Over the next year, pioneering Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson will be the subject of three different biopics – an undertaking set to see Jill Scott, Ledisi, and ‘Orange is the New Black’ star Danielle Brooks portray the titular character in those respective films.

As the latter was the first announced (like we reported here), it will be the first unveiled.

Due Easter weekend 2021, the Lifetime made-for-TV movie was produced by EMMY-nominated newscaster Robin Roberts and will chronicle Jackson’s humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to her performances on some of the most important stages in the world – groundbreaking efforts that led to her being dubbed the “Mother of Gospel Music.”

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Cop a gander of Zendaya!

The 24-year-old actress covers the February issue of GQ Magazine, which is paired with a striking photoshoot.

Aptly timed, the feature arrives ahead of ‘Malcolm & Marie’ – Zendaya’s new Netflix movie with John David Washington. 

Already tipped for Oscar glory, the film follows her Emmy win for her stunning performance in HBO’s ‘Euphoria.’

With the possibility of more success on the horizon, the shining star opened up about ‘Malcolm & Marie’ and more.

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Cop a gander of Regina King!

The Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award winner stuns a-front of InStyle Magazine‘s “Badass Women Issue.”

Shining in a shoot lensed by Christian Cory, the revered actress seized the feature to open up about her forthcoming directorial debut, ‘One Night In Miami’ (due January 15 on Prime Video).

The hotly anticipated offering tells the tale of a fictionalized meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke in a Miami hotel room in February 1964.

Head below to see more from the spread and quotes from King about what folk can expect from the film critics are already raving about…

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The global health crisis saw production on many shows pause. Case in point ‘Pose.’

Anticipation has been sky-high for the third season FX show, especially now that filming is finally underway after a shooting delay.

Now, Billy Porter – who was an Emmy for his performance as Pray Tell – is opening up about the process of creating the next chapter of the ballroom series.

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Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we do a not-so-instant replay on Jennifer Lopez & Shakira‘s show-stopping Super Bowl Halftime extravaganza!

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ACADEMY and EMMY Award-nominated actress Taraji P Henson continues to use her position to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health (and related conversations) in the African American community, a stance underscored by her Facebook Watch special series, ‘Peace of Mind with Taraji.’

After welcoming fellow film and TV star Gabrielle Union for its kickoff episode, the platform’s sophomore showing (December 21) featured GRAMMY-nominated songstress Tamar Braxton (as we reported here).

Waxing honest about her highly publicized suicide attempt, depression, the pressures of being in a famous family, and so much more, Braxton elaborated on the circumstances that led to the mental health crisis that nearly claims – but has certainly changed – her life.

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‘Empire’ fans lit up five months ago with FOX took to press to announce its former flagship series would be rolling out a spinoff starring central character ‘Cookie’ (portrayed by Academy & EMMY Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson).

Refreshed reports, however, have confirmed plans around the ‘Cookie’-based show have crumbled.

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Issa Rae keeps on winning!

For, the ‘Insecure’ star is set to produce an all-new HBO series alongside producer, Adam McKay.

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Revered actress Regina King has been named one of the PEOPLE of the Year – per PEOPLE Magazine.

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Via the highly anticipated film ‘One Night in Miami,’ viewers will get an adapted recount of a real-life night in 1964 shared by four of Black history’s most prominent figures – Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Muhammad Ali.

Directed by Academy and EMMY Award-winning actress Regina King, the movie stars Eli Goree (Ali), Aldis Hodge (Brown), Ben Adir (X), and GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Leslie Odom Jr.

Launched at the year’s Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews, now Amazon Studios has unveiled a first look at the project’s official trailer.

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The 2020 American Music Awards is en route to being the biggest TV event of the year thanks to the growing list of high profile stars set to present or perform at its 48th annual ceremony, which will air live on ABC Sunday (November 22).

Sending fans into a frenzy with the announcement Academy and EMMY-Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson had been tapped host the affair from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (as we reported here), now music lovers have even more reason to tune in thanks to reports Canadian hitmakers Justin Bieber The Weeknd are set to rock its stage.

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