The trailer for the Nick Cannon-led and directed sports comedy-drama ‘She Ball’ has bounced onto the net.

Originally announced in 2017, the film’s seen multiple reported release dates come and go before finally scoring an official August 6 debut on-demand and in theaters.

Boasting an all-star cast that includes the likes of includes Chris Brown, Evan Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, DC Young Fly and Bryan “Birdman” Williams, the movie also features brand spankin’ new music from Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, Kierra Sheard, and others.

Rooted in discourse about race, gentrification, criminal justice, and female empowerment, the movie tells a story of triumph against all odds as a young female athlete faces trials, tribulations, and victory on and off the basketball court.

See the ‘She Ball’ trailer and plot line inside:

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‘Big Day’ performer Chance the Rapper has just that coming ahead thanks to his long-awaited film debut, ‘Magnificent Coloring World.’

The documentary-style movie, which was filmed in 2017, chronicles the GRAMMY winner’s tour of the same name and came on the heels of his historic wins at the year’s ceremony in celebration of his breakthrough project, ‘Coloring Book.’

Now, Chance – in partnership with AMC –  is looking to re-live the magic of the era by bringing fans back to the cinema.

“Seeing movies together on the big screen is an essential part of summertime and something I deeply missed over the last year, so I am extremely excited and honored to partner with AMC to safely bring fans back to the theater,” Chance The Rapper said via statement, about the movie screenings.

Ahead of its August 13 release, look inside to see the project’s first official trailer:

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Major moves are taking place for Britney Spears‘ team.

For, her longtime manager Larry Rudolph has announced that stepping down as the singer’s manager due to her “intention to officially retire.”

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Though legions of viewers took to social media to express their concern over the content of Lil Nas X‘s ‘Call Me By Your Name’ performance at the 2021 BET Awards (which made headlines for featuring a same-sex smooch), Rap media mogul-turned-reality TV star Benzino set the Internet ablaze when he not only suggested the showing wasn’t safe for kids to watch but even went as far as to brand it as ‘satanic’ and ‘irresponsible.’

“That sh*t BET pulled was lame as fuck. It was too uncomfortable, too irresponsible, too forced and too irrelevant to the awards,” he said. “Homie ain’t even hot like that for music anymore anyway. It’s a shame what all this is coming too. I wish I has the backing to bring the Source Awards back.” 

Earning an unceremonious slamming for his now-deleted comments (deemed homophobic by many), word got back to LNX who re-tweeted a story about the 55-year-old’s criticism and said:

“I’m sorry but the thought of n*ggas sitting their kids down in the living room and telling them gay people exist is so hilarious to me,” Lil Nas X wrote in the tweet.

As the backlash against Benzino continued days after the BET Awards, he took to ‘Black News Tonight’ to elaborate with resident anchor Marc Lamont Hill about his true feelings on the controversy.

Look inside to see what he said.

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It’s not a good week to be Sha’Carri Richardson.

The famous sprinter, who has seemingly become a global sensation overnight for her history-making runs, was expected to be a shining star at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  Her popularity, characterized in part by her athleticism as well as flamboyant personal style (i.e. hair & nails), has even drawn comparisons to the legendary Florence Joyner (FloJo).

However, after testing positive for marijuana use during a recent routine drug screening, Richardson was suspended from the U.S. Olympic team and barred from running her signature race in Tokyo.

The news marks only the beginning of a controversial period for Richardson.

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Tamar Braxton is sharing her truth in a piercing piece for PEOPLE Magazine.

Covering the publication almost a year after her suicide attempt, the 44-year-old is opening up about her journey back to better after a rough patch of realizations.

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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B who shocked the world last night at the 2021 BET Awards with the news that she is pregnant with her second child.

Already mom to two-year-old daughter Kulture, the chart-topper seized the moment to celebrate her growing brood with a stunning pregnancy portrait.

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

BET Awards 2021

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The Queen of Bounce Big Freedia continues to prove magnetic on the music scene.

From her seismic songs to her electrifying performances, she has become a formidable force and a beacon for the LGBTQ+ community.

A bonafide New Orleans legend, her reach and resonance has travelled far beyond home soil and galvanized audiences worldwide.

It’s also attracted the appreciation of some of music biggest names such as Beyonce and Drake, who featured Freedia on hits such as ‘Formation’ and ‘In My Feelings’ respectively.

Lady Gaga is the latest to call upon the star, who has reimagined her smash ‘Judas’ for the 10th-anniversary edition of her ‘Born This Way’ album.

With a packed plate of activity that also includes a stint on the ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ soundtrack and brand new single ‘Betty Bussit,’ Freedia sat down with That Grap Juice‘s to chat about her journey, her impact, and much more.

Check out the interview above and watch the video for ‘Betty Bussit’ below…

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Lorde lifted the lid on a whole lot of new moments ago.

For, after teasing an incoming announcement, the eclectic songbird has officially announced her album ‘Solar Polar’ and a like-titled 2022 world tour.

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Last June seems as though it was a decade ago now. The world has come such a long way since then. While things are still far from what they used to be, there is a difference, even if slight.

The music world is springing back to life and with most major artists taking last year off – understandably so – one would think they would make their grand, gilded return this year. And yes, some have done that, but many still lay in wait for the perfect moment.

This has not been all bad, as new artists have taken the opportunity to rise and claim their place in the music realm, even if the some of the biggest names in music have made sure their names are still felt.

Join us below to find out which artists have made their presence known this year with the best albums of the year so far…

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ASAP Rocky is not holding back.

The ‘Fashion Killa’ rapper is now revealing that former President Donald Trump “didn’t free” him and that he made his Swedish assault case “worse.”

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