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Like a fine wine, Halle Berry only gets better (and more sought after) with time.

The actress, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, stars in chilling new thriller ‘Kidnap’ – due in theaters later this year.

As the title entails, the flick tells the tale of a mother who stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.

Co-starring Robert Walker Branchaud and Dana Gourrier, the first trailer for the movie has been unleashed.

Check it out below…

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Zendaya‘s ties to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ has been slammed by critics who learned that she is to play the project’s leading lady Mary-Jane Watson.

Why they’re against it?

Her race.

Details below…

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The latest chapter of Tyra Banks’ career has welcomed a traditional twist to its tale.

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‘Hidden Figures’, the movie which tells the groundbreaking tale of the African-American women behind NASA’s Space Race glory, has welcomed Pharrell Williams to its family.

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are on a roll with their revivals of popular musical productions.

Next up is ‘Hairspray Live!’ – which hits the network on December 7th and stars Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande. Newcomer Maddie Baillio will take on the iconic role of Tracy Turnblad. 

The special follows recently broadcast blockbusters ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and ‘The Sound of Music.’ [Rival station FOX also helped re-ignite the remake trend with their take on ‘Grease’.]

There may be three months to go before ‘Hairspray’ arrives on the box. Yet, NBC are firing up the promotional machine earlier with a first look teaser.

Check it out below…

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November 2016 will bring with it Bravo’s highest-rated ‘Housewives’ offering, ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Fortunately, videos pulled from its “set” and thrown onto social media now mean that its viewers no longer have to wait until the show airs to discover what the ‘Wives’ are up to.

Waiting below is one of those teasers.

Hit the play button to reunite with Phaedra, Kandi and company after the leap…

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Fans of ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may know him best as the show’s feisty singing sensation Jamal, but they may not know that before the show the singer/songwriter/actor was already part of an “empire” – the Smollett family.

Full of singers, actors, and more, the entertainment family – first brought to the Hollywood spotlight by sister Jurnee – is now showing off yet another of their many talents:  cooking.  Led by the family chef, Jake, the siblings – Jussie, Jurnee, Jocqui, Jojo, and Jazz – are inviting viewers into their homes to get a peek at how they throw down in the kitchen.

Premiering today [August 20] at 12:30p/11:30c, hop below for your first peek at what the six siblings are searing, sizzling, and serving:

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

Today we step back in time and arrive in 1993, the year in which the TV show ‘Diagnosis Murder’ first made its way to the world.

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The comedic medical crime drama about a world renowned doctor (portrayed by Dick Van Dyke) who, with the help of his son (a detective) and his team of medical experts, solve deadly crimes.

It took 178 well-received episodes spread out over eight seasons to complete its story much to the surprise of TV insiders who expected it to receive its marching orders after its first season struggled to secure major ratings.

How it overcame its brief yet undeniably problematic numbers issue?

Storylines fronted by Dyke and the African-American actresses Victoria Rowell and Delores Hall whose performances went a long way to turn the series into a staple in many a 90s TV lovers entertainment diet.

Watch below…

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Janelle Monae continues to make a bold foray into film this year.

Still riding high on the positive reception she received following the release of her ‘Hidden Figures’ trailer, the creative unlocks the the trailer for her new movie ‘Moonlight’ today.

The movie is a film adaptation of the book ‘In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue’ and tells the story of a young African-American struggling to find his place in the world after learning that he is gay.

October 21st 2016 stands as its release.

Watch its trailer below…

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Marvel’sSpider-Man: Homecoming’ is to propel the actress Zendaya to astronomical new heights in Hollywood.

Find out how and why below…

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Remember Countess Vaughn?

The actress made a name for herself on sitcom ‘227,’ yet became a household name thanks to her role as Kim Parker on ‘Moesha’ and spin-off ‘The Parkers.’

These days, she’s on the cast of TV One‘s ‘Hollywood Divas’ after a lengthy spell out of the spotlight.

Now in its third season, one of the central storylines in Vaughn’s narrative is her desire to return to music.

To assist that cause she teamed up with cast-mate Lisa Wu, who directed the video for her new song ‘Do You Love Him.’

Teased on part 1 of the reunion last night, the full visual was unveiled today.

Watch below…

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The comedic and horrific ‘Scream Queens‘ is back…well almost.

Fronted by Emma Roberts, KeKe Palmer and Niecy Nash, the hit TV show makes its way to the world for a second spin in the television cycle on September 20th.

Unfamiliar with the series? Here’s a short break down.

The sisters of a nonpareil sorority house carry a deep, dark and shameful secret that returns to haunt them 20 years after said secret was born. Mayhem and murder ensues when a masked killer named the Red Devil hatches a plan to punish the girls who must race against time to find uncover his identity.

Sound like something you’d enjoy?

Click here to learn more about its first season and meet us below to catch your first spin of its second season’s latest teaser!

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