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‘Thank you BET. Zero nominations again’: Lil Nas X says he’s too queer for Black awards show

Fans were stumped when the network failed to honor the Grammy winner, fueling a debate over identity and expression

The Guardian - US

Lil Nas X teases diss track against BET over awards show snub

Lil Nas X, who publicly came out in 2019, says his sexuality was a reason for his lack of BET Awards nominations this year.

WEKU

Lil Nas X calls out BET's homophobia

The outspoken queer artist also targeted the network in an explicit diss track called "Late to the Party"

Salon

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Lil Nas X slammed "homophobia in the Black community" after his BET Awards snub

“I just feel like Black gay ppl have to fight to be seen in this world,” he wrote on Twitter.

Mic

'We love Lil Nas X,' BET insists after musician was shut out of BET Award nominations

After Lil Nas X accused BET of never really rooting for him anyway, the network released a statement Tuesday defending its values.

Los Angeles Times

Lil Nas X teases track dissing BET ‘over the bigger problem of homophobia in the black community’

‘Y’all can sit and pretend all u want but imma risk it all for us,’ rapper wrote

The Independent UK

‘Martin’ cast dedicates reunion special to late co-star Thomas Ford in first trailer

The late Thomas Mikal Ford didn’t live to participate in the forthcoming “Martin” reunion special. But he was there in spirit.

Los Angeles Times

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Doja Cat leads 2022 BET Awards nominations: See who else made the cut

Rap sensation Doja Cat emerged Wednesday as the top nominee at this year's BET Awards. The "Woman" hit-maker is nominated in six categories, including album of the year for her third studio record, "Planet Her."

Los Angeles Times

Lil Nas X calls out 2022 BET Awards snub: ‘An outstanding zero nominations again’

Los Angeles Times

Doja Cat tops BET Awards nominations

The chart-topping performer scored six nominations including best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, and album of the year for her No. 1 hit “Planet Her.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Doja Cat, Drake, Ari Lennox lead BET Awards nominations

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month

The Independent UK

‘The Porter’ review: This juicy series about 1920s Black railway workers is the year’s best-kept streaming secret

I’m a big fan of “The Porter,” the juicy, compelling series set in 1920s Montreal and Chicago, now streaming on BET+ and other platforms.

Chicago Tribune

Bobby Brown opens up about childhood abuse that changed the course of his life

Ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston recounts his life’s greatest triumphs and tragedies in new documentary

The Independent UK

BET to mark diamond jubilee

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‘It’s Just Like Coming to Church’ offers songs of praise to ease our troubles

Between the sometimes soaring, sometimes solemn musical numbers, soulful Black Ensemble Theater artists give faces and voices to a series of societal issues.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NAACP Image Awards to Honor Entertainers, Writers of Color

Samuel L. Jackson along with Prince Harry and Meghan are some of the individuals who will be recognized at the NAACP Image Awards. Netflix enters with a leading 52 nominations, led by the film “The Harder They Fall,” at the 53rd annual awards, which will be televised Saturday at 8…

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