Mo’Nique caught a lot of flack this week when she called for a boycott of Netflix over perceived “race and gender bias.”

Many, even some supporters, felt she went about the matter wrong and were quick to point out holes in her argument about why she was being offered less for a stand-up special than comedic counterparts Amy Schumer, Dave Chapelle, and Chris Rock.

And, despite painting the debate as one that is bigger than her and an institutional problem affecting fellow Afro-American stars, none have come forward to vouch for her cause.

Until now.

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Jordin Sparks may be with child, but she’s also getting ready to give birth to new music.

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Thousands have descended onto streets across the country today to take place in this month’s Women’s March.

Launched to combat oppression and uplift women globally, the march invited the celebrated actress Viola Davis to deliver join the movement.

Once there, the powerful artist delivered a speech calling on her peers to combat sexual abuse, sex trafficking and urged us all to acknowledge how widespread both issues are within our society.

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Shonda Rhimes‘ ‘Shondaland’ has something new in store…and it’s pretty epic.

The name of the superstar writer’s latest creation? ‘For the People.’

In it, six gifted up and coming lawyers find themselves faced with the evils and horrors of New York’s justice system and see their lives turned upside and down when faced with unimaginable levels of corruption.

Intrigued?

Its trailer awaits below…

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Camila Cabello has been on quite the journey.

Her tenure in Fifth Harmony came to an abrupt end in 2016 and much of last year was spent testing out the solo waters by way of collaborations, buzz tracks, endorsements, and touring.

And then ‘Havana’ happened.

A global smash, the melodic number catapulted Cabello into mass consciousness and put her on a fast-track t0 being a viable star.

It crucially also laid the firmest of foundations for her debut solo debut – which, after a name change, was simply christened ‘Camila.’

Released on January 12th, the LP was tipped for big things. Did it deliver? The answer awaits below…

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Ariana Grande is hard at work on new music, but before hatching it the songbird is stepping in front of the lens for Rebook Classic‘s Spring/Summer 2018 campaign.

As the new face of the sportswear brand, the petite powerhouse spearheads their new ‘Always Classic’ initiative – which spotlights style innovators disrupters.

Also featured is Teyana Taylor, whose career is on quite the upswing – thanks to a variety of TV and film projects, as well as her daily slays on social media.

With high anticipation surrounding both ladies next move, they look poised for a hyper hot 2018.

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Mo’Nique raised eyebrows yesterday when calling for fans and fellow entertainers to boycott Netflix.

As reported, the comedienne went public with her rally over what she feels to be race and gender bias exercised by the company during negotiations for a comedy special.

A mixed bag of responses greeted her demand, but undeterred she expanded on her stance in a new interview with Sway In The Morning on Shade45.

During the intriguing chat, she goes into deep detail about the exchange between her camp and the streaming giant. She also tied the narrative into her much-publisized falling out with Oprah, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels.

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s brilliant past.

Today, we revisit the mind-blowing thriller ‘Perfect Stranger’ starring Halle Berry.

In it, with help from co-star Bruce Willis, Berry plays a woman who believes her best friend has been murdered by the married millionaire she threatened to expose shortly before her death.

Keen to uncover the truth, Berry’s character soon finds herself pulled into a digital web of lies, deceit, espionage and murder.

Yet to see the film and its wild plot twist?

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Remy Ma is strutting the promo trail for new single ‘Melanin Magic (ft. Chris Brown).’ And said trail brought her to Hot 97‘s Ebro In The Morning. 

There the femcee opened up about the track and its housing album ‘Seven Winters & Six Summers’ – including when fans can expect the set.

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If folk think the season 10 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ is delivering the drama, then buckle up for a whole lot more.

A titillating new mid-season trailer has been released and points to an array of twists and turn-ups that promise to bring the action to boiling point.

Per the sneak peek below, the ladies turn the heat up on Kenya about her marriage, Kandi and Kim Zolciak sharpen their claws for a showdown, new addition Eva Marcille arrives on the scene, the aftermath of Nene‘s ill-picked stand-up joke plays out, Porsha snaps, and a whole lot more.

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Jessie J is currently in China and making her presence felt on popular show ‘Singer 2018.’

The competition pits celebrities against one another in a series of week to week sing-offs.

Tapped as the big “international” acquisition, the 29-year-old has been topping the table on each episode – the latest being no different.

And for good reason.

J blew the roof off the studio with a spirited rendition of Whitney Houston‘s ‘I Have Nothing’ – one that wouldn’t have been amiss during last year’s AMAs. But we digress.

Watch the British bred belter soar like only she can below…

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Drake sprung a surprise on fans tonight with the premiere of two new songs ‘God’s Plan’ and ‘Diplomatic Immunity.’

Together both tracks make up what Drizzy has christened the ‘Scary Hours’ EP.

Produced Boi-1da (with additional contributions from Noah “40” Shebib, Cardo, and Nick Brongers), the cuts arrive as the Canadian titan preps the follow-up to 2017’s ‘More Life.’

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