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Michael '5000' WattsSwishahouse Founder and Houston Hip-Hop FigureDies

Watts helped shape Houston’s chopped-and-screwed scene through the influential independent label.
01/31/2026

Grady Demond WilsonBeloved ‘Lamont’ on 'Sanford and Son,' Dead at 79

Wilson starred alongside Redd Foxx on the NBC sitcom from 1972 to 1977.
01/31/2026

'Tyler Perry’s Sisters:' Meet Tunde Oyeneyin

Here are five quick facts about Tunde Oyeneyinwho is stepping into the role of Maidson Truitt on season 10.
01/30/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Comedic Roles That Made Us Fall in Love With Wanda Sykes

With two NAACP Image Award nominations — including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Wanda Sykes’ career proves her humor isn’t just funnyit’s fearless.
01/30/2026

Cam Newton to Host the 27th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration on BET

The former NFL MVP steps into hosting duties for the league-sanctionedfaith-forward event airing Super Bowl SaturdayFebruary 72026at 8 PM ET/7Cblending footballmusicand inspiration ahead of the big game.
01/30/2026

Road to the Grammys: Teyana Taylor’s Top 5 Visuals from Escape Room

To celebrate her Grammy nominationwe ranked the five visuals that made “Escape Room” unforgettable.
01/29/2026

Ray J Says Doctors Told Him He ‘Won’t Live Long’ After Hospital Stay

The singer revealed he was hospitalized for pneumonia and heart pain and told fans his heart is only beating at about 25 percent.
01/29/2026

Jason Derulo Is Closing a Chapter and Opening a New One With ‘The Last Dance’

In an exclusive for BETJason Derulo reflects on 17 years of hitscreative freedomand why ‘The Last Dance’ marks both a full-circle moment and a fresh start.
01/29/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 6 Heartfelt Episodes From Scott Evans’ House Guest That Are Rewatchable

Scott Evans’ House Guest doesn’t chase viral momentsbut it creates honest ones. These episodes are the ones people keep coming back to because they feel like real conversationsnot content.
01/29/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Meagan Good Roles That Showed Her Beauty and Range

With 'Harlem' nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the NAACP Image Awardsthese roles show how Meagan Good has balanced glamour with grit throughout her career.
01/29/2026

Road to The Image Awards: Wendell Pierce On LongevityRecognitionAnd Celebrating Delroy Lindo’s Moment

From his NAACP Image Award nomination for ‘Elsbeth’ to a heartfelt call with Delroy Lindothe actor reflects on legacyvigilanceand what it means to truly honor the journey.
01/28/2026