BET Exclusive

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.
06/08/2026

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.
05/29/2026

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.
05/26/2026

'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

Raphael Saadiq On Crafting ‘I Lied To You’ For ‘Sinners’

In an exclusive with BET, he shared how a rootsy, genre-bending track built from southern sayings and vintage guitars became the emotional center of an Oscar-contending film and why a win would mean more than a trophy.
02/24/2026

‘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

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

My Grinch Is Black: Meet Nick Darnell, The Character Actor Who Stole Christmas and Our Hearts

Nick Darnell is reinventing the Grinch through Black joy and slapstick flair.
12/24/2025

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
Sheryl Underwood, Rickey Smiley, Chris Spencer, Daphnique Springs and Buddy Lewis
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Kicking It With The Comics: Night 1

Get a sneak peak into comedy's biggest night with Chris Spencer, Rickey Smiley and Sheryl Underwood as they talk about the legacy of BET and how they got their start and what makes a great comedian.
06/09/2025