Has ‘No Love’ hitmaker August Alsina finally said “yes” to true love?

His diehard fans sure sure seem to think so and are pointing to evidence from the season finale of VH1’s ‘The Surreal Life’ as proof.

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Empress of Soul Gladys Knight is no stranger to reigning over music charts with classic hits like ‘Love Overboard, ‘Save the Overtime for Me,’ and ‘Midnight Train to Georgia,’ but now the diva has hopped aboard a new holiday film with hopes of reigning over TV ratings as well.

Filling out a cast led by Jessica Lowndes and Paul Greene, the R&B legend stars as “Cora” – a guiding force who helps a local salesclerk (portrayed by Lowndes) realize her dream of becoming a performer on Broadway by convincing her to participate in a small-scale Christmas production.  Together, they team with “Jason” (Greene), a jingle writer and single father, to give the town a holiday concert the likes of which they’ve never seen.

Ahead of its November 26 premiere on the Great American Family channel, see a preview inside.

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The out-of-this-world success attributed to ‘Planet HER,’ the third album of Doja Cat, shows no sign of slowing despite the project being released last summer.

In addition to watching its content break multiple records at streaming and radio since its June 2021 unveiling, the ‘Kiss Me More’-led effort is still regularly crowned the Billboard 200’s best-commercially performing female Rap LP of the week (as evidenced by the most recent print of the chart).

The wins don’t stop on the charts, however. Look inside to find out the latest way Cat’s climbed into history books courtesy of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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For over 100 years ‘The Nutcracker’ has been a holiday staple gifted to global audiences in many different variations and reimagings.

Yet, none have been quite like what Disney+ is set to unwrap on Black Friday (Novembe 25) via the unscripted holiday special, ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker.’

Helmed by RUN DMC’s legendary frontman Rev Run, ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ is set to take viewers on a Hip-Hop holiday journey in New York City with famed dancer-actors Caché Melvin, Allison Holker Boss and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Comfort Fedoke, Du-Shant “Fik-shun” Stegall, and many more.

Featuring special guests Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tiler Peck, KidaTheGreat AKA Kida Burns, the Jabbawockeez, and others, pop, lock, and drop inside to get a peek at the epic dance battles and footwork that will ensue on ‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ ahead of its streaming premiere.

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If the official ratings report is anything to judge by, Americans were none-too-impressed with the 2022 American Music Awards that aired Sunday night (November 20).

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Brandy is set to reprise the role of Cinderella in the upcoming Disney+ movie ‘The Pocketwatch.’

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Welcome To The Latest
TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2022 American Music Awards 

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Burna Boy lit up the charts this year with ‘Last Last’ and, armed with that momentum, the star is set to become the first-first African artist to make history in a UK stadium.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 8 of season 7 below…

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And the plot thickens.

Chris Brown made headlines this weekend after taking to social media to reveal that his surprise Michael Jackson tribute performance at the American Music Awards 2022 was scrapped with no explanation.

Now, Ciara has shared that she was set to join her ‘Turntables’ collaborator as part of a seismic salute to the King of Pop’s ‘Thriller’ album, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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Kelly Rowland has had quite the week.

While hot on the promo trail for the November 25 premiere of her new Paramount+ film, ‘Fantasy Football,’ the singer-actress nearly had to put her foot up the a** of Peter Rosenberg for saying she’s “played second to Beyonce“ her entire career.

After she checked him in person, her faithful supporters took to Twitter to continue dragging the Hot 97 DJ – prompting him to impart multiple apologies. And while Kelly has yet to directly address the apology, she did thank fans for holding her down throughout the ordeal.

That gratitude was reiterated Sunday night (November 20) while the 41-year-old stunned on the red carpet of the American Music Awards.

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Lizzo has her sights set on a collaboration.

This time around, it is with none other than SZA herself.

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