It’s almost time for the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

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

Usher, Fantasia, Colman Domingo, ‘The Color Purple’, Victoria Monét, Ayo Edebiri, and ‘Rustin’ are among the names nominated multiple times across the category tally – which includes music, film, and TV nominees.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 16  show airs live on BET and CBS, head below to see the full nominations list…

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‘The Color Purple’ is earning both rave reviews and big bucks at the box office.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ nearing its release on Christmas Day (December 25), Usher and H.E.R. are contributing to the buzz by way of the video release for their single ‘Risk It All.’

The track is housed on the soundtrack for the hotly anticipated film; a set that also includes Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

Set to drop any day now, the duo has unlocked a sneak peek preview.

Peep the teaser below…

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The nominations for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brookes, Colman Domingo, and more.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Rustin,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ and ‘American Fiction.’

Find out below who’s up for what at the 81st annual spectacle housed at the Beverly Hilton, which airs live on CBS and Paramount+ on January 7, 2023.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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‘The Color Purple’ musical is definitely shaping up to be one of the year’s most highly anticipated entertainment events, but so is its star-studded companion album.

Lined with contributions from the film’s stars Fantasia, H.E.R., Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, and Halle Bailey as well as original tunes from big names like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Mary Mary, and Missy Elliott, the soundtrack is set to sail to streaming services on December 15.

Ahead of the arrival of the Quincy Jones-executive produced project, its first single – ‘Lifeline‘ by Alicia Keys – has hit digital outlets.

“‘Cause your heart’s an army (Yes, it is) / Don’t gotta do this all by yourself / If you need someone you call me (All you gotta do) / You got me (All you gotta do), you got me/Oh, I can be your lifeline,” she sings on the Tricky Stewart and Marshmell0-produced tune.

Hear it in full inside.

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Sunday (November 25), the 2023 Soul Train Awards saw some of Urban music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

Hosted by KeKe Palamer, this year’s iteration of the annual ceremony saw SZA, Usher, and Summer Walker lead the nominees’ list with 9 apiece, 21 Savage followed with 8, and relative newcomers Coco Jones and Victoria Monet had 6 each.

By the night’s end, SZA captured 4, Usher won 3, and Monet left with 2 prizes.

Curious to see how everyone else fared agains the big-named competition? Hop inside to see the full list of who nabbed what at this year’s ceremony.

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Check out Fantasia stunning on the cover of Variety‘s latest issue.

The GRAMMY winner graces the publication as promotion for ‘The Color Purple’ amplifies ahead of the musical’s US theatrical debut on December 25.

In tandem with a Victoria Stevens lensed shoot, the American Idol winner opened up about the process of transforming into the lead character Celie again after initially playing the role on Broadway in 2008.

Beyond the film, the 39-year-old waxed candid about her traumas and how she’s managed to overcome them.

Head below for pics and quotes…

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Hours after the unveiling of the 2024 GRAMMY nominations on Friday (November 10), the entertainment industry and its enthusiasts are still buzzing over music’s biggest night (and biggest honor).

Ahead of toasting the year’s best and brightest on February 4, 2024, the coveted tally of nods expectedly listed the likes of chart-toppers Taylor Swift, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo as competitors for the ceremony’s top honors.

While jaws dropped to see some of the categories they were mentioned in and omitted from, fan groups of other major hitmakers like P!nk, Chloe Bailey, Latto, Travis Scott, Sam Smith, and Kylie Minogue are steam-pressed their favorites were placed in unexpected categories or totally shut out all togther.

Look inside to see who made That Grape Juice‘s list of ‘2024 GRAMMY Snubs and Surprises.’

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Halle Bailey is cooking up new music in the studio and she’s doing so with a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

For, the songbird is nesting in the lab with none other than Missy Elliott.

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2023 Soul Train Awards on November 26, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with Usher, SZA, and Summer Walker leading the noms with 9 each, while 21 Savage follows with 8, and Victoria Monét and Coco Jones nabbing 6 apiece.

Set to take place in Las Vegas, the show will simulcast on BET and BET Her at 8 PM ET.

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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Tributes to the legendary Tina Turner continue to flood following the icon’s death on May 24.

As reported, the pioneering superstar passed away aged 83 after a prolonged illness.

Since the news broke, emotion has run high on a global scale, with fans and notable names alike racing to social media to pay homage to the ‘The Best’ belter.

The salutes continue, with the likes of Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle, U2, and more honoring Turner. Yet more proof of the diva’s unprecedented impact across multiple mediums, genres, and generations.

The latest words on Turner await below…

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As Summer Walker fans patiently await news on her new album – the follow-up to her chart-topping, 2021 sophomore LP – ‘Still Over It‘ –  she’s giving them new music to tide them over.  Enter: ‘Clear 2: Soft Life.’

The conceptual successor of her inaugural EP, 2019’s ‘Clear,’ ‘Soft’ comes as a 10-song effort that boasts high-profile features from Childish Gambino as well as production from fellow R&B chart-toppers Solange and Steve Lacy.

After ample teasing (including an EP trailer and more), stream ‘Soft’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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