The latest installment in the ‘Power’ universe, ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ definitely brought the force to STARZ Sunday (February 6) with its long-awaited premiere.

Toplined by Joseph Sikora (who stars as the show’s beloved lead character Tommy Egan), the ‘Power Book IV’ premiere followed the equally anticipated season 2 finale of its forerunner, ‘Power Book II: Ghost‘ (starring Michael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, and others), which aired the same night.

Look inside to see how the newest spinoff of ‘Power’ is not only keeping the legacy of the original series alive, but is breaking network records in the process.

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DaBaby made headlines again this week when he engaged in a bowling alley brawl with Brandon Bills – the brother of his estranged ex-DaniLeigh. 

There’s no secret that there’s bad blood between both camps, following the MC’s unsavory remarks about the singer and mother of his child.

Said behavior, which included public degradation on social media live, saw Brandon vow to knock DaBaby out in a boxing match.

As reported, not only did that not happen, the literal opposite took place when DaBaby and his crew got physical with Brandon in what many are calling a one-sided Royal Rumble.

Now, the performer is speaking up on the matter.

Find out what he said to say below…

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Rihanna is with child and is sharing her joy with the world.

Indeed, the Bajan belle confirmed she is pregnant with her and boyfriend ASAP Rocky‘s first offspring.

And while many rejoiced with the couple, some members of the Navy wondered what the news spells from RiRi’s ever-elusive ninth studio album.

Well, according to the superstar, there’s no reason to fret.

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Get ready to meet the ‘Line Sisters’ tonight on Lifetime.

Award-winning singer-actresses Letoya Luckett and Kierra Sheard star in the hotly anticipated film alongside fellow multi-hyphenates Drew Sidora and Ta’Rhonda Jones.

Directed by Tailiah Breon, the drama chronicles the story that unfolds after four sorority sisters reunite for a weekend that leads the past to come “knocking on their door as strange and inexplicable things begin to happen to each one of them, threatening to unearth a deadly secret that may tear them apart.”

Ahead of the flick’s eagerly awaited premiere at 8/7c on Lifetime, That Grape Juice’s Chet Kincaid sat down with the ladies for a fun-filled chat.

Check it out above and be sure to let us know…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

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Despite rendering some of modern R&B’s most revered numbers over the last 15 years (see:  ‘Need U Bad,’ ‘Lions, Tigers, & Bears,’ ‘Bust Your Windows,’ ‘Let It Burn,’ & more), R&B songstress Jazmine Sullivan has not historically seen that work recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

However, with the release of her 2021 EP ‘Heaux Tales,’ the 34-year-old’s been seeing her name penciled there in more ways than ever before.

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Billie Eilish is setting the record straight.

Now, she is calling out Kanye West for his demanded apology.

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It appears as though Nicki Minaj has a hit on her hands.

For, her song ‘Bussin’ has stormed the streaming songs, where it makes a big debut.

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Lifetime’s ‘Single Black Female,’ a dark tale of obsession and envy, likely caused the envy of a number of networks once they copped a gander at the printed ratings charts.

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Doja Cat‘s third album, ‘Planet Her,’ shows no signs of slowing its orbit around the Billboard 200’s top 10.

Released in June 2021, the hit-filled project peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 (her highest mark on the album chart to date) and has been a mainstay among its best-sellers since.  Found at #9 on its refreshed edition, 27 of the LP’s 32 weeks aboard the tally have been in the top 10 – a feat that now makes it the longest-running top 10 female Rap LP in history.

That victory is due in no small part to the ongoing success of its singles, including the December 2021-released ‘Woman.’  Appearing at first to be a slow-starter, the song has rocketed into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 for the first time this week after a warm reception at radio.

Planted at #37, look inside to see who joins her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100.

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Jennifer Lopez is leaving no stone unturned in promotion of her latest film, ‘Marry Me,’ which premiered in theaters and the streaming service Peacock on February 11.

To herald the movie’s release, the triple threat diva’s fans (affectionately called #JLovers) were introduced to its 13-track official soundtrack – billing she shared with global superstar Maluma.

Nearly a week after the Latin duo took to ‘The Tonight Show’ to give viewers a live taste of the musical project’s title track (as we reported here), they repeated the feat via an exclusive Peacock concert event.

Titled ‘Marry Me Tonight! Jennifer Lopez & Maluma Live,’ the showing was recorded live at the Dolby Family Terrace at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles and was directed by 14-time Emmy award winner Glenn Weiss.

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With momentum mounting in anticipation of what will be a historic assembly of Hip Hop & R&B heavyweights at this Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime show, the headliners – Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre – are hitting the promo rounds to ensure all eyes are glued to TVs during the February 13 event.

As has become standard fare over the years, the billed performers hosted a press conference in the days leading to the spectacle to dish on what can be expected from their sets, surprises, and much more.

While Dre promised surprises (including what many speculate will be a hologram of late Hip Hop legend Tupac), the 56-year-old rapper-producer also jokingly made a few other promises that were perceived as a diss to the most talked about Super Bowl Halftime show in history.

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