Almost 3 years after we first reported actress/singer Jennifer Lopez had her sights set on bringing the life story of Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco to HBO (click here to read), the ‘Jenny from the Block’ beauty’s booked a better platform for the biopic:  the big screen.

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Ciara continues to make a mark in music and now she’s expanding her empire to incorporate both TV and film.

As reported, CiCi and husband Russell Wilson recently launched Why Not You Productions – showcasing a commitment to delivering fresh programming.

Now, insights into The Wilsons drive into the visual space are being shared.

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With ‘The Lion King’ proving to a roaring success at the box office, analysts are beginning to dial-in to the catalysts for its potent performance.

And Beyonce is being cited as one of the prominent reasons.

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Marvel fans are still losing it at the number of bombshells dropped at Saturday’s (July 20) Comic-Con.

In addition to announcing the schedule for the next slew of their movies to hit screens in the coming months, it was also confirmed that ‘Black Panther 2,’ ‘Captain Marvel 2,’ and a ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot are among the studio’s rumored efforts currently in the works.

The “cherry on top” may have come right before the convention’s end with the revelation that 2-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali had signed on to assume the role of ‘Blade’:

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Tyra Banks, the genius model behind the Bankable ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ has shared fresh thoughts on her spat with Naomi Campbell in an insightful interview with the ‘Wall Street Journal.’

Alas, Banks’ decision to discuss the drama has seen former ‘Top Model’ fans take to Twitter to shed a fresh light on tweets which examine all the ways they believe she engaged in the behaviour Naomi was accused of participating in.

These old episode of America’s Next Top Model were so problematic whew. Rampant cultural appropriation, transphobia (telling one of the girls she looks like a tr****, like that’s an insult…). Chile this show would not have survived in this era

— Kharisma (@kharismamone) May 18, 2019

Season 4 of America’s Next Top Model is problematic af. Tyra Banks is telling a model that she needs to put up with sexual harassment as part of the job and then had the models do a shoot where they were portraying a different race?? Wtf

— Maddie Pavek ? (@maddiepavek) February 28, 2019

Tyra’s take, at the 11 minute mark, below…

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History books has seen the name Kirk Franklin associated with a lot of “firsts.”

Beyond being the first Gospel act to see an album go Platinum, he’s the first Gospel act to top Billboard’s R&B chart, break barriers on MTV, and so much more.  Now, with the help of former film industry exec Devon Franklin, the 49-year-old is set to be among the first acts of Faith to see a major studio back his biographical film.

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards air September 22nd and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.

As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 71st year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations for the main categories have been unveiled. And there are huge looks for Beyonce‘s ‘Homecoming,’ ‘When They See Us,’ and ‘Pose.’

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate the magic of TV and Film.

Today, we fly out of the United States and into Nollywood…Nigeria’s thriving film industry (worth $5.1 billion) which is powered melodramatic tales of love, life and betrayal and the likes of Patience Ozokwor (above), Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson and Genevieve Nnaji.

Waiting below? A movie named ‘Abuja Top Ladies‘ which was released in 2006 which tells the tale of a powerful group of women with lofty political ambitions.

Alas, it isn’t long before clashing egos and dirty secrets make deadly enemies out of former friends against the backdrop of a national election.

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‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is coming to an end.

Full story (and its brand new trailer) below…

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Superstar songbird Celine Dion takes vocal flight on new song ‘Flying On My Own.’

Premiered in live form last month on the final night of the diva’s Las Vegas residency, today heralds the arrival of the official studio version.

Penned by Jörgen Elofsson, Liz Rodrigues, and Anton Mårtensson, the anthemtic number is the first taste of Dion’s new album ‘Courage’ – which is released this November via Columbia Records.

The set will arrive amidst its like-titled arena tour – Dion’s first US trek in over a decade.

Before then, give ‘Flying’ a spin below…

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‘The Lion King’ is off to a roaring start! And that’s before its July 19th arrival.

Easily one of the year’s most anticipated movies, the live action-remake of the Disney classic saw pre-sale tickets go on-sale in the US yesterday and they are being snapped up at a feverish rate.

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The demise of the show ‘Star‘ came as troubling news to the many who supported the series, its stars and its leader Lee Daniels.

Today, he has promised to do right by those supporters by fighting to give the show the ending he believes it deserves.

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