After winning over fans with their critically acclaimed 2012 remake of the iconic film, ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Grammy-winning stars Jill Scott and Queen Latifah are teaming up with Lifetime again – this time to shed light on the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

As fans recall, pop icon Cher was originally attached as the film’s star and executive producer, but cited “family issues” as her reasons for pulling out.  Never to worry, Scott and Latifah have carried the torch in her stead with the film now titled ‘Flint.’  And, if the heart-tugging trailers are anything to judge by, they exceeded every expectation.

See the previews inside and tell us:  will you be watching?!

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s brilliant past.

What we’re highlighting today? ‘Boomerang’, the Eddie Murphy which soared on the wings of Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry, Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier and more.

A hilarious comedy, the project was born out of Murphy’s desire to celebrate the diversity of African-American culture and showcase talent shunned by a diversity-shy industry.

The result? A timeless classic which generated over $131 million at the box office.

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for having to

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 5, titled ‘Adventures in Babysitting,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 6 of season 4 – titled ‘Stay Strong, Mama’below…

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Jennifer Lopez has a hustle like no other.

For, when not dominating the dance-floor, the diva is making it reign in the TV arena.

Extending her relationship with NBC (home to her shows ‘Shades Of Blue’ and ‘World Of Dance’), the 47-year-old is producing a new scripted comedy for the network.

Two step below for details…

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Keyshia Ka’Oir is a keeper.

The model turned entrepreneur has gained increased notability in recent years as her relationship with rapper Gucci Mane garnered more media attention.

She’s more than a pretty face, though. And stopped by Wendy Williams Show to highlight exactly that.

Currently strutting the press run to promote her and Gucci’s BET wedding special ‘The Mane Event,’ she opened up to the former shock jock about the relationship and her own hustle.

She also shared an interesting story about how when Gucci went to prison for 3 years, he left her $2 million to look after for him. Through a series of savvy investments, she tripled it by the time he came home.

Peep the insightful sit-down below…

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As viewers patiently await the season premiere of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta,’ ATL’s most famous peach-holders officially wrapped filming last night.

In true ‘Housewives’ fashion, the event – a Halloween party – was elaborate and deliciously over the top.

Word on the curb is that it was hosted by model Eva Marcille – who is confirmed to be taping with the group, though her exact role has yet to be revealed.

As the snaps above and below show, the ladies committed to theme and went above and beyond!

Nene Leakes proved her petty level is still on 100; she dressed up as pest control with husband Greg getting in on the fun too.

Elsewhere, Cynthia Bailey turned heads as 50 Cent (?)

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King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s legacy continues to thrive in ways like never before.

Less than a month after the ‘Scream’ compilation album hit shelves, the pop icon’s ‘Thriller’ album is set to be reimagined into a CBS animated special featuring the voices of Jim Parsons, Christine Baranski, Alan Cumming, and Lucy Liu.

In a feature titled among others ‘Michael Jackson’s Halloween,’ the “magical adventure” is set to air tonight at 8/7c.  Have you seen the trailer?  Catch it inside and let us know…

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As reported, it’s curtains for Tamar Braxton‘s marriage to Vince Herbert. The R&B singer and reality personality filed for divorce from the music exec on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

And while she’s remained silent – sans a brief word from her rep who billed it a “difficult decision” – her sisters are speaking up and out.

Towanda, Trina, and Traci Braxton were spotted as they arrived in California to support the youngest of their clan.

Interestingly, when quizzed on the drama, they didn’t hold back. Their candid words await below…

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As Twitter is still set alight from a series of racy Snapchat screenshots allegedly featuring a highly sexual conversation between  DJ Envy and some unnamed woman, the famed Breakfast Club host is clapping back to shut down all the rumors:

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Jaden Smith‘s new album is finished and he is finally ready to share it with the world.

The name of his esoteric set?

 SYRE: A Beautiful Confusion

In it, the performer glides through conflicting thoughts and feelings as he finds his way in a changing world on the wings of sights and sounds he built within the last few years.

Where that creative journey has taken him?

Watch below…

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DJ Envy is currently the butt…erm…”center” of an explosive Twitter conversation after a suitor/sidechick exposed the fame DJ for allegedly enjoying being the recipient of anal pleasure.  One of the night’s top trending stories as a result of screenshot messages brought forth (the subject of over 25,000 tweets as of time reported) , Envy – usually the one dishing jokes with his crew at The Breakfast Club – is now being served them…and hard!

We ain’t knockin what you do homie, but the good folks at Black Twitter?  Well, needless they say some of them aren’t exactly as receptive to the idea of the radio show host playing with strap-ons!

See some of the hilarious, but messy tweets inside:

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