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.

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’s ‘Spider-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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Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault legal fiasco has received a fresh slap in the face this week.

Find out why below…

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‘Orange is the New Black‘s Samira Wiley finds herself in dark psychological territory in her latest project this year.

Its name? ’37‘, a harrowing tale based on the true story of one Kitty Genovese who was brutally murdered in front of neighbours who did nothing to intervene as she was being stabbed to death.

Their refusal to intervene prompted psychologists to coin ‘The Genovese Syndrome‘, also known as the bystander effect.

Why the movie is called ’37’? It’s the number of witnesses who observed the murder and said and did nothing to stop it.

Press play to peep its trailer below….

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The actor/producer Nate Parker has denied claims that he sexually assaulted a young woman during his time at Penn State University.

Details on why he’s had to do so this week below…

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Lady Gaga‘s comeback campaign has scored a major touchdown.

For it has been confirmed that she will indeed star in the much-discussed remake of ‘A Star Is Born.’ 

Full story below…

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Viola Davis‘ portrayal of the character Amanda Waller has gone a long way to push the movie ‘Suicide Squad’ to insanely awesome box office levels.

Good news below…

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Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems offers a fresh piece of dramatic pie to its audiences this week. What said movie goers can expect to taste? Trouble, wrapped up in the package that is ‘When the Bough Breaks.’

Desperately seeking to have a baby, a young professional couple seeks out a woman to serve as their surrogate mother.

They find one, but it isn’t long before they discover that she has far more to offer them than her womb.

In the mood for danger, drama and destruction?

An interest piquing trailer awaits below…

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