As the credits have rolled on the Queen Latifah-hosted 55th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 25) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Usher, Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Damson Idris, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

Curious to see who took home an award? See the full list inside:

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Ava DuVernay adds to her rich tapestry of resonating releases with ‘Origin.’

Inspired by the New York Times Best-Seller ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,’ the riveting film follows Isabel Wilkerson (played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), as she writes the book. She journeys across Germany, India, and the US to research the caste systems in each country’s history.

Anchored by Ellis, ‘Origin’ also stars Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, and Blair Underwood.

That Grape Juice’s Maya Ego sat down with the director/writer, who opened up in earnest about shaping the film, her dedication to meaning-led and output, and much more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with the Emmy, BAFTA, and NAACP winner above and be sure to let us know…

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Nene Leakes may no longer star on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but she continues to stir controversy in its orbit.

For, the reality staple has shocked fans by hitting out against her former RHOA castmate and “little sis” Porsha Williams.

And it all centers on a cameo in the Netflix series, ‘The Upshaws.’

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New details have come to light about Wendy Williams‘ guardian’s failed lawsuit to stop her A+E documentary.

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‘Love is Blind’ season 6 has had viewers glued to their screens and pouring out all sorts of emotion.

The relationship arc between castmates Clay Gravesande and Amber Desirée “AD” Smith, for many, has proven to be the nucleus of the season. Especially in the wake of the dramatic finale.

As watched by millions, Gravesande opted not to say “I Do” to Smith in what presented as a super last-minute decision.

A social media backlash erupted and, after initially addressing the matter in the hotly anticipated season 6 reunion, the 32-year-old stopped by the Tamron Hall Show to discuss the experience.

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André Holland takes the lead in Apple TV+‘s eagerly anticipated new limited series, ‘The Black Cigar.’

And ahead of its May premiere, the streamer has lifted the lid and given the masses the first look at the production.

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As the age-old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. And this time, it’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost.’

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Angela Bassett has been a formidable force on screens – big and small – for more than three decades.

Fittingly, then, this year actress was bestowed with an honorary (and long-overdue) Oscar for delivering trailblazing performances across the length and breadth of her career. A career that continues to thrive today.

Stopping by the Tamron Hall Show this week, Bassett opened up about the win, the new season of her hit ABC series ‘9-1-1,’ and her desire to return to Broadway.

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Regina King has largely avoided the spotlight following the tragic death of her son, Ian Alexander Jr.

As reported, the star’s only child committed suicide just days after his 26th birthday.

Now, two years after the harrowing experience, the Oscar winner is breaking her silence.

Sitting down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, the star opened up about life after losing her son.

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The Braxton family sent their dedicated fan base into a frenzy with the unexpected report that they are bringing their beloved weTV reality series back to the airwaves after a nearly 4-year absence.

Viewer excitement is only bested by that of the sisters themselves as evidenced by a recent interview with legendary sister Toni Braxton who was spotted on the red carpet of the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 32nd annual OSCARs viewing party in West Hollywood on Sunday (March 10).

While there the R&B diva chatted it up with ET’s Cassie DiLaura to discuss the inspiration for reviving the reality show and so much more.

Hear what Braxton had to say inside.

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Jennifer Lopez takes centerstage new Netflix epic, ‘Atlas.’

Set to premiere May 24 on the streamer, the Brad Peyton-directed film sees the multihyphenate star as the titular character – Atlas Shepherd.

A decorated data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, she boards a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. However, when those plans take a sharp left, her sole hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to… trust it.

Ahead of the arrival of ‘Atlas,’ check out the first-look trailer…

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Boasting stunning categorical upsets to moving musical performances from the likes of Billie Eilish, Ryan Gosling, and others, the OSCARs aired Sunday night (March 10) and delivered just what the doctor ordered to raise the ailing awards show even further out of its multi-year ratings slump.

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