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It’s almost time for the 52nd 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.

Beyonce leads  with six nods in the recording categories. 

Queen Bey is joined by the likes of  H.E.R, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Chloe X Halle on the list of acts with multiple  noms in the music bracket.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories, with major looks for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (including individual nods for leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman) and Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’ 

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 27 show airs live BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

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The Weeknd is not afraid to spend money in order to make money.

In a new interview with Billboard, his managers Wassim Slaiby and Amir Esmailian revealed just how much of his own money the singer put up for his performance at this year’s Super Bowl.

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Ryan Coogler is making major moves!

For, the ‘Black Panther’ director has signed a seismic multi-year TV deal with Disney. 

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Kanye West has found himself in some hot water.

For, The Sun reports that the ‘Stronger’ rapper is being sued by 800 performers and backstage crew members who claim they were mistreated or not paid for his Sunday Service shows.

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Congratulations are in order for Megan Thee Stallion.

For, today she finds herself glowing luminously after her debut album ‘Good News’ delivered exactly that.

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‘Nothing in This World’ singer KeKe Wyatt is in a world of trouble after taking to social media to lend a fiery rant some say downplayed centuries of mistreatment experienced by African Americans.

Wyatt – a regular “talent show” judge on the Bigo platform – took time from weighing in on guests’ vocal abilities to weigh in on social issues, namely what she suggested was an undue monopoly Black people have on “oppression.”

During a heated debate with reality star Milan Christopher, the songstress challenged the notion of which racial groups, ethnicities, and nationalities have experienced the most disenfranchisement throughout history by pointing to Mexicans and Jews as examples of people who have experienced similar social injustices.

At the height of her argument, Wyatt even asserted bi-racial people (like herself) have been marginalized at the hands of Black people – a notion that set Twitter alight.

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Mulatto has garnered criticism for her name – and the racial connotations that are associated with it – before announcing she would change it (as we reported here).

In a new interview with Hot Freestyle, the ‘Spend It’ rapper opened up about her decision.

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Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Academy, EMMY, and TONY-award winning actress who helped break Hollywood’s color barriers on film and television over her nearly 70-year career, passed away Thursday (January 28) at 96-years-old – just two days after the release of her memoir, ‘Just As I Am.’

The report of her passing from her manager, Larry Thompson, did not include information about the cause of death.

Easily one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses during her lifetime, news of the screen Queen’s life transition only saw that celebration amplified as fans, admirers, industry insiders, and fellow entertainers took to social media in droves to remember the icon.

Relating to the latter, look below to see what the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry, Beyoncé, Angela Bassett, Mariah Carey, Barack & Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, & more had to say:

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Cardi B has teamed up with Facebook for a new show named ‘Cardi Tries _____.’

The series (which is executive produced by the star alongside Jesse Collins) sees her trying her hand at new skills outside of her Hip-Hop rooting. From lacing up to become a ballerina, firefighter, car racer, teacher, and more.

She won’t be alone, as notable names and faces pop up to help her achieve her goals.

Episode 6 is here and sees Cardi become a nursery school teacher.

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Pink Sweat$ has revamped his song ‘At My Worst’ with a new remix with Kehlani.

For her verse, Kehlani sings:

“Can you see what I’m not saying from my eyes? / All I know is love, for you it’s real / It’s different from anything that I thought I’d feel / Don’t you worry / I’ll be there whenever you want me.“

‘At My Worst’ helped propel Pink Sweat$ into global stardom. The song’s official video has over 50 million views on YouTube and has pulled more than 100 million streams globally across various platforms.

The track was featured on his 2020 EP ‘The Prelude,’ which sets the stage for his upcoming debut album ‘Pink Planet’ arriving on February 12.

Listen to the Kehlani-assisted ‘At My Worst’ below…

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Miguel has made a pronounced mark on music and is continuing to expand his footprint outside of it.

The latest chapter of the latter sees the GRAMMY winner team with the BBC. 

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