Bill Maher celebrated his ability to anger the right and the left as he received the Kennedy Center‘s Mark Twain Prize, with a message to those who complain about being mocked: Stop being ridiculous. He cited the center’s chairman, Donald Trump, who was not present, and his attacks on him.…
Lauryn Hill Crowned Living Legend Icon at 2026 BET Awards Following Star-Studded Tribute: 'I Do This Because I Love Y'all'
The BET Awards aired live on Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles Lauryn Hill in June 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Kevin Winter/Getty NEED TO KNOW Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards after a star-studded tribute performance The singer reflected on her parents’…
Lauryn Hill Gets Tribute From Son Zion Marley, SZA, Lizzo
Hill continued, “But also, I have always cared about the expression of and the representation of the dignity of our people.” Noting that sometimes artists are put in places to say things that “aren’t always comfortable,” she added, “we understand that people will understand later.” “Everybody may not know it,…
Cardi B, Leon Thomas, Kehlani, Jalen Brunson & More
The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by Druski, celebrated the best in culture and had some big winners. Teyana Taylor was honored with the Icon of the Year Award, while Sylvia Rhone was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award, and Ms. Lauryn Hill was celebrated with the Living Legend Icon Award.…
Candiace Dillard Bassett Details Marriage With Husband
RHOP’s Candiace Dillard Bassett Shares Secret to Relationship Success With Husband Chris Bassett Candiace Dillard Bassett is completely faithful to her relationship. Indeed, after more than a decade with her husband Chris Bassett, the Traitors star reflected on what makes their romance so successful. “We were friends first,” Candiace told…
Keke Palmer Stole the Show During Cardi B Intro
And during the show, the “I Like It” rapper—who welcomed a baby boy with Stefon Diggs in November—took home the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, joking that the BET Award trophy was “heavier than my baby.” “This award means so much to me. Three babies later, put the…
We Make The Algorithm, The Algorithm Doesn’t Make Us
Sylvia Rhone was recognized as the Ultimate Icon at the 2026 BET Awards and delivered a powerful message about protecting creativity as tech disrupts the industry. “We’ve seen musical ideas become movements, and what we know is this: Black creativity is one of the most powerful forces in the world;…
Chloe Bailey Explains Blonde Hair Transformation
Chloe Bailey Shares What Inspired Her Unrecognizable Blonde Hair Transformation at BET Awards 2026 When it came to changing up her hair, Chloe Bailey simply thought, “Do it.” After the Chloe x Halle singer arrived at the 2026 BET Awards June 28 sporting a new blonde bombshell hairstyle, she explained…
Janet Jackson Surprise Arrival Makes Teyana Taylor Cry
Jamie Foxx, Daughter Anelise’s Duet During Kehlani’s 2026 BET Awards Performance Will Warm Your Heart Teyana Taylor needs one tissue after another. As the One Battle After Another actress prepared to accept the inaugural Icon of the Year award at the 2026 BET Awards—hosted by Druski at the Peacock Theater…
Greatness” Is “Measured By How Many People Stand Beside You
Teyana Taylor was honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards, which was presented by Janet Jackson. The Oscar-nominated star was emotional from the start, surprised that Jackson took the time to present the award to her at the Peacock Theater. After praising Jackson, Taylor…