Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19. The comedian was performing in Austin, TX his first of five shows on Wednesday night (Jan. 20) before testing positive for the virus. He reportedly has quarantined and is not currently experiencing any symptoms.   “Dave Chappelle is quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. …

Read: The visceral, woman-centric horror of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Another early show to adroitly reflect the period was Orange Is the New Black. The series first debuted before Trump’s presidency but, throughout his term in office, focused on the fundamental imbalance of power in America via the lens of the …

Yara Shahidi is only 20 years old but she is one of the brightest stars in Hollywood. The Grown-ish star recently signed on to play Tinker Bell in Disney’s live-action version of Peter Pan, titled Peter & Wendy, and she is clearly excited to tackle the iconic role. While talking …

The Democratic National Committee has officially elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chairman. At a virtual post-inauguration meeting on Thursday (January 21), Harrison was voted in and joined by vice chairs Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela …

Hip Hop rap icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Kim’ is trading in her emcee mic for a moment as she becomes the narrator for the second season of American Gangster: Trap Queens. On Jan. 14, the second season of the BET+ unscripted series returned to the platform to “explore …

Former President Donald Trump paid $2.7 million to the individuals and firms that organized the rally on Jan. 6 that led to thousands storming the Capitol. According to the Center For Responsive Politics, the payments show an ongoing relationship between the campaign and the rally’s organizers through Trump’s reelection campaign. …

Regina King is an Oscar winner, Golden Globe winner and two-time Emmy winner. However, one thing she has not yet conquered is the host position at SNL. But that is about to change.   King will host the comedy sketch show on Feb.13 with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff, according to PEOPLE. …

Photo: MANDEL NGAN (Getty Images) A $641 million settlement that would go towards Flint residents who suffered from being exposed to lead-contaminated water was granted preliminary approval by a judge on Thursday. According to CBS News, the approval gives Flint residents until March 29 to decide if they would like …

It’s only two days into the Biden-Harris administration and Meghan McCain is already trying to point fingers at the Biden-Harris adminiatiron on The View. Thankfully, Sunny Hostin is always there to deliver facts. On a Jan. 22 episode of The View, McCain attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the …

As the fight against coronavirus pandemic continues, BET.com provides updated information about the vaccine, testing, and the progress made by health officials and the U.S. federal government and efforts across the Black Diaspora.  Check back daily for updates on what is being done to help the Black community survive and …