SANTA MONICA, CA – March 19, 2008 – Vivica A. Fox, actress, producer and fashion luminary, is bringing her celebrity style to VH1 for a new competition show ripped from the pages of the fashion magazines. The new series, “Glam God With Vivica A. Fox” slated to premiere in this summer, searches for the […]
In its two short seasons on BET, “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” has stood atop the celebreality genre. The triumphs and travails of Ms. Cole; her sister, Neffe; and their mother, Frankie, have felt less scripted, and consequently more interesting, than anything offered up by Gene Simmons or Scott Baio or Flavor Flav. The […]
NEW YORK – October 23, 2007 – R&B diva Keyshia Cole is back and more compelling than ever in the second season of BET’s hit docu-drama KEYSHIA COLE 2: THE WAY IT IS. During this season, which premieres on Tuesday, October 30 at 10:30 PM*, Keyshia attempts to deal with all of her family […]
NEW YORK — October 2, 2007 — T.I. and Soulja Boy join previously announced performers Nelly, Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West and Common for the second annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS. Hosted by veteran actor/comedian Katt Williams for the second year in a row, BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2007 is a tribute to urban music artists […]
NEW YORK, NY (September 7, 2007) – On Tuesday, September 11, 2007, BET’s 106 & PARK will host the lyrical Superbowl of the century! Hip-hop heavyweights, 50 Cent and Kanye West will join hosts Terrence and Rocsi on the release date of their latest albums, for the ultimate clash of the titans. Going […]
Forest Park, IL - September 6, 2007 - Darius Brooks has been chosen as one of the artists used in a new promotional campaign for Adidas and Pepsi featuring Laila Ali and David Beckham. Sports enthusiasts are invited to share their amazing stories of overcoming the odds via the web at www.startmystory.com
As Atlantic Records approaches its 60th Anniversary, the company’s extraordinary urban music legacy is being carried on by an array of groundbreaking contemporary artists, as impressively borne out in yesterday’s announcement of the nominations for the upcoming BET Awards 07. Atlantic and its affiliated labels earned a remarkable 11 nods, spanning a wide array […]
On Monday April 23rd “The Oprah Winfrey Show” dedicates her entire show to Russell Simmons’ new book, “Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success.” Oprah interviews Russell about his consciousness meets commerce philosophy that focuses on finding what inspires you and shares tips and personal stories about […]
Los Angeles, CA (March 9, 2007) – Tuesday night, a record number of viewers tuned-in to the premiere of COLLEGE HILL 4 featuring a special one hour debut with two back-to-back episodes, now the most watched episodes in the series’ history on BET. Produced by Edmonds Entertainment and BET, COLLEGE HILL 4 surpassed last […]
Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2007) – In a first-of-its-kind development/production/broadcast deal, Viacom subsidiaries VH1 and BET are partnering on a one-hour pilot for the ensemble drama “Wifey,” set in the world of hip hop. Under this unique arrangement, the eventual series would premiere simultaneously on both networks. Written and executive produced […]
LOS ANGELES (January 15, 2007) — Be prepared to catch the holy spirit as BET brings together some of the brightest stars in gospel and R&B alongside some of Hollywood’s finest thespians at the network’s seventh annual praise-fest, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL. This inspirational affair will take place at LA’s historic Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, […]
BET viewers will now be able to watch the network’s latest slate of programming, by downloading them on iTunes. Available shows include BET’s new docudrama American Gangster as well as DMX: Soul of a Man, Lil’ Kim: Countdown to Lockdown and Beef: The Series. BET’s latest series American Gangster chronicles the life and times of […]
ABC’s hit television series Wife Swap is looking for “Hip-Hop families” to star in the new season of the reality show. Wife Swap takes two families from different backgrounds and swaps the matriarch of each household. The families experience life with people they would normally have no contact with. The show is seeking families who […]
LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2006) – BET announced today that hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, multi-platinum rapper and Academy award-winning film Crash cast member Ludacris, platinum-selling rapper Young Jeezy, T.I. & Young Dro, The Game, Lil Wayne & Baby are set to perform at the 2006 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS. The all-star roster of participants also […]