These days, the element of freedom for Alicia Keys looks like the absence of contractual obligation to a major record label.

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‘Harlem’ has been heating up screens!

Helmed by Tracy Oliver, the writer of 2017’s smash hit movie ‘Girls Trip,’ the Prime Video series has magnetized audiences on a global scale with its warmth, humor, and relatability since its debut earlier this month.

Led by an all-female cast comprised of Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, and Jerrie Johnson, the show shares the story of four 20-something-year-old Black best girlfriends working to thrive and survive in the mecca of Black American culture – Harlem.

Robert Ri’Chard stars as Shawn, a young father navigating life and love.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the TV veteran, who opened up about his role, reuniting with ‘Cousin Skeeter’ co-star Meagan Good, his career longevity, and much more. Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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‘Harlem’ is streaming now on Amazon’s Prime Video

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Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin have called time on their marriage.

For, divorce papers were officially filed this week to dissolve their near-decade-long union.

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Drake has scored a major legal victory.

For, the ‘Nice For What’ rapper has just beaten a $4 billion home intruder lawsuit.

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Beyonce‘s Mom Tina Knowles Lawson has nabbed her very own show in partnership with Facebook Watch. 

The series, which has been christened ‘Talks With Mama Tina,’ arrives on Wednesday (December 22) and will see the regal matriarch sit-down for in-depth, inspiring conversations with a number of notable names.

During the preview, which shows sneak peeks at her chats with the likes of Kevin Hart, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and Chloe Bailey, folk will note a familiar voice: Beyonce’s!

The superstar singer voices the catchy theme tune for the series.

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The unlocking continues for Alicia Keys, who has unwrapped the ‘Come For Me’ music video.

A collaboration with R&B crooners Khalid and Lucky Daye, the track is lifted from the “Unlocked” side of the songbird’s newly hatched double album, ‘KEYS.’

Undeterred by the slow start of the project on the charts, the 15-time GRAMMY winner is keeping the content a-coming.

Because following the premiere of ‘KEYS: A Short Film,’ the star has followed with another offering.

A fusion of a fun-filled studio session and scenic shots of Keys New York, the video awaits below…

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Diddy has long-established himself as quite the entrepreneur and his latest acquisition is a familiar one.

For, the mogul has bought back his Sean John brand and rescued the clothing line from bankruptcy.

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New updates have arrived in the aftermath of Drakeo The Ruler‘s death.

The late rapper’s mother now intends to matters to court.

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Tiwa Savage has poured out the video for ‘Tales By Moonlight’ – the latest offering from her recently released EP, ‘Water & Garri.’

The Afrobeats queen is accompanied by rising Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae on the track, which follows the Brandy-assisted ‘Somebody’s Son.’

Its moody visual was directed by Meji Alabi and sees the ladies turn up the heat in earnest.

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Mary J. Blige is wasting no time lighting a match under ‘Amazing’ – one of two new singles from her forthcoming album ‘Goodmorning Gorgeous.’

The DJ Khaled collaboration finds the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul in high-octane form while declaring that she feels – as the title relays – amazing.

MJB’s visual arrives ahead of her performance as co-headliner at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.

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Mariah Carey is getting candid.

For, the ‘All I Want For Christmas’ songstress has just revealed that she has reached out to Britney Spears to show some support.

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Jeremy Meeks first became known to the masses when he became dubbed as “Prison Bae” in a viral post chronicling a less favorable time of his life.

Now, he’s turning his woes into wins.

Having made a splash in the modeling sphere, the 37-year-old is making a splash in acting.

And his latest endeavor sees him reprise his role as Saleem in the third installment of the popular ‘True to the Game’ film franchise.

Based on the Teri Woods novel of the same name, ‘True to the Game 3’ reassembles a number of familiar faces from its initial edition (Columbus Short, Vivica A. Fox, Erica Peeples) and is touted as the ‘most explosive’ take on street life and street love yet.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Meeks, who opened up about the crime-thriller, his breaking into acting, and being inspired by the one and Denzel Washington. 

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