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:

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Coachella 2022‘s line-up appears to have been revealed.

And there’s ample star-power in the mix.

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In unprecedented fashion, the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards – due to an uptick in the global health crisis and controversy around committee voter representation – honored the year’s best and brightest in film and television via an untelevised ceremony Sunday (January 9).

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It looks like Kanye West may be set to make his grand return to Coachella as a headliner.

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New updates have arrived in the case of Taylor Swift and her lawsuit over ‘Shake It Off.’

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Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin have called time on their marriage.

For, divorce papers were officially filed this week to dissolve their near-decade-long union.

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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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After storming the charts for much of 2021 with hits ‘good 4 u’ and ‘traitor,’ Olivia Rodrigo is heading out on the road in 2022.

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Unpretty is a tame way to describe the unceremonious roasting TLC star T-Boz received after taking to Instagram to deliver commentary perceived by many as a diss to Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

Once the backlash reached a feverish pitch, the 51-year-old took to the same platform to clear her name by alleging her account had been hacked.

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With music, stage, TV, and film credits on her resume, Demetria McKinney has proven herself no less than a multi-hyphenated force on the entertainment front.

This holiday, she’s reiterating the position by teaming up with Gospel royal Kirk Franklin for the Lifetime film, ‘Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas.’

Starring opposite Chaz Lamar Shepherd, ‘Gospel Christmas’ sees McKinney portray a recently promoted pastor who is battling self doubt as she transitions into her new role and finds romance just in time for the holidays.

Directed by Erica Sutherlin and executive produced by Franklin, hop inside to see the film’s trailer ahead of its December 4 debut.

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Check out Lizzo!

The chart-topping performer lights up the December issue of Essence Magazine.

Arriving on the heels of her recently released single ‘Rumors’ featuring Cardi B, the issue celebrates ‘The Year of Radical Self-Care.’ A reference, of course, to the unprecedented times the world has experienced and the ways the masses – including notable names – have managed to navigate forward.

Body positivity has been one of those ways and with Lizzo being synonymous with the term, she was naturally quizzed about it. Interestingly, she says she finds the topic (or more so, the need for it) “exhausting.”

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Adele is blazing the promotional trail in support of her forthcoming album ’30.’

A week before its November 19 arrival, the superstar singer graces the cover of Rolling Stone.

Beyond posing it up for a demure shoot lensed by Theo Wenner, the British belter opened up about her journey back to the spotlight with this project – both personally and professionally.

During the candid interview, Adele opened up about key moments during the creative process, including her split from husband Simon Konecki, the death of her dad, and the song ‘I Drink Wine’ – which is billed as an “upcoming single.”

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