Congratulations are in order for Jennifer Hudson.

For, the multihyphenate’s daytime talk series has officially been renewed for season 2.

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After being slammed in the past for its lack of diverse cultural representation, the Golden Globes bounced back with a vengeance Tuesday night (January 10) – not only boasting a slew of performers of color nabbing major awards but also putting the cherry on top by appointing openly gay, African American comedian Jerrod Carmichael to serve as host.

And while many are celebrating the positive steps the Globes have taken toward diversity and inclusion, others are wagging their fingers at the comic for inappropriate and distasteful jokes – particularly one aimed at the late Pop icon Whitney Houston.

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Sunday (January 10), the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles to honor the year’s best and brightest in film and television via its first televised ceremony since 2020.

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In 2022, Zendaya – thanks to her critically acclaimed portrayal of “Rue Bennett” in HBO’s hit series ‘Euphoria‘ – made EMMYs history when she not only became the first Black woman to win Lead Actress in a Drama Series for a second time but also the youngest two-time winner of any EMMY category ever (as we reported here).

Now – courtesy of a victory at the 2023 Golden Globes (which aired January 10) – the multi-talented diva seems poised to extend her award show domination to yet another top industry ceremony.

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After the Golden Globes canceled its 2022 edition due to a scandal lifted after it was discovered there were few members of color on its voting committee, the 2023 ceremony – which aired Tuesday night (January 10) – apparently looked to distance itself from its controversial past by increasing the diversity among winners.

The remedy came in many forms including longtime revered African American actress Angela Bassett capturing the night’s Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture trophy and celebrated Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh snagging the Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Musical or Comedy statuette.

In that stead, two of the evening’s most talked about winners were ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams – who both made history for their groundbreaking performances in the hit ABC comedy.

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Because Angela Bassett is one of the most revered actresses in movie and television history, her mantel has certainly made room for some of the entertainment industry’s most prized awards over the last three-and-a-half decades.

However, despite critical acclaim for portraying the likes of “Bernadine Harris,” Katherine Jackson, Rosa Parks, and many others over the years, major industry honors (i.e. EMMY, Academy Award, etc.) have often eluded her – much to the chagrin of her dedicated legion of fans.

The first step in righting that wrong may have come Tuesday night (January 10), however, when the 64-year-old captured the second Golden Globe of her career.

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Jeremy Pope takes center stage in A24’s powerful drama ‘The Inspection.’

Inspired by the real-life experiences of Elegance Bratton, the film follows the character Ellis (played by Pope) as he navigates homophobia while away at Marine boot camp – and back home with his mother (Gabrielle Union).

Pope’s piercing, potent performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor and is generating plenty of Oscar buzz too.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the Flordia native, who opened up about his personal connection to the narrative and its broader importance – especially in today’s climate.

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Peacock has doubled down in its commitment to ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.’

For, the streamer has announced season 4 of the hit ‘Real Housewives’ spin-off series – which will be bringing with it familiar faces such as Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille. 

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Kenya Moore broke down in floods of tears during her appearance on the Tamron Hall show this week while discussing her split from her husband Marc Daly. 

The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star’s divorce proceedings have dragged on for years – leaving many perplexed as to the hold-up.

However, she’s now addressed the confusion by revealing that the lack of prenup is the cause of the arguable chaos.

Moore, who gave birth to the couple’s daughter Brooklyn in 2018, appeared on the daytime talker to discuss her new reality show ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.’

Yet, true to form, she remained candid when questioned about the drama with Daly, who is a New York-based restauranteur.

Indeed, she waxed honest about their struggles to co-parent as well as what she’s eyeing in a new partner.

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‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ flies onto the big screen in February and promises to be an unmissable affair.

The Marvel Entertainment adventure follows Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), who find themselves navigating the Quantum Realm, encountering strange new creatures, and setting sail on a journey that pushes them beyond the boundaries of what they could have ever conceived as possible.

Eagerly anticipated, the film brings with it the arrival of Jonathan Major‘s character – adversary Kang the Conqueror.

Ahead of the film’s February 17 arrival in theaters worldwide, check out the titillating new trailer after the jump…

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AMC has officially pumped the brakes on its critically acclaimed series ’61st Street’ after just one season.

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All roads lead to January 20 for fans of Apple TV+’s gripping drama, ‘Truth Be Told.’

Coming back for its long-awaited season 3 premiere, the series – based on Kathleen Barber’s debut novel ‘Are You Sleeping, Truth Be Told’ – is highlighted with the highly anticipated return of Octavia Spencer (who portrays “Poppy Parnell”).  The Academy Award-winning actress leads a star-studded cast that also includes Mekhi Phifer, Merle Dandridge, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tami Roman, Katherine LaNasa, and more.

The forthcoming season will see Spencer’s character take on the cases of several young girls who have gone missing and have no mainstream media attention to help secure their whereabouts.

Get a taste of the action set to unfold in the upcoming season courtesy of the freshly unwrapped trailer inside.

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