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After much ado, VH1 drew the curtain back on the panel of their revamped version of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

Led by Rita Ora (who replaces Tyra Banks as host), the judges joining the singing entrepreneur are supermodel and body activist Ashley Graham, Paper Magazine C.O.O Drew Elliott and celebrity stylist/ image architect Law Roach.

Now, a day after the announcement, a series of snaps of the cast at work have been released.

Check ’em out above and below, where Ora’s message about her new role also awaits…

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In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer.”

Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s game-changing past.

Today, we make our way back to 1997, the year in which the world was first introduced to the TV series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’

Named after the widely panned movie of the same name, ‘Buffy’ tells the tale of a sixteen-year old Valley girl chosen by fate to slay the forces of darkness and the evil that can be high school.

The layered character was portrayed by ‘All My Children‘s Sarah Michelle Gellar who led the series to groundbreaking territory alongside its creator Joss Whedon (‘The Avengers’) on a ratings and critical front.

How so?

One academic study of the hit show came to the following conclusion:

In the world of Buffy the problems that teenagers face become literal monsters. A mother can take over her daughter’s life (“Witch”); a strict stepfather-to-be really is a heartless machine (“Ted”); a young lesbian fears that her nature is demonic (“Goodbye Iowa” and “Family”); a girl who has sex with even the nicest-seeming guy may discover that he afterwards becomes a monster (“Innocence”).

Ready to reunite with the demon-slaying cheerleader?

Catch its unaired pilot and a little action from her rival Kendra (portrayed by Bianca Lawson) and Ashanti below…

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It’s official. Rita Ora will serve as host for VH1‘s revival of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

The rumor mill had been all sorts of active in the week’s preceding today’s announcement. Yet, moments ago, not only did the network confirm Ora’s involvement they also revealed who’ll be joining her.

Full story below…

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Kid Cudi has found a friend in the game-changing creative that is Lee Daniels.

Fortunately, said friendship has seen Cudi secure a role in Daniels’ TV series ‘Empire.’

Full story after the bounce…

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It’s a wrap for Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple are headed for divorce court — and per Peter he found out online.

In a bid to clear up the speculation, the Bar1 entrepreneur – whose antics have often skewed controversial – spilled his side to Wendy Williams.

During their lengthy sit-down, he revealed that – despite being separated for five months – he learned of his wife’s intentions to finalize their break-up…on E! News.

Peep the interview below…

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Individually, Odell Beckham Jr and Drake reign supreme as leaders in their respective fields.

Together, they make for a scandal-free dynamic duo making major bank on the field and on the charts.

Keen to celebrate their brotherhood was GQ magazine who caught up with Beckham to discuss his ascent in NFL, his unique sense of style and the part he played in supporting his ‘Hotline Bling’ ringing sibling as he recorded his latest project ‘VIEWS.’

Read below…

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It seems things are getting ‘real’ for Adrienne Bailon. The former 3LW member is being sued by her management. The sum? $200,000.

Full story below…

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Oprah‘s OWN continues to churn out imposing original content.

The latest piece of the network’s creative puzzle is a project named ‘Queen Sugar’, starring Rutina Wesley of HBO’s ‘True Blood.

Hit the play button below to peep its trailer and to read more about it!

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Before Michelle Obama waves goodbye to the White House, the First Lady seems keen to flaunt her more carefree side.

Not the only iconic female hoping to enjoy some of life’s smaller treats, Missy Elliott joins the Obama matriarch for an appearance on James Cordon’s Carpool Karaoke.

Cruising the streets of D.C, British comedian Cordon hosted the Illinois native in singing a string of songs, which included a rendition of Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ and Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered.’

Turning up the heat for the latter half of the ride was Elliott, who brought wowed with  ‘Work It.’

Peep the fun after the jump…

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Social media’s healthy obsession with fitness hasn’t gone unnoticed by the world of TV.

Details on Dwayne Johnson‘s new venture and why it might spell trouble for Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s new series below…

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Welcome to another edition of The Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature launched to keep you in the loop with all things TV and Film related.

Who makes up the ingredients of today’s entertainment shake?

Jennifer Hudson and a few formidable pocket monsters.

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Idris Elba‘s pulling power at the box office ensures his pockets and diary are in tip top shape.

This month, the latter was filled with promotional spots he rocked to support his latest cinematic adventure ‘Star Trek: Beyond.’

The movie, which also stars Zoe Saldana, was completed with the help of a $185 million Paramount Pictures is keen to recoup swiftly.

How Elba is doing his part to help them do that? Launching a promotional campaign which saw him cross land and sea to support the project.

Catch the actor in action via several interviews shot within the last week below!

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