The multi-talented Tyler Perry returns to Netflix for another original movie titled ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ written, directed, and produced by the Academy Award honoree.

A tale of forbidden love, ‘A Jazzman’ stars Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer who play magnetized lovers Bayou Boyd and Leanne Jean Harper. Forty years of secrets and lies come to light to the tune of juke joint blues in this movie, set in the deep South.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid spoke with Perry, Boone and Pfeiffer about the inspiration behind the screenplay (which was 27-years in the making), the experience of shooting the movie, and more.

Watch our chat with Perry above and the film’s leads after the jump..

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Cardi B continues to show her penchant for female Rap camaraderie. For, the chart-topper has announced a collaboration with fast-rising new rapper Glorilla. 

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Check out Shakira!

The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ hitmaker scorches on the cover of ELLE Magazine‘s October issue.

Much like her music, though, there’s much more on offer beyond the surface.

For, within the inner pages of her cover spread, the superstar opens up in earnest about her recent split from partner Gerard Pique, new music, and weathering her “darkest hour.”

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JoJo is back with yet another stunning live rendition of her songs.

This time around, she has taken to the stage to perform her song ‘Feel Alright.’ 

Set against a pink and orange background and accompanied by only a guitar, the songstress shows off her impressive vocal prowess across the tune.

‘Feel Alright’ appeared on JoJo’s most recent body of work, an EP entitled ‘Trying Not To Think About It,’ and it is our favorite song on the project.

Elsewhere, the project featured such songs as ‘Spiral Szn,’ and ‘‘Worst (I Assume).’

Watch her stun with the live performance of ‘Feel Alright’ below…

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Blackpink is off to a strong start with its new album ‘Born Pink.’

For, the project is set to make a major debut on the charts.

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Songbird Ari Lennox took vocal flight on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this evening (September 20).

The R&B star nested on-stage with her band, where she served up a powerful medley of ‘POF’ and ‘Waste My Time’ – both of which are lifted from her newly hatched sophomore album ‘age/sex/location.’

Lennox’s appearance comes after her insightful sit-down interview on The Breakfast Club.

Watch the rousing showing after the jump…

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Lil Baby is speaking out.

For, the rapper is now apologizing after he pulled out of Vancouver’s Breakout Festival, which caused mass chaos.

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After ample teasing, Ciara has officially announced her brand new single ‘Better Thangs’ and its guest feature – Summer Walker.

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‘Battlefield’ beauty Jordin Sparks is battling to be crowned victor of season 31 of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ which premiered on Disney+ Monday (September 19).

Hitting the floor to perform a cha-cha via her debut dance on the Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro-hosted program, Sparks strutted her stuff alongside pro partner, Brandon Armstrong, to one of late icon Whitney Houston‘s greatest hits: ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).’

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Dreamgirls unite!

As EGOT-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson continues to enjoy a critically acclaimed run on daytime TV with her new talk show, ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ she’s making headlines for creating magical moments with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Fresh from her historic EMMY win at the 2022 ceremony, TV and stage icon Sheryl Lee Ralph stopped by Hudson’s show Tuesday (September 20) to to not only discuss the award show triumph but also season 2 of ABC’s hit series ‘Abbott Elementary,’ her legendary career, and so much more.

The singer-actresses couldn’t conclude their chat without paying homage to ‘Dreamgirls,’ however, because it was ultimately the vehicle that put them both on the map as Ralph portrayed the original “Deena” in its 1981, TONY-winning stageplay edition while Hudson nabbed Oscar gold for her performance as “Effie” in the 2006 movie version.

Look inside to hear their updated rendition of the play-turned-motion picture’s theme song.

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While ‘Barbie Dreams’ hitmaker Nicki Minaj has promised to turn life into a nightmare for detractors who speak falsehoods on her name on the Web (see:  blogger Nosey Heaux), a popular YouTuber is taking a page from the GRAMMY nominee’s book and taking aim at her beloved fans – the Barbz.

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‘Fighter’ hitmaker Christina Aguilera is among the top competitors for this year’s Latin GRAMMY Awards.

The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominations roster Tuesday (September 20), and the Pop diva – listed for work found aboard her second Spanish LP ‘Aguilera’ – earned 7 nods and tied music sensation Drexler as the night’s fourth most-nominated act.  Only Bad Bunny (10), Edgar Barrera (9), Rosalia (8), and Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro (8) nabbed more nods at the awards’ 23rd annual ceremony.

And while Aguilera will have to wait until the show’s November 17 air date to find out if she’ll be adding any more Latin GRAMMYs to her collection (having previously won for 2000’s ‘Mi Reflejo’ album), honors for her 2022 don’t stop there.

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