As fans of legendary rap group N.W.A. know, the group’s blockbuster biographical film, ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ was under fire by the group’s former manager, Jerry Heller, for his “misrepresentation” in the film.

Leading him to file a $110 million defamation suit against the film’s creators last year, recently surfaced reports indicate, sadly, Heller will not be able to see the ultimate conclusion of his battle against the emcees as he passed away last week.

According to the lawyers, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is to blame for the 75-year-old’s death…

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Following the arrival of Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams in its fifth season, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has struggled to replicate the formula responsible for the show’s record-breaking highs.

Currently led by Phaedra Parks and the aforementioned Williams, the hit series now seems to have turned to old faces to support its forthcoming season to rectify this problem.

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Netflix’s ‘The Get Down‘ has had little trouble making waves in TV’s realm this year thanks to a viewer-pulling performance by Jaden Smith.

Fortunately, according to its leading man Justice Smith, its impact extends further than ratings for him and people of colour.

Find out why below…

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

Always keen to dig deeper than the rest to seek out and celebrate the very best, we honour the life and lessons of Phyllis Hyman by way of interviews and performances she delivered before her untimely death in 1995.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the vocalist was discovered by Epic Records promoter Fred Frank following a successful run in the group ‘Phyllis Hyman and the P/H Factor.’

In 1977, she released her first self-titled studio album via Buddha Records and found herself joining the Arista Records family when the company purchased the label.

Her time with them saw her secure three Billboard 200 entries with the albums ‘Somewhere in my Lifetime’, ‘You Know How To Love Me’ and ‘Can’t We Fall Again?’.

Unfamiliar with Ms. Hyman?

Allow us to make the introduction below…

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Fans of the rapper Kid Cudi rejoiced when they learned he had joined the cast of the hit show ‘Empire.’

Alas, said joy has been replaced with confusion now that they have learned that his role has been seized by Romeo Miller.

Casting news below…

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It’s curtains for Lifetime‘s ‘Devious Maids.’

Because it has officially been announced that the Marc Cherry production will not return for a fifth season.

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Michel’le, the vocalist who is said to have endured abuse dished out to her by Suge Knight and Dr. Dre is finally ready to tell her story.

How?

A Lifetime-built biopic.

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A high-profile lawyer finds herself in a web of danger and deceit when five students she takes under legal wing murder her husband.

Piqued your interest?

If so, you’ll love the Viola Davis– led ‘How To Get Away with Murder.’

Now available to stream on Netflix, the series returns for its third season next month.

Need another good reason to tune in?

Here’s one.

Mary J. Blige has joined its cast.

Details below…

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The young woman who accused Chris Brown of holding a gun to her head has given her first interview since she first made the startling allegation.

Speaking to ‘TMZ Live‘, Baylee Curran detailed what she calls a life-threatening incident she says began when the singer caught her admiring diamonds being sold in his home during a party attended by the Reality TV star Ray-J.

Things intensified when she refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement Brown presented to her after he is said to have pointed the gun at her.

Her side of the story below…

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ABC have purchased a brand new TV series from the star of its hit show ‘Scandal.’

Details on Kerry Washington‘s new project below…

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As support for Colin Kaepernick‘s protest against racially-motivated police brutality rises, a portion of the interview he gave to explain his stance has surfaced after it was pulled from some mainstream news outlet.

In it, he reveals that he is disheartened by the forthcoming Presidential election because he believes he has good reason to trust Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Watch below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s third season seems to have been elevated on a ratings front by the welcoming of the Beyonce-approved creative couple Lyrica Anderson and A1.

Good news for Mona Scott-Young and company below…

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