Nicki Minaj‘s ABC Family TV series is on its way and today has welcomed the very first official snap pulled from its set.

The show tells the story of Minaj’s upbringing and will lead the way for the rapper’s fourth studio album and sees the supermodel Selita Ebanks join the cast as her mother before production kicked off in Queens, New York this week.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the new TGJ original feature that invites our readers on a journey to Entertainment’s glorious past.

Today, as news of a ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ reboot heats excites the show’s fans we celebrate one of the show’s more powerful scenes.

In it, Will (aptly portrayed by Will Smith) attempts to build a relationship with the father he was abandoned by as a child only to find himself faced with hurt and disappointment when the man (portrayed by Ben Vereen) rejects him.

Showcasing layers African-American characters are often written without,  Will’s cracked delivery of “how come he doesn’t want me” would go on to stand as one of the television’s most memorable (and heartbreaking) lines.

Watch above and, as ever, let us know…

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The Hollywood Reporter‘s Actor Roundtable welcomed Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Cain to the mix recently to bare all on their careers, their industry as it is today and why they turned roles picked up by the other.

It makes for an extremely interesting watch especially as it arrives as talk of racial discrimination against actors of colour by the Academy Awards heats up after Smith’s role in ‘Concussion’ was overlooked by its committee.

Hit the play button for uncensored and extremely honest conversation between gifted peers below…

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Missed Ryan Murphy’s ‘Scream Queens’ when it first aired on Fox last year?

Fear not because we’ve got you covered. Yes, waiting for you below is the entire first season of the horror-comedy starring Keke Palmer, Niecy Nash, Emma Roberts, Nick Jonas and Niecy Nash and features material from the R&B supergroup TLC.

So, exactly what is the series about?

A sorority house faced with danger when a serial killer dressed as their college mascot takes students out by one twenty years after the suspicious disappearance of a baby born in the very house they are targeted in.

Watch below…

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Despite a solid reception from fans, Monica‘s newest album ‘Code Red’ hasn’t necessarily set the charts ablaze.

Opening at #27 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 33k, the numbers came as a surprise to some, yet were expected by others.

For, on the one hand, it’s arguably on-par with the sales of many recent R&B LP’s. And, given the lack of push for lead single ‘Just Right For Me’ (the video for which arrived six months after its premiere), the project’s sales could even be considered…impressive.

However, for others, selling such numbers during the holidays (a traditionally kinder retail climate) is a no-no.

Nonetheless, the Grammy winner insists “New year, New era, New plan.”

And the first order of play for 2016 is the announcement of a second single. Which track is being prepped for the full roll-out? Find out below…

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Three years ago, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis all but owned the musical landscape. Seemingly out of nowhere, the indie duo dominated with hits such as ‘Thrift Shop,’ ‘Can’t Hold Us,’ and seismic smash ‘Same Love.’

The latter, along with their debut album ‘The Heist,’ earned the group Grammys – sparking controversy as they bested popular releases from the likes of Kendrick Lamar to do so.

To weather the storm, the pair took an extended leave of absence from the spotlight and returned last Summer with funkified Hip-Hip ode ‘Downtown.’

The track peaked at a respectable #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and things have been relatively quiet since then.

All that is set to change though, because the group have formally announced their sophomore album and its release date – which is sooner than some may think.

Details below…

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50 Cent may have scored a chuckle or two from fans over the past weeks as he’s mercilessly dissed fellow rapper Rick Ross, but now, from the looks of things, it’s the ‘Biggest Boss’ who will have the last laugh.

Taking to Rolling Stone recently, the ‘Black Market’ beau lit into 50 in a way like no one has before.  Lending commentary on everything from failed business ventures to familial issues, Ross left no stone unturned in handing his nemesis a “master-level read” – a move even the shadiest of misters and mistresses can appreciate.

To add insult to injury, the icing on the cake has now come in the form of an announcement from Epic Records sharing news the officer-turnt-rapper has seen his name added to their coveted roster.

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If you thought season 8 The Real Housewives of Atlanta was explosive, things are set to pop all the way off in the second half of the Bravo smash.

From allegations of gay husbands to fake friendships, the ladies of the “A” are playing no games.

Beyond the return of original housewife Nene Leakes, the tension between newcomer Kim Fields and renown troublemaker Kenya Moore comes to the most dramatic of heads. So much so that the future of one lady’s stint on the show now hangs in the balance.

How do we know all this? Bravo have unleashed a season 8 (part 2) super-trailer, which awaits below…

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Despite a dip in ratings, the world still has ‘Empire’ fever. As such, FOX have obliged the masses by renewing the Lee Daniels music drama for a third season.

Details after the jump…

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Lady Gaga‘s comeback as a musician may have the full support of her fan base but it seems that things aren’t as straight forward when it comes to ‘American Horror Story’, the TV series in which she stars.

Details below…

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Meet Bryson Tiller…the R&B newcomer on course to claim the genre’s crown for himself in 2016.

Determined to outperform the genre’s current batch of maestros the entertainer’s debut album ‘TRAP SOUL‘ opened with extremely modest sales (22,000 units) when it was released in the October 2015.

However, as his competitive star continues to rise the project recently crossed the 148,000 units sold mark. Promising, considering sales pulled in by some of his closest rivals.

Now pop open the lid below to find out how and why he joins ‘High By the Beach’ chanteuse Lana Del Rey on the latest edition of TGJ’s The Stream Scene.

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The R&B singer Lyfe Jennings is the latest vocalist to release his very own version of Adele‘s chart-rocking number ‘Hello.’

Following his brief appearance on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ the performer made his way to the studio to rework the single before the release of his next studio album set for release this year.

Listen to his very “unique” and powerful take on the ballad below…

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