Viola Davis‘ British fans were elated when she touched down in the United Kingdom to spread the word about her new movie ‘Fences’.

While there, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts hosted a tribute to the actress to honour her life, the lessons she has learned from it, her craft and her career.

Of course, a conversation with Davis wouldn’t be a real one without a discussion on ‘The Help’.

Her feelings on it are mixed.

Why?

Find out 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 12 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ are renown for delivering the drama both on and off-screen.

As at writing, a new episode of the Bravo hit is about to air, but the fireworks are popping off early for Kenya Moore.

The polarizing reality star’s present storyline revolves around her volcanic relationship with her now ex-boyfriend Matt Jordan.

With the latter catching a lot of flack for his antics, he’s taken to social media to defend himself — and to trash Ms. Moore.

His latest rant sees him accuse the 1993 Miss USA winner of dating married Nigerian men for money.

All the tea below…

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After going to great lengths to boost the platform’s ratings as one of its correspondents, Stacey Dash has learned that she has been fired by Fox News.

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After an elongated hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), ‘Scandal’ returns to ABC next week.

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

With the outcome of the presidential election set to be revealed, all eyes will be on who comes out on top. Could Mellie clench it?

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 1 below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we revisit 1999’s ‘Double Platinum‘ which starred Brandy and Diana Ross.

In it, Ross plays a gifted vocalist seeking stardom who abandons her infant daughter to move to New York City. What happens when the daughter (played by Brandy) grows up and meets her idol Olivia King?

Chaos.

For, she has no idea that Olivia and her mother are one and the same.

Watch below…

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Porsha Williams is adding to her TV portfolio at a rapid rate.

‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star has been building a commendable portfolio outside of the hit Bravo show – thanks to roles on Dish Nation and more recently ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’

Now, another major title can be added to that list – FOX‘s new music drama ‘STAR.’

Dive below for details….

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With a New Near comes new opportunities for new mother Joseline Hernandez.

The outspoken ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star has been tapped as the newest panelist on The Real.

Full story below…

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After a brief hiatus, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back on January 26th  for the second half of its third 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 twists and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more. 

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

Peep the preview of episode 10 of season 3 – titled ‘We’re Bad People’ below…

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BET’s impressive foray into scripted content reaches a new high this week following the release of a teaser from its new series ‘The Quad.’

In the series, Anika Noni Rose plays an enterprising doctor who becomes the president of an HBCU in Georgia as it prepares to welcome its first class.

Little does she know that danger, drama and politics are set to make her journey at the college a thorny and controversial ride as she struggles to save her marriage and the college as it cruises towards bankruptcy.

Ready to check out its first teaser?

Watch below…

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Legendary film director Spike Lee (‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘School Daze,’ etc.) is definitely of the school of thought that Grammy winning R&B singer Chrisette Michele did not do the right thing when she accepted a gig to perform at an inauguration special for president elect Donald Trump.

The gig, turned down by famed stage and recording star Jennifer Holliday (who is still being dragged on Twitter for even accepting it in the first place, was handed to Michele for a reported $750,000.  What the move also purchased Michele was an ongoing Twitter dragging and a removal from consideration for Lee’s forthcoming Netflix series.

Details inside:

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Donald Trump-endorser Steve Harvey has apologised for cruel remarks he made about Asian men.

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