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'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.
05/22/2026

Black Celebrities Took Over Paris Fashion Week

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BET Current: ‘Mickey 17’ Star Naomi Ackie Reflects On Body Image And Her Greatest Fear

The actress' new film, ‘Mickey 17,’ premiered in theaters Friday, March 7th.
03/11/2025

‘Mickey 17’ Star Naomi Ackie Reflects On Body Image And Her Greatest Fear

The actress' new film, ‘Mickey 17,’ premieres in theaters Friday, March 7th.
03/07/2025

Zoë Kravitz on 'Blink Twice' and the Dark Side of Power Dynamics

In an exclusive interview, Kravitz discusses her directorial debut, exploring power, trauma, and the unsettling truths behind who holds—and craves—control.
08/23/2024

'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Will Transport Viewers On An Emotional Journey

BET.com sat down to chat with stars Naomi Ackie and Nafessa Williams, as well as director Kasi Lemmons.
12/23/2022
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Naomi Ackie Shares When She First Discovered Whitney Houston

'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' premieres in theaters on Dec. 23!
12/23/2022

WATCH: Whitney Houston Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Trailer

The film hits theaters in Dec. 2022
11/10/2022
Naomi Ackie on BET Buzz 2020.
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Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie For ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Film

The British actress will play the singer in the 2022 biopic.
12/16/2020