Welcome to Retro Rewind, the original TGJ feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we make our way to 1990, the year in which the hit series ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?‘ made its way to the world.

Created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, the anthology series tells the tale of the Midnight Society, a group of teens who gather around campfire at midnight to share stories with one another.

The show’s first run started in 1990 and ended in 1996 and was revived in ’99 before its plug was pulled for good in June 11th 2000.

Fortunately, said run helped to turn many a 90s teen star into a household name, packing performances from Tia & Tamera Mowry (who star in the episode below),Ryan Gosling, Melissa Joan-Hart, Tatyana Ali and Neve Campbell.

Press play to reunite with the Nickelodeon series below…

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As praise for ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor/activist Jesse Williams continues to flood in after his impassioned race equality speech at this week’s BET Awards, there have been a small, yet surprising number of critics who felt the speech raised a few eyebrows.

One such critic, whose skepticism comes as a surprise to no one, is ‘Clueless’ star Stacey Dash.  The actress/FOX News puppet commentator took to her blog to slam Williams for a speech she calls ‘an attack on white people.’

Keen to find out what else she said?  Get it below (in case you missed it):

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The first wave of ‘America‘s Next Top Model’ came to an end after 22 cycles last year.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before the concept was picked by Viacom’s VH1 who are to revive the series with a new judging panel.

Why this spells good news for Rita Ora?

She’s “reportedly” been handpicked to step into Tyra Banks‘ role!

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Jackie Christie, Brandi Maxiell and Malaysia Pargo front the latest season of VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives LA‘, returning to VH1 to jump into more lowbrow action for its fifth season.

How the show’s leading ladies celebrated the July 17th arrival of the series’ new spin in the TV machine? By unlocking its trailer.

Watch below…

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The California-based Hip-Hop act Jack and Jack have learned that messages one of its members published about African-Americans have revived themselves to haunt him.

Bad news below…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder‘s third season is on its way to the world this Fall!

Details on its premiere date below…

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Selena isn’t the only entertainer is to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For, John Legend and Tyra Banks are also in that exclusive number.

Fantastic news below…

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‘Lemonade’ didn’t exactly have the sweetest taste to stylist/fashion designer Rachel Roy after rumors began swirling she was the center of Beyonce‘s assertion an extramarital affair had taken place during her marriage to rap mogul Jay Z.

In fact, after a vicious Twitter attack that trickled down to her children, the 42-year-old – unaffectionately christened ‘Becky’ by Beyonce fans – took to Twitter to denounce the ‘bullying’ by stating:

Now, two months after the story has cooled, Roy’s ex-husband Damon Dash, who is also Jay Z’s former business partner, took to Access Hollywood to give his two cents on the situation and also dish on his appearance on BET’s hot new series ‘Music Moguls.’

Find out how he feels below:

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BET continue to break new ground with original programming.

Their latest offering is a biopic on trail-blazing R&B pioneers New Edition.

Set to air in 2017, the three-part series chronicles the rise and career explosion of the ‘Candy Girl’ crooners. It’ll also touch of the dramas – some known, some not – which occurred behind the scenes.

‘Empire’ star Bryshere Y. Gray has been cast as Michael Bivins; Elijah Kelley takes on the role of Ricky Bell; Grammy nominee Luke James will play Johnny Gill; Algee Smith is Ralph Tresvant; Keith Powers is Ronnie Devoe, and Woody McClain plays Bobby Brown.

Watch the trailer for the Chris Robinson directed project after the jump…

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The cult classic ‘Showgirls’ undoubtedly stands as the highlight of Elisabeth Berkley‘s career.

Panned following its release, the movie’s storyline, though questionable, saw it soar on a video rental front and become one of the highest-earning releases to be launched by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Knew all of the above?

If so, we’re sure you’ll be interested to learn that one of the actresses hoping to bag the role Elisabeth soared in was…Jennifer Lopez.

A never-before-heard story from the triple threat during her time with ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘ below…

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The political commentator Sunny Hostin is undoubtedly one of the strongest additions to ABC’s hit series ‘The View’, stepping in following the departure of Rosie Perez.

Unfortunately for ‘Real Housewives of New York’ player Bethenny Frankel said strength almost saw her find herself in hot water when she came face to face when she made the serious mistake of berating Hostin’s son.

Hit the 6.27 mark to find out what happened when the neighbours almost came to blows on a New York beach below…

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Robert Ri’Chard has found a friend in TV One.

That’s right, after watching him do his part to support the ‘Chocolate City‘ movie empire, the platform has called on him to star alongside Malik Yoba in the movie ‘Bad Dad Rehab.’

Details below…

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