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The 56th NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today, and there are so many celebs and creatives being acknowledged for their work in TV, film, music, writing, costume design, and more. Paras Griffin / Getty Images for BET The Piano Lesson, the Malcolm Washington-directed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play, leads the way with 14 nominations. David Lee / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Next up are Nickel Boys, Bob Marley: One Love, and The Book of Clarence, with six nominations, followed by Wicked and The Six Triple Eight, earning five nominations. Kasimu Harris /©Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer /Courtesy Everett Collection Here’s a taste of what you can expect: Entertainer…

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President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for a perfect inauguration are being foiled by former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100. As is standard practice in memorializing dead former presidents, American flags displayed at federal buildings, grounds, and on naval vessels will be flown at half mast for a 30-day period of national mourning. While 30 days may seem like a long time, it’s a decades-long tradition reserved for sitting and former presidents – one that Trump will theoretically be granted upon his passing. But for the president-elect, the notion that the death of a predecessor could interfere with…

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Christmas revellers descended on Nigeria’s southern port city of Calabar this weekend for its festive carnival dubbed “Africa’s biggest street party”. Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival© Emmanuel Adegboye / EPA The glitzy parade had floats and dancers from many of Nigeria’s different ethnic groups taking part. Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival© Olympia De Maismont / AFP A month of celebrations in December draws many partygoers to Calabar, the capital of Cross River state and home to many Christian communities. The organisers say up to two million people attend, the AFP news agency reports. Nigerians take to…

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