Serena Williams to be honored at NAACP Image Awards The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports Award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023
Actor set to star in play about missing out on a bet scoops real-life Lotto win Dion Davies, 47, found a EuroMillions ticket worth more than £55,000 in his car. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
What’s on TV this week: 'Outer Banks,' 'Liason,' The Reluctant Traveler,' 'Party Down' and more Sunday Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023
‘Wakanda Forever’ Scores 12 NAACP Image Award Nominations “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” earned 12 NAACP Image Awards nominations on Thursday, while “The Woman King” and “Abbott Elementary” will enter next month’s ceremony as other top nominees. The “Black Panther” sequel — which found blockbuster success — led all film nominees. The Marvel film delved into the concept of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023
'Wakanda Forever' scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has been nominated for 12 NAACP Image Awards, while “The Woman King” and “Abbott Elementary” will enter next month’s ceremony as other top nominees The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
2023 NAACP Image Awards nominations show love for 'Wakanda Forever,' 'Abbott,' Beyoncé LOS ANGELES — Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and Sony Pictures' "The Woman King" led the 54th NAACP Image Awards nominations Thursday, scoring 12 and nine nominations, respectively. Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023
Hip-hop community pays tribute to Takeoff: ‘Flow unmatched. Talent undeniable’ The hip-hop community is mourning the sudden loss of Takeoff after the Migos rapper died Tuesday in a shooting outside a Houston bowling alley. He was 28. Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022
Brandy gives health update after being taken to hospital The singer suffered a health scare earlier this week Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2022
What’s on TV this week: 'Let the Right One In,' 'The Winchesters,' Megan Thee Stallion on 'SNL' and more Sunday Los Angeles Times · Oct 6, 2022
Tyler Perry goes back in time for his latest Netflix flick ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ ATLANTA — In 1995, Tyler Perry was a broke, struggling screenwriter who would sneak into Alliance Theatre plays during intermission, entering with the smokers. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
BET+’s ‘sitcom ‘The Ms. Pat Show’ keeps it raw and real into a 3rd season ATLANTA — Patricia Williams, who goes by Ms. Pat, bounds down the set stairs and starts helping her sister Denise do the laundry while questioning her husband’s odd behavior. Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022
My worst moment: Ernie Hudson’s career ‘dried up’ after ‘Ghostbusters,’ then came the double-booked roles It’s a busy month for Ernie Hudson. He’s starring in two TV series: The BET+ crime drama “The Family Business,” in its fourth season, and the NBC reboot of the time travel series “Quantum Leap.” He also stars alongside Brian Cox in the film “Prisoner’s Daughter,” which premiered last week… Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022
Ray J 'has not been properly compensated' for Kim's sex tape, claims Bethenny Frankel Bethenny Frankel claims the Kardashians made 'billions' off Kim's sex tape for which Ray J 'has not been properly compensated' she alleged, after the musician promised to take Kris Jenner to court for denying her alleged involvement in leaking the infamous tape Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022
How Burna Boy set the world alight with his mixed brew of influences Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy burst onto the global stage in 2018 with a slew of irresistible hits on his third album, Outside, accompanied by mandatory fiendish good looks and charm. Grammy and BET awards helped firm up his status within a highly competitive global music industry. The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022 Shetellia Riley Irving Used More Than Luck to Be the Only Black Woman Agent in the NBA The VP of Ad Sales for BET, Riley Irving is taking her business sense and advocacy skills to her role as NBA star Kyrie Irving's agent.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 4, 2022 What’s on TV this week: 'Hard Knocks,' Field of Dreams game, 'A League of Their Own' series and more Sunday
The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022 From Biggie to Kendrick: super-producer Pete Rock on hip-hop’s golden ages The musician with the Midas touch has sold 25m albums – but he’s still fighting for the recognition he’s due
Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022 From Ye to Monáe, the 5 moments that stole the 2022 BET Awards show The 2022 BET Awards ceremony on Sunday saw plenty of young artists pay their respects to veteran performers, as well as nationwide hot topics like Roe vs. Wade and gun safety.
Mic · Jun 27, 2022 Lil Nas X says BET made him promise he doesn’t worship the devil After getting snubbed by the network's awards show, Montero opened up about what he says really happened behind the scenes.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022 Diddy, Kanye and other surprises steer the BET Awards conversation from Lil Nas X It was clear the night belonged to Diddy at the BET Awards on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 BET Awards 2022: The best red carpet looks, including Lizzo and Janelle Monáe The stars pulled out all the stops for the annual celebration of Black excellence
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022 Kanye West jokes about Kim Kardashian marriage during surprise appearance at BET Awards Kanye West mentioned his 'wife choices' when making a surprise on stage at the BET Awards on Sunday night. Kim Kardashian's soon-to-be ex-husband was paying tribute to his Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the show’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 BET Awards: Jack Harlow wears Lil Nas X t-shirt to award ceremony in support of singer after snub ‘Wow I really love this man,’ Lil Nas X wrote about Harlow
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 BET Awards return Sunday with Doja Cat as leading nominee The BET Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies
Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022 What’s on TV this week: Wimbledon gets underway, 'Only Murders in the Building' returns and 'Stranger Things' concludes fourth season Sunday