Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature which seeks to unearth some of TV and Film’s hidden/forgotten gems.

Today, we revisit 2005’s ‘The Seat Filler’ which starred Kelly Rowland, Mel B, Duane Martin, Kyla Pratt and Shemare Moore.

In it, Rowland plays a popular R&B singer who meets a man she believes is a high profile entertainment lawyer at an awards ceremony. However, it isn’t long before she discovers that all isn’t as it seems prompting romance and comedy to ensue.

Never seen the movie?

Press play to catch the Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin creation below…

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The alleged sexual predator Bill Cosby has learned that the BBC is gearing up to tell his life story by way of a brand new movie named ‘Cosby: Fall of an American Icon.’

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The often buried history of Africans living in the United States continues to intrigue historians and laymen alike.

So, it should come as little surprise that the National Museum of African American and Culture has welcomed over 1 million visitors since its grand opening five months ago.

Full story below…

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After producing a string of hit biopics on popular female singers (see:  Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, etc.), many forecasted Lifetime’s latest effort – a film about the life and times of current pop superstar Britney Spears – would be a homerun.  Well, that was the case until they saw the almost parodic casting and shambolic trailer.

In addition, the pop princess the unauthorized bio was designed to depict gave the movie’s production a royal thumbs down.  The aforementioned (and the unforgiving Twitter slamming it suffered) all added to ‘Britney Ever After’ [which aired February 18th] being a ratings miss for the women’s network.

Details inside:

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After a slightly longer than anticipated spell off-air, the ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are officially back!

The show, which makes for a slighter more upscale take on the ‘Atlanta franchise, promises drama in earnest for the “etiquette-obsessed” cast.

Received well in its first season, RHOP’s sophomore run sees Gizelle, Karen, and all but one of the original Housewives return, with newcomer Monique Samuels joining the mix.

Set to hit Bravo on April 2nd, watch the sizzling first look trailer after the jump…

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A teaser from Azealia Banks‘ feature length movie ‘Coco‘ has surfaced online following fears her feud with its creatives would see it buried by Lionsgate.

In it, with help from Common, Lorraine Toussaint, Lucien Laviscount and Jill Scott, the Jazz-inspired rapper plays a young woman named Coco who seeks to find a life away from her own via the power of poetry.

An official release date is yet to be set.

Watch below…

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Peaches Monroe seeks to break the curse of the viral sensation.

Indeed, after watching several members of the internet community create content which went on to be monetised by everyone but them, the creator of the ‘On Fleek’ phenomenon has put plans in place to claim what is rightfully hers.

How she intends to do it?

With your help.

Full story below…

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This week saw Chris Brown back out of his boxing match with Soulja Boy; but according to ex Karrueche Tran he’s been practising on her long before. Allegedly.

Dive below for details…

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BET’s ‘The Quad’ has moved to real members of the HBCU community…for all the wrong reasons.

Find out why a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are worried about what the show may do to them below….

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 15 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Donald Glover and James Earl Jones are to portray Simba and Mufasa in a live action remake of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’.

Good news below…

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As reported here, Trey Songz is taking a very unique approach to promoting his new album, ‘Tremaine,’ by teaming up with VH1 for a “reality” dating show.  Titled ‘Tremaine the Playboy,’ the web series will see the R&B heartthrob look to give his heart to one of 20 female contestants (including the likes of Kayla Nicole, Holly Joso, Neeandra Brooks and more).

While there are conflicting reports on the parodic nature of the series, what we can say for sure is that you can catch Episode 1 of the Steelo Brim & Draya Michele -hosted fair inside:

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