2016 BET Awards Celebrates Black America
June 29, 2016
The 2016 BET Awards wrought in a multifaceted representation of strength in numbers by way of artistry and culture
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VIDEO: Mya at the 2016 BET AWARDS
June 29, 2016
R&B artist Mya talks about her upcoming projects on the BET AWARDS 2016 red carpet.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
Andra Day to appear on 40 million Coke cups at McDonald’s
May 5, 2016
The Grammy-nominated singer’s image and lyrics from her standout single “Rise Up” will appear exclusively on more than 40 million Coca-Cola cups at select McDonald’s throughout the country, Coke officials told The Associated Press on Monday. Day’s appearance on the red-and-white cups is an extension of the recently launched “Share a Cup and a Song” lyrics program.
BET Acquires Soul Train
April 7, 2016
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.
Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon honors Debbie Allen, Nina Shaw and Tracee Ellis Ross
March 2, 2016
ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, proudly honored remarkable moments and performers in film and television on Feb. 29 at the 9th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon.
Hilton Worldwide Celebrates Black Hollywood During The ABFF Awards: Celebration Of Hollywood
February 25, 2016
Hilton Worldwide’s served as an official sponsor of the American Black Film’s Festival’s ABFF Awards: Celebration of Hollywood event, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, February 21.
History of Black Entertainment from 1980-90s
February 18, 2016
On January 25, 1980, Bob Johnson launched Black Entertainment Television (BET). The network originally broadcasted for two hours a week as a block programming on Nickelodeon. It wasn’t until 1983 when BET became a full-fledged channel, where the lineup consisted of mostly music videos and reruns of popular Black sitcoms.
Brian Courtney Wilson at the BET Celebration of Gospel
January 18, 2016
Actress Brely Evans at the BET Celebration of Gospel
January 13, 2016
Trinity Dawson at the BET Celebration Of Gospel
January 13, 2016
Reel Talk 11.26.15
November 26, 2015
Let’s talk TV and Big Screen in African American Entertainment
12th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards set to premiere on BET Networks August 23
August 19, 2015
McDonald’s USA will televise its 12th annual 365Black Awards ceremony for the third consecutive year on the national cable television network Black Entertainment Television (BET). Hosted by national TV correspondent/actor Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins and leading actress KeKe Palmer, the program will initially air Sunday, August 23 at 9:00 p.m. EDT/8:00 p.m. CDT. Those who miss the first airing can catch it again the following Sunday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. CDT on BET and at 7:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. CDT and 12:00 a.m. EDT/11:00 p.m. CDT on CENTRIC-TV.
BET Experince 2015: Miguel Live
August 18, 2015
BET Experience 2015: Celebrity Basketball Game
August 18, 2015
Bob Johnson launches the Urban Movie Channel
July 23, 2015
Robert L. Johnson is the founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that owns and holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, private equity, consumer financial services, asset management, automobile dealerships, sports and entertainment, and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.