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The nominations for the 2024 Grammys are out, and Album of the Year is a predictably stacked category! Now we want to know who deserves the win.

On Friday (November 10), the Recording Academy revealed the entire list of nominees for next year’s ceremony, which takes place on February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift (Midnights), Lana Del Rey (Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd), SZA (SOS), Miley Cyrus (Endless Summer Vacation), Olivia Rodrigo (Guts), Janelle Monae (The Age of Pleasure), Jon Batiste (World Music Radio) and Boygenius (The Record) are all facing off to take home Album of the Year, one of the Grammys Big Four awards.

We put together a poll so that you could let us know who deserves to win the prestigious title.

Head inside to vote in our poll and let us know who deserves Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammys…More Here! »

Charlize Theron is celebrating her glam squad!

The Oscar-winning actress joined hair stylist Adir Abergel, nail artist Tom Bachik, makeup artist Kate Lee, and hair colorist Tracey Cunningham at The Hollywood Reporter’s Beauty Dinner on Wednesday (October 25) at Holloway House in West Hollywood, Calif.

Also in attendance were Ashley Park and possible boyfriend Paul Forman, Cassie, Janelle Monae, Jurnee Smollett, Kathryn Newton, Kelly Rowland, Logan Browning, Normani, and Shay Mitchell.

The event, presented by Instagram and sponsored by Upneeq, honored the Top Glam Squads in Hollywood.

Read what insiders have said about Ashley and Paul‘s PDA inside the event. They co-star on the Netflix series Emily in Paris!

FYI: Ashley is wearing Michael Kors Collection. Kathryn is wearing Michael Kors Collection.

Browse through the gallery for 30+ photos of Charlize Theron and more stars at the party…

Joshua Jackson is having a night on the town!

The 45-year-old Dawson’s Creek actor attended Janelle Monae‘s concert at the YouTube Theater on Wednesday night (October 18) in Inglewood, Calif.

Joshua was spotted out with Lupita Nyong’o and a group of friends at the show.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

The Video Vanguard Award is the most prestigious honor a musician can take home from the MTV Video Music Awards.

It’s an honor, bestowed upon everyone from Michael and Janet Jackson to Britney Spears, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, that recognizes artists who have consistently delivered cutting edge and game-changing visuals.

This year’s recipient is Shakira, who fits right in with the game-changing icons who have already taken home the Moon Person. She is truly a deserving winner, but we’re already thinking about who should receive the Video Vanguard Award next year at the 2024 MTV VMAs.

We put together a poll so that you could let us know who deserves the honor most!

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It was B’Day over Labor Day Weekend – otherwise known as Beyoncé‘s birthday – and the stars turned up in droves to celebrate!

The “Break My Soul” superstar rang in her 42nd birthday on Monday night (September 4) at SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles stop of her Renaissance World Tour, and there were tons of celebs in attendance to help sing and dance the night away in celebration.

Not only did some celebrities appear in the crowd, but a few even made cameos on stage!

Find out who attended Bey’s B’Day show…

Over the years, the LGBTQ+ community has made significant strides in advocating for acceptance and understanding, challenging norms and promoting inclusivity.

Among the various identities within this community, pansexuality has gained increasing visibility, with celebrities leading the way in breaking down barriers and normalizing love beyond gender boundaries.

Pansexuality refers to an individual’s capacity to be attracted to others regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

We’re taking a look at some stars who have proudly come out as pansexual over the years…

Janelle Monae isn’t shy about her boobs anymore!

The 37-year-old musician lifted one side of her bra top to expose on of her breasts on stage during the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana over the weekend.

Just last month, Janelle opened up about the insecurity she once had for her breasts, and got candid about her acceptance of them.

In addition to Janelle, Eve also made a big return to the stage over the weekend, alongside fellow musicians Lauryn Hill, Kelly Rowland, Tobe Nwigwe, Ice T, Ice Cube, Coco Jones, Sandra Denton and Cheryl James of Salt-N-Pepa, Tems, Wizkid, Remy Ma, and Lil Wayne.

While the performances were hot, there were also a lot of major discussion panels throughout the weekend.

Oprah Winfrey spoke to Danielle Brooks, Blitz Bazawule, Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson; Abbott Elementary‘s Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James; and Tiffany Haddish joined Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Justin Simien for a fun convo on stage too.

Other celebs spotted include The Bachelorette‘s Charity Lawson, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Chandra Wilson, Isis King, Quvenzhane Wallis, Sherri Shepard, Al Sharpton, Diamond White, Ashleigh Murray, and Sinclair Daniel.

Vice President Kamala Harris also made a special appearance at the festival, where she spoke with The View‘s Sunny Hostin.

Head to the gallery to see all 150+ pictures from the 2023 Essence Festival now!