Jussie Smollett‘s hoax attack conviction has been thrust back into the spotlight today following Lee Daniels‘ appearance today (August 19) on The Breakfast Club. 

The director is hot on the promotional trail for his latest movie ‘The Deliverance’ alongside its lead star Andra Day.

During his visit to the Power 105.1 show, Daniels was asked about the status of his relationship with Smollett – whose career he helped catapult on his hit show ‘Empire.’

Having gone on record to admit to losing contact with Smollett in the aftermath of the 2020 incident, Daniels delivered a different take when quizzed about where he is with the actor now and his future.

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Sexyy Red is looking to paint more than just the charts with her hyper-hot hue.

For, the Rap polarizer is making boss moves with the launch of her very own beauty brand.

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Chappell Roan is the name on everyone’s lips after exploding off the back of her smash hit single ‘Good Luck, Babe’ and album ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.’

Yet, as is often the case with “overnight successes,” the eclectic Pop star has been steadily grinding for years.

Indeed, readers of That Grape Juice‘s The Pop Stop may recall our feature on her back in 2022.

In a new chat with Interview Magazine, Roan opens up about her take on her new-found fame – and she didn’t hold back.

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Tinashe has unleashed ‘Quantum Baby’– her seventh album.

Led by ‘Nasty,’  the album sees Tinashe explore new sounds while calling back to those that came before her.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Quantum Baby.’

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‘Love & Hip-Hop’ brawler Akbar V has sounded off on August Alsina after the singer opened up about his sexuality.

As reported, the ‘I Luv This’ crooner directly addressed speculation around his personal life after he appeared to “come out” while declaring his love for a man.

During a recent visit to the Counsel Culture show on Prime Video, Alsina stressed that sexuality was more “complex” than “gay, straight, bisexual” and added that the “greatest gift” God gave him was “exposure” to “so many different types of people, places, (and) things.”

In a fresh address on social media, Akbar – who is renowned for violently fighting on reality TV – took issue with Alsina’s reference to God.

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Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son, Maceo.

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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are making major moves on streaming services.

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Pitbull is addressing a situation that occurred on his YouTube channel involving Kesha.

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to duel in the hotly anticipated presidential debate on September 10 ahead of the election in November.

While that spar will see the Republican and Democratic nominees duke it out over policy and more, the former US President seized the moment to throw jabs at the current Vice President.

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The-Dream is making legal maneuvers to have a rape lawsuit thrown out.

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Jade Thirlwall is flying high on the Official UK Singles Chart with her anthemic debut solo single ‘Angel of My Dreams.’

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Post Malone sprung a surprise on fans moments ago.

For, just hours after releasing his Country album ‘F-1 Trillion,’ the chart-topper has followed up with a nine-track deluxe pack christened ‘F-1 Trillion: Long Bed.’

The move comes as the LP gallops towards a #1 debut on the Billboard 200 with major sales.

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