Awards season is officially heating up.

The Academy has revealed its shortlists across 12 categories for the upcoming 98th Oscars, and two titles are already pulling ahead of the pack. ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ have positioned themselves as early standouts, landing on every shortlist they were eligible for, a feat no other films managed this year.

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Charlamagne Tha God a is entering a new chapter, and it comes with a $200 million price tag.

The outspoken media force has officially inked a multi-year, mega-buck extension with iHeartMedia, a deal that not only secures his longtime seat on ‘The Breakfast Club’ but supercharges his growing podcast empire, Black Effect.

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Kerry Washington is stepping back into prestige television with a gripping new role. Apple TV has officially unveiled the first look at ‘Imperfect Women’, a psychological thriller that puts complicated female friendships and buried secrets front and center.

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The Bravo door may be swinging back open for Nene Leakes.

‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ icon is reportedly in active discussions with the network about making her return via ‘The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip,’ a new spin on the popular all-star franchise set to film in January 2026.

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The highly anticipated ‘A Different World’ sequel series is bringing some familiar faces back to campus. Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell are all set to reprise their iconic roles in the show’s first season.

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LaKeith Stanfield is officially set to portray Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’, bringing the long-gestating project back to life after two years in limbo. He replaces Jonathan Majors, who was originally attached to the role.

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BET+ has made the season brighter with not one, not two, but SIX brand-spanking new movies as part of their 2025 holiday film fleet.

The next-to-last flick on this year’s rollout comes courtesy of the Charity Jordan and Terri J. Vaughn-led ‘Vera’s Holiday Flop‘ – a hilarious tale about a woman on the brink of a life-changing career decision who decides a high school reunion with her besties is the way to go before pulling the lever on her next move.

What ensues in the process are big laughs and bad decisions – the perfect combo for an unforgettable weekend.

Directed by Jordan, ‘Flop’ is supported by a cast of familiar faces like Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.

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BET is officially keeping the sisterhood alive.

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Hollywood’s biggest night is about to get a major digital glow-up.

The Academy has officially announced a groundbreaking multi-year agreement that will see the Oscars stream exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029.

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A new Ava DuVernay film is officially on the way.

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Chrisean Rock can’t seem to catch a break lately.

After a turbulent few months that included a brief reunion with ex Blueface and yet another public fallout, the reality star found herself back in headlines, first following a physical altercation in Compton, then during an unexpected mishap on livestream.

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Kimora Lee Simmons is setting the record straight after her recent comments about co-parenting with ex-husband Russell Simmons sparked a heated response.

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