Living in your Twenties is one of the most crucial times of your livelihood. It’s a time where you are trying to navigate what you ACTUALLY want to be when you grow up and strategize how you’re going to get there. A time when you figure out your identity and …
Read More »BET Awards Announces Special Tribute For Legendary Rapper DMX
The 2021 BET Awards will pay tribute to the late rapper DMX with epic performances from Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Griselda, and more, all curated by Swizz Beatz. The performances will honor DMX from his early days with Ruff Ryders to his most recent hits. X, whose real name was …
Read More »Karen Movie Has #BlackTwitter Drawing Comparisons to Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’
#BlackTwitter is unleashing on the forthcoming “Karen” movie for being a poor man’s version of Jordan Peele’s 2017 hit film, “Get Out.” Since the release of “Get Out,” many films have tried to recreate its magic, including “Antebellum” and Amazon Prime series “Them,” though none have lived up to their …
Read More »Queen Latifah To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At This Year’s B.E.T. Awards
Actress and rapper Queen Latifah will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s B.E.T. Awards. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Latifah (@queenlatifah) The Academy Award-nominated star will become the third-youngest solo act to receive the honor at age 51. Whitney Houston …
Read More »Taraji P. Henson Set To Host 2021 B.E.T. Awards
Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson has been announced as the host of the 2021 B.E.T. Awards. Henson took to her Instagram on Monday to post the new goods, with the caption reading, “THAT’S RIGHT Y’ALL!! I’m SO excited to host the 2021 @BETAwards—Culture’s Biggest Night!.” View this post on Instagram …
Read More »Members of 702, Danity Kane, 3LW, Total, Cherish and Blaque Unite To Form A R&B Supergroup In New BET Reality Series
Some of the most popular R&B girl group members from the 1990s and 2000s are forming a new supergroup. BET’s latest reality show, “BET Presents The Encore,” which premieres next month, will feature eight former members of platinum-selling groups such as 702, Total, Danity Kane, 3LW, Blaque, and Cherish. Pamela …
Read More »Gerren Taylor From BET’s Reality Show Baldwin Hills Has Died At 30
Over the weekend, several people were shocked to learn that model and actress Gerren Taylor had died at the age of 30. Gerren Taylor, whose real name was Ashley Taylor Gerren, died in her sleep on April 11th, 2021. At the age of 12, she began modeling when she was …
Read More »Season Three Of Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Will Premiere On June 9
Season three of Tyler Perry’s hit television series, “Sistas,” will premiere on June 9 on BET. The second season, which ended on March 31, brought in 1.4 million viewers weekly. According to Variety, the scripted series is the first TV series to be completely produced during the pandemic. …
Read More »Dj Cassidy Celebrates 90s R&B With “Pass The Mic” After NAACP Awards
DJ Cassidy’s hit social media series “Pass The Mic” took over BET after the NAACP Awards with a star-studded lineup of classic 90’s RnB hit artists. Cassidy recently inked a deal with BET to air six “Pass The Mic” specials and the after-party that aired last night after the 52nd …
Read More »DJ Cassidy Lands Six “Pass The Mic” Specials at BET
DJ Cassidy, known for his “Pass the Mic” all-star video jams that were part of the Biden/Harris inaugural programs, has landed a deal with BET to produce six “Mic” specials during 2021. According to Variety, all specials will follow the network’s annual awards shows or another major programming event. The …
Read More »Tyler Perry Is Making A BET+ Drama Series About A Female Strip Club Owner In Atlanta Titled “All The Queen’s Men”
Tyler Perry is making a strip club drama for BET+ titled “All The Queen’s Men.” The multitalented screenwriter, actor, director, and producer is about to give us a new series that centers around an upscale strip club in Atlanta. The new show will be a collaborative effort between Perry and …
Read More »Tyler Perry’s “The Oval” Renewed For Season 3 Following Season 2 Premiere
With the first TV screening of his Madea’s Farewell Play and The Oval’s Season 2 opener on February 16th, Tyler Perry has helped BET regain Tuesday as a successful night of original programming. In the simulcast across BET and BET Her, Madea’s Farewell Play attracted 1.2 million combined viewers. On …
Read More »Lena Waithe Set To Executive Produce New BET Plus Dramedy “Birth Of Cool”
Lena Waithe is set to executive produce an upcoming dramedy series for BET Plus. Waithe, 36, is booked and busy. “The Chi” creator has just signed on as EP of “Birth of Cool,” an original BET Plus series. “Birth of Cool” is a collaborative effort between BET Plus, Macro Television …
Read More »Florida Men Battle In Court Over $100 Presidential Election Bet
Two Florida men are fighting in court over a bet they made over the 2020 Presidential election. Sean Hynes, a Donald Trump supporter, failed to pay his friend Jeffrey Costa, a Joe Biden supporter, $100 for Biden winning the election. The Tampa Bay Times says that Hynes refuses to acknowledge …
Read More »Tisha Campbell And Tichina Arnold Will Host The BET Soul Train Awards For The Third Time
Former Martin co-stars Tichina Arnold, and Tisha Campbell are set to host the 2020 Soul Train Awards, marking the third time the pair has hosted the annual event that honor the best artists in Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop. The duo announced their return to the stage on their Instagram pages. “Let’s GO!!!!!” …
Read More »Bert Belasco, Actor On BET’s “Lets Stay Together” Has Died
According to TMZ, actor Bert Belasco from BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” has died. On Sunday, Bert’s body was found inside a hotel room in Richmond, VA, where he was getting ready to start on a project for a new movie role. Bert’s father, Bert Sr. says that his son was …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: T.I. & Trae Tha Truth Talk Colorism In The Music Industry
The BET Hip Hop Awards are back! To celebrate their 20th year anniversary, which sadly coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, the show will be premiered virtually on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 at 9PM ET/PT on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2. This year’s ceremony will be co-hosted by the 85 …
Read More »BET To Air Andre Harrell Tribute Special Featuring Babyface, Mariah Carey & More
BET has announced, “MR.CHAMPAGNE & BUBBLES”, a tribute to the late Andre Harrell. The special tribute will be broadcast commercial-free on Sunday (May 24) at 7 p.m. EST on BET, Fox Soul, Revolt TV, & All iONE Digital Brand as part of a collective partnership. It will be executive produced …
Read More »BET Launches Relief Fund, Community Partnerships And More To Help Black Americans Impacted By Coronavirus; Will Premiere Television Special Co-Hosted By Terrence J, Kelly Rowland And Regina Hall
Black Entertainment Television (BET) announced it will be launching a series of initiatives, digital news programs, and more to help the Black community during the #coronavirus outbreak. Black Americans are the most affected and infected group of people in terms of the coronavirus outbreak. Because of this, BET is kickstarting …
Read More »Tyler Perry Announces New Comedy Series, ‘Assisted Living,’ Amongst ‘House of Payne’ Revival For BET
by: @Samaya.Rn Tyler Perry Studios and BET Network announced on Tuesday a new comedy series, ”Assisted Living,” and the revival of hit series, ”House of Payne,” will air on the channel. The original series, ”House of Payne,” aired six seasons on TBS from 2006 to 2012. The show ran over …
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