‘The Real’ faces a fresh batch of trouble this week.

Following Tamar Braxton‘s problematic departure from the series, the actress Tatyana Ali has filed a lawsuit against its creators.

Why?

Find out below…

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The third season of Viola Davis‘ hit show ‘How To Get Away with Murder‘ isn’t the only project the actress’ fans have to look forward to this year.

For, stomping its way to epic box office glory is the movie ‘Suicide Squad‘ in which she stars alongside Will Smith and Jared Leto!

Awesome news awaits below…

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With the right material she’ll become one of Pop’s strongest contenders.

Fortunately, fans of the rising star that is Zendaya won’t have to wait until that material surfaces before they’re able to enjoy fresh and original content from her.

For, after bagging a starring role in the forthcoming ‘Spiderman’ movie,  the starlet has joined the cast of ‘The Greatest Showman on Earth.’

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

Today, we step back to 1998 to revisit ‘Beloved‘, the movie starring Oprah Winfrey, Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover and Thandie Newton.

Based on the Toni Morrison novel of the same name, the film deals with the horrific and traumatic lives of enslaved African-Americans after slavery was abolished in 1864 and the desperate measures they took to protect their children during the trade.

In the book and movie, we are introduced to a woman (portrayed by Winfrey) who, much to the horror of her community, murders her children to stop them from being captured by oppressors.

What happens when one of the dead refuses to stay dead?

A harrowing movie about the psychological affects of slavery after the jump…

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ABC’s ‘Uncle Buck’ has seen its tale come to an unexpected end.

Bad news for its viewers below…

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With the world still digesting the tragedy that was Omar Mateen‘s slaughtering of 50 LGBT revellers at Orlando‘s Pulse Night Club, singer Frank Ocean has weighed-in on the incident –  and much more.

As widely reported, the ‘Pink Matter’ crooner shocked the world when he “came out” in 2012  ahead of the release of his debut album ‘Channel Orange.’ Though the singer didn’t specify labels, he did confirm that he had indeed fallen in love with a man.

The move, which remains virtually unheard of in the Black music sphere, earned Ocean the respect of many and generated fresh conversation about inclusion and acceptance.

In the time since, he’s remained a relative recluse and largely avoided the glare and flare of the spotlight as he works diligently on sophomore set ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry.’

Yet, clearly moved by mass murder and its wider context, the 28-year-old broke the silence with potent commentary that pulled from his own personal experiences.

His words after the jump…

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The second season of the “bloody hilarious” TV series ‘Scream Queens‘ has been announced!

Good news for fans of Niecy Nash and company below…

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Beyonce‘s decision to step away from Bradley Cooper‘s ‘A Star is Born’ remake didn’t go unnoticed by Lady GaGa.

How the ‘Applause’ seeking star responded to the news?

By taking the lead role for herself.

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The music landscape is changing at the speed of light.

In recent times, a major catalyst for said shapeshifting has been the advent of streaming.

Indeed, in the last 18 months, chart and plaque certifications in major markets such as the US and UK have been revised to factor in on-demand streams.

The latest entity to embrace the format is the Grammy Awards.

In a press statement issued to That Grape Juice and other outlets, organisers for music’s most prestigious night revealed amended rules – which are notably stream-friendly.

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Anthony Mackie is stepping into the shoes of one of the most important men in legal history.

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Jaden Smith‘s efforts to impact the zeitgeist with his art has seen him find a friend in one of the world’s largest talent agencies.

Awesome news below…

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The actor/rapper Donald Glover has joined the cast of Marvel’s ‘Spiderman: Homecoming’!

All you need to know about his major new move after the jump…

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