The nominations for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Issa Rae, and Aunjanue Ellis.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘House of Gucci,’ ‘King Richard,’ Respect’, ‘Pose’ and ‘Insecure.’ 

The announcement comes at a unique time for The Globes, which won’t be airing its annual ceremony on NBC amidst drama surrounding the diversity of the HPFA.

President Helen Hoehne deemed 2021 “a year of change and reflection” for the Globes and added:

“For the past eight months we have worked tirelessly as an organization to be better We also have 21 new members. The largest and most diverse in our 79-year-old history. Not only have they brought in a fresh perspective but ideas that will help us continue to evolve.”

Find out below who’s up for what at the 79th annual spectacle, which airs live on January 9, 2022.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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Forgiveness and emotional triumph shine as central themes of ‘Song & Story: Amazing Grace,’ the first in OWN’s collection of ‘Song & Story’ films inspired by songs known as “anthems for womanhood.”

Starring Bresha Webb and Getenesh Berhe, ‘Grace’ tells the story of a talented artist (Webb) battling tremendous obstacles who forms an unlikely friendship with an optimistic store owner (Berh) who guides her towards the forgiveness of a painful past.” Over the course of the film’s journey (which also features legendary Gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard), the women discover the many ways their paths are intertwined.

Directed by Sharon Lewis, see previews inside ahead of the movie’s December 21 debut.

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After joining forces to top music charts with hits like ‘Knock You Down,’ singers Keri Hilson and NE-YO reunited in an attempt to reign over TV ratings charts with their VH1 Christmas film, ‘Hip-Hop Family Christmas.’

Toplining a star-studded affair that featured MC Lyte, Terrence J, Serayah, Red Man, and more, Hilson and NE-YO (born Shaffer Smith) portrayed a newly-engaged couple who are looking to help soften the image of their fictional Rap royal family as the dysfunctional group prepares for a live Christmas television special.

Though a knockout on the critical front, look inside to see how ‘Family Christmas’ fared with its ratings.

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Almost three years after alleging he was the victim of a hate attack, Jussie Smollett was convicted on five counts of fabricating the entire incident.

As reported, a Cook Country jury found the former ‘Empire’ actor guilty on all but one of the charges he was hit with.

The six men and six women opted to side with the account given by key prosecution witnesses Abel and Ola Osundairo, who say they conspired with Smollett to plan the January 2019 hoax.

In the wake of the verdict, Smollett’s legal team issued a statement at the front of the courthouse confirming that they will be mounting an appeal to prove his innocence.

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Music superstars Kirk Franklin and Mya Harrison were just a few of the big names tapped to help Lifetime bring in some holiday cheer this year via their annual #ItsaWonderfulLifetime campaign, with each GRAMMY winner toplining one of the network’s most highly anticipated showings.

With Franklin’s ‘A Gospel Christmas’ and Harrison’s ‘My Favorite Christmas Melody’ premiered December 4 and December 5 respectively, the musical-laden Lifetime movies packed a potent, 1-2 punch on the critical and ratings front.

Look inside to see how each fared.

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In breaking news, Jussie Smollett has been found guilty by a Cook County jury on five counts of making false police reports.

The charges were leveled against the ‘Empire’ star in the wake of a hate attack he claimed to have experienced on January 29, 2019.

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GRAMMY, EMMY, and Academy Award-winning rapper-actor Common recently broke silence regarding his highly publicized split from comedienne Tiffany Haddish.

As we reported here, the celebrity couple suggested their relationship dissolved due to their respective busy schedules and dedication to their careers.

Taking to our friends at FOX SOUL’s ‘Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored’ this week, Common (born Lonnie Lynn) detailed the decision behind calling off the union while still showing love to his former boo.

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The mystery surrounding Wendy Williams‘ absence from her daytime talk show thickens.

Because, once again, a lengthy list of guest hosts have been unveiled to cover for the star early next year.

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Fans of STARZ’ flagship series ‘Power’ can’t seem to get enough of its first spinoff, the Michael J. Rainey-led ‘Power Book II: Ghost.’

After kicking off its sophomore season to solid viewership figures less than a month ago, its network has already revealed they’re ordering a third.

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On December 2, NBC continued its tradition of adapting some of Broadway’s most memorable musicals to live television programming via a reimagined version of the TONY Award-winning production ‘Annie.’

With singing sensation Celina Smith assuming the role of the titular character and award-winning entertainers Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Nicole Scherzinger, and Harry Connick Jr. delivering updated takes on the rest of the play’s beloved characters, the all-star cast charged to screens last Thursday to enter a ratings showdown against the likes of Thursday Night Football, wildly popular ABC sitcom ‘Young Sheldon,’ and more.

Hop inside to see exactly how it fared:

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“Star-studded” doesn’t even begin to define the jam-packed cast list for Netflix’s forthcoming movie venture, ‘Don’t Look Up.’

Written and directed by Adam McKay, the dark comedy – which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as well as Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Kid Cudi, Ariana Grande, and many other big names – chronicles the happenings of two astronomers who must warn mankind about a comet set to collide with and destroy the Earth.

Ahead of its December 10 premiere in theaters (and December 24 rollout on Netflix), ‘Up’ has seen its original teaser extended for your viewing pleasure.   Look inside for a refreshed tease.

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Octavia Spencer has long been renowned for wowing in any role she takes on and her appearance in Sci-Fi thriller ‘Encounter’ is no different.

The Academy Award winner stars alongside Riz Ahmed, who leads as Malik in the Amazon Studios production.

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