Hit sitcoms are notoriously hard to come by, a reality Kenan Thompson no doubt understands in earnest.

Because the comic’s NBC series ‘Kenan’ has been canceled after two seasons.

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The ‘Queens’ will no longer take their thrones.

Because ABC has canceled the music drama after just one season.

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Sheree Whitfield‘s return to the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ hasn’t aired just yet, but the much-loved OG is already shaking things up.

Appearing on Carlos King‘s ‘Reality With The King’ Stitcher podcast, the She By Sheree entrepreneur was quizzed by the show’s former producer about Kandi Burruss‘ intimation that she would leave RHOA if former friend Phaedra Parks was to ever return.

As widely reported, Parks was ousted from the Bravo show after a verbalized rumor spiraled into the chaos that climaxed at the season 9 reunion in 2017.

In the years since, fans have called for her return with increasing volume. But the feeling in some sects is that a comeback is being quelled by Burruss arguably sending a message of “her or me.”

Asked about this by King, Whitfield offered up an interesting response.

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As Ne-Yo fans ready themselves for the release of ‘Self-Explanatory,’ the long-awaited succeeding studio album to 2018’s ‘Good Man,’ more good news surfaces about projects the 42-year-old is attached to.

Just months after winning rave reviews for starring opposite Keri Hilson and Serayah in VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas,’ the singer (born Shaffer Smith) is reuniting with the latter for yet another yuletide-flavored flick.

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Welcome to the latest
TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

GRAMMYs 2022

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After scoring ratings wins for Lifetime aboard the made-for-TV films ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ ‘Faith Under Fire,’ and the biographical ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton returns to the network as star and executive producer of ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club.’

Based on the ‘Hollis Morgan Mystery’ franchise by R. Franklin James, ‘Fallen’ is a multi-movie series that has April premiere dates attached to its first two installments – ‘Friends to Die For’ and ‘Heroes and Felons.’

Ahead of the former’s premiere on Saturday (April 2), Lifetime has lifted the lid on an extended sneak peek at the flick.

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With moving musical performances, stunning categorical upsets, and the slap heard around the world among the reasons the 94th annual Academy Awards ws one of the ceremony’s most memorable yet, that combo has proven just the mixture needed to raise the ailing award show out of its multi-year ratings slump.

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In an era of award shows of every kind watching their ratings tumble to historic lows, the Academy Awards announced the inaugural “fan-favorite” award as a mean to turn the tide and increase engagement.

Relying on audiences to vote on their favorite movie of 2021, fans of the year’s most talked about motion pictures took to Twitter in droves to ensure their fave was unveiled as the first winner of the honor.

Upon its announcement, Amazon’s Camila Cabello-led ‘Cinderella’ was leading the race to the Oscar finish line (as we reported here).  By voting’s close on March 3, however, a new frontrunner had emerged.

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Historic ratings undoubtedly played a major part in the decision from Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television execs renewing ABC’s breakthrough comedy, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ for a second season.

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The talk show arena is notoriously tough to crack. And, according to sources, it’s proven too tough a task for Nick Cannon. 

For, according to multiple reports, the star’s daytime talker has been canceled.

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After scoring killer ratings with ‘Envy’ and ‘Lust,’ the first two installments of Lifetime’s T.D. Jakes-produced films from the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ franchise, the women’s network is looking to repeat the feat by unveiling first looks at the movies’ follow-ups:  ‘Wrath’ and ‘Greed.’

Based on the book series authored by Victoria Christopher Murray, ‘Wrath’ follows a single lawyer (portrayed by Williams) trying to navigate a chaotic love affair with another lawyer (portrayed by Antonio Cupo) who is so jealous and wrathful that his obsession with her leads to violence and threats.  Tina Knowles-Lawson plays Williams’ mother in the film.

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For three seasons, ‘All American’ has been one of CW’s most consistent ratings winners.

Inspired by the life of professional football player Spencer Paysinger,  the sports drama – which has consistently captured over 1 million viewers per episode – stars Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Taye Diggs, Geffri Maya, and more.

A testament to the show’s enduring popularity came in December 2020 when it was announced ‘All American’ would get a spinoff that follows young Black athletes from across the U.S. who are learning to deal with the pressures, lows, and highs associated with life at an HBCU.

Titled ‘All American: Homecoming,’ the new extension of the franchise stars Maya as “Simone Hicks” as well as Cory Hardrict, Peyton Alex Smith, Kelly Jenrette, and more.

Ahead of its February 21 premiere, look inside to get a peek at its first season via the official trailer.

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