Latest BET Networks Stories
"The Game" leads as the #1 Sitcom on Cable among Women 18-49 over the past 3 seasons** LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of a successful spring programming season, BET Networks announced today its development slate which includes four new unscripted pilots for next season. The pilots join hit comedies like "The Game" and "Let's Stay Together" which have commanded African American households for three straight seasons. Each project displays the thrills and...
The Half-Hour Special Features Exclusive Interviews With Key Players of The Trial, Journalists and Celebrity Supporters highlighting The Social and Racial Implications of this Landmark case NEW YORK, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teen, forced America to discuss how fatal racial profiling can be in the 21st Century. Trayvon became a household name and the debate over the controversial "Stand Your Ground" laws has revealed...
CHART-TOPPING ARTIST MIGUEL ADDED TO THE LINE-UP OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES NEW YORK, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, June 30, 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade will be honored with the BET Awards '13 Humanitarian Award presented by State Farm for his commitment to excellence and dedication to community and worldly charitable causes. R&B singer Miguel has been added to the line-up of mega-star performers who will rock...
AIRS DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE MID-SEASON RETURN OF "THE GAME" NEW YORK, May 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourth of July weekend is a time to celebrate the values of family, strength and independence. Mary Jane Paul is a woman who embodies these traits in a story about the joys and struggles of navigating through life as a fiercely independent, modern woman. From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and box-office hit SPARKLE comes the BET...
BET NETWORKS WILL ALSO LIVESTREAM THE PRESS CONFERENCE AT WWW.BET.COM LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks announces this year's BET Awards '13 official nominees, as well as the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at a special press conference in Los Angeles. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) Hosted by Stephen G. Hill, BET Networks' President of Music Programming and Specials, the BET Awards '13 press conference will...
Cleopatra Pendleton, Mother of Slain Chicago Student Hadiya Pendleton, Delivers Fiery Call to Action NEW YORK, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "The day Hadiya was born my life began and the day she died I thought it was the end of mine, until I realized it was the beginning of my new life - as an activist," said Cleopatra Pendleton, mother of slain 15-year-old Chicago student Hadiya Pendleton, during an emotionally charged speech at the launch of MOTHERS ON A MISSION:...
NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks announced the following programming at its annual Upfront presentation: NEW PROGRAMMING ON BET: BEING MARY JANE - From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and box-office hits JUMPING THE BROOM and SPARKLE comes an original series starring the gorgeous and talented Gabrielle Union. The series is a follow up to the release of the BEING MARY JANE movie of the week slated to launch...
NEW YORK, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks announced the following programming at its annual Upfront presentation: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) NEW PROGRAMMING ON BET: BEING MARY JANE - From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and box-office hits JUMPING THE BROOM and SPARKLE comes an original movie starring the gorgeous and talented Gabrielle Union. This is a story to which...
GOLD, DIAMOND AND PLATINUM PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR THE BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE TO ATTEND THE EXCLUSIVE BET AWARDS AND ACCESS TO ALL STAPLES CENTER CONCERTS, INCLUDING THE SOLD-OUT MRS. CARTER TOUR LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For those who thought that they'd never get an opportunity to walk a red carpet or brush shoulders with their favorite celebrity, BET Networks, AEG and L.A. LIVE have teamed up to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity--aptly called The...
Donnie McClurkin, Anita Baker, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tyrese Gibson, Yolanda Adams, Tamar Braxton, Israel Houghton with Jason Nelson, Jonathan Butler & New Breed, Viola Davis and More Perform on the "CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL" with Host Steve Harvey at 8:00 P.M., ET/PT LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks will take the spirit to new heights on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL followed by THE SHEARDS. Taped at the Orpheum...
