A story planted in the press  to derail Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ has been killed today…and it’s all thanks to black women.

I still need someone to explain to me how this fan /troll page with 2 likes on a post inspired black men throwing black women and lgbt under the bus today with their imaginary black panther boycott fake news. Tell us how you really feel. There was nothing caused by us. pic.twitter.com/jNvDLpENG4

— Jason (Wakanda) ? (@RoseIsotope) January 2, 2018

What happened?

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’re cruising back to 2000 for a look at Missy Elliott‘s ‘Hot Boyz.’  Found on her 1999-released sophomore effort, ‘Da Real World,’ the Lil Mo-featured album cut of ‘Boyz’ was already a fan favorite before it was officially released in November of that year.  Thanks to a remix featuring fellow rappers Nas, Eve, and Q-Tip, and a cinematic-style visual the rapstress was quickly becoming known for, the tune blasted to #1 peak on rap charts and #5 peak on the Hot 100 (where it was found this week the following year).

Becoming her first top 5 single as a leading act, the song – some 18 years later – remains a leader among her wealth of hits and still gets crowds moving.  Your reminder awaits inside:

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Fans of the New York edition of VH1’s hit reality franchise, ‘Love & Hip Hop,’ not only got to kick off 2018 by finding out the latest shenanigans of Remy Ma, Yandy Smith-Harris, newcomer Lil’ Mo, and more on Monday night (January 1), but were also introduced to the newest member of the franchise’s family – ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ (starring Trina, Trick Daddy, and more).

As we reported here, anticipation for the cast of ‘The Magic City’s addition to the franchise was high and, as reports now reveal, are certainly reflected in the viewership numbers of its premiere.  With figures in line with the respective inaugural episodes of its ‘LHH’ predecessors, tuck in below to see just how many Miami’s crew reeled in:

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Tamar Braxton has responded to outrageous claims that she is pretending to divorce her husband for publicity.

What’s going on?

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Heard about ‘Black Mirror‘, never seen it, can’t understand why everyone and their mother is obsessed and would like to know why they’re so obsessed?

Here’s the answer. Armed with a brilliant and beautiful racially diverse cast, the series pulls its viewers into the weird and wonderful world of Sci-Fi and magic realism with cinematic episodes built to shock.

Its most celebrated episode? San Junipero.

However, following the release of its fourth season, the show seems to have found another winner in ‘USS Callister’ and may be considering building an entire show around it following the epic response it garnered.

Me destroying everything with my DNA on it #USSCallister #BlackMirror4 pic.twitter.com/53TLhJhAir

— Miss keisha???Miss keisha ??? (@SYD_VICIOS) December 30, 2017

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The Afro-Latina superstar Amara La Negra has been showered with praise, support and admiration by ‘Love & Hip Hop Miami’ viewers following the racism shock she faced during its very first episode.

Why she now stands at the heart of a discussion about the way the Hispanic ways treat Afro-Latinos?

Watch below…

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A lot can change in a day. Just ask Tamar Braxton.

The R&B singer’s “split” from husband Vince Herbert has been a fixture in the headlines since news hit that she had filed for divorce back in October.

What followed was public comments from Braxton’s family supporting the break-up and various suggestion that domestic violence was involved.

Adding pepper to the hotpot of mess, this week the 40-year-old songbird took to social media to declare that her “ex” had impregnated another woman (who she branded a “wh*re.” It was also revealed that whatever bust-up that spurred on the announcement also saw Vince locked up for (alleged) spousal abuse on Christmas Day.

So, riddle us this: why then was Tamar spotted ringing in the New Year none other than…Vince?!

Peep the video below…

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With over 125,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2017 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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Is the Latino community unwilling to address its problematic relationship with black people?

Fortunately, thanks to ‘Love & Hip Hop Miami‘, it may be forced to.

Details below…

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Legend Lionel Richie was one of this year’s recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors and was saluted in a special that aired last night on CBS.

Vocal sensation Leona Lewis was on-hand to tribute the singer and delivered a dynamic medley of hits such as ‘Say You, Say Me’ and ‘All Night Long.’

How did she do? Watch below to find out…

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The highly-respected sportsman Lewis Hamilton has been slapped with a swarm of homophobic remarks after a video of him playfully quizzing his nephew’s decision to wear a dress hit the net.

Darling we all know you’ve been riding poll.. position for years, don’t be ashamed xxx https://t.co/TMt7cCnCT2

— Nikki Grahame (@NikkiGrahame) December 26, 2017

Details on his apology and the cruel remarks he has been forced to face below…

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Chris Brown is on his Santa game proper.

For, fresh from releasing a whopping 57 songs as part of his ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’ project, he’s gifted fans yet another song.

Christened ‘Him Or Me,’ the cut finds Chris lamenting over a love gone wrong after his lady strayed into the arms of another.

When announcing the track, he said:

People don’t really know how much this is a passion and purpose for me to create and express emotion. I put out music because you accept whatever gift I may have… BUT THE GIFT IS ONLY CREATED BY YOU!

Take a listen below…

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