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Clifton Davis Brings Gravitas and a Motown Song He Wrote to Daytime TV

As Vernon Dupree on ‘Beyond the Gates,’ Davis balances dignity with drama and reminds viewers he’s not new to this, he’s true to this.
02/25/2026

Tracy Morgan and Erika Alexander Shine in New Mockumentary

‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ is a hilarious new comedy that centers Morgan as a former footballer looking for redemption.
02/18/2026

‘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

Durand Bernarr Opens Up About Being Called an Overnight Success While 21 Years in the Making

From two decades of grind to a Grammy-nominated milestone, Bernarr got real when it came to his independence, queerness, and the village that made it all possible.
02/04/2026

Jason Derulo Is Closing a Chapter and Opening a New One With ‘The Last Dance’

In an exclusive for BET, Jason Derulo reflects on 17 years of hits, creative freedom, and why ‘The Last Dance’ marks both a full-circle moment and a fresh start.
01/29/2026

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

Sebastian Kole Steps Out of the Shadows and Claims His Spotlight as Pynk Beard

Known for shaping hits for Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, and John Legend, he is now stepping forward as an artist on his own terms with a fresh take on country music.
01/21/2026

Naturi Naughon and Bonko Khoza Star in a New Action Series with Heart, ‘The Nowhere Man’

The two leading stars sat down with BET Current to discuss how the show centers Black women’s protection and the hero’s complexity at its core.
01/20/2026

Zoe Saldaña on ‘Avatar’s’ Hard Topics: Race, Rage, and Forgiveness

Amid debates over the franchise’s cultural appropriation, Saldaña said her character’s battle of protecting her people while wrestling with hatred pushed her performance.
12/16/2025

Chika Finds Herself on a Journey of Healing and Growth on ‘WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE’

On her latest project, Chika opens up about self-reflection, processing loss, and reclaiming her creative voice, inviting fans to experience her journey of healing and coming home to herself.
11/25/2025