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Martin Luther King Jr. (including speaking at the 1963 March on Washington) and other pivotal faces of the civil rights movement, standing up for migrant farmworkers, working in support of LGBTQ, or becoming a voice in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, Belafonte forged a strong commitment to activism. In fact, in 1968, Belafonte became the first Black person to helm a late-night talk show when he hosted for a week.

, is back with season 2 as Ray J, Amber Rose and more stars enroll at the HBCU, Alabama State University.Ahead of the show's return to BET+ on Thursday, May 11, ET has the exclusive first trailer — and first look at all ups and downs of pursuing a higher education and the joys and challenges that are unique to campus life.As seen in the extended clip, the full cast for season 2 includes Ray J, who returns after first appearing in season 1, as well as Rose, Joseline Hernandez, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Parker McKenna Posey, Iman Shumpert, Kwaylon “BlameItOnKway” Rogers, and O’Ryan.And it's safe to say they all are going to walk away with plenty of life lessons — just as long as they can make it to the many classes they're registered for. «Going to an HBCU, I'm going to be able to learn things I've never learned before or that I've never heard about. But, like, today, I'm just tired and I need to rest,» Hernandez is heard saying before she's seen snoring in bed. But as seriously as they are taking the experiences — from going to class to engaging in extracurricular activities — the pressures are high, and some of them may not make it through the entire semester.«I know we're in college, but damn, this is a lot,» Posey says at one point after Ray J is being warned that this is his last chance. So, who among the freshman class will make it as they step out of the spotlight and into the classroom to complete a tailor-made academic certificate program and get to cross the graduation stage? Viewers will have to tune in to find out. season 2 premieres Thursday, May 11 on BET+.

Uptown Saturday Night, Island in the Sun, Odds Against Tomorrow, Carmen Jones, The World, theFlesh and the Devil, White Man's Burden, and most recently, Spike Lee’s 2018 film, BlacKkKlansman.In childhood, Belafonte lived somewhat nomadically, traveling between the Caribbean and New York City, where he was born on March 1, 1940. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte spent his pre-teen years living in Jamaica with his grandmother before moving back to Harlem, New York, where he attended high school.After joining the Navy during World War I, Belafonte returned to the Big Apple to find work.

Viola Davis' daughter may not follow in her footsteps. ET spoke to the 57-year-old actress at the 48th Chaplin Award Gala in New York City on Monday, and she revealed if her 12-year-old daughter, Genesis, has the acting bug.«I don't know if she wants to,» Viola said of Genesis taking up acting, adding that the tween is «like, 'eh'» about the prospect.Whether or not Genesis decides to pursue acting, Viola and her husband, Julius Tennon, plan to support their little one. «We are going to support whatever it is she wants to do,» Julius told ET, «but we don't know what that's going to be yet.»Though Genesis may not continue in the family business, Viola and Julius recently teamed up to star as Michael Jordan's parents, Deloris and James, in .«We had a lot of laughs,» Viola told ET of starring in the Ben Affleck-directed flick, which also featured Matt Damon.«We had a lot of laughs,» Julius agreed, «but Ben and Matt were the best to work with.

Lizzo is making her stance on the Tennessee drag ban known, loud and clear.During a tour stop at Knoxville Thompson-Boling Arena over the weekend, the «Special» singer clapped back at the state's anti-drag bill by inviting a bevy of drag queens onstage for an epic moment. Dressed in a hue of rainbow colors to represent the LGTBQ+ flag, Lizzo was joined by several performers, some of whom have competed on , including Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Kandy Muse, Vanessa Vanjie and others. Before bringing the queens up for a triumphant dance, she addressed the audience in a clip later shared to her Twitter account.«In light of recent and tragic events and current events, I was told by people on the internet, 'Cancel your shows in Tennessee.

Nick Cannon is sharing an update on his friend, Jamie Foxx, amid his recent hospitalization. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Cannon over the weekend about his new radio show,, premiering Monday on Amp, and some of the hot topics he'll be covering, when the subject of Foxx was broached. «Man, I'm praying,» Cannon said when asked how the 55-year-old actor was doing. «You see, I posted on Instagram.

Keke Palmer is loving life as a new mom!ET's Denny Directo spoke to Palmer at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala Saturday, after she was awarded the Vanguard Award for her commitment to LGBTQ+ activism, where she shared her favorite part about being a mom to two-month-old son, Leodis.«I think it's our mornings,» Palmer gushed. «Our alone time together. I really love that moment.

confirmed that Gayle King and Charles Barkley are coming together to host a new weekly primetime special, . The news was also confirmed by King, 68, and Barkley, 60, who made the announcement during TNT's NBA tip-off.«I want the show to be nonpolitical,» Barkley said, adding that the show would touch on politics. «You know (Gayle King) is going to be a straight shooter. I’m going to be a straight shooter.

Zendaya fans got the surprise of a lifetime when the  star joined Labrinth during his set at Coachella Saturday.The 26-year-old singer-actress performed the final two songs of his set — «I'm Tired» and «All for Us,» the first of which was featured in the HBO series. The epic surprise marked Zendaya's first live performance in seven years.Zendaya was festival-chic for the appearance, wearing her hair in a long, wavy style, while sporting a pink dress that featured a corset bodice and a white tank top underneath. She paired the look with thigh-high black boots, silver hoop earrings and a ring.The Emmy-winner took to her Instagram Stories following the performance to express her gratitude to Labrinth for letting her join him on stage for what she called a «magical night.»«Thank you to my brother @labrinth for inviting me and giving me the most beautiful safe space to be on a stage again,» Zendaya wrote.

Tupac Shakur was murdered, meaning he's been gone longer than the 25-year-old was alive. Throughout his life, the rapper's ambitions warred with his personal struggles as his portrayal in the media fought to outshine his rising star onscreen. Since his death, many have tried to encapsulate how his legendary music career and passion for acting influenced hip-hop long after he died.

Martin Lawrence his flowers. On Thursday, the 58-year-old received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Blvd.

Facebook page. «It is with heavy hearts that the family of Otis Redding III confirms that he lost his battle with cancer last evening at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Ga,» Redding-Andrews wrote. «Otis was 59 years old. Please keep our family in your prayers at this time and please respect our privacy as we consume this huge loss.

withdraw from the Masters Tournament earlier this month due to an injury, Tiger Woods revealed on Wednesday that he had to undergo surgery to fix a pre-existing condition.«Earlier today, Tiger underwent a subtalar fusion procedure to address his post-traumatic arthritis from his previous talus fracture,» Woods' team tweeted on Wednesday. «It was performed by Dr.

Sean «Diddy» Combs and Yung Miami.The City Girls rapper confirmed the breakup news in a new interview with . While she firmly stated the pair are no longer together, Miami, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, said the two remain friends.«We’re still friends! We’re still good friends! But we’re single. That’s not my man,» Miami told the outlet.

 star Janelle James is a woman of mystery that prefers to keep it that way. In conversation with  for the cover of its latest issue, the comedian explained that there are many facts about her life that she doesn't believe people need to know, like her age.«I'm grown. I have a 20-year-old son.

 fans, you're in for an emotional ride tonight! Series star Tyler James Williams issues a warning for viewers while on Wednesday's episode of . «A lot of things happen,» Williams tells host Jennifer Hudson about the season 2 finale airing on Wednesday, April 19. «It's going to be good, it's a good one.

Megan Thee Stallion is speaking up. In an intimate story for 's May cover issue, the 28-year-old rapper opens up about her healing journey after testifying against one-time friend Tory Lanez during his felony assault trial in December. In August 2020, Megan accused the 30-year-old rapper of shooting her in the feet after a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner in July of that year. Lanez was officially charged in October 2020 and pleaded not guilty to all charges.After a week-long trial, the Canadian rapper was convicted on three counts at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on Dec.

 and portraying Anne Boleyn on AMC+, Jodie Turner-Smith is the latest performer to join the universe as one of the ensemble cast members of the upcoming series, . «I'm like, 'I'm in f**king ,'» the 36-year-old British actress told ET's Ash Crossan during the Celebration 2023 in London, England, relieved that she can finally talk about being a part of the Disney+ show. «Like, people kept asking me about it before… I'm like, 'No, I'm doing this amazing project with really great artists and a director I love and actors I'm obsessed with.'»And all those amazing people include creator and executive producer Leslye Headland as well co-stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss, Margarita Levieva and Joonas Suotamo, all of whom are part of the new mystery-thriller set during the final days of the High Republic era.The series will follow a former Padawan as she reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes before discovering the forces they're confronting are more sinister than they anticipated. And after «operating in a little bubble,» Turner-Smith shared that she's so excited to be part of such a huge, lasting franchise.

Will Smith was in proud dad mode on Sunday as he took in daughter Willow Smith's Coachella set. The 54-year-old actor shared a video to his Instagram page from the heart of the audience while Willow, 22, performed on stage at the Mojave tent. Will was grinning from ear-to-ear in the clip, which he titled «WILLOWCHELLA!!» At one point during her show, Willow invited her 24-year-old brother, Jaden Smith up to perform their collaboration, «Summertime in Paris.»Willow released her latest album,, in October.A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith)The Smith family are hardly strangers to the Coachella world.

Jamie Foxx's friends are sending the actor all their love and support amid the actor's health scare.On Wednesday, the actor's daughter, Corinne, shared a statement on Instagram about her father's health on behalf of the Foxx family. «We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,» Corinne began the message. «Luckily, due to quick action and great care, his is already on his way to recovery.»The 29-year-old actress continued, «We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for your privacy at this time.

 premieres Friday night, bringing fans another six episodes of new sketches, major guest stars and lots of laughs. The HBO series, which debuted in August 2019, is widely seen as the first of its kind — a sketch comedy series written, produced by, and starring Black women.