Check out MJ Rodriguez, who shines in the new digital issue of Shape Magazine.

Bulldozing barriers across multiple fields, the 30-year-old is undoubtedly most notable for her role in FX’s groundbreaking series ‘Pose.’

Indeed, her performance as lead Blanca Evangelista saw her make history as the first trans woman to nab a nomination in a major acting category at the Emmys. 

Ahead of the big night, Rodriguez is opening up about what the moment means to her, her new single ‘Something To Say,’ and more.

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DaBaby has tasted sweet success in recent years, but his popularity has been souring of late in the wake of shocking homophobic and anti-HIV comments he made on-stage at Rolling Loud Miami.

As extensively covered here on That Grape Juice, the rapper was slammed in earnest by his peers, dropped from brand campaigns, and eliminated from a growing list of festivals following the remarks.

And while many have rolled their eyes at the defensive tone of his “apologies,” the MC has found support from none other than Nick Cannon.

As reported, the media-maestro stopped by The Breakfast Club this week and during his visit, he was quizzed on DaBaby’s predicament. Largely in light of how he managed to weather his own firestorm after making anti-Semitic comments last year.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, Cannon claimed that the situation with DaBaby is a teachable moment of “education” for the star. He went on, however, to slam cancel culture and express disapproval of “mob rule.”

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In sad news, producer Chucky Thompson has died aged 53.

The creative (born Carl E. Thompson) rose to prominence as part of Diddy’s Hitmen production ensemble, which was stationed in-house at the iconic Bad Boy Records.

Thompson was renowned and revered for his work on projects from the likes Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G, Ne-Yo, and Fantasia. 

His cause of death hasn’t been formally announced, but reports claim he succumbed to COVID-19.

With an impact that had great length and depth, there has been an outpouring of emotion from Thompson’s collaborators and contemporaries.

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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has made no secret of her support of the LGBTQ+ community over the years, but now she’s taking her allyship even further by using her platform to address the topic of homophobia in Hip Hop.

As her ‘Crybaby’ co-star DaBaby continues to suffer seismic backlash for a recent homophobic rant that slammed people living with HIV and ‘men who suck d*ck in parking lots’ (as we reported here), Stallion’s stepped in to discuss the longstanding subject of gay discrimination in Rap.

Taking to ‘People’ magazine recently to dish, look inside for her comments:

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Miley Cyrus is the latest star to speak up and out after DaBaby‘s shocking homophobic and anti-HIV remarks made on-stage at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the backlash has been a seismic snowball and seen the rapper axed from several festivals, dropped from campaigns, and condemned by legends such as Madonna and Elton John.

Cyrus, however, taking a different approach than most. For, she’s denouncing cancel culture and encouraging “education, conversation, communication, and connection.” 

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For DaBaby, it’s a case of another one bites the dust.

Because just one day after being axed from the Lollapalooza line-up following shocking homophobic remarks, the rapper has been dropped from the Governors Ball Festival line-up too.

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Queen of Pop Madonna adds her name to the growing list of detractors royally slamming embattled rapper DaBaby for his homophobic comments at ‘Rolling Loud’ Sunday (July 25).

As we previously reported, the emcee (born Jonathan Kirk) has been embroiled in controversy since he took to the concert festival stage to publicly denounce men who “suck d*ck in parking lots’ and those who ‘showed up with AIDS that’ll make [them] die in 2-3 weeks.”  His statements were met with fury and shock, much of which has led to lost endorsements and slams from fellow celebrities and LGBTQ+ allies like Elton John, Dua Lipa, Anitta, Demi Lovato, and many more.

Now, the Material Girl – a Pop star who has long made loud her advocacy for AIDS-related causes over her nearly 40-year career – has a few words Kirk.  See them inside:

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‘Zoom’ rapper Boosie Badazz is no stranger to zooming to the top of Twitter’s trending tally for problematic statements about women, the LGBTQ+ community, and more.

In the past, he’s faced backlash for slamming modern day cartoons for ‘making kids gay,’ openly criticizing basketball star Dwyane Wade for ‘allowing’ his daughter, Zaya, to come out as transgender, and so much more.

Now, he’s ruffling feathers again – this time in defense of his ‘Period‘ co-star DaBaby.  Look inside to see what he’s said that has people up-in-arms.

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DaBaby has been a firm fixture in the headlines after making shocking homophobic remarks during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the rapper drew on offensive stereotypes when addressing the gay community. He later went on to add abhorrent remarks about AIDS and HIV.

The backlash has been swift and seismic, with both fans and industry peers – including Dua Lipa – slamming him in earnest.

Now, after making one ill-advised attempt at addressing the matter, he has taken to Twitter to add more to the narrative.

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Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

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The Notting Hill Carnival may be on hiatus this year due to the effects of the global health crisis, but organizers have announced that a series of events that will ensure the spirit of the world-renowned extravaganza resonates all summer long.

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VH1 is reviving one of its most popular reality shows, ‘The Surreal Life.’

And it’s bringing the heat with a number of notable names including Tamar Braxton, August Alsina, and NBA legend Dennis Rodman.

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