BET Current: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Gets Vulnerable About Stepping Into ‘Man on Fire’

05/01/2026

On BET Current, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about reimagining John Creasy, honoring Denzel’s legacy, and exploring the emotional and spiritual battle at the heart of the series

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BET Current: ‘Cross’ Season 2 Takes On Power, Immigration, and Moral Gray Areas

With immigration, corporate influence, and institutional abuse at the center of Season 2, the cast of Cross explains why the thriller feels eerily timely.
02/13/2026
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BET Current: Amy DuBois Barnett Talks “If I Ruled the World,” Her Magazine Legacy, and Turning Industry Trauma Into Fiction

The former Honey editor-in-chief opens up about her juicy debut novel, the real-life moment that inspired one of its sharpest lines, and why she’s ready for Hollywood to bring it to the screen.
01/27/2026
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BET Current: Andra Day on Racism, Representation, and Being the Only Black Woman in the Room

In a candid BET Current interview, Andra Day opens up about navigating racism, resisting tokenism, and carrying the weight—and power—of representing Black women in predominantly white creative spaces, while using her art as purpose-driven storytelling.
12/18/2025
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BET Current: BET Awards 2025: The 10 Best Speeches That Shook the Culture

From Jesse Williams’ mic-drop moment to Queen Latifah’s Pride shoutout, these BET Awards speeches didn’t just thank the Academy—they made history, sparked conversation, and reminded us why this stage still matters.
05/09/2025
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BET Current: BET Awards 2025: The Most Viral BET Awards Moments That Broke the Internet

From on-stage pregnancies to cultural clapbacks, these BET Awards moments didn’t just trend—they took over the timeline, the group chat, and the culture.
05/09/2025
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BET Current: Clifford 'Method Man' Smith & Kelly Rowland Discuss Their New Film 'Relationship Goals'

This rom-com will leave you wanting more.
02/05/2026
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BET Current: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page and Will Packer Talk Black Joy in New Rom-Com

The cast and director opens up about chemistry, character growth, and creating a rom-com where a Black heroine gets to stumble, shine, and fall in love.
04/02/2026
06:35

BET Current: The Cast of 'One Battle After Another' Stops By

In an exclusive interview with BET, the star shares how her real-life experiences as a mother informed one of the film’s most vulnerable moments.
09/26/2025
05:49

BET Current: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Gets Vulnerable About Stepping Into ‘Man on Fire’

On BET Current, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about reimagining John Creasy, honoring Denzel’s legacy, and exploring the emotional and spiritual battle at the heart of the series
05/01/2026
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BET Current: Zoë Saldaña Says Racism Drives Neytiri’s Rage in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

In a BET Current exclusive, Saldaña reflects on racism, representation, and the emotional cost of protecting culture in Avatar: Fire and Ash.
12/18/2025
06:35

The Gates: Young Black Men, Believability, and the Cost of Being Seen as a Threat

In a candid conversation with BET Current, the film’s stars unpack race, power, respectability politics, and what it means to move through a world where Black men are still forced to prove their humanity.
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