The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian will lead BET’s celebration of Black music and culture as the awards show returns after a three-year hiatus. Anthony Anderson will host the 2026 Soul Train Awards, returning to BET after a three-year hiatus. BET announced the news on October 1, confirming that the Emmy- and Golden…
The entertainment and radio communities are mourning the loss of Angela Stribling, the pioneering BET personality, jazz artist and longtime radio host whose warm, soothing voice became a familiar presence to audiences for decades. She was 58. Stribling died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer, according to…
In a major shakeup in the streaming industry, BET’s streaming service BET+ is officially being shut down, with its content set to move to Paramount+, according to multiple reports. The decision comes as parent company Paramount Skydance restructures its streaming strategy, consolidating its digital platforms under a single flagship service. The shutdown will take place in June 2026, when BET+ programming—including…
The smash hit BET+ comedy The Ms. Pat Show is officially returning for its highly anticipated fifth season, with Wednesday, January 7, 2026 set as the premiere date, the streamer confirmed this week. Fans of the Emmy-nominated sitcom — inspired by the raw, irreverent memoir of comedian Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee — will see the…
In a move that has shocked fans and industry insiders alike, BET (Black Entertainment Television) has officially suspended both the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards for the foreseeable future. The decision, confirmed by network executives earlier this week, comes as part of a broader strategic realignment under BET’s new leadership. Strategic…
