‘Never Say Never’ classic ‘Top of the World’), Burna is joined by rapper 21 Savage. 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame‘s Class of 2024 has been revealed!

And the announcement confirms that a host of notable names – including Toni Braxton, Brandy, Dr. Dre, and Chadwick Boseman – will be immortalized on the world-famous Walk.

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