
1. Regina King inked a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix.

YAAASSS! There are no details about what Regina King — and queen — is going to bring Netflix, but I know it's gonna be good.
2. Congrats to Idris Elba and Sabrina Howre for tying the knot!
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Best wishes, you two!
3. Empire has been renewed for a sixth season!

And the drama continues. Congrats to the cast!
4. Gina Torres announced her new series, Pearson, which premieres on July 17!
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Pearson is a spinoff of the acclaimed law drama Suits. I CANNOT WAIT.
5. Lena Waithe's The Chi has been renewed for a third season!
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Congrats to Lena and the rest of the cast! Pumped to see what they have in store for us next season!
6. Jeremy Pope received two Tony nominations THIS SEASON for his roles in Choir Boy and Ain't Too Proud.

Jeremy is the sixth actor in Tony history to be nominated for two Tony awards in the same year. You go, Jeremy!
7. Black-ish was renewed for a sixth season and also...
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My fave sitcom family, back for another season. I stan.
8. ...Mixed-ish, the spinoff about Bow's childhood, was picked up by ABC!
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Pumped to see what this new series has to offer!
9. Halima Aden became the first model to wear a hijab and birkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
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What a milestone to cross, while looking fabulous to boot! You go, Halima!
10. Last but not least, congrats to our newly crowned national pageant queens: Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris, and Miss America Nia Franklin.

The is the first time in HISTORY all three honors have been held by black women. Now, THAT'S what I call Black Girl Magic. Such style, such grace, they're Misses United States.