It’s awards season, which meant it was only a matter of time before the 2021 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue arrived.

And it doesn’t disappoint.

Diversity takes center-stage on the cover, which features Zendaya, Michael B. Jordan, Michaela Coel, LaKeith Stanfield, and Spike Lee. They appear alongside the likes of Awkafina, Charlize Theron, Sacha Baron Cohen, Maya Rudolph, and Dan Levy. 

While all have made a mark in entertainment over the last year, Coel’s ‘I May Destroy You,’ Stanfield’s ‘Judas & The Black Messiah,’ and Lee’s directorial turn in ‘Da 5 Bloods’ have been spotlighted as favorites for award-show glory.

Time will tell in which direction the pendulum will swings.

Pending then, peep more from the illuminating shoot below…

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It looks like the on-off relationship between Safaree and Erica Mena is once again off. And this time, he asserts it’s permanent.

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Over a year after waving farewell to viewers via its season 4 finale, OWN was hoping TV viewers would be more than ready to pucker up for some sugar the week of Valentine’s Day 2021.

With its season 5 launch date set for February 16, the ‘Queen Sugar’ return went to ratings war with well-established TV favorites as well as highly anticipated newcomers ‘Kenan’ and ‘Young Rock.’

Although critical acclaim accompanied the return of the OWN flagship series, the combined powers of the competition (as well as power outages across the nation due to inclement wintry weather) proved too much for ‘Queen’ – ultimately discrowning the one-time ratings royal from its throne atop viewership tallies.

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Teyana Taylor may have threatened retirement due to feeling unappreciated by music fans, but on the movie front it appears she has never been more in demand.

Most recently, Rap Queen Lil Kim announced she wanted the 30-year-old to portray her in a biographical film (click here to read more).  Ahead of that, Dionne Warwick expressed her desire to have Taylor do the same for the long-awaited film adaptation of her legendary life story.

After Teyana responded by suggesting she was interested in the role, Dionne took to press to indicate her list of wants exceeds acting for the ‘How You Want It?’ singer.

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith continue to make major strides behind the camera.

Already seismic stars in their own right, recent years have seen the power couple establish a production footprint by way of their company Westbrook Studios. 

And their latest pact centers on one of Africa’s most notable media hubs, Nigeria.

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A double dose of Tyler Perry was just what BET ordered to win the TV ratings war Tuesday night (February 16).

As we reported here, comedians Kenan Thompson and wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson were the ratings champs on the broadcast front.  Among cable networks, however, Perry was the clear victor.

With the television debut of his acclaimed stage play, ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play,’ already met with high anticipation for its February 16 airing, that excitement was sent into overdrive after the announcement it would be preceded by the season 2 premiere of his original scripted series, ‘The Oval.’

Rated the #1 new series for African Americans P2+ on cable in 2020, the show’s second swing at bat indicated it shows no sign of loosening grip on the title any time soon.

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As enduring talents and beauties go, few can rival the levels of striking Angela Bassett possesses.

And the living legend reaffirms that on the cover of Emmy Magazine’s latest issue.

The 62-year-old glows in the John Russo lensed spread – which arrives ahead of the return of her hit TV show ‘9-1-1.’

Beyond posing it up for the stunning shoot, Bassett reflects on her humble beginnings and selectiveness with her roles. A practice she says has always been about presenting positive images of Black womanhood.

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Viewers of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will know that there’s no love lost between Kenya Moore and Marlo Hampton. 

One time friends, the pair have spent much of their screen-time together feuding over the years.

Indeed, jabs about surgery, unsavory occupations, and even fractured family relationships have defined their dynamic.

However, during this Sunday’s brand-new episode, things take a positive turn in South Carolina.

With the drama seemingly at an impasse, Cynthia Bailey bridges the ladies in an emotional breakthrough scene.

Watch a sneak peek of the episode before it airs below…

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Eve is heading back to TV screens. This time via an exciting new pilot at ABC.

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In a developing story, it’s been confirmed that Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from Kanye West. 

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Jamie Foxx is returning to his sitcom roots.

For, the superstar has teamed with Netflix for a new show, ‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!’

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Donald Glover is making moves and his latest step sees him team-up with Amazon Studios for a colossal, multi-dimensional deal.

And the reported first fruit of the union will no doubt have Beyonce‘s BeyHive buzzing.

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