It’s almost time for the 53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Jennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, H.E.R., ‘The Harder They Fall,’ and ‘Insecure’ lead the pack of film, TV, and music nominees.

The Harder They Fall’ and HBO’s “Insecure” each amassed 12 noms in their respective categories, while H.E.R. is the most-nominated musician with six noms to her name.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the February 26 show airs live on BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

(more…)

Nene Leakes is gushing over her new boo Nyonisela Sioh.

Full story below…

(more…)

Congratulations are in order for Jeannie Mai and rapper Jeezy.

For, the couple have announced the birth of their first child together.

Full story below…

(more…)

With over 200,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2021 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last-minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

(more…)

With 2022 quite literally around the corner, the New Year brings with it the eagerly awaited release of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ sequel.

Christened ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ the blockbuster has the world in deep anticipation for a number of reasons – including the mammoth success of the first film, as well as the answer to how the movie will deal with the real-life loss of the late Chadwick Boseman (who took on the titular role).

Now, the masses will also have the musical facet of the film to look forward to too ahead of its November 11 2022 release.

Find out why below…

(more…)

Nene Leakes may no longer be a part of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but the drama is most definitely playing on in the life of the reality star.

Earlier this month, the RHOA original made headlines when went public with her new beau – Liberian-born entrepreneur Nyonisela Sioh – three months after the death of her husband Gregg Leakes who succumbed to colon cancer.

Today Nene hit the newswire anew – and it all centers around an alleged relationship with another man.

Full story below…

(more…)

Kamala Harris and Charlamagne Tha God got into a heated back and forth during the Vice President’s appearance on the media mogul’s new Comedy Central show.

Find out why below…

(more…)

Doja Cat has proven an unstoppable force in the Pop cultural landscape. And her latest project, ‘Planet Her,’ has helped the multihyphenate star elevate to otherworldly heights.

With the promotion for the album ongoing, the performer graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine’s December issue.

Beyond posing it up in a shoot lensed by Kanya Iwanya, Doja seizes the feature to set the record straight on a number of notable topics – including her professional affiliation with Dr. Luke (who is her label head) in the wake of his highly publicized legal wrangle, racism, being undervalued as a rapper, and much more.

Her words await after the jump…

(more…)

When we last checked in with the best songs of 2020 in December, the world was a drastically different place.

Now, many genres – specifically Pop – are leaning on their most reliable stars for comfort. To which, they answered the call.

Find out which artist and songs made the cut for the best songs of 2021 so far…

(more…)

Kim Kardashian is ready for the next chapter.

For, the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star has reportedly just filed to be single amid her divorce from Kanye West.

More details below…

(more…)

Some of music’s biggest acts have taken to the Swizz Beatz and Timbaland-curated platform #VERZUZ to show off their career’s worth of hits.

As more and more acts add their names to the virtual arena’s list of combatants, music lovers regularly take to social media to roll out their “fantasy wishlists” – a ticket that frequently sees ‘Fantasy’ singer Mariah Carey listed at the center.

Now, legendary singer, songwriter, and record executive LA Reid has added to the calls for the GRAMMY-winning diva to bring her 19 #1 hits to a showdown.

(more…)

Fans of ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’ diva Jazmine Sullivan had to pick up their jaws after discovering tickets to her hotly-anticipated, North American ‘Heaux Tales Tour’ sold out in a matter of minutes after going on sale.

Once the news got to Sullivan’s desk, she took to social media to apologize and even vowed to expand the tour to accommodate more attendees.

More inside:

(more…)