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Regina King Had A Fabulous Week, And So Did These 9 Other People

Regina King and Queen!

Ehis Osifo
by Ehis Osifo

BuzzFeed Staff

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

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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!

3. Empire has been renewed for a sixth season!

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And the drama continues. Congrats to the cast!

4. Gina Torres announced her new series, Pearson, which premieres on July 17!

5. Lena Waithe's The Chi has been renewed for a third season!

6. Jeremy Pope received two Tony nominations THIS SEASON for his roles in Choir Boy and Ain't Too Proud.

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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...

8. ...Mixed-ish, the spinoff about Bow's childhood, was picked up by ABC!

9. Halima Aden became the first model to wear a hijab and birkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

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.

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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.

Whew chile, what a week of beautiful achievements. Tune in next week for more!

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