Get ready to step into the ‘Highlife.’

Because the UK’s Channel 4 has announced a brand new series centered on some of the region’s most notable Black movers and shakers.

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With production officially underway on ‘The Lion King’ prequel, the Disney blockbuster’s anchoring stars have been unveiled.

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As the tributes to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah‘s passing continued to roll in Wednesday (August 25), the singer’s estate not only expressed their gratitude to her legion of diehard fans but also sent them into a frenzy with the teasing of a new project.

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The countdown is on to the debut of ‘Queens’ on ABC.

This Fall the network will debut its new music drama – anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

Serving as a central component of the 2021-2022 Fall TV schedule, the series follows a group of friends on the quest to reclaim the shine of their glory days.

Back in the day, the ladies ran the music scene as a rap collective christened the Nasty Girls. Now in their 40s, life is altogether different.

Viewers will meet the quad as they navigate their new realities and have a chance to hit it big all over again.

Ahead of its October 19 premiere, an all-new trailer centered on Brandy’s character Naomi has been unleashed.

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Boosie Badazz is doubling down on his homophobic remarks about Lil Nas X. 

The rapper has been defiant about his stance on the opening gay performer, claiming that his expression of pride should not be shown to children.

Boosie even threatened to “beat his a**” if he ever saw him perform naked at an award show.

During an appearance on The Breakfast Club today, the controversial figure was grilled on his homophobic rhetoric.

But rather than take heed to the many corrections put to him by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, he reiterated them.

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Today marks 15 years since the divas of Danity Kane unleashed their self-titled debut album.

And, here at That Grape Juice, we’re in a celebratory mood!

As such, the latest From The Vault is ‘Show Stopper.’

The ladies’ automobile anthem debut was produced by Jim Jonsin. Although not entirely representative of their Urban-Pop premiere LP, it did a great job introducing the masses to the new sophisticated identity of a collective that had been shaped in front of their eyes for over a year at that point on MTV‘s ‘Making The Band.’

The hard-hitter peaked at #8 in the US, while its parent album charted at #1.

Jesse Terrero directed the track’s video where Diddy’s angels could be seen “showstoppin’” through the streets of Los Angeles and performing in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard – which they aptly shut down.

Considering all the pointing, posing, and overall serving happening throughout the visual, it seems choreographer Laurieann Gibson did a solid service honing the five women. Even more awesome is how much they’ve grown since then.

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“Why can’t we just get along?” Clearly, this is a thought that comes to mind every time we think about DK and the many missed opportunities they (and consequently their fans) have been subject to.

Not since Destiny’s Child has there been a girl group that housed that much all-around potential. From the girls’ respective talents, personalities as well as the creativity some members have been able to showcase out of the band, it seems the destinations were endless for the band… had their team realized it 15 years ago.

Though it sounds far-fetched and to some unnecessary, we’ve continued to hold out hope for yet another DK reunion, one that would finally right the wrongs of the past decade and a half and allow the ladies – all of them – to really work their magic on their own terms.

In the meantime, we’ll keep “showstoppin'” to their bops.

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If real-time iTunes charts determine if an artist has a hit on their hands, then Lorde‘s ‘Solar Power’ may very well be her next big-hit album.

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Saweetie‘s spent her entire career unashamedly reppin for the Bay Area, a stance she’s doubling down on with the assistance of fellow Bay beauty Kendra Jae on their joint single, ‘Seesaw.’

Following ‘Baby Mama Coochie,‘ ‘Talkin’ Bout,’and ‘Risky,’ ‘Seeaw’ comes latest lift from Saweetie’s ‘Pretty Summer Playlist, Vol. 1’ compilation EP – a project that sees the rapstress shine a spotlight on some of Urban music’s brightest rising talents.

Speaking on the venture, Jae said:

“Collaborating with Saweetie on ‘Seesaw’ came as a complete surprise, one that I will never forget! I created something that came from my real life experiences. Something that I was extremely passionate about that I felt needed to be shared with the world because I knew that there were such relatable emotions that women could connect with.”

Now accompanied by a Slater-directed music video, see and hear the sizzling ‘Seesaw’ inside:

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As the highly publicized R. Kelly trial for sex trafficking and racketeering rages on, more and more shocking details emerge from the courtroom.

Just a day after key witnesses alleged the GRAMMY winner impregnated and procured fake documents to marry late R&B singer Aaliyah before her 16th birthday (when he was nearly 30-years-old), the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer’s physician of 25 years testified under oath he has been coping with genital herpes since before 2007.

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Yola is getting candid.

Hot on the promotional trail for her new album ‘Stand For Myself,’ the GRAMMY nominee talked with That Grape Juice about the project, working with Brandi Carlile, her role in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, and more.

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Halle Bailey is swimming to new territory: solo stardom.

Rising to prominence as part of sister pair Chloe x Halle, the 21-year-old is stepping out on her own and is set to shine as Ariel in Disney‘s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Stunning in a number of demure shots lensed by Federico de Angelis, the star seized the feature (which was sponsored by Fendi) to open up about the movie, setting sail on her own journey, and more.

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It’s officially album time for Ed Sheeran.

For, the chart-topper has officially announced his fourth solo album ‘= (Equals).’

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