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BET Current: Lizzo Cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Upcoming Biopic

03/26/2025

The music icon will bring the rock ’n’ roll trailblazer’s story to life in her first major film role.

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BET Current: Erykah Badu Announces First Album in 15 Years

The neo-soul legend is back with a highly anticipated project, teaming up with The Alchemist.
03/24/2025
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BET Current: Former Congresswoman Mia Love Pens ‘Living Wish’ Letter to America

In early March, Love’s daughter revealed that the former Utah congresswoman is no longer responding to brain cancer treatment.
03/24/2025
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BET Current: Jonathan Majors’ Press Tour Highlights the Support of Black Women Amid Hollywood Comeback

As the actor promotes ‘Magazine Dreams,’ he acknowledged the vital role Black women, including Meagan Good and Whoopi Goldberg, have played in his return to Hollywood followin
03/24/2025
01:21

BET Current: Student Celebrates 13th Birthday with Acceptance to Morehouse College

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 13-year-old Joshua Suddith wanted to be accepted to the institution before turning 15.
03/24/2025
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BET Current: Women's History Month: 10 Game-Changing Inventions by Black Women You Need to Know

From home security to medical breakthroughs, these Black women’s inventions continue to shape the world.
03/24/2025
01:19

BET Current: Will Smith Names His Top Four ‘Prolific Actors of All Time,’ Including Himself

The Academy Award winner also named three other actors who've gotten the gold.
03/25/2025
01:17

BET Current: The Trump Administration Moves Forward With Plans To Gut The US Department Of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do away with the government organization.
03/25/2025
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BET Current: Shonda Rhimes Says ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Cast Is ‘Still Traumatized’ by Isaiah Washington Controversy

The actor used a homophobic slur in reference to cast mate Patrick Dempsey, leading to his firing from the hit series.
03/25/2025
01:12

BET Current: Michelle Obama Explains Why She Won't Go Into Politics

The former FLOTUS addressed the worries she had about her children’s freedom if she were in office.
03/25/2025
01:11

BET Current: Quinta Brunson Files For Divorce

The actress and Kevin Jay Anik have been married for 3 years.
03/25/2025
01:21

BET Current: Denzel Washington On Why He Doesn’t Call Himself a ‘Hollywood Actor’

The two-time Academy Award winner began in theater before making it big in film.
03/26/2025
01:18

BET Current: Will Smith Honors Late Costar James Avery in Tearful Las Vegas Show Moment

The heartfelt moment came as videos of his late costar played behind him on stage.
03/26/2025
01:20

BET Current: K. Michelle Is Entering Her Leading Lady Era

The singer and reality TV icon opens up about starring in 'Jason’s Lyric: The Musical.'
03/26/2025
01:24

BET Current: 8 Memorable Big Sean and Jhené Aiko Collaborations

The couple released their first joint album as TWENTY88 in 2016.
03/26/2025
01:19

BET Current: Tanner Adell Shares the Adoption Story Behind Her Emotional New Song ‘Going Blonde’

The rising star opens up about her journey and the birth mother who inspired her heartfelt track.
03/26/2025
01:13

BET Current: Lizzo Cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Upcoming Biopic

The music icon will bring the rock ’n’ roll trailblazer’s story to life in her first major film role.
03/26/2025
01:18

BET Current: Erykah Badu Stays ‘On Trend,’ Claims to Have ‘Vandalized’ Her Tesla

Badu has joined surmounting protests against the controversial Elon Musk-owned company.
03/28/2025
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BET Current: Boosie BadAzz Uses Hazing Victim’s Name for Festival Promo, Family Threatens Lawsuit

The rapper promoted his Boosie Bash festival with a scholarship in honor of late Southern University student, Caleb Wilson.
03/28/2025
01:27

BET Current: Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws Amid Workforce Shortages

Lawmakers cite job vacancies left by undocumented immigrants as a reason for proposed changes.
03/28/2025
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BET Current: Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, and More Honored With Street Names in Miami

Miami-Dade County celebrates its hip-hop icons by renaming streets and unveiling mural plans in Liberty City.
03/28/2025
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