Disney‘s live-action remake of’ ‘Aladdin’ flew above all expectations last May and ended its theatrical run with a whopping $1 Billion at the global box office.

Now, it looks like the powerhouse studio are set to grant fans of the film their wish. For, a new report has revealed that the wheels are a-turning for a sequel.

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Breathtakingly beautiful, ‘Queen & Slim’ takes the audience on electrifying ride, making for a cinematic journey that is immersive, engaging, educational, and resonating in equal measure.

Today brings with it the film’s UK release, but before its arrival That Grape Juice sat down with its lead stars Daniel Kaluuya and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith to discuss the movie and its global impact.

Watch above as the dynamic pair open up to Samuel Eni about the importance of the Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas production – one Kaluuya tells us is a “window into the Black perspective.”

‘Queen & Slim’ is in UK cinemas now.

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‘Queen & Slim’ has been resonating with audiences worldwide, thanks largely to its powerful performances and incredible storytelling of the Black experience.

Ahead of the film’s UK release, That Grape Juice sat down with the title’s writer and director – Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas – to discuss its importance and much more.

During the candid conversation, the pair also opened up about the Oscars controversy that saw no female directors nominated.

Matsoukas also discussed working with “sister for life” Beyonce.

Watch the insightful interview with Samuel Eni above.

‘Queen & Slim,’ which stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in the title roles, is in UK cinemas now.

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In life, Whitney Houston blazed quite the trail. And posthumously, the legendary diva will be doing the same.

Because, BASE Hologram and the icon’s Estate have teamed up to illuminate the legacy of Nippy in seismic fashion.

March brings with it the launch of ‘An Evening With Whitney’ – the hotly anticipated Whitney Houston hologram tour.

But before then, the masses are receiving a behind the scenes look at the production – which fuses unique technology with a Broadway flair.

Choreography is helmed by Fatima Robinson, whose credits include ‘Dreamgirls,’ Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, and Aaliyah.

Check out the sneak peek below…

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The same day the long-awaited third installment of the ‘Bad Boys’ franchise, ‘Bad Boys for Life’ (Will Smith, Martin Lawrence), hit theaters, its highly anticipated soundtrack is made available for stream and download.

Released courtesy of DJ Khaled‘s We The Best imprint in collaboration with Epic Records, the 10-song set assembles some of Hip Hop’s heaviest hitters including the likes of Meek Mill, Migos star Quavo, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Black Eyed Peas, City Girls, and more.

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It’s been nearly two months since rapper T.I. first made headlines with the announcement he accompanies his teenage daughter, Deyjah, to doctor’s appointments to ensure her hymen is ‘still intact’ (click here to read more), but commentary around the report rages on.

Despite taking to Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s ‘Red Table Talk’ to clarify his statements (and also be educated on the insensitivity of the subject matter), the Grammy winner is still on the receiving end of harsh criticism about the topic from commenters who claim he’s ‘policing his daughter’s body’ and practicing sexism and male chauvinism for not employing the same sexual monitoring on his sons.

One person he certainly won’t have to worry about jeers from is his ‘Ye vs. the People’ co-star Kanye West. Speaking at the one-year anniversary of his Sunday services recently, Yeezy launched into a sermon about chastity (which featured comments about T.I. and his daughter).

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T.I’s efforts to explain why he asked his daughter to undergo intrusive tests to prove that she is still a virgin have been slammed…universally.

The rapper took Jada Pinkett Smith‘s ‘Red Table Talk’ with hopes doing so would silence the criticism he is facing from those who say his interest in his daughter’s personal life is unsettling.

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Condemnation from all corners of the world of entertainment.

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There’s long been a marriage between music and fashion and Sprayground creator DAVIDBENDAVID is on a quest to elevate that union the more.

With the 10th anniversary of his innovative brand approaching, the trailblazer has teamed with Asian Doll for a new single ‘Kyoto Kush’; a track, he says, celebrates the fusion of Sprayground’s unique style and his equally eclectic musical ear.

That Grape Juice caught up with the man himself, who opened up in earnest about his journey, entrepreneurial ethos,

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The mixed reviews that greeted the announcement of a Whitney Houston hologram tour acted as no deterrent for the singer’s estate who, as a recent press release confirmed, are moving forward as planned with the digitized diva depiction (click here to read more on that).

Titled ‘An Evening With Whitney,’ the trek, armed with Houston’s greatest chart-topping hits, will attempt to recreate the magic of her live stage offerings by utilizing a live band and dancers (under the choreographic direction of the legendary Fatima).  Kicking off its international leg January 23rd with appearances to follow in England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and more before wrapping up in Minsk, Belarus on April 3rd, the BASE Hologram event – produced in partnership with the late Grammy winner’s estate – will take a summer break before hitting American soil in fall 2020.

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Normani is on her way!

The rising R&B star has been steadily ascending thanks to global hits such as ‘Love Lies’ and ‘Dancing With A Stranger,’ as well as a high-profile spot on Ariana Grande‘s ‘Sweetener Tour.’

With the latter wrapped, it appears an all-out solo launch is nigh.

To whet appetites, the New Orleans native has unleashed a titillating new snippet.

What are you waiting for? Listen below…

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‘A Perfect Murder’ is the subject of today’s Retro Rewind!

Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Douglas, the movie tells the twisted tale of a man who hires his wife’s boyfriend to murder her when he finds himself (and their relationship) in a sticky situation.

The movie was built on the back of a $60 million budget and swept up over $128 million much to the delight of its distributors Warner Bros and its writer Patrick Smith Kelley.

Money, madness and murder below…

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In the time since his untimely death, Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle has seen his image immortalized in a number of artistic pieces that have compared him to a host of slain community and civil rights activists before him including the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and more.

However, those who found the previous equations surprising dropped jaws when ‘Confessions’ producer Jermaine Dupri took to Twitter to confess he believed Hussle was Jesus.  Needless to say, the comparison with our Lord and Savior didn’t sit well with many of his followers.

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