Normani is toasting the first anniversary of her debut solo album ‘Dopamine.’

And she’s seizing the moment to tease exciting plans for the future.

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Kyla Pratt has been omnipresent on screens for over three decades, which is no small feat in the uncertain field of entertainment.

Famed for her roles in shows such as ‘One On One’ and ‘The Proud Family,’ the beloved actress shows no signs of slowing down.

That Grape Juice caught up with the multihyphenate at the BET Awards 2025, where she aptly opened up about her “proudest” moment.

Watch Pratt’s EXCLUSIVE interview with TGJ’s Shar Jossell above.

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Chante Moore and Stephen Hill were all smiles at the BET Awards 2025 – and with good reason.

The husband-and-wife duo have left an indelible mark on the network, which is celebrating two major milestones: its 45th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of 106 & Park.

Chatting it up with That Grape Juice at the ceremony, the pair waxed candid about the importance of the ceremony and, in particular, Hill’s role as both the spearhead of the BET Awards and 106 Park.

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Gospel monarch Cece Winans got a royal welcome to NPR’s Tiny Desk on Friday (June 13) in celebration of Black Music Month.

As reported here, the 17-time GRAMMY winner was among the star-studded lineup of performers tapped to use the platform to tribute the milestone anniversaries of their landmark albums. And, with October marking the 30th anniversary of Cece’s debut solo album – 1995’s ‘Alone in His Presence‘ –  the Gospel diva was more than a fitting pick to rock an acoustic set in the NPR office.

Look inside to see how she fared with live renditions of ‘Presence’ favorites as well as hits like ‘Well Alright,’ ‘Goodness of God,’ ‘Believe for It,’ and more.

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All roads lead to June 20 for the cast of ‘Noah’s Arc.’

For, after years of fan petitions and pleas, ‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ is a reality and is heading to screens on Showtime and Paramount+.

Creator Patrik- Ian Polk reunites the original cast for a rousing reunion that meets the beloved clan in a new place and stage of life.

That Grape Juice’s Shar Jossell caught up with Polk, Darryl Stephens, and Rodney Chester, at the BET Awards 2025.

Chopping it up with TGJ, the collective opened up about what fans can expect from ‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ and more!

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Pop star Jesy Nelson has ample cause for celebration. Because not only is she toasting her 34th birthday today (June 14), she is welcoming her newborn twins home.

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It’s been nearly 15 years since K. Michelle and Tamar Braxton‘s beef started, but if the former’s recent interview on Cam Newton‘s ‘Funky Friday‘ is any evidence, the tiff show’s no signs of ending any time soon.

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Mariah Carey has unwrapped the video for her blazing new single ‘Type Dangerous.’

And, as the age-old adage goes, “a diva is never late, everyone is just early.” Because, while the visual was reportedly set to premiere yesterday (June 13), it’s arrived right on time.

Directed by Joseph Kahn, the cinematic clip serves as the first to be lifted from Mimi’s forthcoming 16th studio album. Eagerly anticipated, the vid features Mr. Beast.

As reported, the LP will be released on buzzy new label, Gamma Records (who count Apple Music as one of its titan-sized investors).

What are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Type Dangerous’ below…

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Samuel L. Jackson is about to bring his signature swagger to the ‘Tulsa King’ universe.

The Oscar-nominated legend has been tapped to star in and executive produce ‘NOLA King,’ a gritty spinoff of the hit Paramount+ series.

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Nearly four years after levitating into Hot 100 history books for breaking Leann Rimes‘ record for longest-running top 10 hit by a woman, Dua Lipa is poised to see the title snatched from her thanks to the ongoing success of Lady Gaga‘s ‘Die with a Smile.’

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Will Smith‘s musical comeback, the March-released ‘Based on a True Story,’ may have hit a sour note commercially and critically but that’s not deterred the GRAMMY and Academy Award from pressing forward on the music front.

Beyond a European tour that’s loading, Smith is back with the new song ‘Pretty Girls.’

“All the pretty girls, put your drink up / I’ll get you anything you think of / I like BBLs / That stand for ‘Bad b—es link up,’” Will spits over OmArr production.

Released Friday (June 13), the cut’s arrival was accompanied by an official music video directed by Conor Cunningham.

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Kehlani is putting the drama behind her and getting back to business with new single ‘Folded.’

Released Friday (June 13), the new song sees her reunite with producer Khris Riddick-Tynes – the mastermind behind her 2024 hit ‘After Hours.’

“It’s so silly of me to act like I don’t need you bad / When all, all I can think about is us since I seen you last,” she sings on the opening verse of the mid-tempo groove.

Her first taste of new music since thrilling fans with last August’s ‘While We Wait 2,’ hop under the fold to get familiar with ‘Folded.’

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