It’s that time of year again. The Oscars 2023 air live on March 12 on ABC.

As is always, eyes on mass are on which movies are up for honors at the latest installment of the historic ceremony.

Moments ago, it was revealed that Rihanna received a nomination for her stirring ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘ anthem, ‘Lift Me Up.’

Angela Bassett, who starred as matriarch Ramonda in the film, also made history by nabbing Marvel’s first nomination in an acting category (Best Supporting Actress, while Brian Tyree Henry received a nod for Best Supporting for his powerful performance in ‘Causeway.’

Lady Gaga also landed a nomination for Best Original Song for ‘Hold My Hand’ from ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’

But without further ado…check out the full list of nominees at the 95th Annual Academy Awards below…

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‘Girls Trip 2’ is officially in the works and fresh details have emerged about the hotly anticipated flick.

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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 16 of season 7 below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ has kept the temperature on TV hot for almost a decade.

And, per a new report, the Bravo hit will be looking to turn up the heat even more for its forthcoming tenth season.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ is here.

Toasting a major milestone, the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already glued to screens and loving the array of characters all vying for glory on the hit competition.

With episode 5 (starring Janelle Monae) set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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Kylie Jenner has given the world its first glimpse at her son with Travis Scott and she’s revealed the youngster’s name too.

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Get ready because ‘BEL-AIR’ is back!

The hit Peacock series returns for its hotly anticipated season 2 on the streamer on February 23.

A contemporary revival of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the reimagined incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been refreshed as dramedy – and it’s found favor with both viewers and critics alike.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and is set to be rejoined by main castmates Adrian Holmes (Uncle Phil), Cassandra Freeman (Aunt Viv), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hillary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), and Simone Joy Jones (Lisa).

Also joining the cast in a recurring role is none other than Tatyana Ali – who played Ashley in the original sitcom.

Ahead of the ‘BEL-AIR’ sophomore season premiere, check out the first look trailer below…

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In 2022, Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels shocked their respective fans when they not only called a truce in their 13-year feud but also announced they were hard at work on a reunion project for Netflix.

That film is apparently one of many the reconciled dynamic duo have up their sleeves as BET+ has dropped the trailer for ‘The Reading’ – a psychological thriller that sees Mo portray a widow who battles demonic possession after staging a psychic reading.

Produced by Daniels and serving as the directorial debut of Courtney Glaudé, the movie stars a slew of familiar faces like Chasity Sereal, Denisha Hardeman,  Ian Haywood, Charnele Brown, and more.

“I am a fan of the surgical performance by Mo’Nique,” shared Glaudé. “I appreciate the dedication to bringing this, as I was told, ‘sick’ vision of mine to the screen; and of course Lee Daniels for being crazy enough to Executive Produce the project and believing in me. I can’t wait for the audience to think they know, but have no idea what’s going to happen. I promise you…it’s crazy.”

Ahead of its February 2 premiere, look inside to see the trailer for ‘The Reading.’

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STARZ is doubling down on its commitment to ‘BMF.’

For, fresh from the launch of the show’s sophomore season, the network has officially ordered a third installment.

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‘The Upshaws’ return for another round of drama-drenched hilarity on Netflix. 

An immediate hit upon its arrival in 2021 and its 2022 sophomore run, season 3 of the comedy lands on February 16.

Anchored by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the fun-filled series unpacks the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Tossing aside the sitcom rulebook, the show is renowned for its unbridled characters, unbridled themes, and unbridled language as well.

‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – is a staple watch here on That Grape Juice as well as with many worldwide. And looks like that trajectory will continue with its latest installment.

Watch the freshly unboxed first-look trailer…

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The legendary Casablanca Records, regarded by many as the most successful independent label of all time, launched the careers of some of music history’s biggest names including Donna Summer, Gladys Knight, Bill Withers, Parliament, and many others.

Founded in 1973 by the late Neil Bogart, the imprint’s story is being told like never before via the forthcoming biographical film ‘Spinning Gold’ (helmed by Bogart’s sons Timothy and Evan).

Collecting notable names from today’s crop of music stars to portray the icons on Casablanca’s roster (Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Tayla Parx as Donna Summer, Ledisi as Gladys Knight, and more), ‘Spinning’ is set to take viewers on a journey of the rise and fall of one of the industry’s unsung champions.

Ahead of its March 31 premiere, look inside to see the gripping trailer.

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Award-winning singer-actress Anika Noni Rose, the voice behind “Tiana” (Disney’s first Black animated princess), recently wed fellow actor Jason Dirden in a ceremony fit for a royal – a total surprise to both of their loyal fans.

And though the two said “I do” last October in Los Angeles, the lovebirds kept the news quiet until stunning photos from the event made their way to the latest issue of ‘Brides.’

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