Poor reviews garnered by DC Comics’ ‘Batman vs Superman’ threatened to derail its follow-up movie ‘Wonder Woman.’

This week, following murmurs of reshoots and on-set drama, the movie’s producers have unleashed its official trailer and will undoubtedly be elated to observe the phenomenal response it has garnered.

Ready to see why ‘Woman’ is set to rock the box office when it drops on June 2nd 2017?

Watch below…

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

Today, we return to June 8th 1998, the date on which the talkshow ‘Forgive or Forget’ was introduced to American audiences.

Hosted by the inspirational and motivational writer Mother Love, the show welcomed those who have wronged their loved ones to tell their stories and present their cases to those they’d slighted.

Then, the “victim” would be asked if they were willing to…”forgive or forget.”

Ready to take that journey to the past?

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As if dominating box offices upon its November 2016 release was not enough, 2017 saw music aboard its official accompanying soundtrack nominated for Academy and Grammy Awards (the latter granted to Justin Timberlake for the film’s chart-topping hit ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling‘).

Now, as the animated flick nears the $350 million mark in revenue generated, Universal and DreamWorks Animation announces it will be getting a follow-up…

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After promising fans a March 2017 release for his long-awaited album, ‘Ransom 2,’ producer extraordinaire Mike Will Made It gives his followers another taste from the forthcoming opus via the star-studded single, ‘Gucci On My.’

Featuring chart-topping trio Migos and rappers YG and 21 Savage, the visual shows off the sextet of emcees toasting to the good life while parading around video heauxs.

Coming as one of many gems found on ‘R2’ (including appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, and more), tuck in below to catch the action:

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‘Black Beatles’ beaus Rae Sremmurd have teamed with famed video director Dave Meyers to help you turn all the way up for Spring Break.

The duo, who helped popularize the viral mannequin challenge, are doing everything but standing still on the high octane trailer for their forthcoming comedic short-film, ‘SremmBreak.’  Created by group members Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi (with help from Meyers and producer Mike Will Made-It), the 25-minute “mockumentary” will feature appearances from beloved comedians DC Young Fly and Luenell Campbell in addition to appearances from social media stars Baddie Winkle, Julz Goddard, and many more.

Curious to see what the twosome have cooked up?  Find out inside:

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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 6, titled ‘Extinction,’ below…

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John Legend & WGN America’s breakout hit, ‘Underground,’ brought its highly anticipated second season to the airwaves on March 8th and if ratings are anything to go by, viewers couldn’t wait to catch up with Rosalee, Noah, and the rest of the cast.

Toplined by Aldis Hodge and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, the captivating series – which focuses on a group of slaves in the pre-Civil War South who decide to make the perilous journey North – broke ratings records for its parent network during its first run and is looking to do the same with its successor.

Curious to see just how many people tuned in for the season 2 kick off?  Find out inside:

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After 6 episodes of following the adventures of Ezekiel, Shaolin, Mylene, and all the gang of Netflix’s cult hit, ‘The Get Down,’ we’re more than certain its return can’t come soon enough for its hardcore fans.

Thankfully, the wait comes to an end on April 7th.

To tease the comeback of the Baz Luhrmann-directed, ’70s-inspired musical drama, Netflix has silenced rumors the show wouldn’t be coming back by unveiling its long-awaited official trailer.

Keen to find out what happens in part II?  Get your first peek inside:

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Much to the chagrin of its faithful viewers, VH1 has confirmed ‘The Family Hustle’ will end after its forthcoming sixth season.

Details inside:

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After shattering records for OWN as it not only debuted with the network’s highest series premiere ratings, but was also 2016’s #1 new cable series for women (averaging over three million viewers in Live+3 in its first season), ‘Greenleaf’ is readying its season 2 kick off in less than a week.

With its seasoned cast featuring Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Merle Dandridge, Lamman Rucker, and Oprah Winfrey, the Memphis-set show – which explores the deeply-rooted secrets of a Southern family that owns and operates a megachurch – is scheduled to make its highly anticipated return March 15th at 9/8c.

After the first season’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger, fans have now been invited to peek at an extended trailer of its successor courtesy of OWN.  See it inside:

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Ebro Darden‘s Hot 97 recently caught up with the seasoned star Samuel L. Jackson recently to engage what we’re calling a must-see conversation.

In it, the actor delved deep into a number of scorching hot topics surrounding the entertainment industry which may, or may not, offend proponents of Hollywood’s welcoming of Black British stars.

There’s more.

For, he also had a thing or two to say about Kerry Washington and her hit show ‘Scandal’.

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For all of Naomi Campbell‘s illustrious success, the supermodel has had no issues saluting newer names on the block.

Such camaraderie has been showcased in her love for Rihanna.

Beyond introducing Rih’s MTV Icon segment at the VMA’s last year, the British stunner even starred in a campaign for the Bajan’s Fenty x Puma fashion line.

But it appears there’s been a rupture in the friendship.

See what we mean below…

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