It’s that time of year again.

The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards air September 19 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 73rd year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations has been unveiled and brings with it major looks for ‘Pose,’ ‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘I May Destroy You,’ and more.

Ahead of its broadcast on Sept 19 on CBS and Paramount Plus at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, find out who is up for what at the Cedric The Entertainer-hosted show below…

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Jennifer Hudson is being tipped for awards glory ahead of the unveiling of her performance in Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect.’

Prior to the premiere of the MGM movie, the Oscar and GRAMMY winner poses it up on the cover of InStyle‘s August / Badass Women issue.

As well as styling and profiling for the Chrisean Rose lensed spread, Hudson seized the moment to discuss being handpicked by the Queen of Soul for the role, her ultimate goal in the entertainment industry, and more.

More after the jump…

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Monday (July 12) marked Bill Cosby‘s 84th birthday – an occasion all the more noteworthy as it comes as his first as a free man since being imprisoned in 2018 after a conviction on three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault.

The recently released comedy legend took to social media to celebrate by sharing a heartfelt message to his ‘supporters.’

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It’s time for a second round of ‘First Wives Club.’

Fans who couldn’t get enough of Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, and Ryan Michelle Bathé in season 1 of the BET+ breakout comedy will flip when it returns to screens July 15.

And, as if the laugh-out-loud dealings of main characters Hazel, Bree, and Ari aren’t enough to keep you glued, season 2 will introduce a slew of new faces including Michelle Mitchenor, Essence Atkins, Gary Dourdan, and more.

Get your first peek at the action to come inside:

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It’s officially a wrap on the live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Halle Bailey is set to make an almighty splash as lead Ariel in the big-budget Disney adventure – which stars Melissa McCarthy as adversary Ursula, as well as Jonah Hauer-King (Eric), Awkwafina (Scuttle), and Daveed Diggs (Sebastian).

The global health crisis saw production halted a number of times. However, with perseverance, the cast and crew have completed production on the hotly anticipated flick.

Reflecting on the news, Bailey – who rose to prominence as part of sister duo Chloe x Halle – shared emotional words.

Her remarks below…

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STARZ series ‘Run the World’ has shone as one of TV’s most magnetic new shows.

Set in Harlem, the dramedy follows the romantic, personal, and professional highs and lows of a group of 30-something-year-olds as they navigate the highs and lows of life together. All through the unique lens of Black women.

Anchored by Bresha Webb (Renee), Corbin Reid (Sondi), Amber Stevens West (Whitney), and Andrea Bordeaux (Ella), the show was created by Yvette Lee Bowser – creator of classic comedy ‘Living Single.’

Having established its own loyal audience, the show’s finale brought the drama in earnest.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the cast, who dished on their respective journeys on the show, comparisons to ‘Sex and the City,’ engagements, and more.

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Cedric The Entertainer will be bringing the funny to the 2021 Emmy Awards.

Because the comic has been announced as the host of this year’s ceremony.

Full story below…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

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

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, and Wendy Osefo are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Mia Thornton joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up literally and figuratively.

Following its broadcast, Bravo has made episode 1 available to watch NOW online.

What are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and get into it below…

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This Fall four fierce ‘Queens’ will take their thrones on ABC.

As we reported, the network has ordered a full season of the new music drama led by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

One of the cores of ABC’s 2021-2022 Fall TV schedule, the series tells the tale of a set of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

Back in the 90s, the quad performed together as part of the female rap group – the Nasty Bitches.

Fast forward to now and their lives are vastly different.

The show follows them as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the limelight.

With excitement for the series at fever-pitch, another teaser trailer has been unwrapped featuring all-new scenes.

Watch below…

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According to the thermometer, the ‘Married To Medicine’ season 8 reunion is scorching hot.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Simone, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush-Harris, and newcomer Anila Sajja are hashing out the various happenings that occurred over the course of season 8.

Viewers have seen the group navigate dramas ranging from fractured friendships to changing family dynamics to the return of alums Quad Webb, Lisa Nicole Cloud, and Kari Wells.

The third and final installment of the three-part reunion premieres this coming Sunday at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo and sees Contessa’s marriage under the microscope.

Check out a sneak below…

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Christina Milian takes center stage in Netflix‘s newest rom-com, ‘Resort To Love.’

The multi-talented star plays Pop star Erica, who – by way of a random set of events – unintentionally agrees to be the entertainment at her former fiancé’s wedding on a luxurious Mauritius island resort.

While navigating a tricky spot in her music career, she’s also tasked with keeping her past relationship with Jason (played by Jay Pharoah) hidden from his bride-to-be Beverly (Christiani Pitts).

The fun-filled film follows Erica as she explores rekindled feelings, a possible new romance with Jason’s brother Caleb (Sinqua Walls), and more.

Ahead of its July 29 release on the streamer, check out the first look trailer below…

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When the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ returns for its sixth season this Sunday, it’ll bring with it the return of Candiace Dillard.

The outspoken star has fast become one of the Bravo hit’s most notable names.

And much like other savvy sisters from the Housewives franchise, she’s seizing on the spotlight to amplify her truest love – music.

With Dillard ready to accelerate with her new single ‘Drive Back,’ she sat down with That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan to talk music, RHOP, and much more.

Watch above and let us know…

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