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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Each passing day pulls Beyonce fans closer to the release of her sixth studio album.

Fortunately, her decision not to spill anything on the release hasn’t stopped them from receiving morsels of information about the politically aware set.

Why the brains behind the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement are looking forward to the release?

Good news below…

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Christina Aguilera‘s run on The Voice has worked on her (and arguably Gwen Stefani‘s) career.

So, as to thank the television community for welcoming her with open arms, she has forged a brand new TV series she hopes will take the field by storm and force.

Full story below…

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While fans are snapping up tickets to Beyonce‘s highly anticipated ‘Formation’ tour at a rapid pace, there are some who have been quite vocal about their intent to be absent:  municipal police authorities.

Indeed, after Miami’s fraternal order announced their plan to boycott the singer’s security detail when the tour kicks off there on April 27th, now Nashville, New York City, and even the singer’s hometown of Houston, TX are joining the #BoycottBeyonce train.

Get the details below:

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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has hit out at Beyonce‘s performance at last night’s Super Bowl halftime show.

Find out why he feels the set was a negative one after the jump…

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The Pop star Beyonce has sparked a debate surrounding cultural appropriation following the release of her Coldplay-led visual ‘Hymn for the Weekend.’

Find out why some members of the Asian community feel her role in the visual is problematic below…

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Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ recently surpassed sales of 750,000 units in the United States alone much to the delight of his swelling fan base and the critics who praised its bold and unashamedly hard hitting material.

What inspired its sound?

Lamar’s traumatic childhood which he discussed only during an interview set to shock those who know very little about his life before his rise to fame.

Read below…

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Yesterday delivered the nominations for the forthcoming Grammy Awards which, much to the delight of its committee, was well-received.

Today, details have emerged about the nominations process. Specifically, in the Urban Contemporary and R&B categories.

Read below….

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It’s nearly been 11 years since Grammy winning divas Destiny’s Child graced record shelves with a studio LP, but if manager Matthew Knowles has his way, fans won’t have to wait 11 more before they can get their hands on some new-new from the trio.

Indeed, recently revealing he has “a few” projects in the works including a biography, television show, and more, Matthew – who still contractually manages the group – says he is “extremely hopeful” they will reunite for a new album and tour.

This, of course, after plans surfaced last year the music mogul was readying a tell-all movie based on them.  Read his words below:

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Brand Ariana Grande may have taken a hit with donut-gate, but that hasn’t stopped the pop starlet from pressing forward with her other sweet ventures.

As her faithful #Arianators anxiously await her return to television via tonight’s highly anticipated FOX series ‘Scream Queens,’ the pint-sized powerhouse is still pressing forward with the finishing touches on her official third LP ahead of its lead single ‘Focus’ (due October 25th).

To rev up the already high excitement, Grande took to the latest ‘V’ magazine (covered by Lana Del Rey) to dish on what fans should expect from the project, her TV outing, and so much more.  Get into it below:

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This year’s ‘Made in America’ festival isn’t the only place fans of Beyonce can catch her in live action.

Want details on her brand new move?

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Erykah Badu has surprised the world with the release of a brand new mixtape this week.

Its name? ‘For a Better World.’

Its purpose? To address inequality and atrocities suffered by the African-American community following the suspicious passing of Ms. Sandra Bland.

Listen and learn more below…

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