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Starz / Power Book III: Raising Kanan Previously on Raising Kanan, the Thomas clan is officially down one after Kanan (MeKai Curtis) “accidentally” killed his uncle, Lou Lou’s (Malcolm Mays), instead of his mother, Raq (Patina Miller). This week, the fallout from that death continues with Marvin (London Brown) still on the hunt for Unique (Joey Bada$$) and the surprise exit of one of Southside’s biggest power players. Pernessa Hits […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty At BET 2026, Michael and Tanya Trotter—known as The War and Treaty—sat down with Jasmine Sanders to discuss Black country music history, their Maryland love story, and their new album, The Story of Michael and Tanya. Their core message: Black artists built country music, and the genre has always been home. ✕ The War and Treaty walked into BET 2026 carrying a message bigger than […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty hen Eric Benét sat down with Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show at the BET Awards, the conversation never stayed in one lane. The R&B veteran came ready to talk music, but he also brought hard questions about ownership, honesty, and the quiet struggles too many Black men carry alone. ✕ Turning 40 Flipped a Switch Benét has built a reputation lately for letting […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Some artists fade. Others evolve. Johnny Gill belongs firmly in the second group. At 60 years old, the New Edition powerhouse and solo star is doing something rare in this industry: slowing down on purpose and finding joy in the moment. In a recent sit-down, the legendary vocalist opened up about aging with grace, the wisdom that comes with time, and why he is grateful […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty At the BET Awards, Young Dro pulled up to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and got candid about the work that means the most to him right now: mentoring Black youth in Clayton County, breaking the silence around mental health, celebrating five years of sobriety, and lining up new music with T.I. and Metro Boomin. The Atlanta legend made one thing clear—just because you don’t […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty At BET 2026, R&B legend Kevon Edmonds sat down with Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show to discuss his solo return, his daring cover of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love,” and his refusal to let his God-given gift go unused. He confirmed more music is on the way—without leaving After 7 behind. Some voices don’t fade with time. They settle, deepen, and find new ways […]

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Tone Stith stood out for more than his smooth sound. Between laughs about his last name and heartfelt reflections on his journey, the singer-songwriter opened up about the most personal project of his career, the mentors who shaped his voice, and what it truly means to be free as an artist. ✕ The Great “Stith” Debate Before the conversation turned to music, it started […]

Comedy is making a comeback, and three familiar faces are leading the charge. At the BET Awards, the cast of the network’s newest sitcom, “Lot Patrol,” brought their signature energy and a whole lot of laughs while talking about the show they hope will put real comedy back at the center of television. With TK Kirkland, Carl Payne, and Skeet Carter on board, this crew is ready to remind us […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show sat down with the one and only Louis Carr, President of BET. The conversation moved beyond the celebration to something deeper: where BET has been, where it’s headed, and why this moment matters so much for the culture. What followed was an honest look at change, leadership, and a network determined to stay […]