Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take our readers on a journey back to the TV and Film’s glorious and game-changing past.

Today, we revisit the hit children’s TV series ‘Jem & the Holograms.’ 

Created by Christy Marx, ‘Jem’ was built to offer TV lovers a female-led alternative to the action and adventure forces that were G.I. Joe and Transformers.

In it, we are introduced to a young mogul named Jerrica Benton who is the owner of a company named ‘Starlight Music.’

After her father’s death, she and her racially diverse group of musical friends discover Synergy, a computer built to be “the ultimate audio-visual entertainment synthesiser” with the power to turn their wildest creative dreams into a holographic reality.

What happens when Jerrica uses its software to transform into the Pop Rock royal Jem?

Music, magic and the Misfits below…

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More determined than ever to combat the misrepresentation/erasure of people of colour in film is the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

How they plan to achieve what many believed was the impossible?

Penalising movie projects which make a concerted effort to exclude ethnic minorities in front of and behind the camera.

Major news below…

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Separately, the royals Joanne the Scammer and Khadi Don command an audience of thousands via skits born and bred on Instagram.

Together, they’ve turn their social media water into movie-making wine with the release of ‘Khadi and Joanne’, a project built in collaboration with Super Deluxe.

Ready to see what they’ve cooked up?

Watch, if aged 18 or over, below…

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Taraji P. Henson continues to drive fresh and original content towards her fans this year.

Seemingly gearing up for the end of the Fox series ‘Empire‘, the last year has seen the actress step into several roles designed to showcase the skill her role as Cookie may not necessarily demand.

One of these roles can be found in the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ which will impact movie-goers on Christmas day.

Another?

The Simpsons.

Good news below…

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While the entertainment world mourns the sudden death of actor Alan Thicke last night, his singing son Robin Thicke has released a statement.

The ‘Blurred Lines’ crooner is the middle of the late star’s three children.

His words below…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Now, we reflect on how the year’s most anticipated film – Nate Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ – became one of the year’s biggest flops:

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It seems VH1 made the right move by opting to place Rita Ora and not Karrueche Tran at the helm of ‘America’s Next Top Model‘s relaunch.

For, after seeing its ratings slip and slide at The CW, the show’s revamped version has picked up its highest-ratings in five years.

Good news below…

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It looks like Mariah Carey may share more with Christina Milian than an ex in Nick Cannon.

Because, just like the singer’s 2004 hit, the ratings of her new E! “docu-series” are dipping it low.

It’s not all doom and gloom, though.

Find out why below…

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I think it’s pretty safe to say we know at least one person who was none-too-pleased with today’s Golden Globe nominations’ announcement.

While the likes of Justin Timberlake, Donald Glover, and more celebrate their nods, 50 Cent – who has never been one to mince words when it comes to STARZ hit show ‘Power’ (which he produces) – made his disdain for the academy well known when he eloquently suggested they “suck a d**k.”

Did you miss his headline-grabbing rant? It awaits below:

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The nominations for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Issae Rae, and Kerry Washington.

As some of Hollywood’s leading names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘Fences,’ ‘Insecure,’ and ‘Confirmation.’

Find out below who’s up for what at the 74th annual spectacle, which airs  live on January 8th 2017 on NBC.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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Kerry Washington and Viola Davis.

Two of Hollywood’s most towering talents stepped in style last night at the 22nd Annual Critics Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in LA.

It marks the first major appearance by ‘Scandal’ star Washington since the birth of her second child last month. Needless to say the snapback is real.

Her Shondaland sister Davis also turned heads and earned an accolade in the process.

She bagged ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role in Oscar favorite ‘Fences.’

Set to open to the public on Christmas Day, the film’s early slayage certainly bodes well for the star and her co-star Denzel Washington heading into award season.

Peep more snaps 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 7 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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