As we reported here, a slew of recent Cardi B certifications at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) further pushed the ‘Up’ rapstress up in the line of the digital era’s best-selling female acts.

Already among the leaders on the singles front thanks to her attachment to multiple Diamond-certified hits (i.e. ‘I Like It,’ ‘Bodak Yellow’), now news has surfaced the GRAMMY winner is close to adding yet another 10 million-seller to her growing number of plaques thanks to the enduring success of 2020’s ‘WAP’ (featuring Megan Thee Stallion).

As if being first all-female Rap collaboration to debut at #1 on the Hot 100, historic opening YouTube views, and one of the greatest premiere streaming weeks ever aren’t enough for the record books, the Frank Ski-sampled bop is set to make history again.

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It’s been over three days since Will Smith rocked headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, but the incident is still very much the week’s hottest topic.

From social media commenters to newscasters, writers, and celebrities (in attendance or otherwise), lips are moving about the ordeal and don’t show any signs of slowing soon.

Among the more news-grabbing responses to the shocking occurrence come from two of its three hosts:  Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes.

Look inside to see how they (sans Regina Hall) separately weighed in on the slap heard around the world.

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After scoring ratings wins for Lifetime aboard the made-for-TV films ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ ‘Faith Under Fire,’ and the biographical ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton returns to the network as star and executive producer of ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club.’

Based on the ‘Hollis Morgan Mystery’ franchise by R. Franklin James, ‘Fallen’ is a multi-movie series that has April premiere dates attached to its first two installments – ‘Friends to Die For’ and ‘Heroes and Felons.’

Ahead of the former’s premiere on Saturday (April 2), Lifetime has lifted the lid on an extended sneak peek at the flick.

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Gospel sensation Rudy Currence recently teamed up with fellow Grammy-winning singer Chrisette Michele to release the official music video for “No Greater Love,” which is the #1 song at Gospel radio (at writing).

Written by Currence, “No Greater Love” comes as the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s previous Gospel radio #1 hit, ‘I Belong Here,’ and serves as yet another taste of new music set to board his forthcoming debut album ‘Stained Glass Windows.’

Directed by Reid Craft, hop inside to see Currence & Michele at work with “No Greater Love.”

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With the world at large still locked in deep discourse about Will Smith‘s Oscar night fiasco, Chris Rock – who was on the receiving end of his slap – is adding his two cents to the debate.

Find out what the comedian had to say at his show moments ago…

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Kehlani is swimming towards the April 29 release of her third studio album, ‘Blue Water Road.’

And ahead of its unwrapping, the singer has teamed up with Justin Bieber. Together the pair serves up the latest taste of the LP in form of new single ‘Up At Night.’

The melodic jam follows ‘Altar’ and ‘Little Story.’

Lyrically, the track finds the stars trading verses about their love.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Daniel Kaluuya has earned acclaim in earnest for his talents in front of the camera in movies such as ‘Get Out’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’ Now, he’s gearing up to show his versatility behind it too.

For, the actor has paired up with Netflix for his screenwriting debut, ‘The Kitchen.’

Full story below…

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R&B songbird Ella Mai is wasting no time firing up the promotional machine for her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Heart On My Sleeve.’

Because, just days after announcing the LP (which is due May 6 via Interscope), Mai has hatched the project’s official tracklist.

Preceded by lead single ‘DMFU,’ the set follows the Brit-bred singer’s self-titled debut – which dropped in 2018 and houses worldwide hit ‘Boo’d Up.’

Speaking on the album, the 27-year-old told fans:

“I can’t wait for you to take this journey with me. You [will] hear something else that is very dear to my heart”

Head below to see which songs populate Mai’s latest body of work…

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The GRAMMY Awards 2022 just added a wave of new names to its growing line-up.

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Tony Rock, famed comedian and brother of actor-comic Chris Rock, is coming to his brother’s defense as the latter continues ride headlines for being the recipient of an unceremonious slap at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.

As has been widely reported, the elder Rock got rocked by Will Smith for making a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s hair.

The slap heard around the word still rings as the center of social media debates, and Tuesday night (March 29) Tony entered the chat with some short but telling answers when quizzed on his thoughts about the hoopla.

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They’re back! After an elongated spell off-air, the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ returns for its 14th season on May 1!

The latest installment of the reality smash promises an array of dramatic twists and turns – especially in light of the cast shake-up.

To drum up buzz, Bravo has unleashed a titillating trailer hinting at this season’s many plot lines.

We won’t give too much away, but it’s safe to say Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Marlo Hampton, Drew Sidora, a returning Sheree Whitfield, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross are bringing the heat.

Really though, what are you waiting for? Check out the first look at RHOA season 14 below…

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AMC’s new show, ’61st Street,’ has stormed onto screens and already has viewers gripped.

Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance toplines the two-season event – which is executive produced by Michael B. Jordan by way of his Outlier Society production company, David Shanks, and BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat (who also created the series).

’61st Street’ uncovers the underbelly of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system; it follows the police and prosecutor investigation of a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the cop code of silence.

Vance leads the all-star cast, which includes Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis, Brit Tosin Cole, Mark O’Brien, and Holt McCallany.

Ahead of its premiere, That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee sat down with Vance, who opened up in earnest about the show in earnest as well as his exciting plans for the future.

Watch our exclusive interview above.

’61^st Street’ airs Tuesdays at 9pm on AMC, which is exclusive to BT TV customers in the UK.
The full box set will available for 90 days following the finale.

AMC is available on BT TV, channel number 332, and is also available in HD on AMC HD (channel 381).
AMC content is also available to watch as catch up on the BT Player.

’61st Street’ premieres in the US on April 10 on AMC.

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