Famed television actress Tatyana Ali (of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and most recently “Love That Girl” on TVOne) is one of young Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars and this month we hear she’s ready to shine just a little more. Ali, known mostly for her acting chops as a child star, is set to […]
BET founder Robert L. Johnson suggests that an answer to Black unemployment would be a requirement for all corporations to consider a Black prospect for all head positions. Johnson’s suggestion was inspired by the NFL’s so-called “Rooney Rule,” a rule that requires teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior operations positions. “The […]
HBCU alum and former BET executive Curtis Symonds will meet with the CBC later this month to propose his plans of creating the first television network dedicated solely to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A soft-launch of the network and a grassroots HBCU promotion tour are planned for the fall, BET.com reports: Although his vision […]
And the BET, Tiffany Green jab keeps coming… Blogger Jay Smooth posted a satirical video on his blog “Ill Doctrine,” surrounding newly famed Tiffany Green, who has been in headlines for her announcement mix up at the 2011 BET Awards, and a viral picture of Green’s facial expression that is worth a thousand words. Smooth […]
Most talk about Sunday’s BET Awards centered on the Chris Brown-Rihanna screw-up, however, I heard little to nothing regarding the skit involving rapper Nicki Minaj and teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber. During the segment in which both artists rambled about who had the strongest fan base, Bieber began to flirt with the female MC. Minaj, 26, […]
Patti Labelle was honored with the lifetime achievement award at last night’s BET awards, and a slew of individuals who we lost in the past year were remembered. Clarence Clemons, Nate Dogg, M-Bone, Gil-Scott Heron, and Teena Marie’s lives were all reflected upon with musical tributes, as well as kind words from artists. Cali Swag […]
NEW YORK-Viacom cable networks BET and MTV have banned rapper, The Game’s “Red Nation” video featuring Lil Wayne due to the graphic depiction of gang colors, and connection to the “Bloods” street gang according to WENN. Both The Game, real name Jayceon Taylor and Lil Wayne, real name Dwayne Carter have a long history of […]
BET’s 106 & Park host Terrence J has made quite a name for himself over the past couple of years. He has successfully turned his name into a brand, and added the titles of actor, radio personality, and even motivational speaker to his resume. When he is not hosting 106 & Park, playing Tasha Mac’s […]
New York– Camille Grammer, ex-wife of producer Kelsey Grammer (“Girlfriends”, “The Game”) has been publicly airing out the couples dirty laundry. On the Howard Stern Radio Show, Camille took a jab at her ex-husband’s interest in woman’s clothing.
Washington D.C.– The Root reported today that BET founder Sheila Johnson is offering words of advice to media mogul Oprah Winfrey on her OWN channel as covered in Journal-isms this weekend.
Check out this year's nominees and help us decide who we think will take home the evening's award for Best Gospel Performance.
BET Sunday's Best season 2 winner, Y'Anna Crawley will be hosting this year's Radio One Women's Empowerment at the Duke Energy Center on Saturday, September 25 from 9am-3pm
