Rodney Franklin Dies at 67 as Diddy Doc and Cheetah Girls Lead NewsBits
*In today’s NewsBits, fans are remembering the life and legacy of jazz and R&B pioneer Rodney Franklin …
Druski-Hosted BET Awards Delivers Biggest Audience Growth in Years Across TV and Social Media
*The 2026 BET Awards delivered its strongest performance in years, posting significant audience gains across television, …
Lizzo Gets Emotional After Finally Meeting Lauryn Hill: ‘She Lit a Fire Under Me’
*For Lizzo, performing in tribute to Lauryn Hill at the 2026 BET Awards was already a career-defining moment. Meeting …
‘Paradise’ Leads 2026 AAFCA TV Honors as Sterling K. Brown, Jurnee Smollett Among Top Winners
*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of its eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, …
Keke Palmer ‘Steals’ the BET Awards Host Job from Druski—and Honestly, Nobody Was Mad | WATCH
*If there was an award for “Most Convincing Host Takeover,” Keke Palmer would’ve won it before the …
Tracy Morgan, Kathryn Busby Among AAFCA TV Honors 2026 Honorees—And One New Award Is Making History
*Some careers entertain audiences. Others change the culture. This summer, the African American Film Critics Association …
Teyana Taylor to Receive Icon of the Year Award at 2026 BET Awards
*Teyana Taylor is having a moment that refuses to slow down, and BET is taking notice. The network has named the …
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Says Chris Brown Proves Cancel Culture Doesn’t Work
*Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is drawing attention after criticizing what she sees as one of the most harmful trends within the …
Regina King, Tisha Campbell, Taye Diggs and the Future of Black Storytelling: Inside ABFF 2026
Coco Jones Dishes on Her Love life, Chloe Bailey Talks Pet Peeves *MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — From Regina King to T.I., the …
Cardi B Dominates 2026 BET Awards Nominations with Six Nods | WATCH
*Cardi B leads the 2026 BET Awards nominations with six major nods. The rapper earned recognition across music, …
Druski’s Star-Filled Promo Hypes 2026 BET Awards — And His House Rules Are Savage | WATCH
*BET took a risk naming a 31-year-old internet comedian as its youngest host ever. Then Druski dropped his promo video. …
Texas, Georgia, New York and New Jersey Talents Bring Home the ULMII Award
*The “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference, celebrating 27 years, kicked off 2026 with one of two dates this …
Faye Hauser-Price Directs ‘The Strength We Carry’ for LAWTF at Barnsdall Gallery in Hollywood
*On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:30pm, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will open its 33rd annual Solo …
Performance Slots Still Open for ULMII Entertainment Conference’s Two Virtual Stages April 18, 2026
*Performance slots are still open at the 27th annual Baltimore “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) Entertainment Conference’s …
Mary J. Blige Stuns at 2026 Oscars as Fans Say She Looks ‘Unrecognizable’
*Mary J. Blige became one of the most talked-about celebrities at the 2026 Oscars after her red-carpet appearance …
