As ratings of the Academy Awards plummet year after year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) – in a bid to increase the show’s resonance with social media users – recently announced the introduction of a new way to honor films based on viewer votes.

Called #OscarsFanFavorite. the award (which reportedly isn’t an actual Oscar) is a nod to the popular movies of the year that may have been shut out of the nomination pool of the 24 competitive categories handed out every year.

With the race to the finish line heating up among some of the year’s film favorites, a peek at the polls reveals Amazon Prime’s ‘Cinderella’ may be riding its carriage right to the winner’s circle at the 94th annual edition of the awards ceremony.

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After four years of having a hostless affair, the Academy Awards announced its 2022 edition will get not one, not two, but THREE hostesses to preside over its 94th annual ceremony.

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If critical acclaim and fan response are any indication, K. Michelle will be scooching up R&B charts next week with her latest single, ‘Scooch.’

The Lil Ronnie-produced mid-tempo has been banging its way up real-time and streaming tallies since its February 11 premiere – a feat aided by its live performance debut on the EMMY-winning talk show ‘The Real’ the same day.

While there, Michelle not only blazed the stage but also dished on the killer success of her Lifetime reality show, ‘My Killer Body,’ and why ‘I’m the Problem’ (the parent album of ‘Scooch’) will be her last foray into R&B before releasing her long-awaited and heavily teased Country album.

Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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The latest installment in the ‘Power’ universe, ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ definitely brought the force to STARZ Sunday (February 6) with its long-awaited premiere.

Toplined by Joseph Sikora (who stars as the show’s beloved lead character Tommy Egan), the ‘Power Book IV’ premiere followed the equally anticipated season 2 finale of its forerunner, ‘Power Book II: Ghost‘ (starring Michael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, and others), which aired the same night.

Look inside to see how the newest spinoff of ‘Power’ is not only keeping the legacy of the original series alive, but is breaking network records in the process.

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For over four decades, Janet Jackson has reigned over the musical landscape as the Queen of Pop.

From hits to awards to record-breaking statistics, the superstar defines legendary on every metric.

The latest chapter of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s journey was the production of her own self-titled documentary.

Over five years in the making, the special made a splash on Lifetime in the US – and was watched by over 15 million total viewers on its premiere weekend.

With the truth-baring film now available on Sky Documentaries in the UK, That Grape Juice had the honor of sitting down with Ms. Jackson.

During the EXCLUSIVE interview, she opened up about the documentary, new music, Bruno Mars, and more.

Watch above and be sure to let us know what you think.

All episodes of ‘Janet Jackson’ are available on-demand on Sky Documentaries and NOW.

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‘Euphoria’ fans have ample cause for celebration. Because HBO has officially picked up the Zendaya-led series for a third season.  

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Janet Jackson is still riding high from reports her eponymous Lifetime documentary, a two-night TV event that aired Friday (January 28) and Saturday (January 29), racked up a historic 15 million viewers (as we reported here).

Instead of resting on her laurels, the Pop icon is continuing on the promo trail in its support.

Most recently spotted on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Jackson beamed about the success of the event – even admitting she was afraid viewers would find it ‘boring.’

As social media reviews rolled in to suggest quite the contrary, the diva may soon be giving the Net something else to talk about:  new music.

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The professional and legal woes continue to mount for embattled R&B legend R. Kelly.

Nearly four months after a federal jury in Brooklyn found the 55-year-old singer guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking (as we reported here), he’s not only awaiting sentencing for that conviction but is also preparing for the August kick off of another federal case surrounding child pornography charges in his hometown of Chicago.

As his legal defense team braces for that courtroom showdown, CBS reports it’s taken quite the hit as two key members – attorneys Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard – have formally made requests to be removed from the case.

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Fresh from garnering critical acclaim this season for leading an all-star cast aboard VH1’s latest holiday film, ‘Hip Hop Family Christmas,’ as well as a CW holiday special, ‘The Black Pack,’ singer-songwriter Ne-Yo is returning focus to his music with the newly-released single, ‘Stay Down.’

Tapping rising rapper Yung Bleu to assist, the mid-tempo jam – NE-YO’s first traditional musical offering since September’s ‘What If’ – sees the GRAMMY winner lay out limitless loyalty to his lady love.

“Ooh, my last, I’ll split it / Partner in crime, I’m wit it / I’ll tell the judge I did it / Just put something on my books, come visit,” he croons in the first verse of the Mally Mail-produced tune.

Rumored to be one of many gems set to line the tracklist of his long-awaited new studio album (due in 2022), hop inside to hear ‘Down.’

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Fans of STARZ’ flagship series ‘Power’ can’t seem to get enough of its first spinoff, the Michael J. Rainey-led ‘Power Book II: Ghost.’

After kicking off its sophomore season to solid viewership figures less than a month ago, its network has already revealed they’re ordering a third.

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A decade after Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga‘s first shared a microphone aboard his 2011 ‘Duets II’ album, the duo gave their last showing via the CBS concert special, ‘One Last Time.’

Aired on CBS on November 28, the live extravaganza – filmed in August across two sold-out shows at New York’s historic Radio City Music Hall – marked the 95-year-old Bennett’s farewell to performing amid a highly publicized battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

And if the ratings are anything to judge by, legions of both performers’ fans couldn’t wait to give the legendary act a proper send-off.

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Adele is no stranger to dominating the Pop cultural landscape with her musical releases and her fourth album ’30’ is no different.

Unleashed on November 19, the set serves as the British belter’s first effort in six years and has arrived amidst ample excitement.

Supported by major promotional slots – including two TV specials, the LP easily serves as the year’s most anticipated.

How has that translated commercially?

The project’s first-week sales predictions have been unveiled and bring with it the answer.

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