May 15, 2026

Exclusives

BTG Exclusive: Angela Fairley Opens Up About Portraying “Unpredictable” and “Clever” Deanna McBride

Allexus K. April 17, 2026

Deanna McBride made an immediate impact on CBS soap opera “Beyond the Gates” the moment she arrived in Fairmont Crest sporting her Banneker letterman’s jacket, and that’s due to breakout actress Angela Fairley.

More Than a Storyline: Black Soap Couples Who Opened the Door for Generations To Come

It's Giving Soap February 27, 2026

Challenging stereotypes and harmful narratives, the most classic Black soap opera couples have displayed connection, happiness and resilience, even in the face of pain and adversity.

Beyond the Gates First Anniversary: Reflecting on the Journey

It's Giving Soap February 24, 2026

“Beyond the Gates” has completed its first trip around the sun since its 2025 Premiere. The fresh daytime drama series took the world by storm and became the first soap opera in over 30 years to have a predominately Black cast. NBC’s “Generations” preceded it.