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‘Cross’ Season 2 Pushes You to Pick a Side and Then Makes You Question Why

BET Current sat down with the cast and creator of ‘Cross’ to break down how this season makes viewers root for the villain and debate how justice is served.
02/13/2026

Amy DuBois Barnett’s Insider Novel ‘If I Ruled the World’ is Already a TV Series in the Making

Barnett mined decades in magazines to write her juicy, page-turning debut novel and it’s so good, Hulu is adapting it with Lee Daniels.
01/27/2026

The Legendary Jackée Harry on the Joy and Craft of Playing The Mayor on ‘Days of Our Lives’

The veteran actor explains how small choices make Paulina real and she teases the family drama coming to Salem this spring.
01/27/2026

My Grinch Is Black: Meet Nick Darnell, The Character Actor Who Stole Christmas and Our Hearts

Nick Darnell is reinventing the Grinch through Black joy and slapstick flair.
12/24/2025

Debbie Allen on Legacy, Mentorship, and the Rat Pack That Started It All

Her reimagined ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ blends ballet, jazz, hip-hop & Bollywood while DADA’s scholarship-first model gives 15,000+ kids a real shot at the arts.
12/15/2025
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The Impact Report: Lisa Cook Update, Campus Protests Surge, and a Florida Traffic Stop Reignites DOJ Scrutiny

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
09/12/2025
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BET Current: Meg’s Legal Mariachi Moment, Ayanna Pressley Speaks Out, & Thugger’s Confession Goes Public

From Megan Thee Stallion’s viral lawsuit delivery to Congress pushing for Black women’s economic justice — plus childcare wins and hip hop heartbreak.
09/10/2025
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BET Current: Howard Faces Leadership Shake-Up, Kobe Biopic Announced, and Michelle Obama Gets Candid

Howard searches for a new president, Warner Bros. develops a Kobe Bryant draft-day film, and Michelle Obama opens up about parenting.
08/26/2025
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BET Current: Venus Williams Gets a Barbie, Texas Dems Return to the Fight, and Stimulus Rumors Debunked

While Venus is immortalized in doll form for her Grand Slam legacy and equal pay fight, Texas Democrats trickle back after stalling GOP redistricting plans. Meanwhile, the IRS confirms: no new stimulus checks are coming—despite online buzz.
08/19/2025
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BET Current: Denzel Washington Talks Faith, Turning Down Roles, and His New Film 'Highest 2 Lowest'

The legendary actor says he only takes on projects that feel right in his spirit as he reunites with Spike Lee and Jeffrey Wright.
08/11/2025
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BET Current: Caitlin Clark, WNBA All-Stars Demand Better Pay; Sexyy Red Doubles Down on Drake; Meagan Good Eyes Motherhood

Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, and over 40 WNBA stars rally for real change during All-Star weekend negotiations. Sexyy Red makes it known she’s sticking beside Drake despite the drama, and Meagan Good says she’s ready for babies with Jonathan Majors.
07/21/2025