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Conservative plan Project 2025 to dismantle government if Trump reelected discussed at BET Awards, raising concerns about civil rights protections.

Viral Summary: 'The Voice' judges amazed by 14-year-old Levi Watkins' vocals at BET Week 2024, showcasing Black excellence and unforgettable performances.

Will Smith debuts new song with Sunday Service, Usher gives powerful speech after receiving BET Lifetime Achievement Award. #BETAwards2024

Will Smith debuts new single at BET Awards, joined by gospel choir and Kirk Franklin, delivering a powerful message of resilience.

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Dance Moms: The Reunion premieres May 1 on Lifetime with fan favorites reuniting. Stream via Philo for free trial. Abby Lee Miller absent.

Pelicans aim for top-six seed, Warriors eye play-in tournament. Zion, Curry lead teams in a crucial game with playoff implications.

UConn and Iowa set to clash in NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four. Superstars Bueckers and Clark lead their teams in epic showdown.

Byron Allen offers to buy Paramount Global for $30 billion, causing stock to soar 26%. Company owns CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon.

Katt Williams accuses Cedric the Entertainer of stealing his joke, claiming it was his best and last joke, and calling him out.

Katt Williams claims Cedric The Entertainer stole his joke in a new interview, sparking a feud between the two comedians.

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Michigan's monumental victory over Ohio State in a fierce game, marred by injuries, leads to a clear path to the College Football Playoff.

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"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" is an upcoming series on Paramount Plus, featuring the story of the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal.

Retired detective claims police delayed arresting a man involved in Tupac Shakur's killing to gather more evidence.

Irish Grinstead, member of the group 702, passed away at 43 after a long battle with an unidentified illness.

"Family values" party ignores scandalous behavior of Congresswoman Boebert and Governor Noem's reported affair. eBay auction items for striking movie & TV crews.

Disney has received an offer of $10bn from media mogul Byron Allen for its ABC TV network, local stations, and cable channels, as the company seeks to focus on streaming. Allen's offer is preliminary and could change, but is based on the assumption that the assets generated $1.25bn in earnings over the past year. Disney has also held talks with Nexstar Media Group about ABC and its eight local TV stations. No decision has been made about a sale, but the negotiations could help establish the value of television assets.

Clarence Avant, the influential "Black Godfather" of music and entertainment, has died at the age of 92. Avant helped launch the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers, and many others. He was known for his behind-the-scenes work as a manager, adviser, and facilitator in the industry. Avant's legacy extends beyond music, as he also made significant contributions to sports and politics. His family released a statement expressing their sorrow over his loss and celebrating the impact he had on the world.

Dave Portnoy regains full ownership of Barstool Sports after PENN Entertainment sells its stake amid a new deal with ESPN.

Penn Entertainment completes the acquisition of Barstool Sports for $551 million, but the companies are now going their separate ways.