Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored with the Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards.
Harris will accept the prestigious honor, in her first TV appearance since leaving office, during the 56th Image Awards ceremony on Feb. 22, airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS.
The Chairman’s Award honors individuals who “excel in public service and leverage their unique platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change.” The Oakland-born Harris served as California Attorney General and U.S. Senator before making history as the first woman, Black American and South Asian American to serve as U.S. vice president (with President Joe Biden). Then in 2024, Harris ran another historic campaign as the first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated by a major party for president.
“Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader – she is a force of change, driven by an unwavering passion to shape a brighter, more equitable future. It is with great honor that we present her with the Chairman’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, celebrating her relentless dedication to justice, equality, and the betterment of our society,” said Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors. “Her legacy is built on courage, compassion, and a profound commitment to uplifting those who need it most. Her tireless advocacy for the most vulnerable among us has made her a beacon of hope and progress.”
Past Chairman’s Award honorees include Amanda Gorman, Samuel L. Jackson, the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Ruby Dee, Danny Glover, Rev. James Lawson, Tyler Perry, then-Senator Barack Obama, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and former Surgeon General Regina Benjamin.
Scott Mills, president and CEO of BET Media Group, said Harris is deserving of the award for “both her historic accomplishments and her incredible legacy of service to America and our community” and described it as a “privilege” to honor her alongside the NAACP. “Her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and progress has inspired millions, and her journey is a powerful testament to that which can be achieved through resilience, strength, and brilliance,” Mills concluded.
Added NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson: “Vice President Harris embodies the power, grace, and unyielding courage that Black women have long brought to the heart of the United States. With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope. She embodies the resilience and brilliance of Black women, uplifting their legacy as the driving force behind change in this country. VP Harris reminds us all that when Black women lead, the entire nation rises.”
Other special honorees at this year’s Image Awards include trailblazing comedian Dave Chappelle, who will be awarded NAACP President’s Award, while the Wayans family — namely Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Damon Wayans Jr. — will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.
This year, the broadcast will be extended by 30 minutes to two and a half hours, with the ceremony also used to drive support for the Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena communities affected by the recent wildfires. BET Media Group, NAACP, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole, and WME partnered with L.A. County and collaborated with local community organizations, including Community Aid Dena, Altadena Heritage and WalkGood LA, to launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund, which is aimed at protecting homeowners from displacement and preserving the community’s cultural heritage.
Source: Variety
“SNL” revived its beloved “Black Jeopardy” sketch for its 50th anniversary, except this time with Eddie Murphy playing Tracy Morgan.
In the sketch, Kenan Thompson returned as the host of “Black Jeopardy,” introducing the sketch by saying “Welcome to ‘Black Jeopardy,’ the only ‘Jeopardy’ where every single viewer fully understood Kendrick’s halftime performance,” referencing Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at last week’s Super Bowl.
Leslie Jones also returned as Shanice alongside Morgan, who played a man named Darius, and Murphy, who played “Tracy Morgan.”
“Darius, Tracy, y’all seem like you might be related,” Thompson said, though Murphy’s Morgan immediately rejected the idea, saying “Well, James Earl Jones is my biological father. James Earl Jones impregnated my mother on the set of ‘Claudine.’ You know what? We might be related.”
Still, Morgan, said, “I don’t see it.”
The fan-favorite sketch also brought back Tom Hanks, who reprised his role as Doug from the 2016 episode he hosted.
Hanks returned to “Black Jeopardy” wearing the same red “Make America Great Again” hat, which is equally as relevant now as when the sketch aired in 2016. Chris Rock also made an appearance.
The game’s categories included “Look Here,” “This Joker Talkin’ Bout,” “Leave Bronny Alone,” “Mannnn…” “White People” and “Live From New York.” After starting easy with the correct reaction for what to when an 11-year-old is asking for something while you’re on the phone, Thompson stumped the contestants when he a question from the “Live From New York” category, which read, “this legendary late night show created some of comedy biggest stars.”
Despite Thompson giving some hints to the right answer — including “as kids, you probably stayed up late on Saturday to watch” — the contestants couldn’t crack the code, with Jones guessing “Soul Train” while the others threw out “Showtime at the Apollo” featuring Sandman Sims.
Source: The Wrap
It was a Bay Area showcase at the NBA All-Star Game. DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live! delivered a tribute to the Bay with a West Coast-themed 2025 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday night inside San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Repping The Town, DJ Cassidy served as the orchestrator when inviting E-40 to kick things off with his “Tell Me When to Go.” The Warriors superfan tagged in his Bay Area partner Too Short to take the party to another level with his “Blow the Whistle” anthem.
Saweetie drew the biggest pop of the night from the crowd as she dazzled alongside the Golden Warriors dancers for a seamless transition into her top 20 Billboard Hot 100 smash “Tap In.”
Draped in a sparking Warriors-themed tracksuit, she performed “Best Friend” sans Doja Cat, but made sure to flip some lyrics to fit The Bay Area theme. “Is that my bestie in The Bay,” Saweetie cheekily raps.
Oakland’s own En Vogue saved the best for last as they stormed out of the tunnel like a starting lineup to perform their “My Lovin’” hit. The Warriors dance team showed off their suave choreography while The Bay Area ensemble reunited at midcourt to bring the celebratory set to a close.
Kevin Hart served as the first-ever official All-Star emcee and Raphael Saadiq welcomed the players to the court with a soulful introduction performance to set the tone for the night alongside a classical 14-piece live band.
The NBA innovated its All-Star Game format with three All-Star teams facing off in a bracket-style tournament with the Rising Stars winners.
Inside The NBA hosts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Charles Barkley each helmed a team as Shaq’s OGs — led by hometown hero and Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry — throttled Chuck’s Global Stars in the final match-up of the 74th NBA All-Star Game by a score of 41-25 to take home the title. The OGs were paced by Jayson Tatum’s 15 points while Curry poured in 12 points including a half-court shot.
Source: Billboard
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In case you missed it, here is a video compilation of social media influencers and comedians Kai Cenat and Druski’s best moments during the 2025 All-Star Weekend, including the Kia All-Star Celebrity Game.
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In this new interview with comedian Pierre Edwards (probably most known for Def Jam’s How To Be A Player, B.A.P.S., and 2001: A Space Travesty) who you may already know is a comedian, actor, writer, director, and now a podcaster.
We got a chance to talk with Pierre about the state of comedy today, his thoughts on how social media is affecting stand-up, and what he thinks about the future of technology in the comedy industry. Plus Pierre talks about the latest news of The Wayans family being inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame, and more!
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“Euphoria” officially started production on Season 3 this week, with a few new fresh faces.
Grammy-winning artist Rosalía, Super Bowl champ Marshawn Lynch and “A Different World” star Kadeem Hardison have joined the cast of the hit high school drama, HBO announced on X. Other new cast members include Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Priscilla Delgado, James Landry Hébert and Anna Van Patten.
Most of the main cast is returning, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie and Maude Apatow. Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry have both been upped to series regulars. Colman Domingo is also returning as a guest star.
Nika King, Austin Abrams and Algee Smith are missing from HBO’s list of returning cast members as well as Storm Reid, who said in November that her character, Rue’s sister Gia, would not be featured in upcoming episodes. Barbie Ferreira, who played Kat, exited the series in August 2022.
The long-delayed, eight-episode third season of “Euphoria” will take place years after the events of Season 2, taking the characters out of high school.
Source: Variety
In this episode, we talk about the future of the New York Jets as they move on from Aaron Rodgers, and we also talk about the ripple effect this may cause around the NFL!
We also talk about some of the other potential moves that we heard from the rumor mill!
Finally, we talk about the NBA All-Star Game and some of the new changes! This episode features comedians Dave Anderson and Daniel Dugar!
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More stars are joining Saturday Night Live’s milestone celebration.
SNL50: The Red Carpet — a kickoff special airing live across NBC, E! and Peacock on Sunday night ahead of the main event SNL50: The Anniversary Special — has booked hosts Willie Geist and Leslie Jones and correspondent Matt Rogers to appear. It kicks off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will feature red-carpet interviews with many of the bold-faced name guests attending the anniversary special.
SNL50: The Anniversary Special, a live three-hour telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, will include appearances by Adam Driver, Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Miley Cyrus, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Seth Meyers, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Will Forte, Woody Harrelson and more.
Geist hails from the NBC family and is currently seen on NBC News’ Sunday Today with Willie Geist. He is also a co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and a regular host of Today in addition to contributing across NBC News programs. Jones, of course, is an SNL alum who earned three Emmy nominations for her work on the iconic sketch comedy show. Rogers works as a comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host. He’s got ties to SNL thanks to the popular pop culture podcast Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang. Rogers’ screen credits include No Good Deed, I Love That For You, and Fire Island.
SNL50: The Red Carpet is produced by Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, and Barb Bialkowski for Den of Thieves. As previously reported, Chicken Shop Date creator and host Amelia Dimoldenberg is serving as a red carpet correspondent for the SNL50: Red Carpet Livestream that is airing across all SNL social and digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok) from 7-8 p.m. ET.
But before that happens, Jimmy Fallon will host the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert from Radio City Music Hall on Friday night. Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson, the concert will feature performances from Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, The Roots and more.
It was announced on Thursday morning that Cher, Lauryn Hill, Dave Grohl, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent, and Wyclef Jean have joined the party of performers while Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, and Will Ferrell are now confirmed to appear.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
The NAACP has announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS.
Recognized as one of the most influential families in comedy and entertainment, the Wayans dynasty has reshaped the landscape of film, television, and stand-up comedy. Their groundbreaking work, spanning multiple generations, has broken barriers, redefined mainstream comedy, and paved the way for Black entertainers.
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson praised the family’s lasting impact, stating, “For decades, the Wayans family has been at the forefront of comedy, breaking barriers and opening doors for waves of entertainers. Their legacy continues to advance and uplift communities.”
Keenen Ivory Wayans led the charge in revolutionizing television with In Living Color, the Emmy-winning sketch comedy series that launched the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, and multiple Wayans family members. Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans followed with hit TV shows and films, including My Wife and Kids, The Wayans Bros., White Chicks, Scary Movie, and Don’t Be a Menace. Kim Wayans made her mark as an actress, writer, and producer, while the next generation, including Damon Wayans Jr., continues to build on the family’s rich legacy with standout roles in Poppa’s House, Happy Endings, and New Girl.
Now, Keenen, Marlon, and Shawn Wayans are bringing back one of their most successful franchises, with a Scary Movie reboot set for June 12, 2026. Marlon is also touring the country with his WILD CHILD Tour, leading up to his sixth stand-up special.
The NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame honors individuals and groups who have made pioneering contributions to their industries. The Wayans family joins an esteemed list of past inductees, including Oprah Winfrey, Eddie Murphy, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Spike Lee.
The 56th NAACP Image Awards will extend to 2.5 hours this year and will be a star-studded celebration of Black excellence. Fans can vote for select categories at www.naacpimageawards.net, and winners will be revealed live on February 22.
In this interview, we sit down with comedian and actor Rodney Perry (most famously known for Coming 2 America, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, and The Mo’Nique Show) to talk about his latest podcast titled Comedy & Crime. The new podcast according to Perry, is a blend of conversations with comedians as they discuss certain cases that resulted in a particular crime (solved or unsolved). If you are a fan of True Crime type of television, then this podcast is for you.
Perry gives us the scoop on his thoughts behind the creation of the podcast, and what he has done so far, and where he plans to take the podcast.
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