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Giving the USMNT Their Flowers: Mr. Flower Fantastic Turns Fan Love Into Art

In a Jim Beam-led floral tribute that traveled through Chicago, the masked artist sat with BET News to talk about legacy and why Black creativity belongs in soccer spaces, too.

Idris Elba is Embracing a Whole New Era As An Actor

The ‘Masters of the Universe’ star chatted with BET News about aging into new roles, honoring fan nostalgia, and what it means to play Man-At-Arms.

Back to Self: Danielle Belton on Bipolar Disorder, the Decade She Almost Didn't Survive, and Learning to Love Herself Out Loud

The veteran journalist and media executive opens up about a lost decade, four hospitalizations, and how writing (and one Harvard invite) pulled her back from the edge.

‘The Chi’ Celebrates 8 Full, Black, Community-Driven Seasons and Takes Its Final Bow

In an exclusive with BET Current, Lena Waithe and the cast said the show’s final stretch is about dialogue, redemption, and showing Black life with all its layers.

Lizzo on Her Chili’s Collab, Her New Album, and Why She’s Playing the Long Game

Rib flutes, childhood memories, and self-confidence, oh my! The Grammy-winner opens up about building a legacy that keeps making room for joy.

Back to Self: Blair Imani On Postpartum Depression, Numbness, and Learning to Ask for Help

The activist and author opens up about how her mental health issues showed up as fog, fear, and self-doubt.

'I Love Boosters’ Turns Color (Literally), Class Warfare, and the Theft of Black Creativity Into a Heist Worth Watching

In his latest film, Boots Riley uses fashion, labor, and riotous color to build an unhinged, surreal comedy about capitalism and the value of collective power.

Sheila Ducksworth on ‘Beyond the Gates,’ Cotillions, and Why Black Legacy Deserves the Spotlight

The executive producer opened up about the Dupree family, the cultural meaning behind the cotillion arc, and the painstaking attention to detail that helps make the historic Black soap opera feel real.

Jamilah Lemieux’s Debut Book Was Written for Black Single Mothers, But It’s For Everybody

The writer and cultural critic used the page to bleed out her story of being raised by a Black single mother, becoming one herself, and why all baby mommas deserve flowers.

Ana Zortea on Motherhood, NBA Life, And Watching Her Partner Be A Girl Dad

In a Mother’s Day exclusive, Zortea gives us a glimpse into how she and boyfriend, New York Knicks’ Miles McBride, prioritize family, faith, and chase championships.

Lizzo Says ‘The Truth Will Come Out’ Amid Legal Battle and New Album Rollout

With new music on the way, the singer said she is ready to let her art speak for itself.

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