interview

My Grinch Is Black: Meet Nick Darnell, The Character Actor Who Stole Christmas and Our Hearts

Nick Darnell is reinventing the Grinch through Black joy and slapstick flair.
12/24/2025

Keke Palmer Asks Blueface What We’ve All Been Wondering About His Face Tats

During an in-person livestream, Blueface opened up to Keke Palmer about when he started getting face tattoos while incarcerated and why he didn’t see a reason to stop.
12/23/2025

Andra Day Says Her Latest Role As The Only Black Person in the Film Doesn’t Make Her a Token

The talented actress shaped her role into a voice of reason, confession, and grace, proving that supporting roles can carry significant representation.
12/19/2025

Zoe Saldaña on ‘Avatar’s’ Hard Topics: Race, Rage, and Forgiveness

Amid debates over the franchise’s cultural appropriation, Saldaña said her character’s battle of protecting her people while wrestling with hatred pushed her performance.
12/16/2025

Samara Cyn Came Home to Herself, and Made Music to Bring Us There Too

She went from moving around as a military kid to going viral and catching Denzel Washington’s ear. Samara Cyn’s music is all about showing up as yourself—even when it’s messy, hard, or raw.
11/11/2025

Mariah Carey Gets Real With Keke Palmer About Marriage, Music, and What’s Next

Carey shares the story behind her new album, ‘Here For It All,’ reflects on love and marriage, and hints at her next big move in beauty.
09/30/2025

DESTIN CONRAD Is Owning His Truth and Having Fun With ‘Love on Digital’

Conrad opens up about honesty, joy, and representation in R&B, and how ‘Love on Digital’ captures his growth and creative freedom.
09/30/2025

Clawing Its Way To The Top Again: Red Lobster’s CEO is Young, Black, and Focused

In a BET exclusive, Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of America’s iconic date-night spot, shares advice on navigating anti-DEI in corporate America.
08/19/2025

Crowning Glory: How Monique Rodriguez Turned Personal Tragedy Into a Textured Haircare Empire

Rodriguez shares how she turned tragedy into triumph—building Mielle Organics from her basement and inspiring others with The Glory in Your Story.
04/06/2025

Danielle Brooks Mines a New Role

In this exclusive interview, the Oscar-nominated actress talks trading 'The Color Purple' for pixelated chaos in 'Minecraft,' embracing her inner child, and repping for Black women in gaming.
04/01/2025

Rocsi Diaz Remembers the Magic of '106 & Park': “It Was Bigger Than Music Videos”

Before Emmy wins and primetime shows, Rocsi Diaz was the face of an era. The former '106 & Park' co-host reflects on defining hip-hop culture, the show’s impact, and who she thinks should host a reboot.
03/26/2025