Welcome to a special edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take you on a journey back into TV and Film’s past.

Today, to celebrate the life of the late African-American entertainer Prince, we make our way back to December 10th 1999, the day on which the performer bared all on life, love, music and religion in an interview with CNN‘s Larry King.

Much to the delight of his supporters, the conversation saw them mine the guarded entertainer’s changing mind as he promoted the LP ‘Rave UN2 The Joy Fantastic’, offering them what stands as an undeniably unforgettable interview.

Watch below…

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Janet Jackson may have announced a hiatus from the stage as she makes a bid for motherhood, but that hasn’t halted her other hustles.

Remember way back in 2011 when the diva’s Lionsgate development deal was announced?

Well, it seems the first fruit of that partnership has sprung forth.

Full story below…

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Welcome to Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature whipped up to keep you in the loop with all things Film and TV-related.

Who makes up the ingredients in this edition’s entertainment shake?

The performer Miche’le and First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

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As if excitement for Beyonce‘s return isn’t already reaching a feverish pitch, the diva – courtesy of a partnership with HBO – just made her  ‘Lemonade’ deal even sweeter for beloved #Beyhive.

Get the details inside:

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Lee Daniels‘ foray into television is, should his latest project be a success, turn Diddy’s step-son Quincy Brown into a household name in his own right.

Find out how Lee’s new series is already moving mountains for the socialite and a major player in Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

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BET’s New Edition biopic has welcomed ‘Empire‘s Bryshere Gray to its cast.

Details on the actor’s next step below…

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May 19th brings with it the premiere of ‘Braxton Family Values’ season 5.

The WE tv hit promises an ample dose of drama thanks to sisters Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, and Traci.

It appears for their fifth outing, the ladies allegiances are once again split — and this time in an interesting direction.

Watch the newly unleashed trailer below…

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“Captain America: Civil War” is set to reign supreme at the box office and potentially set a new record in the process.

The film is set to be another notch in the string of box office hits for Disney, with previous hits including the just-released “Jungle Book” and instant classic “Zootopia.”

The latter film earned 883.8 million globally, while the former earned 103.6 million in its opening weekend.

Where does predicted “record” come into play? Keep reading.

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Chris Brown plans to open up more than before in his new documentary.

The “Excuse Me Miss” entertainer had much to reveal in the new trailer for “Welcome to My World”, one of those reveals having to do with the toll the infamous 2009 incident took on his mental well-being.

His mother admitted “That was the worst day of my life and probably his life. I felt like I was going to lose my child.”

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Jesse Williams has joined forces with ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ player Michael Ealy to recreate the movie ‘Jacob’s Ladder.’

Movie news below…

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Jennifer Hudson is a talent. There’s no denying it.

The Academy Award-winning powerhouse singer is set to take on yet another iconic role in the portrayal of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

The currently-untitled film, which could potentially be Hudson’s biggest role since 2006’s “Dreamgirls”, will chronicle the early stages of the “Say a Little Prayer” legend’s career.

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The wait is finally over!

A Tupac biopic “All Eyez On Me” starring Demetrius Shipp Jr. as the revolutionary rapper is well on its way.

After losing two previous directors John Singleton and Carl Franklin, it seemed as though a film chronicling the “Do For Love” rapper’s career would never see the light of day.

That’s all about to change, and we could see the film as early as September of this year.

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