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

What we’re highlighting today? ‘Boomerang’, the Eddie Murphy which soared on the wings of Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry, Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier and more.

A hilarious comedy, the project was born out of Murphy’s desire to celebrate the diversity of African-American culture and showcase talent shunned by a diversity-shy industry.

The result? A timeless classic which generated over $131 million at the box office.

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“They dropped me.”

These are the words of Chrisette Michele, who has announced that she’s been let go by her record label – just days after releasing a new single.

Doing away with the silence most artists greet said news with, she took to social media to not only reveal her predicament, but to vent about it too.

And let’s just say that she’s making a direct correlation with the backlash she received for performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

Her words below…

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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B!

The ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper is engaged and wants the world to know.

Full story below…

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for having to

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 5, titled ‘Adventures in Babysitting,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth 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 shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

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

Peep the preview of episode 6 of season 4 – titled ‘Stay Strong, Mama’below…

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Backing Nicki Minaj‘s battle to bin sexism and double standards in Hip-Hop?

Azealia Banks.

Minaj struck up a debate on sexism within her lane during a complaint about the way in which she is treated by Hip-Hop loyalists who are often unwilling to celebrate her groundbreaking success.

Today, in response to one of those loyalists, Banks stepped up to reveal why she feels Minaj has every right to feel this way.

Read below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll press play on pop icon Whitney Houston‘s jaw-dropping rendition of the U.S. national anthem.  The repackaged noughties version of the historic number became the singer’s last top 10 single this week in 2001:

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Jennifer Lopez has a hustle like no other.

For, when not dominating the dance-floor, the diva is making it reign in the TV arena.

Extending her relationship with NBC (home to her shows ‘Shades Of Blue’ and ‘World Of Dance’), the 47-year-old is producing a new scripted comedy for the network.

Two step below for details…

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Keyshia Ka’Oir is a keeper.

The model turned entrepreneur has gained increased notability in recent years as her relationship with rapper Gucci Mane garnered more media attention.

She’s more than a pretty face, though. And stopped by Wendy Williams Show to highlight exactly that.

Currently strutting the press run to promote her and Gucci’s BET wedding special ‘The Mane Event,’ she opened up to the former shock jock about the relationship and her own hustle.

She also shared an interesting story about how when Gucci went to prison for 3 years, he left her $2 million to look after for him. Through a series of savvy investments, she tripled it by the time he came home.

Peep the insightful sit-down below…

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As viewers patiently await the season premiere of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta,’ ATL’s most famous peach-holders officially wrapped filming last night.

In true ‘Housewives’ fashion, the event – a Halloween party – was elaborate and deliciously over the top.

Word on the curb is that it was hosted by model Eva Marcille – who is confirmed to be taping with the group, though her exact role has yet to be revealed.

As the snaps above and below show, the ladies committed to theme and went above and beyond!

Nene Leakes proved her petty level is still on 100; she dressed up as pest control with husband Greg getting in on the fun too.

Elsewhere, Cynthia Bailey turned heads as 50 Cent (?)

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Love or loathe her, Rihanna has ascended to the higher heights of Pop royalty.

It’s fitting, then, that the Bajan belle channels Queen Nefertiti in the November issue of VOGUE Arabia.

Looking like a regal slay, Ms. Fenty makes for an arresting sight in the Greg Kadel lensed shoot – more of which she’s shared.

If she can actually up the quality of her albums (versus just the singles), this aesthetic could work well for her next era.

Sure, the industry has a reigning Queen, but a potent princess could be RiRi’s calling.

Peep another snap below…

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King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s legacy continues to thrive in ways like never before.

Less than a month after the ‘Scream’ compilation album hit shelves, the pop icon’s ‘Thriller’ album is set to be reimagined into a CBS animated special featuring the voices of Jim Parsons, Christine Baranski, Alan Cumming, and Lucy Liu.

In a feature titled among others ‘Michael Jackson’s Halloween,’ the “magical adventure” is set to air tonight at 8/7c.  Have you seen the trailer?  Catch it inside and let us know…

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