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'Masked Singer' begets 'Masked Dancer,' set for December

LOS ANGELES – Fox's hit series “The Masked Singer” is getting company with “The Masked Dancer,” a chance for celebrity contestants to show off their moves in disguise. Actor and comedian Craig Robinson ("The Office," “Hot Tub Time Machine”) will host the series, with Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green and Ashley Tisdale as panelists. Filming has begun on the series, which will debut in December, Fox said. “The Masked Singer," based on a South Korean TV show and an instant hit when it debuted in January 2019, has featured T-Pain, Wayne Brady and Kandi Burruss among its winning contestants. Jeong is among the show's panelists.

BET Awards 2020: Wayne Brady Pays Tribute to Little Richard

Wayne Brady is paying tribute to Little Richard. During the virtual 2020 BET Awards on Sunday, the 48-year-old actor remembered the late rock 'n' roll pioneer, who died last month of bone cancer at age 87. RIP Little Richard #BETAwards " pic.twitter.com/BZyB34euG3 BET (@BET) June 29, 2020Before the tribute aired, ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with Brady about the "daunting" task of putting together a segment worthy of Little Richard. "Little Richard was an innovator and Little Richard was extra. "I did that by just being me and doing what I do and [what] I learned by watching the greats like Little Richard."

Beyoncs message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

In this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, Beyonce accepts the humanitarian award during the BET Awards. The singer dedicated her award to the Black Lives Matter movement, and encouraged activists to continue to push forward. DaBaby rapped a verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit song Rockstar with Roddy Ricch at the awards. While holding a baseball bat, DaBaby then stood on a stage behind a group of people who had their fists raised high while others held Black Lives Matter signs. During the performance, video clips were shown of the national protests over the deaths of unarmed Black people including Floyd, Arbery and Taylor.

DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually

The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. Comedian, actress and TV personality Amanda Seales will host the 2020 BET Awards, which will air on CBS for the first time. Drake is the leading nominee: Hes up for six honors, including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist. Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion follow Drake with five nominations each.

Wayne Brady Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel's Blackface Controversy (Exclusive)

Wayne Brady isn't ready to cancel Jimmy Kimmel altogether because of jokes he's made in his past. "I'm not expecting him to have a long-term problem with his audience," Carter said of the Jimmy Kimmel Live host. While Kimmel has already released a statement, Carter believes it would be best if he also addresses it on Jimmy Kimmel Live when he returns from a summer hiatus. And especially Jimmy, Jimmy has had a whole lot that's happened to him and he's had to address it and at times has been extremely emotional." RELATED CONTENT:Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Blackface, Using the N-Word in 1996 SongHoward Stern Addresses Resurfaced Blackface Sketch From 1993Jamie Foxx Defends Jimmy Fallon Over 'SNL' Blackface Backlash

Wayne Brady Joins 'Black Lightning' as Gravedigger (Exclusive)

Wayne Brady is headed to the DC Comics universe with a new role on Black Lightning. His aim to create a sovereign land for metahumans within Markovia sets him on a collision course with the ASA and Black Lightning. Black Lightning follows Jefferson Pierce (Williams), aka Black Lightning, who is forced to become a vigilante when the rise of a local gang leads to increased crime and corruption in his home of Freeland. As for Black Lightning and its fellow CW superhero shows, the network's annual milestone event is brewing with the upcoming "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover extravaganza. Black Lightning airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.