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BET Current: Patti LuPone Apologizes, Rajah Caruth Wins Big, and Calls Grow to Free Black Firefighter

Patti LuPone issues a public apology after backlash over comments about Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, NASCAR’s Rajah Caruth makes history in Nashville, and supporters demand clemency for a Black firefighter imprisoned after a racist attack.
06/04/2025

Patti LuPone Apologizes for ‘Disrespectful’ Remarks About Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis

After Broadway backlash and an open letter signed by 500+ theater professionals, LuPone expresses regret over her New Yorker comments.
06/02/2025

Patti LuPone’s Comments About Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis Spark Online Outrage

Theater fans say the Broadway star’s comments crossed a line.
05/29/2025
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BET Current: Audra McDonald Leads 2025 Tony Awards Nominees with Historic Nomination

See which other Black Broadway icons received nominations ahead of theater’s biggest night.
05/05/2025

This Week In Good Black News: Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union Celebrate, Naomi Campbell Continues To Change The Fashion Game, And Colman Domingo Wows As Bayard Rustin

Plus, there was justice for two Black election workers who were harassed and threatened.
09/01/2023

This Week In Good Black News: Halle Berry, Da Brat Are Feeling The Holiday Love And Twitter Is Getting Some Black-Owned Competition

Plus, Malia Obama turns 25 years old!
07/07/2023

Five Times Audra McDonald Proved She Was A Vocal Beast

The Broadway icon turns 53 years old.
07/03/2023
David Alan Grier and Audra McDonald on BET Buzz 2021
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David Alan Grier Hilariously Shouts Out Audra McDonald During Tony's Acceptance Speech

This is Grier’s first Tony win after three nominations.
09/27/2021

The 74th Annual Tony Awards: How To Watch, Nominees, Who’s Performing And More

The show is co-hosted by Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom Jr.
09/25/2021

Audra McDonald And Leslie Odom Jr. To Host Tony Awards Special

The show will celebrate the return of Broadway.
09/14/2021

INTERVIEW: Audra McDonald Explains What She Did To Connect To Aretha Franklin's Mother In ‘Respect’

Barbara Franklin died when Aretha was only 10 years old.
08/13/2021