Exciting times for fans of 2-time Grammy winner Tye Tribbett!

After dominating the music scene with his award-winning hits (see: ‘No Way,’ ‘Chasing After You,’ ‘He Turned It,’ and more), now the energetic performer will be bringing his charisma to a new program for BET and Centric.

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Following in the footsteps of Toni Morrison, John Legend and the creators of WGN’s ‘Underground’ take a bold, brave and nuanced look into the human implications of African-American chattel slavery.

Now, supported by a stirring performance by ‘Empire‘s Jussie Smollet, the show’s remarkable players have learned that its first season  moved mountains on a number of fronts…long before its finale.

Good news before it returns for a second season below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take you on a journey to TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, as the icon continues to build his eighth studio album, Usher‘s role in 1998’s ‘The Faculty’ is spotlighted and celebrated for the part it played in turning the entertainer into a household name.

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Whitney Houston & Lenny Kravitz make up the ingredients of this edition of TGJ’s Screen Juice.

How and why?

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Kerry Washington is making power moves!

The award-winning ‘Scandal’ actress just scored a dynamite deal with the show’s housing network ABC.

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Eddie Murphy‘s first film in five years is set for release this year.

Its name? ‘Mr Church’,  based on the real life and deeply moving friendship between a young woman, a dying mother and their cook.

Sound interesting?

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As her time thrilling fans as Shug Avery on Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple’ comes to close, it appears Jennifer Hudson‘s love of musical theater will continue as reports indicate her next big project will come in the form of headlining the legendary ‘Hairspray.’

Tackling the role of “Motormouth Maybelle,” the production is next in line of NBC’s hit-making remakes of Broadway’s biggest numbers (‘Sound of Music,’ ‘The Wiz,’ etc.).  Get the details below:

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‘All of Me’ hitmaker John Legend proves yet again all of his hits are not limited to the music charts! Indeed, after dominating the entertainment genre then lending his hand to film, Legend adds yet another accomplishment to his storied career – executive producer of WGN America’s knockout hit series ‘Underground.’

Led by Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Aldis Hodge, the breakout show quickly found a devoted fanbase:

Via TW:

” [‘Underground’ is] currently averaging over 1 million viewers per episode in live-plus-same-day ratings and 3 million viewers in live-plus-seven. It was also the sixth highest-rated scripted series premiere of any cable drama this season…”

Now, in response to the viewership demand, the series is running toward a season 2:

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Welcome to a special edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take you on a journey back into TV and Film’s past.

Today, to celebrate the life of the late African-American entertainer Prince, we make our way back to December 10th 1999, the day on which the performer bared all on life, love, music and religion in an interview with CNN‘s Larry King.

Much to the delight of his supporters, the conversation saw them mine the guarded entertainer’s changing mind as he promoted the LP ‘Rave UN2 The Joy Fantastic’, offering them what stands as an undeniably unforgettable interview.

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Janet Jackson may have announced a hiatus from the stage as she makes a bid for motherhood, but that hasn’t halted her other hustles.

Remember way back in 2011 when the diva’s Lionsgate development deal was announced?

Well, it seems the first fruit of that partnership has sprung forth.

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Welcome to Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature whipped up to keep you in the loop with all things Film and TV-related.

Who makes up the ingredients in this edition’s entertainment shake?

The performer Miche’le and First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

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As if excitement for Beyonce‘s return isn’t already reaching a feverish pitch, the diva – courtesy of a partnership with HBO – just made her  ‘Lemonade’ deal even sweeter for beloved #Beyhive.

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