In 2012 Queen Latifah and Jill Scott joined forces for Lifetime’s remake of the iconic 1980s film, ‘Steel Magnolias,’ and scored record ratings for the network in the process.  When the Grammy winners reunited for ‘Flint’ – a heart-tugging, dramatized look at the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan – the response didn’t exactly match the fanfare of their first go round.

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Wendy Williams has assured fans that she is alright after fainting live on television.

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— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) October 31, 2017

What happened?

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Miley Cyrus hates the character which turned her into a household name because she believes it has damaged her psyche.

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Andy Cohen, the brains behind the ‘Real Housewives’ empire, has been accused of engaging in misogyny and drug use by his former friend and NBC employee Kathy Griffin.

I am completely stunned by this story. It is 100% false and totally made up.

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 28, 2017

Ready to hear Kathy’s story?

A tale of hiring, firing, jealousy, cocaine and wild ‘Housewives’ below…

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King of Pop Michael Jackson was the King of television Friday night (October 27th) as reports indicate his CBS Halloween special, ‘Michael Jackson’s Halloween,’ reigned over ratings and scored yet another win for the network in the process.

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FOX are set to up the ante in January with the debut of new procedural drama ‘9-1-1.’

Anchored by a stellar list of names including Angela Bassett and Peter Krause, the show is the brainchild of Ryan Murphy, who counts ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘The People vs O.J.’ among his many successes.

As for the premise of the series, ‘9-1-1’ follows the professional and personal lives of a group first responders: police, paramedics and firefighters.

Touted as an integral part of the network’s midseason schedule, a titillating trailer has been released.

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After winning over fans with their critically acclaimed 2012 remake of the iconic film, ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Grammy-winning stars Jill Scott and Queen Latifah are teaming up with Lifetime again – this time to shed light on the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

As fans recall, pop icon Cher was originally attached as the film’s star and executive producer, but cited “family issues” as her reasons for pulling out.  Never to worry, Scott and Latifah have carried the torch in her stead with the film now titled ‘Flint.’  And, if the heart-tugging trailers are anything to judge by, they exceeded every expectation.

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s brilliant past.

What we’re highlighting today? ‘Boomerang’, the Eddie Murphy which soared on the wings of Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry, Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier and more.

A hilarious comedy, the project was born out of Murphy’s desire to celebrate the diversity of African-American culture and showcase talent shunned by a diversity-shy industry.

The result? A timeless classic which generated over $131 million at the box office.

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for having to

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 5, titled ‘Adventures in Babysitting,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 6 of season 4 – titled ‘Stay Strong, Mama’below…

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Jennifer Lopez has a hustle like no other.

For, when not dominating the dance-floor, the diva is making it reign in the TV arena.

Extending her relationship with NBC (home to her shows ‘Shades Of Blue’ and ‘World Of Dance’), the 47-year-old is producing a new scripted comedy for the network.

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Keyshia Ka’Oir is a keeper.

The model turned entrepreneur has gained increased notability in recent years as her relationship with rapper Gucci Mane garnered more media attention.

She’s more than a pretty face, though. And stopped by Wendy Williams Show to highlight exactly that.

Currently strutting the press run to promote her and Gucci’s BET wedding special ‘The Mane Event,’ she opened up to the former shock jock about the relationship and her own hustle.

She also shared an interesting story about how when Gucci went to prison for 3 years, he left her $2 million to look after for him. Through a series of savvy investments, she tripled it by the time he came home.

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