FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – January 19, 2026 – The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) announced the nominees for its 8th annual Latino Entertainment Film Awards. Leading the nominations is Sinners with 16 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler) and acting nominations for Michael B. Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku. One Battle…
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