Starr Rocque

Brooklyn, New York

Host/Writer/Podcaster at American Urban Radio Networks

Writer at Black Entertainment Television (BET)

Writer. Omega level mutant. Former blue check. May or may not be notable. https://t.co/8qJeQmX9TG

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Plot Twist of the Week: BET’s Friday Night Kickback Got Real Dark with 'The Despaired'

3 days ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

BET kicked off its Friday Night Kickback series with a double feature, and the horror-thriller "The Despaired" wasted zero time getting creepy. If you missed it, here’s the gist: A grieving mail carrier finds a mysterious letter promising to reunite her with her dead husband. Spoiler alert—she takes the bait, and it all goes to hell from there. Literally. After casting a resurrection spell rooted in Japanese dark magic, her husband returns... but something's off.
Movie and a Meal: Spicy Bowl Deviled Eggs and a Drink for the Perfect Friday Night Kickback

6 days ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

Spend your Friday nights with BET, where the double feature lineup kicks off April 18 with movies that span horror, thrillers, and mystery. Though these films originally premiered on BET+, their debut on the network gives them a new spotlight—and the perfect excuse for a cozy night in. With the entertainment handled, all you need to worry about is what to eat and drink. Start with dinner, then break out the snacks and cocktails for peak movie-watching vibes.
Calvin Faces Off With Tracy (Again) in 'House of Payne' Custody Drama

1 week ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

This week's episode of House of Payne kicks off with Calvin venting to Ella about Tracy popping back up just to make his life harder. Turns out, Tracy’s new boyfriend is moving to Houston, and now she wants to go with him—and take Junior with her. Calvin’s not having it. Especially now that he and Junior have finally made progress in their relationship and Junior’s behavior is on the up.
'House of Payne': Jasmine’s Major Meltdown and Aunt Ella’s Sticky Situation

2 weeks ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

This week's episode of "House of Payne" kicks off with Malik helping Jasmine film a project for her broadcast journalism class. Yes, she’s changed her major—again. And right on cue, she tells Malik not to tell their dad… just as CJ walks in and hears the tail end of that sentence. Perfect timing. Malik, clearly not built for secret-keeping, immediately spills the beans. CJ and Janine are fed up.
From Real Talk to 'Lil Kev': How Wanda Sykes Schooled Kevin Hart On and Off the Screen

2 weeks ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

Kevin Hart’s Lil Kev—BET’s first animated series—is inspired by his childhood in 1990s North Philly. The show highlights Hart’s resilience and how his mother’s tough love shaped the man he is today. Given Hart’s stature now, it’s no surprise he enlisted comedy royalty to voice the characters, including Wanda Sykes, Cree Summer, and Deon Cole. Let’s start with Wanda Sykes.
'House of Payne' Dives Into Therapy, Lies, and Love Languages

3 weeks ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

The latest episode of House of Payne delivers another lesson on the importance of honest communication. We kick things off with Curtis, CJ, and Calvin hanging out in the senior Paynes’ living room. Soon, it’s revealed that Calvin and Laura have been going to marriage counseling—and you guessed it, Curtis thinks counseling is for the weak. CJ stays neutral on the topic, even though he and Janine are in the middle of a tiff. She’s mad because he forgot about their date night.
Crystal-Lee Naomi Is Owning Her Power On and Off Screen

4 weeks ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

Crystal-Lee Naomi is the multi-talented actress we know and love from Tyler Perry’s Sistas, where she plays Jasmine Borders—Gary’s so-called “crazy” ex-wife. But let’s be real: Gary’s antics would test anyone’s sanity, especially the women who love him. Jasmine’s chaotic brilliance, though, is brought to life masterfully by Crystal-Lee. Raised in South Florida, Crystal-Lee was immersed in the arts from a young age—dance, music, acting, you name it.
Crystal-Lee Naomi on Jasmine’s Shocking Fate in the “Sistas” Finale: “She Wasn’t the Villain”

1 month ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

The Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 8 finale did not disappoint. Are we even surprised? Now that we finally have an answer to the big question—who stabbed Gary—let’s get into it. Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched yet, turn back now. But for those who have… did you see that coming? The last we heard about Jasmine Borders, she was locked up. And while she definitely would’ve made the suspect list for wanting Gary dead, she still felt like a long shot. So when she popped back up?
'The Oval' Mid-Season Theories: Who’s Surviving, Who’s Scheming, and Who’s Done for Good

1 month ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

"The Oval" Season 6 mid-season finale left viewers wanting more— as usual. Now that we have a brief break from the drama before the second half of the season returns (hopefully by late spring or early summer), we’re left to our own devices once again. And you know what that means—it’s time to speculate about what’s next. Ideally, everyone should reap what they’ve sown, but with The Oval, you just never know. Let’s break down some potential theories and questions about these wild characters’ fates.
'The Oval': God Fearing Nancy is Gone

1 month ago | bet.com | Starr Rocque

We have arrived at the midseason finale of “The Oval” season 6. This episode picks up at Nancy and Richard’s house with the police arresting the latter. Nancy is feeling really good right about now, threatening to move forward with her plans to tell the truth and get Richard locked up. Sam fails to talk her out of it and only just gets her more riled up when he tries.

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