Based on the novel by the same name by Larry Duplechan, the film ‘Blackbird’ is directed by Patrik-Ian Polk (Noah’s Arc, The Skinny), which he also co-wrote with Rikki Beadle Blair (Stonewall). The film stars Academy Award winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique (Precious), Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy, Blue Caprice, The 100), Terrell Tilford (Single Ladies, Guiding Light), D. Woods (MTV’s Danity Kane), Gary L. Gray (The Cosby Show, Bring It On: All Or Nothing), Torrey Laamar, Kevin Allesee, Nikki Jane, and introduces breakthrough talent Julian Walker…

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Despite debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 last Summer, Trey Songz‘s latest album ‘Trigga’ has become the R&B star’s lowest selling project to date. Indeed, as at writing, the set has only sold 290,000 copies in the US since July 2014.

In a bid to rescue the situation, the singer has announced a re-release.

Details below…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Lecrae, Dorinda Clark Cole, Mary Mary, Dewayne Woods, Charles Jenkins, and more :

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The push for Jessie J‘s newest jam ‘Masterpiece’ continues.

Yesterday the Brit bred belter teamed up with The Roots to perform the track, which serves as the third single to be lifted from her third studio album ‘Sweet Talker’.

Watch ’em work below..

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Actress Laverne Cox and director/filmmaker Ava Duvernay are breaking respective new grounds on television with two new power moves to CBS.

While the Emmy-nominated actress, best known for her role on Netflix’s ‘Orange is the New Black,’ is set to be part of the “first series to feature a regular trans-character portrayed by a trans-actor on a prime-time show” on CBS, Duvernay is reporting a double win after being tapped to direct a series for the major network as well as an all new drama for OWN.

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With a coveted Dove Award win, Grammy and Stellar Award nominations, critical acclaim, and nearly 20 years of memorable music to their credit, to say that Contemporary gospel trio Virtue have made their mark on the gospel music scene at large would be an understatement.

Introducing a fresh take on the fusion of Urban and gospel music with their 1997 self-titled debut, the group – comprised of sisters Ebony Holland, Karima Kibble, and Heather Martin – embarked on a journey of sonic excellence that would lead them from humble Southern beginnings to the top of gospel charts with signature hits like “Get Ready,” “Put Your War Clothes On,” “Til’ You Believe,” “Lord, I Lift My Hands,” and more.

Now, with a trail of gospel gems in their rearview, the sensational sister act is looking to forge a new path with their long-awaited comeback project. Led by “You Are,” their new Billboard top 30 single, the stunning ladies of Virtue sit down with That Grape Juice to discuss their re-release ‘Testimony:  Reloaded,’ the new album that’s still in the works, and more.

Catch it all below:

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Melanie Fiona has promised to deliver “the most important album of her career” this month, revealing that she has started work on her first album since her departure from Roc Nation.

Her exciting promise to fans below…

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While Sam seethes, it becomes evident yet again that the Rihanna reign simply will not let up.

For, after the Bajan beauty delivered a critically acclaimed vocal showing of her Paul McCartney & Kanye West-assisted hit ‘FourFiveSeconds’ at the 2015 Grammy Awards, she joined Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith as having the week’s top sales gains as a result of the showing.

Blasting right into the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 not even a month after the tune’s release, Ri’s latest traipse into the chart’s upper rankings not only sees her threaten another slew of legendary Hot 100 stats, but also sees her three steps away from adding her name to history books for another singles’ accomplishment.

Get the full Hot 100 chart check below:

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Hollywood is learning to love Rita Ora, and truthfully, we can’t blame ’em.

As fans await their turn to see the Brit-beauty in FOX’s hit series ‘Empire’ and the highly anticipated ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film, the burgeoning diva took to the March issue of ‘Nylon’ mag to discuss the latter, new music, her painful Calvin Harris breakup, and so much more.

Also lending a word about gal pal and ‘Black Widow’ co-star Iggy Azalea, tuck in to see excepts from Ora’s foray into the style magazine and get an update on her bud’s ongoing war with pizza giants Papa John’s:

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Vivacious Vivica Fox stopped by ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ today.

A favourite on the current season of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’, the actress hit the daytime talker to chat about her decision to leave the show on the cusp of its finale.

Naturally, her epic boardroom showdown with ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star Kenya Moore was brought up – and Fox didn’t hold back.

The ‘Kill Bill’ beauty also responded to Moore’s comments about her alleged plastic surgery.

Peep the interview below…

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Word has it the recording of Rihanna‘s eighth album has been anything but smooth, hence the myriad of delays that have plagued the project.

However, it seems the star may have found her musical knight in shining armour in the form of Roc Nation comrade – Kanye West.

Details below…

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As debate rages on about last night’s Grammy Awards, one name that is Team Not Impressed is R&B crooner Trey Songz.

During the broadcast, the 30-year-old singer took to Twitter to vent his frustrations with his lack of nominations….while stressing that he’s supposedly unbothered.

Trey’s rant below…

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