Rihanna has teamed up with Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen to launch an initiative designed to support education for children around the world.

Full story below…

(more…)

As their time in the White House comes to an end, President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama continue to sprinkle greatness onto their legacy with the opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture.

Standing as the 19th Smithsonian museum, the museum seeks to reintroduce the world to the African-American story and shed light on aspects of it that are often omitted from the education system.

Joining the couple to celebrate its opening was George W. Bush, Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey.

Keen to ensure you remain up to date, we’ve secured footage from the latter’s fun-filled and educational appearance at the ceremony as it takes place.

Enjoy below…

(more…)

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

Today, as she continues to push political conversation on ABC’s ‘The View‘, we take a journey to Whoopi Goldberg‘s past to revisit her game-changing performance in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation.’

More below…

(more…)

Forget Fridays, all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a titillating 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 promises a whole lot more. 

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

Peep the preview of episode 2 of season 3 – titled ‘There Are Worse Things Than Murder‘ – below…

(more…)

Jury’s out on whether Christina Aguilera will hold true to her promise of a new album before the year’s end.

Pending an answer, the seasoned chanteuse is exploring and re-exploring an array of looks.

The 35-year-old made headlines this summer when she debuted a ravishing red hair do.

Now, it seems Xtina has a renewed flair for the familiar.

See what we mean below..

(more…)

Following the tragic murder of the disabled African-American man Terence Crutcher, the politically astute Ebro Darden of Hot 97 weighed in on the matter on his radio platform.

There, before Crutcher’s twin sister took to ‘The View’ to discuss the incident, the influential Darden shared his thoughts on the matter alongside his co-hosts Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg.

Watch and weigh in what he says below…

(more…)

The Viola Davis-led murder mystery series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ was at one time ABC’s highest rated series.  Premiering to a whopping 14 million in late 2014, the critically acclaimed show garnered much buzz among industry insiders and television viewers alike for its suspenseful and ever-twisting storyline.  But, just as its home network tightened its grip on dominating Thursday nights, it appears the series was losing grip on its once-thought-to-be strong viewer base.

And, while season 2 premiered to a commendable 8.4 million, its finale sang a much different tune.  Drawing in 5.29 million, the noticeable dip in ratings made some fans worry ABC was ready to kill ‘Murder’ from its Thursday night lineup.

If they were worried then, season 3’s premiere – which aired last night (September 22) – will do little to ease those fears:

(more…)

After a rocky mid-2016, the latter half of the year sees Grammy-nominated R&B beauty Tamar Braxton with much to smile about.

For, not only is she preparing for the fall 2017 kickoff of her very own talk show (read more on that here), but she also confirms a new album – the follow-up to 2015’s critically acclaimed ‘Calling All Lovers’ – is due “soon.”   But, before fans get a taste of anything new from the ‘Love & War’ singer, she is waging war against “the blogs” for producing less-than-flattering stories about her personal life – including news on an alleged domestic violence dispute with husband Vincent Herbert, alleged ongoing beef with former talk show home ‘The Real,’ and more.

Also taking a minute to address rumors that she is feuding with fellow R&B singer Monica and longtime friend Toya Wright for their appearances on ‘The Real,’ tuck in to read her lengthy statement:

(more…)

Ariana Grande‘s career is once-again being steered by Scooter Braun.

Are the so so sales of her new album the catalyst for the power player’s comeback?

Full story below…

(more…)

Less than one month remains until Lady Gaga unleashes her fifth studio album ‘Joanne.’

Due October 21st, the set serves as singer’s first solo release since 2013’s ‘ARTPOP.’ It also stands as the follow-up to 2014’s Grammy winning duet LP with Tony Bennett, ‘Cheek To Cheek.’

Preceded by lead single ‘Perfect Illusion,’ the project is named after the superstar’s late aunt – from who she says she draws strength. It’s also her own middle name.

With its all-star line up of collaborators including Mark Ronson, Beck, and Florence Welch, ‘Joanne’s official tracklist awaits below…

(more…)

The brutal slaying of the disabled African-American man Terrence Crutcher  continues to spark conversation about the United States’ treatment of people of colour.

Today, his twin sister joined ABC’s ‘The View‘ to discuss her brother’s death and the charges his murderer (police officer Betty Shelby) is facing.

Unfortunately, said conversation threatened to hit a sour note when hosts Sunny Hostin and Paula Faris clashed over a questioned the latter posed.

Hit the 7 minute 40 mark below…

(more…)

The Game‘s new LP ‘1992‘ makes its way to retailers next month much to the delight of the West Coast-based lyricist’s supporters.

How he’s supporting the release?

By launching a promotional campaign built to support the set’s material and reignite the general public’s interest in he and his engaging personality.

Said personality was displayed during his latest interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ where he addressed his musical legacy, his feud with Meek Mill and Sean Kingston and how fatherhood altered his lyrical content.

Watch below…

(more…)