BET Current: Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, and Janelle Monáe Remind Us Why Black Excellence Never Misses a Season

10/29/2025

From Michelle Obama’s “Black don’t crack” confidence to Denzel’s viral confrontation and Janelle Monáe’s Halloween takeover, BET Current breaks down what’s buzzing this week.

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BET Current: Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, and Janelle Monáe Remind Us Why Black Excellence Never Misses a Season

From Michelle Obama’s “Black don’t crack” confidence to Denzel’s viral confrontation and Janelle Monáe’s Halloween takeover, BET Current breaks down what’s buzzing this week.
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