BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), and Tyler Perry Studios today unveiled a new joint venture to launch BET+, a premier subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African American audience. Available to consumers this fall, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content including exclusive new original programming and fan-favorite series, movies, and specials from BET Networks, world-renowned creator Tyler Perry, and a host of leading African American content creators.
Month: June 2019
Meek Mill is now a co-owner of the sports-apparel retailer Lids
Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams, will become a co-owner of Lids, North America’s largest retail seller of hats and licensed sports products. He’ll…
Revolt Enters COMEDY Game With New Comedy Series :: Funny AF ::
REVOLT, the Hip Hop culture-oriented digital cable television network founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs,is continuing to boldly reinvent their content wheel with a new stand-up comedy series, candidly titled Funny AF, debuting Wednesday, July 10th at 10p ET. After years of giving a platform to the next big names in music & film, REVOLT is now entering the comedy game.
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Cardi B Indicted on 14 Charges in Connection With Strip Club Assault
Cardi B was arrested after she allegedly ordered an attack on 2 strip club bartenders known as Jade and Baddie G, of whom both claim they suffered injuries after Cardi’s entourage began throwing bottles and chairs.
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OWN Celebrates Premiere of “Ambitions” in Atlanta
Last night, OWN celebrated the premiere of its new drama series “Ambitions<http://www.oprah.com/app/ambitions.html>,” from Will Packer Productions, at a splashy Atlanta screening and party at The Gathering Spot. Attending from the cast were Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page and Mara Hall. Also in attendance were OWN president Tina Perry, executive producer Will Packer, show creator Jamey Giddens, executive producer Sheila Ducksworth, line producer Dianne Ashford and Will Packer Media president Alix Baudin.
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Gospel Star Kirk Franklin Discusses His New Album and Black Music Month
On the eve of the release of his anticipated twelfth album Long Live Love, BMI singer/songwriter and Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin dropped by the BMI offices…
NIPSEY HUSSLE WILL RECEIVE THE 2019 “BET AWARDS” HUMANITARIAN AWARD
BET NETWORKS TO HONOR GRAMMY NOMINATED RAPPER, ENTREPRENEUR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST NIPSEY HUSSLE POSTHUMOUSLY WITH THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD AT THE 2019 “BET AWARDS”
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SUPERGIRL: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Contains All Exhilarating Episodes from the Fourth Season,Plus a DC Crossover Featurette, 2018 Comic-Con Panel, and More! Blu-ray™ & DVD Flying onto Shelves September 17, 2019 Including All…
Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams And Benny Boom Team To Produce Nigerian Immigrant Drama ‘Tazmanian Devil’
Music industry icons turned feature filmmakers, Bryan “Birdman” Williams of Cash Money Films and Benny Boom of Groundwurk Studios are teaming as executive producers on Solomon Onita, Jr.’s Nigerian immigrant drama, Tazmanian Devil. Boom’s Groundwurk Studios and Williams’ Cash Money Films are providing the necessary financing to market and distribute the indie. Principal photography wrapped earlier in the year and currently the film is in post production.
Read more2019 “BET AWARDS” TO RECOGNIZE TYLER PERRY WITH THE ULTIMATE ICON AWARD
TodayBET Networks announces Tyler Perry will be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award at the 19th annual “BET Awards.” The entertainment powerhouse and business mogul will be presented with the Ultimate Icon Award for his continued cultural impact in entertainment. The 2019 “BET Awards” will air LIVE on Sunday, June 23 at 8pm ETfrom the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET.
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DJ Khaled Planning to Sue Billboard Chart Over…
When I first caught wind of this story I thought he was complaining and just being a sore loser BUT what’s fair is fair! DJ…
Bushwick Bill Dead at 52
Bushwick Bill dead at 52 after a fight with Pancreatic Cancer. The legendary member of the Geto Boys revealed last month that he had been diagnosed back…
Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan Running for Houston City Council
Today via Facebook legendary southern rapper Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan announced that he is running for Houston City Council District D. I don’t even live nowhere…
NFL STAR QUARTERBACK JAMEIS WINSTON RETURNS HOME TO HOST ‘DREAM FOREVER WEEK’
NFL Star Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns home Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st as host of the “Dream Forever Week” – an action-packed, week-long event where Jameis will provide mentorship, inspiration and an experience of a lifetime free to over 500 local underprivileged youth.
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Jay Z Becomes First Billionaire Rapper
Forbes has reported that all his different ventures have accumulated a fortune that conservatively totals $1 billion, making him one of only a handful of…
OWN’s new series “To Have and To Hold: Charlotte” Q&A with the Cast
To Have and To Hold: Charlotte follows the real challenges couples face, from financial stress, to issues with intimacy, to the ups and downs of parenthood.
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