Angela Bassett may be one of the most revered and highly decorated actresses of all time. However, for the length and breadth of her illustrious career, one particular honor remained missing from her mantel: an Oscar.

That is all set to change, though. Because the 64-year-old leads the freshly unveiled list of names who will be bestowed with honorary trophies from the Academy.

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‘Up’ hitmaker Cardi B is speaking up and out after her husband Offset appeared to throw a very public cheating allegation in her direction.

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Angela Bassett is no stranger to collecting nominations for some of the industry’s top honors over her nearly 40-year career, but – much like that ever-elusive Academy Award – longtime fans may be surprised to know the screen diva has never nabbed a BET Award.  This, despite being nominated 12 times since the award show’s inaugural ceremony in 2001.

However, the latter losing streak came to a screeching halt Sunday night (June 25).

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Olivia Rodrigo sent fans into a flutter moments ago by officially announcing her sophomore album ‘Guts.’

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If any act can boast being crowned King of the BET Awards, it’s R&B bad boy Chris Brown.

Already entering the ceremony’s 2023 iteration as the most-decorated man in the show’s 22-year history, the 2023 BET Awards gave him 4 chances to extend that reign as he was nominated in the Album of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Male R&B/Pop Artist categories.

Look inside to see what new trophies he added to his mantel.

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It’s back. It’s lit. And, most importantly, it’s live!

The credits have rolled on the 2023 BET Awards and, as ever, you know That Grape Juice brought you the performances shortly after they aired on television.

Celebrating its 23rd year of honoring the achievements of people of color in music, sports, movies, TV, and more – shined with sizzling performances from Latto, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Doechii, GloRilla, Coco Jones, Busta Rhymes, and many more.

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Kelly Clarkson has unleashed ‘Chemistry’ – her tenth studio album.

Led by the double singles ‘Mine / Me,’ the set sees Clarkson exploring themes of love, loss, and more.

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

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Lil Uzi Vert may have hit the stage at the BET Awards 2023, but he ultimately ended up trending for being hit himself.

For, the ‘Just Wanna Rock’ rapper got rocked during an ultra public dispute with femcee girlfriend JT.

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Nicki Minaj may be sharing the neighborhood with some other famous faces, but some of them may not want her there.

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Per usual, the annual BET Awards provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Doechii, Latto, Coco Jones, GloRilla, Trick Daddy & Trina, T.I., and many more, look inside to see who walked away with the night’s biggest stars – the coveted trophies!

The full 2023 winner’s list awaits inside:

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When it comes to award show tributes, few can boast as many jaw-dropping performances as Patti LaBelle.

Having delivered some of the format’s most memorable honors to the likes of Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, and more over the years, the Godmother of Soul has often been considered a “go-to” for a “bringing down the house”-style nod to some of music’s biggest names.

As such, it was no surprise the 79-year-old was called on to deliver the highly anticipated tribute to Tina Turner at the BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25).

By showtime, however, LaBelle’s ‘awkward’ rendition of Turner’s classic ‘The Best’ had viewers wondering if she was the best choice for the job.

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Boasting a whopping 76 nominations over her career and more than 30 wins, Beyonce is the undisputed Queen of the BET Awards.

On Sunday night (June 25), that reign was only extended thanks to even more wins across some of the annual ceremony’s top categories.

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