Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take our faithful readers on a journey to TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we return to 1993 to revisit ‘Six Degrees of Separation’, the Schepisi-directed drama starring Will Smith.

In it, Smith plays a con man named a young man named Paul who convinces a wealthy couple that he is the son of the actor Sidney Poitier.

Enamoured by his charm, wit and talent, the couple soon find themselves adopting him and welcoming him to their opulent lifestyle. Alas, it isn’t long before the truth emerges.

What happens when it does?

Find out below…

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther’ has welcomed the actor Michael B. Jordan to its cast.

Good news below….

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Nicole Scherzinger‘s ruthless approach to her solo career may work for her, but it’s not making everyone happy.

Case in point, theatre maestro Andrew Lloyd-Webber who says he is “furious” with the singer.

Find out why below…

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LeToya Luckett’s solo journey is climbing to new heights.

The Destiny’s Child alum successfully impacted the music scene with her chart-topping debut and in more recent years has focussed on acting.

For Luckett, the latter has proven a wise (and lucrative) move. So much so that the latest chapter of her narrative may be her biggest career look yet.

Details below…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder’ returns to ABC this fall.

Seem like ages way? Fear not.

For, fans of the Viola Davis-fronted thriller won’t have to wait until then to sink their teeth into what may be a major season three plot twist.

What is is?

Spoilers and speculation below…

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Lupita Nyong’o‘s career shows no signs of the post-Oscar slump.

Indeed, via a savvy selection of roles and a growing list of endorsement deals, the Academy Award winner – who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’ – has broken the shackles so many of her predecessors weren’t able to.

And if a new report proves true, her rapidly rising star will only soar higher – thanks to Marvel‘s hotly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ movie.

Details below…

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Has Jussie Smollett pulled the plug on ‘Empire‘ role?

It seems so.

Full story below…

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New music from Christina Aguilera is nigh.

Where her fans may be able to bag news about its direction first?

Find out below…

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After doing her part to support the latest edition of ‘Star Wars’ Lupita Nyong’O leads the cast of ‘Queen of Katwe.’

The story tells the real tale of a Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi and will make its way to theatres on September 23rd with help of Disney and ESPN Films.

Watch its trailer below…

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‘Orange is the New Black‘ is back…well almost.

June 17th will deliver its fourth season via Netflix much to the delight of its fanbase, and offer a fresh (but undeniably darker) look into its story.

How so?

Peep its official trailer after the jump…

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ABC continue to wave the flag for diversity on network television following the success of ethnic led titles such as ‘Scandal,’ ‘How To Get Away With Murder,’ ‘Black-Ish,’ and ‘Fresh Off The Boat.’

This Summer sees ‘Uncle Buck’ join the channel’s impressive line-up.

Based on the hit movie of the same name, funnyman Mike Epps leads as a loveable yet irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. Coincidentally, his brother and sister-in-law’s nanny quit on them and they require his help to look after their kids. Buck’s unorthodox…everything serves as the focus of the show’s conflict and resolution.

Set to premiere June 16th, an extended preview has been unleashed. Check it out below…

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Idris Elba & the rising actress Michaela Coel were among the many who made their way to London’s Royal Festival Hall to celebrate this year’s BAFTA TV Awards.

Celebrating the best of what British television had to offer viewers in the last year, the event honoured the comedian Lenny Henry for his services to entertainment and fight for on-screen diversity as well as award Coel and her hit TV series ‘Chewing Gum.’

Winners list below…

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