This makes Amanda Gorman the first poet presented on Vogue’s cover.

What We Know:

• Gorman emphasized her excitement on Wednesday when Vogue broke the news on Twitter. She said she was “honored” in her response. Not only is the 23-year-old the cover girl, but she is also the subject of the profile “The Rise and Rise of Amanda Gorman.” In the issue, she shares lessons from her inauguration appearance, a modeling contract with IMG, and her thoughts on certain Democratic figures.
• Gorman also recalls her family history. She specifically mentions how it helped her get to where she is today. She says her mother, a middle-school English teacher in Watts, taught her the importance of maintaining a wholesome image. Gorman notes her family has a united vision of literary and social success. Her family believes that one is successful if one inspires as many readers as possible.

“It took so much labor, not only on behalf of me, but also of my family and of my village, to get here,” Gorman told Doreen St. Felix.

• Additionally, Gorman voices her emotions before presenting at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The Biden Inaugural Committee told her they wanted her to perform at the event in late December. At first, she felt flattered. She automatically began research on past poets like Maya Angelou and Elizabeth Alexander. Afterward, she became concerned. She worried about the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrections. However, she felt the words of another poet would have been as inspiring.
• St. Felix allows Gorman to recount how advisors motivated her before her reading. Oprah Winfrey told her she needed to look to Maya Angelou as an example. Joan Wicks, Gorman’s mother, told St. Felix she encouraged Gorman to perform. Wicks says she sees her daughter as a writer whose duty is to serve democracy.
• Gorman read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the Jan. 20 presidential event. After this, Gorman finalized a contract with IMG Models, which had been in the works before her social debut. The partnership has presented her with more opportunities. These include having Penguin Random House as a publisher and being on the cover of TIME. However, she is wary about being categorized as a model. Since starting her career, she has rejected $17 million in offers. She proclaims she needs to be conscious of taking commissions that speak to her. Gorman affirms a campaign “isn’t my body. It’s my voice.”

Besides being an up-and-coming model, Gorman has completed many literary and academic accomplishments. In 2014, she became the first Los Angeles poet laureate. She also won the title of first national youth poet laureate in 2017. In 2020, she graduated from Harvard University with cum laude honors and a Bachelor’s degree in sociology. Gorman’s future is preparing her for a legacy of inspiration for others.

 Bridgerton officials offered up-and-coming star Regé-Jean Page $50,000 for three to five guest appearances in season two of Netflix’s hit show. However, he did not accept it because he wants to pursue his film career.

 What We Know:

• Page’s contract was only for one season. The reason behind this was that each of Bridgerton‘s seasons would focus on one of the eight Bridgerton siblings. The first season focuses on Daphne Bridgeton’s love story with Page’s character, Simon, the Duke of Hastings. The next set of episodes, which begins filming in spring 2021, will be about Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma’s relationship. The Shonda Rhimes-produced show follows the same course as author Julie Quinn’s book series.
• Us Weekly says production only reached out to Page about a possible return after becoming the series’ main star. Regardless, he did not want to return as Simon for season 2. Page was drawn to Simon’s part in the show because it was  a “one-season arc” with a “beginning, middle, end.” Also, he claims it was always his intention to contribute his piece and allow the Bridgerton family to progress without him.
• News of Page’s departure from the series broke out on Twitter. The Bridgerton account released a statement from narrator Lady Whistledown’s perspective. She stated that they said farewell to Page, “who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings.” Whistledown mentioned that Simon will always be a beloved cast member. She ensured that Daphne would remain a “devoted wife and sister.” She will assist her brother Anthony in navigating the upcoming social season.
• Page will star in a few upcoming movies. He will act alongside Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling in Netflix’s The Gray Man. He will also play the lead character in Dungeons and Dragons. The movie also features Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Justice Smith.
• Recently, Page won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. He received two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations this weekend. One was for Male Actor in a Drama Series, and the other for Ensemble in a Drama Series. He told Entertainment Tonight that he learned many things from playing Simon. These include smiling more and being more affectionate with others.

Page posted on Instagram that Bridgerton was “the ride of a life time.” He also responded to Lady Whistledown’s tweet by saying it was a pleasure to be on the show. Page said, “the love is real and will just keep growing.” The Hollywood Reporter wrote there is a possibility that Page could appear in future seasons. As of right now, Page has not announced a return.

Rapper and designer Kanye West has just sold a documentary to Netflix for anywhere up to $30 million.

What We Know:

• The documentary has been in the process for over two decades, capturing 21 years of Kanye’s life including his rise to fame, the loss of his mother Donda West, and his 2020 run for president of the United States. Fans might be wondering if his impending divorce to Kim Kardashian is captured in the documentary, but there have been no sources to confirm if Kim is even featured in the film.
• According to the Independent, the project created by Time Studios is set to combine private home videos, never-before-seen footage, and other moments of Kanye’s life captured by filmmakers Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah to create a multi-part docu-series. Simmons has worked on other projects with the rapper including music videos for his songs “Through the Wire” and the third version of “Jesus Walks”.
• Simmons has had a strong relationship with Kanye and began filming the rising star in Chicago back in the 1990s. Their friendship is expected to “serve as the backbone” of the series. 
• Sources close to the rapper say that Kanye is not creatively involved in the project, but has supported the filmmakers by allowing himself to be filmed for the last two decades. A spokesperson for Netflix could not be reached for comment. 

The untitled documentary is expected to arrive on Netflix later this year.