With award show season in full swing, expect the year’s best and biggest in entertainment to be gearing up to grace the stages of annual staples to perform or accept some of the industry’s most coveted trophies.

The latest to unveil its highly anticipated list of nominees is the NBC & E! People’s Choice Awards.

Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the year’s list of leading musical nominees includes Bad Bunny (7), Harry Styles (6), Lizzo and Selena Gomez (5 apiece), and Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift (3 each).

They aren’t the only big names in the running for the night’s prized statuettes, however.

Ahead of the show’s December 6 air date, look inside for the full list of nominees across music, television, movies, and more.

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Many a superstar stepped out in style at the world premiere of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ last night (October 26).

Housed at the El Capitan Theatre in New York City, the seismic spectacle united the cast of the hotly anticipated Marvel blockbuster – which pounces into cinemas worldwide on November 11.

Rocking the red carpet were the likes of Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and director Ryan Coogler.

Also on-hand was Rihanna – whose new song ‘Lift Me Up’ features in the film. The new mom and upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner attended with partner ASAP Rocky.

Other names in the building included Chloe x Halle Bailey, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and ‘Black Panther’ alums Michael B. Jordan and Daniel Kaluuya.

Check out more from the memorable night after the jump…

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Mark those calendars because the ‘Married To Medicine’ season 9 reunion is heading to screens.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Simone, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush-Harris, and Anila Sajja are will hash out the various happenings that occurred over the course of season 9.

Viewers have seen the group navigate dramas ranging from fractured friendships to dramatic developments in their personal and professional lives.

With the fireworks already flying, check out a preview of part 2 of the ‘Married To Medicine’ season 9 reunion…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 4 of season 7 below…

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Michaela Coel is hot on the promotional for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ – in which she appears as new character Aneka.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was her latest stop and, during her visit, the British-Ghanaian actress opened up about the love Beyonce showered on her following her Emmy win for ‘I May Destroy You.’

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After ample teasing, SZA is finally ready to unwrap the video for her long-awaited single ‘Shirt.’

Dave Meyers takes the directorial helm of the clip, which follows the visuals for ‘Good Days’ and ‘I Hate U.’

Skewing cinematic, the visual brings with it the return of LaKeith Stanfield – who also appeared in the ‘I Hate U’ video and again stars as SZA’s partner.

Set to premiere on Friday (October 28), check out the action-packed trailer after the jump…

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‘The Upshaws’ are set to deliver another round of laughs on Netflix. 

For, the hit sitcom has been renewed for season 3 on the streamer.

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Jesse Williams has booked his next gig.

For, the acclaimed actor has just landed a role in season 3 of ‘Only Murders In The Building.’

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Fans of STARZ’ groundbreaking hit series ‘P-Valley’ may have dropped down and got their collective eagles on when reports surfaced about the show’s season 3 renewal last week, but there’s at least one viewer who wasn’t exactly dancing when the news broke:  R&B diva Nicci Gilbert.

Hop inside to find out her reaction.

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Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson may already share being known as award-winning entertainers who have earned the respect of their peers and millions of fans around the world, but Tuesday (October 25) it was announced the divas have another commonality: ‘Glamour‘ magazine’s Women of the Year honors.

Details inside.

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A career as captivating as Angela Bassett‘s undoubtedly has peaks and troughs that skew both public and private. And the superstar opens up about all in the November / December issue of Essence Magazine. 

Covering the latest edition of the publication in illustrated form, Bassett draws on a variety of narratives to make clear that her story is one defined by colors – both light and dark, challenges, and overcoming the tallest of obstacles.

Within her candid feature, the 64-year-old talks about the “butterflies” she felt on set reprising her role as matriarch Ramona in Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘ (which premieres on November 11).

Bassett also waxed candid about the juxtaposition between breaking through with her Oscar-nominated portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ and the reality that it didn’t multiply her opportunities at the time.

Head below for quotes on these and more…

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In news sending shock waves through the entertainment industry, beloved ‘Will & Grace’ actor and social media star Leslie Jordan has died at age 67.

Details inside.

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