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

Today, we revisit 1999’s ‘Double Platinum‘ which starred Brandy and Diana Ross.

In it, Ross plays a gifted vocalist seeking stardom who abandons her infant daughter to move to New York City. What happens when the daughter (played by Brandy) grows up and meets her idol Olivia King?

Chaos.

For, she has no idea that Olivia and her mother are one and the same.

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The week’s most talked about performance finally happened tonight.

Grammy winning R&B songstress Chrisette Michele, despite an ongoing backlash that saw her slammed from every corner of Twitter, took to the stage tonight in honor of Donald Trump‘s inauguration to the tune of a reported $250,000 payout (contrary to the previously alleged $750,000).

This despite The Roots star, Questlove, offering to pay her the same to NOT perform.  Well…we know how this story ended.

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Porsha Williams is adding to her TV portfolio at a rapid rate.

‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star has been building a commendable portfolio outside of the hit Bravo show – thanks to roles on Dish Nation and more recently ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’

Now, another major title can be added to that list – FOX‘s new music drama ‘STAR.’

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With a New Near comes new opportunities for new mother Joseline Hernandez.

The outspoken ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star has been tapped as the newest panelist on The Real.

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Bruno Mars is bringing his ’24k Magic’ party to Asian shores ahead of his world tour.

The Soul-Pop crooner was joined by his crew, The Hooligans, as he performed the title track of his hit LP on Music Station in Japan.

Serving up smooth moves and slick vocals, the 30-year-old delivered a preview of what folk can expect when his ’24 Magic World Tour’ kicks off in March.

Watch Bruno and co in action below…

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After a brief hiatus, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back on January 26th  for the second half of its third season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season brought with it a countless list of twists and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 10 of season 3 – titled ‘We’re Bad People’ below…

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‘Hello.’

Adele will be saying exactly that to the Grammy Awards stage. Because it has officially been announced that the Pop megastar will be performing on music’s biggest night.

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The endearing social media star turned rapper/actress Cardi B made her way to ‘The Breakfast Club’ to promote her brand new project ‘Gangsta ***** Music Volume 2’.

There, she discussed her rise to superstardom, how she is adjusting to fame, her foray into scripted drama, her future plans, her passion for politics and the record deals she’s politely turned down.

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Tinie Tempah has tapped Tinashe for his latest single.

Christened ‘Text From Your Ex,’ the track is lifted from the UK Rap star’s third studio album ‘Youth.’ 

With the LP being delayed in earnest, can ‘Text’ gift the BET and BRIT Award winning MC the momentum he needs?

Take a listen below and let us know…

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BET’s impressive foray into scripted content reaches a new high this week following the release of a teaser from its new series ‘The Quad.’

In the series, Anika Noni Rose plays an enterprising doctor who becomes the president of an HBCU in Georgia as it prepares to welcome its first class.

Little does she know that danger, drama and politics are set to make her journey at the college a thorny and controversial ride as she struggles to save her marriage and the college as it cruises towards bankruptcy.

Ready to check out its first teaser?

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Jennifer Lopez and Drake are hoping to replicate their romantic chemistry on record.

Ever since the pair were pictured cozying up last year, murmurs about about a collaboration have been gaining volume.

And with good reason.

Because J.Lo has just confirmed them true.

Details below…

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As we reported here last week, Ed Sheeran was in shape to make history with ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Castle on the Hill’ – the highly anticipated leading releases from his forthcoming album, ‘Divide.’

Now that the Billboard Hot 100 has refreshed, news has officially come in indicating the singer/songwriter has indeed penciled his name into history books for a jaw-dropping feat.

Billboard reports:

‘[Ed Sheeran] becomes the first artist ever to debut in the top 10 with two songs simultaneously, as “Castle on the Hill” follows with an entrance at No. 6.  [‘Shape’] rockets in powered most heavily by sales…240,000 first-week downloads sold in the week ending Jan. 12, according to Nielsen Music.

Sheeran simultaneously starts at No. 6 on the Hot 100 with “Castle on the Hill,” which opens at No. 2 on Digital Song Sales (171,000 sold)…

See who shares the top 25 with Sheeran by checking below:

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