Grace Jones’ life story is to be retold via the documentary  ‘Grace Jones: Bloodlight & Bami’, the very first comprehensive film to examine the icon’s past.

Production on the release kicked off five years ago and hopes to introduce viewers to a version of Grace they’ve never seen before via footage pulled from interviews, performances and moments prised from her colourful private life.

Its director  Sophie Fiennes shares…

This film began in a collaborative creative spirit. Grace had fiercely controlled her public image, but made the bold decision to un-mask. She never sought to control my shooting process, and I didn’t second-guess the narrative of the film as I was shooting. I just gathered evidence. The film is a deliberately present-tense experience; for me this is the thrill-ride of verité cinema.

Keep it locked on TGJ for details on its release date.

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Recent studies carried out on American citizens revealed that the many view African-American girls as troublesome and far less innocent than their white counterparts.

With this harrowing thought in mind the beauty giant Procter and Gamble teamed up with its ‘My Black is Beautiful’ partners to address the African-American experience via an ad named ‘The Talk.’

In it, viewers are taken through several decades and observe as black parents are forced to give their children “the talk” they hope will shield them against subtle and shameless racism.

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Our goal with ‘The Talk’ is to help raise awareness about the impact of bias. We are also hopeful that we can make progress toward a less biased future by recognizing the power of people of all backgrounds and races showing up for one another.

Alas, the ad’s powerful message has been slammed by some groups who claim it is racist.

Stop supporting Procter and Gamble! Their product line is huge. Don't buy any of it! Shameful! https://t.co/n7nB7bE9N6

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As a Pop purveyor Rihanna is the envy of many of her peers.

Alas, the performer hasn’t had much luck as far as films are concerned. For, after watching ‘Battleship’ sink, the entertainer has learned that her latest movie project ‘Valerian and the City of Thousand Planets’ has done the same.

Billed a box office bomb by ‘Deadline‘, ‘Planets’ was built on a budget of $177 million but, by way of its failure to recoup this, has been written off by critics as a flop after earning only $59.9 million worldwide.

Movie insiders reveal that it will need to generate $350 million to break-even and is unlikely to secure a sequel as its producers seek to cut their losses.

‘Deadline’ explains…

 It now has the potential of becoming one of the most expensive flops. The film stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Kris Wu, John Goodman and Ethan Hawke, and is based on the Valerian And Laureline comic Besson revered as a child.

With this is mind, we ask…

Why do you think the movie tanked?

‘The Real’ is about to live up to its billing in a major new way.

FOX‘s daytime taker is making changes for its upcoming fourth season and we have the full scoop.

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People weren’t exactly laughing when funnyman Lil Duval took to The Breakfast Club recently to suggest he “would murder” a transwoman if she ever tricked him into having sex.

A quote lifted in a week where tension around the topic was already particularly high considering President Donald Trump’s instatement of a U.S. military ban on transgender people and singer Bobby Valentino being exposed for an alleged sexual affair with a transgender prostitute, needless to say Duval’s comments weren’t taken lightly.

In fact, the ongoing fire got so hot, Twitter users were calling for a boycott of the comedian’s work as well as the platform, Breakfast Club (Power 105.1), where the statement was made.  Opening a fiery discussion on the social network, did you miss any of the action?  See it inside:

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After years of teasing, MTV have officially confirmed the return of its former flagship show Total Request Live known more affectionately as TRL.

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Simone Biles‘ inspirational rise to the top is to be honoured with a Lifetime biopic!

‘Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance’ is the name of the athlete’s biography and will lie at the heart of Lifetime’s movie on her life which is to executive-produce with her sights set on a 2018 due date.

Its working title? ‘The Simone Biles Story.’

Our pals over at ‘Shadow and Act’ add…

The script is written by Kelly Fullerton and also executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Simone Biles, Janey Miller and Kyell Thomas for Octagon.

Unfamiliar with Simone’s story?

The 20-year-old’s mother was unable to take care of she and her siblings due to a crippling drug addiction forcing Simone to seek refuge in the foster care system. By God’s grace she was adopted by relatives who supported her as she broke the bonds of her past to face the glory of her future.

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The masses clearly can’t get enough of the Flosse Posse!

Universal’s ‘Girls Trip’ shows no signs of slowing its slay at the US box office.

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Toni Braxton proved a ratings draw for Lifetime last year when her biopic ‘Unbreak My Heart’ commanded a colossal audience.

It’s little surprise then that the Grammy winning singer has re-teamed with the network for another project.

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Two girls. Same city…different networks.

In 1996 ABC unlocked the TV series ‘Clueless‘ following the success of the movie of the same name and a year later, with its sights set black audiences home and away, UPN built ‘Moesha’ which starred the singer Brandy.

It wasn’t long, as both shows rocked their respective networks’ worlds with superb ratings, before fans cried out for a crossover episode but saw their hopes dashed when it became clear that the rivalry between said networks meant it was impossible.

Then, the impossible happened.

Much to UPN’s delight, structural changes at ABC saw it forced to abandon ‘Clueless’ clearing the way for it to swoop down and rescue the series from cancellation. What this meant?

The ditzy Cher and the sassy Moesha were now sisters.

Two years would pass before the network answered their fans’ prayers by unlocking a crossover episode in 1999 and today, in honour of the epic TV moment, we celebrate it by making it the subject of this week’s edition of ‘Retro Rewind.’

Ready to take that journey into the past?

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When news of ‘The Real Sidechicks Of Charlotte’ hit social media, many – including Rihanna – wondered whether it was a spoof.

Well, as it turns out, ratchet has reached an all new low. Because the show is very real.

Today, all seven members of the cast stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish on the concept of the series – as did its creator.

In trademark fashion, the hosts held nothing back and roasted the ladies like a Thanksgiving turkey. Charlamagne and guest Lil Duval poked especially hard.

Watch it all unfold below…

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The star-maker that is Tyra Banks was all smiles when she joined Seth Meyers for a fun-filled conversation on his late-night show hours ago.

Why she was there? To give fans an update on her life as she soars on ‘America’s Got Talent‘ as a host, readies the next season of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and raises a child with her partner and creative collaborator Erik Asla.

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