Archive for the 'TV' Category



VH1 Is Teaming Up With Vivica A.Fox For New The Series “Glam God With Vivica A.Fox

Published on March 22, 2008

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 […]


NY TIMES Reports on Keyshia Cole Revisits Reality-Show History

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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 […]


Keyshia Cole 2: The Way It Is

Published on October 24, 2007

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 […]


T.I. & Soulja Boy Join Nelly,Lil’Wayne,Kanye West And Common At The Second Annual “BET Hip Hop Awards 2007″

Published on October 3, 2007

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 […]


50 Cent & Kanye West Clash Of The Titans On BET’s 106 & Park

Published on September 10, 2007

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 […]


Adidas, Darius Brooks & Pepsi

Published on September 7, 2007

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


Atlantic Gathers 11 BET Nominations

Published on May 23, 2007

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 […]


Russell Simmons on Oprah Winfrey on 4/23

Published on April 23, 2007

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 […]


BET’s College Hill 4 Premieres To Record Breaking Numbers!

Published on March 10, 2007

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 […]


VH1 And BET Climb Into Bed With Queen Latifah For “Wifey”

Published on February 15, 2007

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 […]


Celebration Of Gospel ‘07 Draws Big Names To Participate In Annual Praise-Fest Set For Taping On Saturday, January 20

Published on January 15, 2007

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 Preps ‘American Gangster,’ Programming Hits iTunes

Published on November 28, 2006

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 ‘Wife Swap’ Seeks Hip-Hop Family

Published on November 8, 2006

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 […]


Hip-Hop A-Listers Diddy, Ludacris, Snoop, The Game And Young Jeezy To Light Up Stage At Inaugural BET Hip-Hop Awards On November 15

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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 […]


Manhattan Center Upgrades Its TV2 Studio; Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson And Reverend Al Sharpton Visit To Tape Ed Gordon’s National TV Show

Published on November 3, 2006