After delivering an astounding performance in 2023’s critically acclaimed ‘The Holdovers,’ starlet Da’Vine Joy Randolph left the 81st annual Golden Globes holding one of its coveted trophies.

See her emotional acceptance speech inside.

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After a six month delay due to the Hollywood strikes, the 50th Annual Daytime EMMYs took place over the weekend (December 15 and December 16) at Los Angeles’ Westin Bonaventure Hotel.

Hosted by entertainment news anchors Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, this year’s festivities were dominated by ‘General Hospital’ which swept up seven awards while ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ took home the two lead actor and actress prizes.

One of the event’s biggest talking points was easily Kelly Clarkson – the GRAMMY-winning diva who, thanks to her eponymous daytime talk show, racked up a whopping six trophies.

Hop inside to see all the nominees and winners.

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A who’s who of R&B assembled for the official ‘Color Purple’ soundtrack ahead of the film’s December 25 premiere.

Primarily powered by its cast, the companion album boasts stunning vocal showings from the likes of Fantasia, H.E.R., Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, and Danielle Brooks.

Beyond the movie’s stars, however, the soundtrack – preceded to Billboard 200 chart battle by Alicia Keys‘ ‘Lifeline‘ as well as the Usher and H.E.R. duet ‘Risk It All‘ – also features appearances from Mary J. Blige, Mary Mary, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, The Dream, and more.

Produced by Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, and Larry Jackson, the 37-track effort boasts 17 timeless classics from the film alongside 16 new songs and 4 remixes.

Stream them all inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ drawing nearer its release on Christmas Day (December 25), more material from the film’s star-studded soundtrack has been unlocked.

The latest is the Usher and H.E.R.-led anthem ‘Risk It All.’

A stirring piano-driven hymn, the soulful track sees the potent pair trade verses about risking it all for love, which, by design, mirrors the themes explored in the Blitz Bazawule-directed movie: risk, love, and liberation.

As reported, ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack (due December 15) will feature the film’s stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, and Ciara. Additional names in the mix (beyond Usher and H.E.R.) also include Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, and more.

In the here and now, take a listen to Usher and H.E.R.’s ‘Risk It All’ below…

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2023 was one for the books!

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

Next, we’re revisiting how Black women rocked the 2023 GRAMMYs to historic measure.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2023 was one for the books!

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

First, we’re looking back at how Viola Davis made history at the 2023 GRAMMYs.

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‘The Color Purple’ musical is definitely shaping up to be one of the year’s most highly anticipated entertainment events, but so is its star-studded companion album.

Lined with contributions from the film’s stars Fantasia, H.E.R., Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, and Halle Bailey as well as original tunes from big names like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Mary Mary, and Missy Elliott, the soundtrack is set to sail to streaming services on December 15.

Ahead of the arrival of the Quincy Jones-executive produced project, its first single – ‘Lifeline‘ by Alicia Keys – has hit digital outlets.

“‘Cause your heart’s an army (Yes, it is) / Don’t gotta do this all by yourself / If you need someone you call me (All you gotta do) / You got me (All you gotta do), you got me/Oh, I can be your lifeline,” she sings on the Tricky Stewart and Marshmell0-produced tune.

Hear it in full inside.

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Halloween night 2023 saw many a star shine brought with jaw-dropping transformations.

With days of slay looks pouring in, more names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see the likes of Halle Bailey, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and more marvel…

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While most take their birthday off work, Beyonce – true to dedicated form – celebrated hers… at work.

The megastar marveled on the third and final night of the LA stop of her ‘Renaissance World Tour,’ which tallied with her 42nd birthday.

Already a spectacle of a show, the Bey-Day concert was a seismic celebration of the once-in-a-lifetime artist.

Fittingly, the SoFi Stadium extravaganza was a once-in-a-lifetime show. One which saw the likes of Diana Ross surprise Bey with a performance of ‘Happy Birthday’ and Kendrick Lamar join her on-stage for a live rendition of ‘America Has a Problem.’

Watch on by celebrity fans such as Zendaya, Jennifer Hudson, Brandy, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Normani, Tom Holland, and more, Queen Bey gave thanks to several key names.

Among those she thanked were God, her Mom, her Dad, her husband Jay-Z, and the members of Destiny’s Child – Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson.

Check out the amazing moments for the unforgettable night below…

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The death of the incomparable Tina Turner has sent shockwaves across the globe.

As reported, the legend died Wednesday (May 24) aged 83 after a prolonged illness.

The definition of an icon, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s impact spans many a generation and many a medium.

With the world in mourning, so too are several notable names who’ve taken to their respective platforms to pay homage to the ‘Proud Mary’ performer.

Angela Bassett, whose transformation into Turner in the unforgettable biopic ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ earned the actress an Academy Award nomination, led the tributes and was joined by the likes of Mick Jagger (whose narrative is also interwoven with Turner) as well as Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Kelly Rowland, and more.

Their moving tributes below.

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CoCo Jones may have just released her new single, ‘Double Back,’ but she knows her fans don’t mind if she doubles back to its predecessor: her breakout hit ‘ICU.’

A mainstay in the top 10 of the R&B charts, the tune continues to make waves on Pop charts as well – a force fed by stunning live performances like those found on ‘The Tonight Show,’ ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ and more.

The latest in that vein came courtesy of a recent visit to VEVO Studio where Jones once again masterfully delivered the DJ Camper-produced song.

Hop inside to see the action.

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30 years after landing her first Academy Award nomination for bringing the life story of Rock Queen Tina Turner to the big screen in ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?,’ legendary film and television actress Angela Bassett was expected to finally capture her first OSCAR at the event’s 95th annual ceremony Sunday (March 12).

Much to the surprise of viewers at home, she went home empty-handed.

Details inside.

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