‘The Upshaws’ are back for another round of drama-drenched hilarity on Netflix. 

A breakout hit upon its debut in 2021 and this year’s sophomore run, the comedy returns on February 16, 2023 for its third season on the streamer.

Led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the refreshing series chronicles the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Re-writing the sitcom rulebook, the show is equal parts notable for its unbridled characters and their unbridled language too.

We’ve been hooked and it’s clear that ‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – is on course to keep us glued to screens with more hilarity.

Check out the first look at season 3 below…..

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Lifetime has announced the third and concluding installment of its ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ series.

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In a breaking story, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, renowned for serving as the longtime DJ on the Ellen show, has tragically died aged 40.

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SZA has unleashed ‘SOS’ – her second studio album.

Led by the optimistic ‘Good Days,’ the set sees SZA explore themes of self-reflection, relationships, 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 ‘SOS.’

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Lil Fizz found himself at the center of social media discourse after alleged nude images of him hit newsfeeds.

Per those pontificating on the snaps, the intimate pics (which supposedly showcased the B2K star’s derriere) were lifted from his OnlyFans account – which he has been posting racy content to for months.

However, the ‘Bump Bump Bump’ belter is singing an altogether different tune.

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Taylor Swift is giving insight into something she does all too well, that being directing.

The pop superstar shared a behind the scenes look into the making of her short film for her acclaimed song ‘All Too Well.’

Directed by Swift, the short film stars ‘Stranger Things’ actress Sadie Sink and ‘Teen Wolf’ star Dylan O’Brien.

Reflecting on the process of making the film, she said:

“The first seeds of this short film were planted over ten years ago, and I’ll never forget the behind the scenes moments of the shoot. I owe everything to Sadie Sink, Dylan O’Brien, my incredible DP Rina Yang and my producer Saul Germaine.”

She also thanked the other actors as well as the crew members who worked on the project.

‘All Too Well’ originally appeared on Swift’s ‘Red’ album before being revamped into a 10-minute version for the re-recorded version of the album.

Watch the behind the scenes clip from the shoot below…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit Harry Styles’ biggest year yet.

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Ed Sheeran‘s chart-topping hit, ‘Bad Habits,’ may have been formally released in summer 2021, but the tune was such a gargantuan smash it still managed to land in the top 15 of Billboard 2022’s Year-End Hot 100 list.

A testament to its enduring popularity came Tuesday night (December 13) when Sheeran – who is getting set for the 2023 leg of his hotly-selling ‘Mathematics Tour’ – gave his beloved North American fans (affectionately called #Sheerios) a taste of what to expect on the jaunt when he dropped by ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘ to give ‘Habits’ another live spin.

Marking his second visit to the platform in as many months, look inside to see how he fared.

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Having already garnered fame over the years as a classically trained dancer and EMMY-nominated soap opera queen, Victoria Rowell‘s expanded resume has also seen her serve as director – most recently for two of the season’s most talked about Black holiday offerings.

After serving up the deliciously funny ‘Catfish Christmas’ at the top of December, Rowell is following up with the BET+ original, ‘Blackjack Christmas.’

The latter tells the story of two Jamaican sisters, one who migrated to the U.S. while the other stayed behind, who are finding a way to rebuild their bond during the holidays after addiction threatens to tear the family apart.

Starring Dawnn Lewis, Charmin Lee, Adam Lazarre-White, and other familiar faces, peep the trailer inside ahead of its December 15 premiere.

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After rocking the stages coast to coast on this year’s ‘The Culture Tour’ alongside R&B legends Charlie Wilson and Jodeci, the ever-iconic New Edition is gearing up to do it again – this time calling on Keith Sweat and Tank to help.

Find out if they’ll be cranking out their brigade of hits on a stage near you.

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Just weeks after performing and collecting her inaugural win at the 2022 Soul Train Awards (as we reported here), Muni Long gives viewers who missed her stunning showcase there another chance to see her take vocal flight – this time on Tuesday night’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ (December 13).

As the night’s musical guest, Long  – who also recently garnered her first set of GRAMMY nods – showed up and out with a live take on fan favorite ‘Time Machine’ (found aboard her debut album ‘Public Displays of Affection’).

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H.E.R. (born Gabriella Wilson) may only be 25-years-old, but the singer-actress is already one of the most-awarded musicians of her generation.

A five-time GRAMMY winner, the R&B diva’s trophy case is also lined with MTV VMAs, MTV EMAs, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, and, most famously, a collected Best Song OSCAR for the ‘Judas & the Black Messiah’ tune ‘Fight For You’ (accepted at the 2021 Academy Awards).

In past interviews, Wilson has detailed in earnest what joining the group of Hollywood elites who have EGOT status (the acronym that references those who have the industry’s top four honors – EMMYs, GRAMMYs, OSCARs, and TONYs) would mean to her.

Now, with the addition of an EMMY to her growing accomplishments, she may not have to wait for long.

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