From there, Byrd said she booked talent for a few smaller awards before landing at the BET Awards. “I’ve been on 25-years of BET,” she said. And Byrd acknowledged that she would not have been able to do it without the support of a good team.
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BET Networks started the year by introducing a new original comedy film.
“Fall Girls,” produced by Footage Films, tells the story of two friends figuring how their boss died after a night of partying. Unlike most murder mystery films, “Fall Girls” has a comedic twist staring female leads.
When you’ve been in the business as long as actor Ernie Hudson has, it’s not unusual for a creative to step up their game and tackle other challenges in the Hollywood game. For Hudson—known for his iconic role in “Ghostbusters” and currently featured in Netflix’s original movie “Nappily Ever After” and the series “Grace and Frankie” he decided to step into the role of Executive Producer on the “Carl Weber’s The Family Business,” now playing on BET Networks.
BET’s evolution also included the launch of its website, BET.com, and the launch of the network’s sister channel, BET Her, the first network designed to target African-American women. Lee acquired the television rights to the annual award show Black Girls Rock! and continued to elevate the prominence and prestige of the BET Awards. Lee recently launched Leading Women Defined, an annual gathering of thought leaders that convenes notable African-American woman, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, Venus Williams and Issa Rae, to discuss issues that have a direct impact on the Black community.
BET Presents its 2nd Annual ABFF Honors Awards Hosted by Regina Hall. Watch has the Los Angeles Sentinel catches up with the nights’ stars to talk about Black Excellence in Hollywood.
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson
Videographer: Kelli Scates
It is the D.A. – not the police – that decides who becomes part of the system
The 30th Annual NAMIC Conference is scheduled for September 20-21, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis
Today, BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the return of 106 & Park for a special edition live broadcast taking place at the BET Experience @ L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®. “106 & Park: Live from the 2016 BET Experience” will feature interviews and performances from some of today’s hottest acts and newcomers including Rich Gang (Birdman, Jacquees, J-Soul, Derez and Ralo) and O.T. Genasis and more taking place Thursday, June 23 through Saturday, June 25.
BET Networks on April 4 announced its acquisition of Soul Train from InterMedia Partners and The Yucaipa Companies.
The acquisition brings together two important African American brands and further strengthens BET’s investment in urban content across all mediums,” said a spokesperson for BET via a recently released statement.