Jennifer Hudson has long-defined what it means to be multihyphenate in the contemporary climate. And now her illustrious career is set to add a fresh dimension as the superstar sets sail with her own daytime talk show.

Aptly christened The Jennifer Hudson Show, the hotly anticipated series is powered by the team behind Ellen.

Premiering on Fox stations on September 12 (her 41st birthday), the EGOT winner‘s arrival in the talk space promises to be unique.

That Grape Juice caught up with the force, who dived into detail about what to expect from the show, being inspired by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, dream guests, and a whole lot more.

Watch our  Q&A above and head below for more on The Jennifer Hudson Show…

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The Diddy-incited debate about the status of R&B rages on, earning weigh-ins from fans and practitioners of the beloved musical genre.

While many argue the format is on life support given its commercial performance of late (in relation to that of Pop, Rock, Rap, and Country), staunch supporters of R&B are clapping back hard at the inference of its failing viability and vitality.

Just days after the genre’s current male leader Chris Brown suggested debaters “shut up” in regard to the topic, veteran act Usher is indirectly saying and same.

What’s more, he’s criticizing his longtime friend Diddy for even starting the conversation.

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Ne-Yo may have collected criticaly acclaim aplenty for his latest album, the July 15-released ‘Self Explanatory,’ but the LP hasn’t been able to boast that same success commercially.

Entering the Billboard 200 at #184 this week, the project marks his first studio effort to debut outside of the top 40 on the tally.

Undeterred by the slow start, the singer-songwriter (born Shaffer Smith) is pressing forward with showcasing more of the tunes found aboard ‘Self Explanatory.’  Having already won over R&B lovers with the set’s housed cuts ‘You Got the Body,’ ‘U 2 Luv,’ ‘Don’t Love Me,’ and ‘Stay Down,’ the GRAMMY winner is following those gems with a visual for the new song ‘Handle Me Gently.’

Look inside to see the clip, which acts as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of sorts showing how the 42-year-old makes musical magic in the studio.

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Beyonce is bringing the heat!

Fresh from unwrapping the tracklist for her hotly anticipated new album ‘Renaissance,’ the creative credits for the LP have been revealed.

And what a list.

Join us after the jump…

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards air on September 12 and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.

As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 74th year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations has been unveiled and brings with it major looks for Issa Rae, Quinta Brunson and ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Zendaya, Dave Chappelle, and ‘Atlanta.’  There is also a posthumous nod for Chadwick Boseman.

Ahead of its broadcast on Sept 12 on NBC and Peacock at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, find out who is up for what at the Cedric The Entertainer-hosted show below…

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It’s that time of year! The Tony Awards are back.

Billed as the biggest night on the Broadway calendar, the 2022 installment of the extravaganza takes place next month and will salute the achievements of the talent that populate the world-renowned strip.

This morning brought with it the official nomination announcement for the 75th Annual Tony’s, a reveal which ushered in exciting news for the creatives at the helm of the Michael Jackson Broadway smash ‘MJ.’

For, the critically-acclaimed production has moonwalked its way to a whopping 10 nominations (and is only bested by ‘A Strange Loop,’ which landed 11).

The Tony’s 2022 will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. It will be broadcast live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall in New York

Find out who scooped which nominations below…

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Camila Cabello is cooking up hits.

Case in point, her most recent single – ‘Psychofreak’ featuring Willow Smith – has just helped the singer reach an impressive milestone.

Full story below…

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It’s finally here!

After ample teasing, Camila Cabello has finally lifted the lid on her long-awaited junior solo album, ‘Familia.’

Branded her most personal work to date, the 12-song package – preceded to Billboard chart battle by the housed hits ‘Don’t Go Yet’ and the Ed Sheeran-assisted ‘Bam Bam,’ also houses potential future Hot 100 smashes featuring Willow Smith (‘Psychofreak‘), Argentine songstress Maria Becerra (‘Hasta Los Dientes’), Yotuel (‘Lola‘), and more.

“This album to me means community, A lot of it is inspired by my relationships: My relationships to my family, my relationship to my friends, my relationship to my [then] partner…it’s all about connections with other people, hence, ‘Familia’,” she said of the project that serves as the follow-up to her top 5 sophomore album, ‘Romance’ (2019).

Stream ‘Familia’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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With moving musical performances, stunning categorical upsets, and the slap heard around the world among the reasons the 94th annual Academy Awards ws one of the ceremony’s most memorable yet, that combo has proven just the mixture needed to raise the ailing award show out of its multi-year ratings slump.

Details inside.

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The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place tonight at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica to salute the best performances in TV and Film of 2022.

There, Hollywood’s biggest and brightest looked on as the likes of Will Smith and Jessica Chastain were honored for their work on their respective projects.

Check out the full list of SAG Awards winners below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Machine Gun Kelly, Joel Corry, Mitski, and Caitlyn Smith.

Join us inside…

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 With the ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ reboot set to premiere in a mere matter of weeks, the recurring cast of ‘BEL-AIR’ has been unveiled.

And it features a number of notable names including Duane Martin and Kaurreche Tran.

Full story below…

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