Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature built to honour TV and Film’s impactful past.

Today, we celebrate the rise, fall and epic rebirth of the Urban Pop group Danity Kane. The band was formed by Diddy on his version of MTV’s ‘Makin’ Da Band‘ platform and gave the world fly-on-the-wall access to the cut throat nature of the music business and, in some cases, its harsh treatment of young girls and women.

Waiting below are scenes lifted from the series (where the group suffered its first demise) and clips which celebrate its grand comeback!

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Michelle Williams’ is sharing her love story.

The Destiny’s Child star and her fiancé Chad Johnson form the focus of OWN‘s aptly titled ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

Each week, viewers see first-hand how the couple adapt to changing tides in their lives, including moving to the same city, pre-marital counselling, fusing families, and Williams’ brave battle against depression.

An engaging watch, That Grape Juice has an exclusive look at episode 5 ahead of its broadcast tonight.

Check it out below…

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Just one month separates fans of Freeform’s ‘Grown-ish’ from its season 2 premiere.

In the weeks ahead of its long-awaited arrival, expect to see its stars pound the promo pavement in its support.  Kicking off the first of those efforts with a unique homage to the groundbreaking show its drawn so many comparisons to, ‘A Different World,’ look inside for the Chloe x Halle-harmonized theme song set to the backdrop of a very familiar intro.

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Funky Dineva, the sharp-tongued Youtube star known for his fiery weigh-ins on all things Black culture, may have made famous the phrase, “my hair is laid like [insert concept here,” but the #Beyhive’s unrelenting wig snatching looks to ensure the 35-year-old has no hair at all.

Find out why inside:

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Michelle Obama‘s energising book ‘Becoming’ is becoming one of the highest-selling books of all time thanks to sales generated by her adoring public.

Greats news for the former First Lady below…

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As reported here, after scoring ratings wins for Lifetime courtesy of her biopic ‘Unbreak My Heart’ and the biographical film, ‘Faith Under Fire,’ R&B veteran Toni Braxton flexed her acting muscle once more for the network via the November 24th-aired holiday film, ‘Every Day Is Christmas.’

Sharing the screen with the likes of Michael Jai White, sister Towanda Braxton, and more, the film – inspired by Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” saw the diva portray a shrewd businesswoman whose other worldly experiences force her to embrace the spirit of the season.

While ratings reports were delayed due to Thanksgiving, refreshed news indicates Toni’s faithful fans – affectionately called #ToniTigers, helped the songstress claw her way to yet another ratings winner for the network.  Details inside:

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For over a decade, Lady Gaga has served as one of music’s leading ladies. Now, following a critically acclaimed turn in blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born,’ she’s receiving a similar billing as an actress. 

With award talk heating up, Mother Monster was tapped to appear alongside some the big screen’s most notable names for The Hollywood Reporter‘s Actress Roundtable.

Sitting alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman, Regina King, and Glenn Close, the multi-talented star opened up about her journey to the role of Ally and how much the “Gaga” persona has been like “armour.”

Peep the insightful segment below, where slay snaps also await…

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Taraji P. Henson‘s career continues to strut from strength to strength!

February will see the 48-year-old star hit the big screen as the lead in Paramount’s hotly anticipated ‘What Men Want’ (a modern remake on Mel Gibson classic ‘What Men Want’).

Notably, Henson also serves as the film’s executive producer. A career first.

In the January issue of InStyle, the actress gives a preview of her boss’ed up character and also waxes honest about feeling the same at this stage of her journey.

She also opens up about some of the Hollywood hurdles she’d had to conquer on her ascend.

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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are widely tipped for award show glory with ‘A Star Is Born,’ but they’re already wracking up win after win at the box office.

More on the musical’s major milestone below…

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Iyanla Vanzant‘s efforts to help, love and heal those who seek her guidance have led her into the lives of a group of VH1 who say that they are in serious trouble.

Fronted by Dutchess of the ‘Black Ink Crew‘, the ladies will appear on the next ‘Fix My Life’ cycle (due to kick off in January) and reveal how Reality TV ruined their lives and crushed their spirits.

Hit the play button below to catch Vanzant in spiritual action below…

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A passion for good storytelling lies at the heart of Viola Davis’ decision to team up with Amazon to create original content for the giant.

Great news below…

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Ava DuVernay is making major moves.

For, the writer/producer has just inked a new deal with Warner Bros TV.

Details after the jump…

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