That Grape Juice‘s ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, film, TV, and beyond. 

In today’s instalment, we speak with Michelle Valentine – screenwriter of the newly released BET+ original movie ‘Ruined,’ starring Keri Hilson.

A multi-layered talent, Valentine’s journey has seen her hit the screen as a child actor on the ‘Sesame Street’, perform in theater, and showcase her musical gravitas as part of 90’s Urban-Pop group The CoverGirls.
Reinvention has been key to her successful navigation of the entertainment sphere. And this force’s latest metamorphosis sees her embrace screenwriting.
Speaking exclusively with That Grape Juice, Valentine opens up about carving out her unique path, representation, and, of course, ‘Ruined.’
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Beyonce reaffirmed her Queen status with the release of her chart-topping seventh studio album, ‘Renaissance.’

Home to chart-topper ‘Break My Soul’ and global smash ‘Cuff It,’ the GRAMMY-winning project served as one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed offerings of the last year.

However, despite being the pioneering “visual album” format for her era, the superstar has been surprised by pressing forward with the project – and its history-making tour – sans a visual component.

The mystery has been the subject of much discourse among fans.

Now, a new report appears to shed light on what has been happening behind the scenes.

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Diddy is on a mission to spread love like never before and the music maestro has assembled a cavalry like no other to assist him

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With the countdown to MTV Video Music Awards 2023 officially on, organizers have lifted the lid on more of the performers who will be gracing the stage.

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Kylie Minogue re-affirms her dancefloor agenda with the release of her brand new single ‘Tension.’

Following on the stilettos of global hit ‘Padam Padam,’ the slick cut serves as the title track to the Pop diva’s incoming 16th studio album (due September 22).

Expertly crafted by Biff Stannard, Duck Blackwell, and Kamille (together with Minogue), the catchy offering arrives as the superstar gears up to launch her first-ever Las Vegas residency and host an ITV special, ‘An Audience With Kylie.’

Take a listen to ‘Tension’ below…

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Check out Leigh-Anne Pinnock!

The Pop starlet stuns on the latest cover of Rolling Stone UK. 

Lensed by Mariano Vivanco, the feature spread arrives ahead of the launch of her second solo single ‘My Love.’

Featuring a guest appearance from Afro-Pop princess Ayra Starr, the track lands on September 7 and follows this lead offering ‘Don’t Say Love.’

To further whet appetites ahead of its release, the Little Mix member unlocked a brand new teaser.

Check it out below, where more more Pinnock’s Rolling Stone UK shoot awaits…

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‘BMF’ is set to blaze its way back onto the box for its hotly anticipated third season.

And amidst ample anticipation, STARZ has announced the official premiere date for season 3 of the hit series.

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Adam Deacon and Jazzie Zonzolo are back and bringing a fresh chapter of funny to the big screen with ‘Sumotherhood.’

The Paramount Pictures production serves as a parody of the beloved UK movie genre and centers on Riko and Kane.

Armed with big dreams and bigger debts, the duo find themselves in desperate need of making money.

An ill-conceived attempt at robbing a superstar goes haywire and puts the pair on an unlikely path that dangles redemption in their face – while navigating constant chaos.

A lengthy list of guest stars appear alongside Deacon and Zonzolo including Ed Sheeran, Lethal Bizzle, Danny Sapani, R London Hughes, Eddie Kadi, Ella Vaday, Charlie Sloth, Megaman, Denise van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite, Jeremy Corbyn, Leomie Anderson, and Jennifer Saunders. 

Ahead of its October 13 theatrical release, check out the first-look trailer…

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Doechii‘s ‘What It Is’ is taking flight at pop radio and has entered the upper echelon as a result.

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Taylor Swift is bringing her blockbuster ‘Eras Tour’ to the big screen.

Because, in an unprecedented move, the Pop titan – who is still in the midst of the global trek – is releasing a concert film chronicling the show to US theaters.

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Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice continue to rule the radio thanks to their monstrous hit ‘Barbie World.’

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