Cast interview

Inside ‘The Gates,’ A Tense Thriller That Traps Young Black Men in a Gilded Nightmare

This film is a moral test starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers, who all chat with BET Current about levels of privilege and believability in a post Trayvon Martin world.
03/13/2026

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

‘The Reward For Aging Is Wisdom’: Jenifer Lewis Gets Real in Kenya Barris’ New Show ‘Big Age’

Starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash, the Audible series celebrates community, growth, and reinvention.
02/20/2026

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

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

Andra Day Says Her Latest Role As The Only Black Person in the Film Doesn’t Make Her a Token

The talented actress shaped her role into a voice of reason, confession, and grace, proving that supporting roles can carry significant representation.
12/19/2025

‘Bel-Air’ Stars Look Back On Reimagining A Sitcom Classic For Four Seasons

The ensemble cast sat down with BET Current and shared their pride in making the show both an homage to ‘Fresh Prince’ and a distinctly dramatic story of a Black family’s growth.
11/26/2025
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'A League of Their Own': Gbemisola Ikumelo Talks New Show, Support & Self-Care

The BAFTA winner steps up to the plate in Prime Video’s homerun series.
08/22/2022
1:25

S4
Tyler Perry's Sistas
My Favorite Sistas Scene - Devale Ellis

Devale Ellis explains that the salon talk between Zac and Karen, a moment of long-awaited closure, is his favorite scene because it shows the new sides of two divisive characters.
01/24/2022
3:35

S1
BET PresentsThe Encore
Get to Know - Nivea

Nivea takes it back to her teenage years to talk about the beginning of her career, then revisits the adventure of forming the ultimate girl group as a part of BET Presents: The Encore.
12/22/2021
2:36

S2
Twenties
Meet Xavier J. Watson

Xavier J. Watson talks about playing the role of Chance on Season 2 of Twenties and weighs in on the intimate relationship between him and Chuck.
12/20/2021