BET News: Idris Elba Enters His “Dad Guy” Era, Spelman Names New President, and BET Awards Best Actress Is Stacked

06/09/2026

On BET News, Idris Elba talks shifting roles and colorblind casting in Masters of the Universe, Spelman appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard as its next president, and the 2026 BET Awards Best Actress category (plus two new awards) is officially anyone’s game

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BET News: Idris Elba Enters His “Dad Guy” Era, Spelman Names New President, and BET Awards Best Actress Is Stacked

On BET News, Idris Elba talks shifting roles and colorblind casting in Masters of the Universe, Spelman appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard as its next president, and the 2026 BET Awards Best Actress category (plus two new awards) is officially anyone’s game
06/09/2026
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