An aspiring star named Mohamad Adams found the fame he seeks hours ago when he stepped out to claim Disney rejected his offer to portray its character Aladdin because he is Muslim.

Unfortunately for him, his decision to do so has seen him shaken and stirred by the resurrection of tweets many Twitter users say sees him do a little discrimination of his very own.

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature whipped up to celebrate TV and Film’s often shocking and hilarious past.

Today, as thousands revisit discover her “rough” encounter with Whitney Houston online, we took a journey to the past to catch up with Wendy Williams…in 2003.

In that year, she received the shock of her life when she caught up with Judge Mathis to grill him on scandals he was allegedly involved in.

Little did she know that it was she who was to receive the grilling.

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Packing a double whammy in the form of ‘Empire’s season 3 return and the series premiere of the Sanaa Lathan-led ‘Shots Fired,’ Wednesday (March 22) proved itself to be a big night for the good folks at FOX.

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 8, titled ‘A Stomach For Blood,’ below…

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As the cowardly criminal George Zimmerman seeks new ways to exploit his slaying of the African-American teenager Trayvon Martin, the rapper Jay-Z has announced plans to honour the victim’s life with two new movies.

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Nia Long has reportedly found a nemesis in her peer Taraji P. Henson.

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Folk may be under the impression that Keyshia Cole was done with television, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

With her new album ‘1111 Reset‘ set for release later this year, the songstress has reportedly joined the charismatic cast of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.’

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After the positive reception to African American sitcom ‘The Carmichael Show,’ the series’ parent network NBC is looking to expand its comedies marketed toward audiences of color.  The next comedian set to bring the laughs for them?  Marlon Wayans.

Via the self titled sitcom, due for premiere on August 16th, Wayans is bringing an “updated take” on the classic family comedy by co-parenting his two children with his unreceptive ex-wife (Essence Atkins).

A reunion of Wayans and Atkins, who famously co-starred in the ‘Paranormal Activity’-parody ‘Haunted House,’ tuck in below to weigh in and tell us if you think they can bring some of their movie comic gold to the small screen:

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‘Baywatch’ is back!

Box office wonder Dwayne Johnson leads the revival of the TV classic that surfs into cinemas on May 26th.

Borrowing from the original, the reimagined flick follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Zac Efron). Joining forces, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

Today brought with it an extended trailer of the film, which also stars Priyanka Chopra and Pamela Anderson (in a cameo role).

Head below to see what The Rock and co are cooking…

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February 16th 2018 marks the spot for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’!

However, movie lovers won’t have to wait until then to score a taste of what the African actor-led movie has to serve up.

Yes, that’s right…we’ve got footage from its South Korean set.

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Porsha Williams has rubbished claims that she was accused of sleeping with her best friend’s husband.

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The African-American jobs creator Diddy has been slapped with claims that his company ‘Revolt’ discriminated against its Caucasian employees.

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