Looks like Sisters With Voices (SWV) will be joining the Braxton and Campbell (Mary Mary) sisters on the WeTV reality front if reports are to be believed.  The Grammy-nominated trio, who have delivered such hits as ‘You’re the One’, ‘Weak’, and ‘Rain’, are looking to make a splash on TV come late 2013.

Fans may remember the group took a nearly decade long hiatus after lead singer Cheryl Coko Clemons announced plans to pursue a solo gospel career, but returned to charts in 2012 with their hit R&B record ‘Co-Sign’.

We definitely will be signing on to watch.  Will you? (source)

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Oprah Winfrey‘s ‘OWN‘ has seen quite a turnaround in ratings since its troubled debut.  Rocking ratings with hit series like ‘Oprah’s Master Class’, ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’, and ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’, O is looking to continue her good streak by introducing new reality segments – namely ‘Life With LaToya’.

Yes, indeed we are talking about LaToya Jackson.  The Jackson-family black sheep has seen her career overcast by a number of misfortunes including poor album sales, poor performances, and poor public reception.  Jackson is looking to change that however by taking control (no pun intended) and center stage – for once not at the expense of a sibling.

Set to debut Saturday, April 13th at 10:30 pm ET on OWN, get into its trailer above and tell us your thoughts?

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Well, it looks like Destiny’s Children are truly ready for their individual takeover.  For, just days after DC3 alum Michelle Williams announced her forthcoming reality show, original group member Latavia Roberson announces plans to bring her ‘reality‘ to television screens.

Set to be produced by hit TV producer Carlos King (‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey), our friends at TheYBF report the show will see its debut as early as later this year.

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Grammy winning gospel diva Karen Clark Sheard, one-fourth of the legendary supergroup The Clark Sisters, is just a month away from unveiling her highly anticipated BET reality show.

Also starring husband Bishop J. Drew Sheard, daughter/Stellar Award winning Kierra ‘Kiki’ Sheard, and son/producer J. Drew Sheard II, the reality trek is set to debut immediately after the 13th Annual ‘BET Celebration of Gospel’ on April 7th.

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Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams is one busy lady these days.

Indeed, aside from readying a new gospel album, the ‘Heard A Word’ wailer is being joined by her family for a new reality show set to begin shooting in the coming months (as reported here). But, before fans can catch a peek at Williams on the tube, they can catch her on stage as she returns to Broadway for a whirlwind tour with ‘Fela!’ the musical.

This week saw her hit Hotlanta for a press tour that saw pit stops by V-103, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and more.  Chatting about rumors of Destiny’s Child reuniting, giving dibs on her new reality trek, and reflecting on ‘wack pick up lines’, tuck in below to hear what she shares and the hilarity that comes with it:

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Fans of gospel supergroup Mary Mary are sure to rejoice at news that the Grammy-winning duo are due give WeTV a season 3 of their hit reality show.  While we’re still glued to the show for its season 2 finale (February 28 at 9 pm ET/PT), reports surfaced today indicating the ‘God In Me’ maestras will in full-swing of production for their third season starting March 2013.

Erica Campbell of the group is quoted as saying, “We’re so excited about the next season as we enter a new phase in our lives and careers. This past year has been both overwhelming and exciting and we were happy to share those moments with our fans…we hope to continue to inspire and encourage people through our show in addition to our music.”

If the season will see them as a duo or done-zo, only time will tell.  The big reveal on the Campbells future as a unit is expected to be revealed tomorrow night only on WeTV!

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As reported here, ‘Balm In Gilead’ belter Karen Clark Sheard and award-winning daughter Kierra Sheard have been tapped to BET to bring forth a family reality show.  Set to be unveiled immediately after this year’s ‘BET Celebration of Gospel’ showing, the reality venture comes as one of many being taken on by gospel stars as Byron Cage, Marvin Sapp, and Kim Burrell have all made strides over 2012 in the reality television market.

The news comes just a day before reports surfaced that WeTV’s hit gospel reality show ‘Mary Mary’ was renewed for a season 3.

See below for when you can get your first peek at the Sheard family’s reality venture:

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After kicking off the year with a show-stopping performer with former Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland at this year’s ‘Super Bowl’, ‘Do You Know’ diva Michelle Williams is still doing the darn thing!

Indeed, after announcing a new gospel album due later this year and Broadway tour aboard ‘Fela! The Musical’, now Williams is ready to take on television with a new reality show entitled ‘My Sister’s Keeper’!

Sharing a statement today, the singer/actress said:

“I am very thrilled about this opportunity, to extend into television with the eOne family as well, with this series,” said Williams. “Working together on my new gospel album and television series, I am excited to share with everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and journey of recording for the album, performing, fun family times and other Unforgettable experiences out together with my dear sisters.”

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With Williams herself being amongst the show’s executive producers, fans can expect to see behind the scenes footage of the making of the belle’s new album and the pressures that come along with it!  As of reporting time, no tentative release date has been announced. (source)

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As previously reported, That Grape Juice was on hand at the 2013 Stellar Awards this weekend hosted live from Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry.

There we caught up with ‘Never Would’ve Made It’ crooner Marvin Sapp and other gospel heavy hitters like Smokie Norful and Byron Cage to dish on their latest projects – including ventures into the reality show circuit.

While we’ve already shown you our exclusive chats with Dorinda Clark Cole and Destiny’s Child graduate Michelle Williams from the event, click PLAY above to see what we found out from Vashawn Mitchell and ‘Meet the Browns’ lovebirds David & Tamela Mann…

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Fans of Bravo’s top show ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ are no stranger to the endless string of memorable quotes from newcomer Kenya Moore.  Moore, 41, joins the show after the departure of Sheree Whitfield (famous for quote ‘Who Gon’ Check Me Boo’).

Interestingly, as Whitfield’s famed quote was later developed into a song, it appears Moore is ready to follow suit in transforming her quote ‘I’m gone with the wind fabulous’ into a full length tune.

Set to debut on Itunes tomorrow (Sunday, January 13th), the former Miss USA is also said to be performing the new single on Andy Cohen‘s ‘Watch What Happens Live’.  Watch the reaction of T-Boz and Tatyana Ali when they’re given a sample of what to expect from the feature below:

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TLC’ T-Boz, stopped by KTLA this morning to promote her aptly titled new reality show ‘Totally T-Boz’.

Set to premiere on January 1st, the fly-on-the-wall series follows the life and times of the singer (real name Tionne Watkins) – chronicling her much documented health troubles, motherhood, and a return to the musical spotlight.

Watch below as the ever-outspoken star dishes on the project. She is hilarious!

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Ever keen to keep an eye and ear on what’s fresh, That Grape Juice pours a new glass of comedic tea by introducing a new segment to its growing TV sister site – ‘Comedy Corner’. In this, the golden age of Youtube and social media, a host of new (and seasoned) talents have taken to the platform and others like it to hilariously highlight the happenings of Pop culture. Now, in a weekly serving, get into the best of web comedy only on That Grape Juice TV!

The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her last hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. Bringing back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey to do a diva quadruple team on ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin. Press play to get into Part 1 of all the action!

Get into more ‘Got 2B Real’ here.

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