"Bridgerton" Making History, "Insecure" Ending, And More You Need To Know

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Happy New Year everyone! We're just a little over two weeks into 2021 and things have certainly been interesting. The insurrection, not to mention second impeachment, is a lot to handle. And while it's important to stay informed, it's also good to take a break from the news and enjoy the little things. So without further ado, here are some pop culture highlights from the week. — Shyla What You Missed This Weekend Michael B. Jordan And Lori Harvey Went Instagram Official After Months Of Dating Rumors, And The Internet Can't Handle It Sigh, Bow Wow Played At A Packed Club In Houston — And The Tweets Are Quite Something Celebrity Interviews Regina King On The "One Night In Miami" Bromance That She Didn't Know About Until Now Luke James On His Grammy-Nominated Album, Season 4 Of The Chi, And Feeling Loved New in TV & Movies My Prayers Have Been Answered – Cardi B Got Her First Lead Role In A Movie "Insecure" Is Ending With Its Fifth Season And Here's What We Know So Far Black in "Bridgerton" Produced by Shondaland, Netflix's newest hit series Bridgerton (now the fifth-most watched series in the platform's history) follows a friends-to-lovers romance set in Regency London. The show has something for everyone — a Gossip Girl-esque mystery, fighting, fashion, and sex scenes that will make you blush. The series is also notable for being one of the only period pieces to showcase diversity in the main (and supporting) roles. If you ever wondered what a Black person in a powdered wig would look like, search no further! You can read all of our Bridgerton content, here. This Week on YouTube   WATCH: Black Women Model Their Insecurities   "In many ways, I've had to fight to love myself." To help overcome some of their insecurities — from their body shape, to their natural hair, to their dark skin — Cocoa Butter contributors Vivian, Joyce, and Raven met with a licensed therapist to help them get at the root of their insecurities, before starring in personalized photoshoots that showcased their natural beauty. Check out their incredible photos here, and for more videos, be sure to subscribe to Cocoa Butter's YouTube channel! More From BuzzFeed  "Save The Last Dance" Turns 20 This Year — Here's What The Cast Has Been Up To People Are Showing What Their Natural Hair Looks Like Wet Vs. Dry, And The Transformations Are Stunning Angie Thomas Opened Up About Her "The Hate U Give" Prequel, "Concrete Rose" Everyone Has A Spark In Life Just Like In Pixar's "Soul" — Take This Quiz To Find Out Yours Do you know someone who would love the Cocoa Butter newsletter? Tell them to sign up here!   Got any feedback for us about the newsletter? Respond to this email; we'd love to hear what you want more (or less) of!  BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe