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“ComicView” has historically served as a launching pad for many successful Black comedians like Mike Epps and Kevin Hart, and offers a platform for comedians to perform material that resonates deeply with Black audiences. Alumni of the show and the new class of 2024 reflect on the show’s impact, noting its unique blend of humor […]

Rochester native Danielle Ponder, a remarkable singer/songwriter with a unique blend of blues, R&B, soul, and “trip-hop,” talks to BET about leaving her law practice, growing up in a musically inclined, spiritual family, and being shaped by her brother’s incarceration, leading her to pick up the guitar and eventually pursue law to fight for justice […]

Spring has ushered in a fresh wave of music. Flo Milli’s album “Fine Ho, Stay” emerges with bright colors, featuring surprise collaborations with SZA and Cardi B. In “Deep in the Water,” Don Toliver contemplates impending fatherhood. Gunna and Offset join forces on a new track “Prada Dem,” while PARTYNEXTDOOR hits the sensual side of […]

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland presented Marley Marl with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award during the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. One of the greatest rap producers of all-time, Marley had a highlight reel that captured his most significant wins, including producing Roxanne Shante’s “Roxanne’s Revenge” and LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out.” “The […]

A few months ago we were happy to hear about Tyler Perry having the opportunity of buying B.E.T. and bringing back hope to the lost network. It looks like the deal won’t be happening and the network is back on the market, we all were in support of the network returning back to excellence especially […]

Ice Spice graced the BET Awards stage to perform “Munch,” “Princess Diana,” and “In Ha Mood” from her EP, Like..?. The show featured a Bronx-inspired set, with Producer RiotUSA accompanying her from a bodega storefront as she and her dancers frolicked on a basketball court and subway platform. Check out the performance below. While she […]

During BET Awards ceremony, Patti LaBelle admittedly forgot the words to “Simply the Best,” the song she sang as the show’s lone tribute to the late Tina Turner . “What if I can’t see… the words… I don’t know?” LaBelle, 79, ad-libbed early into the song, clearly squinting to see the teleprompter situated in the back of the theater. […]

The BET Awards 2023 winners Sunday night included legendary emcee, actor, and songwriter, Busta Rhymes, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Here are some of the winners. Best New Artist — Coco Jones Best Female Hip Hop Artist — Latto Viewer’s Choice Award  — Beyoncé Best Female R&B/Pop Artist — SZA Best Male […]

Billionaire filmmaker Tyler Perry is the frontrunner to be BET’s next owner.  According to  a report from The Streamr Perry will take control of BET Media Group for an undisclosed amount. Perry previously signed a multi-year joint venture between Tyler Perry Studios and the BET+ streaming service. BET+ productions such as All the Queen’s Men and Ruthless film at […]

Actor, activist, and singer Harry Belafonte has reportedly passed away at the age of 96. According to Ken Sunshine, Belafonte’s longtime spokesman, he died on Tuesday April 25th, from congestive heart failure at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. To read more about his legacy, click the source below. Source: BET