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Jennifer Hudson and Regina King are enjoying a very stylish night out!

The two Oscar-winning actress stepped out for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held on Saturday evening (September 25) at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Halle Berry and boyfriend Van Hunt, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson, Regina Hall, Camila Morrone, Ava DuVernay, Marlee Matlin, Jurnee Smollett, Loving actress Ruth Negga, Godzilla vs. Kong actress Rebecca Hall, West Side Story Ariana DeBose, Adriana Lima and boyfriend Andre L III, Booksmart actress Diana Silvers, and Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick with pregnant wife Lydia Hearst.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing an Alexandre Vauthier dress and Tamara Mellon shoes. Regina King is wearing a Louis Vuitton suit and Alexandre Birman shoes. Halle is wearing an Etro dress. Regina Hall is wearing a Julien Macdonald x Gabriela Gonzalez dress. Marlee is wearing a Giorgio Armani dress. Jurnee is wearing an Armani Prive dress. Camila is wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit. Tessa is wearing a Dior dress. Adriana is wearing a Nicolas Jebran dress. Diana is wearing a Celine dress. Ruth is wearing a vintage Arnold Scassi dress. Chris is wearing a Giorgio Armani suit. Lydia is wearing a Raisa Vanessa dress, Saint Laurent shoes, Ana Belachan earrings, rings by Levian Jewelry, Ame Jewelry, and Vria while carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch.

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Diane Kruger and Regina King are stepping out in style for the 2021 Met Gala!

The 45-year-old National Treasure actress and the 50-year-old Oscar-winning actress both looked glam while arriving at the big event on Monday evening (September 13) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

For the event, Diane went bright and colorful in a neon green outfit paired with pink heels while Regina shimmered in a sparkling navy and gold dress and matching coat. Joining Regina on the red carpet was designer Michael Kors.

Also in attendance was director Ava Duvernay, who donned a black dress with sparkling sleeves.

If you missed it, some big news about Diane was recently revealed!

FYI: Diane is wearing a Prabal Gurung dress, Jimmy Choo heels, and Tasaki jewelry. Regina is wearing a Michael Kors outfit and Harry Winston jewelry. Ava is wearing a Prada dress and Nicole Rose earrings.

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DC Films, the studio that is behind the DC Comics movies, has announced that two previously planned movies will not be moving forward.

The news comes just one week after the CEO of WarnerMedia confirmed that the “Snyder-verse” has officially ended after the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, closing the door for the beloved filmmaker to continue his franchise.

Now, two more beloved filmmakers who were scheduled to work on DC movies are no longer making those films.

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Ava DuVernay and Shonda Rhimes are pulling back more of the curtain about the HFPA and claiming that the organization will not promote Black projects until they become hits.

The Wrap put out a story this week that highlighted how the organization, which has been under scrutiny for their lack of Black voting members, insulted Black-led projects by not recognizing them until they were hits.

The article also claims that the HFPA rejected press conferences and other promotional events for Black projects such as Bridgerton, Girls Trip, and Queen & Slim.

Shonda, who is a producer on Bridgerton, says this is true.

“HFPA rejected our press conference,” she tweeted. “Until it was a ‘surprise hit’ (Grey’s, Scandal, Murder -SURPRISE!) And yet they STILL asked me to show up in person to present at the Globes.”

The series was shut out of the Globes this year. However, it did earn two SAG Award nominations, including one for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Bridgerton wasn’t the only show. Ava‘s When They See Us limited series was also not a project that was sought after.

“For the WHEN THEY SEE US/ HFPA press conference, less than 20 of them showed up,” she wrote. “Based on the quality of their questions, I jokingly asked, ‘Have any of you seen the series?’ Crickets. More came in the room when the pix were to be taken, at which time two peddled their scripts.”

When They See Us earned 16 Emmy nominations, and won two, but was ignored by the Golden Globes.

Just recently, Hollywood firms have banned together and are withholding their celebrity clients from attending Globes events. Read the letter here…

Queen Sugar is coming back for more.

The series has been renewed for Season 6 at OWN, creator Ava DuVernay confirmed on Thursday (January 14).

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The news comes just ahead of the Season 5 premiere, which will debut on February 16 at 8 p.m. ET. Season 4 started airing last summer.

“What a joy and an honor to continue the stories of Queen Sugar with our partners at OWN and Warner Bros. On behalf of every producer, editor, costumer, grip, writer, cast member and all departments involved in making this series, we’re delighted to delve into a sixth season and to bring our beautiful audience more of the Bordelon family,” Ava said in a statement.

The next season’s storyline was adjusted to reflect the times amid the pandemic shutdown.

“When Ava came to us with the idea to revamp the storyline for the new season after production was halted due to the pandemic, we knew it was the right decision to give our viewers Ava’s unique perspective on the very real issues impacting their daily lives and the affect the demand for racial equality has had on the Black community and our society as a whole,” said Tina Perry, president of OWN.

“We are proud to announce today the pickup of the show’s sixth season which will air later this year enabling us to further explore the compelling story of the Bordelon family. We are grateful to Ava, her creative team, the incredible cast and tireless crew for all the hard work they have put into the show.”

The cast includes Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Kofi Siriboe, as well as Nicholas Ashe, Greg Vaughn, Bianca Lawson, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, Henry G. Sanders and Timon Kyle Durrett.

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There’s a new DC Comics series coming, and Ava Duvernay is helping to pen the production!

The 48-year-old Selma filmmaker is set to team up with former Arrow writer and executive producer Jill Blankenship on a show for The CW based on Naomi, Variety reported Friday (December 4).

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The series, called Naomi, follows “a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes.”

The character first debuted in her own standalone comic book series in 2019. In the comics, Naomi had energy-based powers, plus the ability to transform into a superpowered form that granted her incredible strength and other abilities.

The CW recently revealed the shows on their network heading for renewal and cancellation…

Colin Kaepernick‘s Netflix series has found its young Colin!

The 32-year-old football player’s teenage self will be played by 17-year-old The Get Down actor Jaden Michael, the project announced Tuesday (October 27).

The upcoming Netflix series is based on the quarterback’s early upbringing, and is co-created by Ava DuVernay. The 6-episode limited series will be called Colin In Black & White.

Jaden, who also appeared in Wonderstruck and Vampires Vs. the Bronx, will play the role of Kap in his high school days in Turlock, Calif. and will focus on the story of the athlete growing up as a black man in an adopted white family, and how “his life shaped him to become one of the most important activists of our time, as well as an NFL quarterback,” via TMZ.

“I never thought I would be casting a young me in a show about my life. I can’t wait for the world to see @ItsJadenMichael be an all-star on @netflix,” Colin tweeted.

Here’s where Colin was last spotted after the NFL kicked off a new season…