Miles Caton has confirmed that fresh music and new acting projects are on the way, sharing the update during a candid moment on the BET red carpet. The Brooklyn-born star arrived at the 2026 BET Awards riding a wave of momentum after a strong single release and a season filled with recognition. Cameras caught him mid-conversation, relaxed and grinning, clearly comfortable amid the glitz of Culture's Biggest Night. The setting felt fitting for someone whose year has been anything but quiet.

While the carpet buzzed with familiar faces, Caton used his moment to drop a few hints about exactly what comes next.

Miles Caton confirmed that his debut EP is close to release while keeping the door open for new acting work. Speaking on the BET red carpet, the singer sounded confident about the response to his recent single and excited about what comes next.

"I'm working on this EP, it's coming out really soon, and I'm excited to share it," he said to The Hollywood Reporter.

Caton then added, "I'm focused on music right now, but I definitely have some acting stuff in the works," signaling that both fronts will stay active soon.

Caton attended the 2026 BET Awards in a presenting capacity, handing an award to BET Amplified stage artist Kenny Iko during the telecast. The appearance placed him firmly inside the celebration of Black excellence that the show is built around, fitting for an artist whose profile has risen sharply this year. Though absent from the main performance lineup, his red carpet interview with many outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and presenting slot kept him visible throughout the night.

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While presenting kept him in the spotlight, his run of wins this season explains exactly why he belongs there.

Miles Caton stepped into his very first film role as a debutant in Ryan Coogler's Sinners, playing Sammie Moore alongside seasoned lead Michael B. Jordan. He has credited the experience for shaping him quickly, often pointing to lessons picked up from Jordan on set. The performance went on to earn him Best Young Actor at the Critics' Choice Awards and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance at the NAACP Image Awards, an unusually strong start for a first-time actor.

Beyond the trophies, Caton performed the Oscar-nominated track 'I Lied to You' at the Academy Awards alongside several blues legends, earning a standing ovation in the process. Add a major label deal with Columbia Records and a debut single already drawing attention, and the picture of a fast-rising talent becomes clear. With an EP on the horizon and acting offers reportedly stacking up, Caton looks set to keep building on this breakout run.

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