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My Grinch Is Black: Meet Nick Darnell, The New Mean Green Christmas-Hating Machine

Universal’s 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
1:47

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
2:07

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
2:33

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
2:39

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
2:35

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
2:38

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
2:53

BET Current: Rihanna’s Raising Rebels, Shaq Checks RGIII Over Angel Reese, and Wemby’s Back on the Court

Rihanna shows up glowing (and growing) at the Smurfs premiere with her sons and baby bump in tow, Shaquille O’Neal fiercely defends Angel Reese amid RGIII’s racist trolling, and Victor Wembanyama gets cleared to hoop again after a scary injury pause.
07/17/2025
2:34

BET Current: ICE Questions Youth Baseball Team in NYC Park, Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Are Engaged, and Lizzo Speaks Out on Body Shaming

On today’s BET Current: A youth coach says ICE agents confronted his all-American team on the Upper West Side, Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell are headed down the aisle, and Lizzo delivers a heartfelt message on body acceptance.
07/14/2025
2:57

BET Current: Venus Opens Up on Fibroids, Essence Fest Faces Heat, and Chris Paul Eyes Retirement

Venus Williams gets candid about years of fibroid pain, Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill after a late set sparks backlash, and NBA legend Chris Paul hints he’s playing his final season.
07/08/2025