Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year honor at the 2026 BET Awards. The ceremony takes place on June 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Comedian Druski will host the event. The award recognizes Taylor’s impact across music, film, television, fashion and creative arts. Her career has expanded far beyond singing…
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Inside the 57th NAACP Image Awards where Black Excellence stole the spotlight
LOS ANGELES – The 57th NAACP Image Awards brought together Hollywood’s brightest stars to celebrate Black excellence, leadership, and cultural impact. Hosted by comedian and actor Deon Cole, the evening highlighted achievements across film, television, music, literature, and digital media. Special honors and lifetime achievements Colman Domingo received the President’s Award for exceptional achievement and…
Viola Davis poised to make history with NAACP image awards chairmans award
Photocredit:Ariana Drummond LOS ANGELES February 12 2026 – Viola Davis will be honored with the Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday February 28 at 8 PM ET on BET and CBS. Davis is also nominated for a NAACP Image Award for her role in…
NAACP Image Awards nominees shine at inspiring Los Angeles luncheon
courtesy:NAACP Los Angeles came alive on February 7, 2026, as the 57th NAACP Image Awards kicked off celebrations of Black excellence with a vibrant nominees luncheon at nya studios WEST. The event honored artists and creators across film, television, streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, bringing together some of the most influential voices in entertainment today….
Crystal Reneé Hayslett Brings “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” To the Black Effect Podcast Network
The Multitalented Actress & Host Is Expanding Her In-Depth Talk Series with Weekly Episodes on The Premier Black-Owned Podcast Platform Listen Here Now NEW YORK – September 30, 2025 – Actress, producer, and host Crystal Reneé Hayslett sets a new home for her celebrated talk series, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” with the renowned Radio Hall of…
True Story of ‘Kemba’, Convicted Girlfriend of Known Drug Kingpin, now streaming on BET+ in Honor of Black History Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 4, 2025) – Before former President Joseph Biden left office, he granted justice and freedom to scores of Americans including pardoning Marcus Mosiah Garvey posthumously as well as Kemba Smith Pradia while commuting the sentence of her longtime friend and former fellow inmate Michelle West. Both women were caught in the crosshairs…