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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 […]

Source: Bauer-Griffin / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Salt of the legendary Salt-N-Pepa pulled up and gave us one of the realest conversations of the night. The icon spoke openly about a culture she helped build—where it started, how far it has traveled, and where she hopes it goes next. It was honest, celebratory, and rooted in decades of lived experience. ✕ 50 Years of Hip Hop—and the People […]

Source: Eugenia R. Washington / Getty At the BET Awards 2026, Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show sat down with R&B mainstay Raheem DeVaughn for a conversation that felt less like a red carpet check-in and more like a moment of reflection. The singer arrived dressed for the occasion, carrying himself like a man who knows exactly where he stands and where he’s headed. What followed was honest talk […]

Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty The family of Takeoff is reportedly involved in a dispute over the settlement stemming from the late rapper’s wrongful death lawsuit. According to reports, Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, originally filed the wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s tragic passing in 2022. The family ultimately secured a settlement, though the exact amount has not been publicly disclosed.  Now, Takeoff’s father, Kenneth Ball, is reportedly seeking […]