From history-making moments on the BET Awards stage to a young entrepreneur’s big break, this week proved Black excellence never takes a day off. The influencer and cookbook author says trusting her instincts led to an early diagnosis and hopes sharing her family’s story encourages parents to do the same. The 2026 ceremony hit record numbers across television, social, digital, and live experiences, including 9.3 million social interactions and BETX crowds topping 50,000. Steve Mack was a key figure in Harlem’s legendary Best Out crew and manager of the rap group Harlem Knights, whose crew was involved in the iconic Jay-Z vs. DMX battle.
BET France launched across a linear television channel alongside non-linear services including Bouygues Telecom (Canalsat), Numericable/SFR, and Free. Over time, spin-offs from sibling channels would be realigned under the BET branding; such as BET Jams , formerly known as “MTV Jams”,, BET Soul (formerly known as “VH1 Soul”), SHO×BET (back then, it aired all of sci-fi films, but formerly known as “Showtime Beyond”), a premium Showtime multiplex network, and VH1 (an older-skewing spin-off of MTV that drifted into reality shows and, later, Black American-centric programming). In September 1982, BET became a full-fledged entity, independent of any other channel or programming block, though continuing to share channel space with other cable networks on local cable systems due to lack of channel room for their 24-hour schedule until the time of digital cable allowed for larger channel capacity.
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In court (Miranda is suing Calvin for increased child support), while CJ is fed up with Lisa. A missing pregnant woman — whose baby might be endangered, is being searched for by McCall and the team. When Fancy’s ex-boyfriend appears seeking her hand in marriage, Jamie puts himself in jeopardy.
Will’s Christmas decorating annoys the neighbors — especially Evander Holyfield. Will is attracted to the woman he and Carlton have lined up for Geoffrey. Carl experiences a nightmare in which Steve and Laura have Urkel look-alike children. Jamie’s mother , Gladys Knight, agrees to sing with him at a fundraiser.
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The jingle for Jamie’s commercial is rejected; meanwhile, Fancy brings fresh business to King’s Tower. On a romantic cruise, Martin and his friends encounter a series of unfortunate events. Worried about the decline of local small businesses, Calvin pledges to support only local vendors. Dave offers to counsel Calvin when he feels overwhelmed by his workload. After Renee resigns, Sasha finds a substitute; Derek approaches Brown following the end of his relationship.
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Using resources from the streets, Curtis secures a battered food truck for his barbecue venture. As preparations for Janine’s homecoming commence, chaos unfolds among everyone and everything. Calvin learns that his friend holds a secret — and he grapples with the decision to disclose it. Following a break-in at his business, Calvin collaborates with Dave for a surveillance operation.
On a cruise, Martin must evade an aggressive woman; Pam wakes up in bed with Cole. Will and Carlton learn life isn’t always a party when they rent an off-campus apartment. A classmate gives tired Will amphetamines, which Carlton unwittingly takes. Urkel plays go-between for Eddie and his girlfriend; guest Ziggy Marley.
A man appears (asserting that he is Cora’s father), while Renee organizes a blood drive event. Will encounters an activist from the 1960s and is deeply moved by her message. Following his tonsillectomy, Will faces the Banks family’s concern over Geoffrey’s upcoming book. During a class trip to the police station, Carl attempts to keep the tour engaging for Richie’s group. While Curtis organizes a block party to celebrate his food truck launch, the new H.O.A. president arrives unexpectedly.
In 1996 — the talk show BET Tonight began with Tavis Smiley as host; in 2001, Ed Gordon replaced Smiley as host of the program. After stepping down as a lobbyist for the cable industry (Freeport), Illinois native Robert L. Johnson decided to launch his own cable television network. Launched as a USA Network programming block on January 25, 1980, BET evolved into a full-fledged cable channel in September 1982. It is the flagship channel of the BET Media Group — a subsidiary of Paramount Skydance Corporation’s Media Networks division. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers , including partner offers, and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies.
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Derek helps Brown with his taxes for the first time; Sasha faints and goes to the hospital. Will forgets Sasha’s birthday, Brianna goes to Cora for advice on her new boyfriend. Will “straightens up” to get a date with a woman from the country club. Eddie decides to skip college in favor of a career in the entertainment business.