Kerry Washington sets her sights on April 16th 2016 for the release of ‘Confirmation‘, the movie based on the 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings.

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Washington portrays Anita Hill, a young woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment and was accused of fabricating the claim to support a bid to sabotage his career.

Jennifer Hudson also stars in the project.

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With Super Bowl 50 merely a day away, all eyes (and ears) are on Lady Gaga as she gears up to open the extravaganza with the the US National Anthem (‘The Star Spangled Banner’).

Over the years, the song has become notorious for its ability to both catapult and crush careers.

Which renditions should Gaga be Googling?

Join us after the jump as we countdown our Top 5 Super Bowl ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Performances.

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Last night, the NAACP Image Awards 2016 aired live on TVOne.

The annual extravaganza, which celebrates the successes of people of color, was this year was hosted by ‘Black-ish’ star Anthony Anderson. 

Achievements by performers in film and TV were spotlighted yesterday, with previous awards presented on February 4th for accomplishments in music, literature and animation.

The likes of Michael B. Jordan, Jill Scott, and ‘Empire’ landed a number of wins. Check out full list of winners for the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards below…

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A decade after ‘Dreamgirls’ dominated at the box office, the legendary musical is heading back to the stage…this time with ‘Glee’ star Amber Riley.

The show, which first debuted in 1981 (and won six Tony Awards), is being given new life in London’s West End.

Full story below…

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Marlon Wayans and Kerry Washington are making moves on the small screen.

Details on their exciting new releases after the leap…

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Mariah Carey‘s 2014 effort ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ may have scored major points on a critical front, yet it failed replicate said success where sales were concerned. Indeed, the LP (though one of our favorites of her 00’s releases) saw Mimi sweep up her lowest opening week digits to date.

Today, the star’s camp seek to revive interest in her career with a Las Vegas stint and lucrative partnerships with brands such as MAC and ‘Game of War.’ The goal? To restore the commercial clout she’d possessed during her heyday – or perhaps more realistically following chart-wowing ‘Emancipation.’

Therefore, as she pens the new chapter of her personal  and professional life, TGJ throws on its A&R hat to share what we feel would work best for the vocal butterfly before she drops new cuts.

Will you like what we have to say?

Find out after the jump….

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Spike Lee has made a career out of the controversial and his latest movie ‘Chiraq’ is no exception.

Due in theaters December 4th, the film centers on gang gun violence by men in some of Chicago’s neighborhoods and is based on the Greek comedy ‘Lysistrata,’ by Aristophanes.

An all-star cast have been assembled to tell the tale, including Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Cannon, Jennifer Hudson, and Angela Bassett. 

Watch the high-octane trailer below…

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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 15th 2016 and will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Centre armed with appearances by the likes of Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and ‘Hotline Bling’ mastermind Drake.

Today, before its official nominations are unveiled on December 7th, the ceremony’s submission list has surfaced, revealing which artists and projects have been submitted by their representatives with hopes of nabbing nominations for them in categories that are relevant to them.

Some of the names you can expect to find below?

Beyonce

Janet Jackson

Rihanna

Lana Del Rey

Jazmine Sullivan

Rita Ora

Ciara

Read below…

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The  credits are now rolling on the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many a memorable moment.

With all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?

Meet us below to find out!

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In news that can only be classified as tragic, Bobbi Kristina – daughter of late pop icon Whitney Houston – reportedly expired tonight at the young age of 22.

Krissy, as she was affectionately called by her Grammy award winning mother, had been in a comatose state for seven months before passing away at an Atlanta hospice care center.

Since the story broke, fans and fellow celebrities alike have been pouring out condolences for the Houston and Brown family.  See some of your favorite stars’ weigh in on the tragic news:

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La La Anthony has bagged herself a role in the new Spike Lee project ‘Chiraq.’

Want more on her good news and talk of a ‘Xena: Warrior Princess‘ reboot?

Pick up your first bottle of Screen Juice below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2015 will be heating up screens on August 30th live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted Moonmen at the show’s 31st instalment (which is being hosted by Miley Cyrus).

The likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar have nabbed noms in major categories. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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