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NEW YORK [June 17, 2026] – BET is returning to its stand-up comedy roots. Today, the network announced the greenlight and premiere of “ComicView: Rooftop Series,” a 10-episode revival of the landmark stand-up franchise, hosted by comedian Chris “CP” Powell and premiering Tuesday, June 30 at 9:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm CT on BET. Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life—from a Hollywood rooftop. The result is a charged, anything-can-happen atmosphere of crowd interactions, celebrity drop-ins, and organic viral moments: a throwback with a fresh point of view, elevating the…

New York, NY – June 17, 2026 – BET today announced the first wave of performers and special guests set to take the stage at the “BET Awards” 2026, airing live Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The first wave of performers includes multi-diamond-selling global superstar Cardi B; award-winning artist and actor Common; rap visionary Doechii; genre-defying hitmaker Don Toliver; French Montana and Max B reunite for a long-awaited performance; multi-award winning icon Jill Scott; global R&B superstar Kehlani; the legendary Queen Latifah; hip hop mogul Rick Ross; global sensation Tems; hip hop icon T.I.; award-winning, husband-wife duo The War And Treaty; and rising R&B star kwn on the…

WILMINGTON, Del. — HBCU Week Foundation today announced the distinguished honorees for its 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala, taking place on Friday, July 12, at the historic Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. The highly anticipated evening will be co-hosted by HBCU Week Foundation Founder Ashley Christopher Anthony and Emmy Award-winning actor and Golden Globe nominee Anthony Anderson, bringing together leaders across entertainment, business, sports, philanthropy, and education to celebrate excellence and the enduring impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year’s honorees represent some of the most influential voices shaping culture today. Receiving the Trailblazer Award is Adam…

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to present this year’s Governors Awards to five remarkable individuals whose groundbreaking work…

Dante’ Pride and Miles Minnick are turning up the volume on faith with the release of their electrifying new single, “Act Up.” The energetic anthem delivers a powerful message to believers everywhere: following Christ doesn’t mean leaving behind your passion, personality, or excitement—it means redirecting it toward a greater purpose. “Act Up” is now available on all major digital streaming platforms. Pride’s TAMLA EP debut, Come As You Are, is available now for pre-order. “With ‘Act Up,’ I wanted to challenge the idea that following Christ means you have to lose who you are. God didn’t call us to be less passionate, less creative, or less bold. He…

LAGOS, Nigeria (June 13, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League made its historic debut in Nigeria on Saturday, bringing PFL Africa to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos for a full night of tournament action and showcase bouts in front of a passionate West African crowd.In the featherweight showcase main event, Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina squared off with Spain’s Ignacio Nacho Campos in a bout that headlined PFL Africa’s first event on Nigerian soil. Adeshina opened with a quick takedown, but Nacho worked back to his feet, landed a knee in the clinch and finished with a rear-naked choke submission in round 1.The lightweight tournament co-main…

Legendary R&B powerhouse Dave Hollister makes a triumphant return, ending a decade-long solo hiatus with the release of his spellbinding new single, “Voodoo Magic,” produced by Snoop Dogg. Available now via the revitalized Death Row Records in partnership with gamma., the track marks a defining new chapter for one of the genre’s most enduring voices. “Voodoo Magic” is a masterclass in timeless R&B, driven by rich, triumphant horns, smooth, groove-laden production, and Hollister’s unmistakable vocal depth. With Snoop Dogg at the helm, the record bridges classic soul sensibilities with a modern West Coast polish. Lyrically, Hollister explores the magnetic pull of a love that lingers, weaving…

LAGOS, Nigeria (June 12, 2026) – The official weigh-ins for PFL Africa: Nigeria – First Round are in the books, and the event takes place tomorrow at Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, with bouts beginning at 6:00 PM WAT / 1:00 PM ET.The main event is official, as Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina (10−3) and Spain’s Ignacio Nacho Campos (7−2) both successfully made weight ahead of their Featherweight Showcase matchup, which headlines PFL Africa’s historic debut in Nigeria.The co-main event is also locked in, with Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme (8−1) and Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda (7−1) stepping on the scale ahead of their Lightweight Tournament First…

New York, NY – June 11, 2026 – BET today announced that legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the “BET Awards” 2026. Culture’s Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host. The Ultimate Icon Award honors the trailblazers whose work has transcended their field, figures whose names have become synonymous with excellence. This distinction belongs to those few who didn’t just succeed within the culture; they expanded what the culture believed was possible, leaving a mark so enduring it cannot be…

Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2026 — The BIG3, the premier global 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, today announced a new broadcast partnership with BET that will bring 21 hours of BIG3 basketball programming to fans nationwide during the 2026 season. Under the agreement, BET will re-air BIG3 games in primetime on Monday nights from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST/PST starting June 22, giving fans another opportunity to watch the league’s biggest matchups throughout the summer. The package will feature regular-season matchups, playoff games, the league championship, celebrity games, and All-Star programming.…