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Black + Iconic Soirée
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BET MEDIA GROUP UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR 4TH ANNUAL BLACK + ICONIC SOIRÉE, SPONSORED BY GILEAD SCIENCES AND PROCTER & GAMBLE
Tweet, Jason Lee, Eva Marcille, Amara La Negra, TS Madison, and More to Take the Stage at MGM National Harbor in Celebration of Black LGBTQ+ Excellence Black + Iconic Soirée Media Credential Application: https://forms.gle/VAQGLysvDi1jFita8 NEW YORK, NY – May 13, 2026 – The 4th Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée is set to take center stage at MGM National Harbor in Oxon, Maryland on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a dynamic lineup of talent that reflects the brilliance, creativity, and cultural impact of the Black LGBTQ+ and ally community. BET today announced a dynamic lineup of presenters ...
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BET GREENLIGHTS MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS’ "LOT PATROL," A STAR-STUDDED MOCKUMENTARY COMEDY SERIES
BET GREENLIGHTS MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS’ "LOT PATROL," A STAR-STUDDED MOCKUMENTARY COMEDY SERIES Starring DeRay Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Skeet Carter, Tamera Kissen, Darius McCrary, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang, the Half-Hour Series Goes Behind the Gates of a Major Hollywood Studio, Where the Real Show Is Always Off Camera NEW YORK, NY – May 12, 2026 – BET today announced the greenlight of Manny Halley Productions’ LOT PATROL, a new original comedy series. The series offers a laugh-out-loud look at Hollywood from a perspective the ind...
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BET LAUNCHES BET NEXT GEN, A MULTI-TRACK TALENT-DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CREATING ACCESS, MENTORSHIP, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE MEDIA ECOSYSTEM
BET LAUNCHES BET NEXT GEN, A MULTI-TRACK TALENT-DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CREATING ACCESS, MENTORSHIP, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE MEDIA ECOSYSTEM Applications Open May 11 Through May 22 NEW YORK, NY — May 11, 2026 — BET today announced the launch of the BET Next Gen, a leadership development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of media and entertainment leaders through hands-on experience, mentorship, and direct guidance from industry-leading communications, creative, and media executives, while offering insight into the creative, strategic, and cultural decisio...
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For The Fellas
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BET DIGITAL AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE "FOR THE FELLAS" HONORS BLACK MOTHERS WITH SPECIAL EPISODE FEATURING DOMANI HARRIS, DEANTE MURRAY, AND TERRELL CARTER
BET DIGITAL AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE "FOR THE FELLAS" HONORS BLACK MOTHERS WITH SPECIAL EPISODE FEATURING DOMANI HARRIS, DEANTE MURRAY, AND TERRELL CARTER Hosted by Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh, the Episode Honors Black Mothers and Opens an Honest Conversation on How Black Men Can Better Show Up for Black Women, Starting with Their Own Mental Health NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 7, 2026 – BET's award-winning digital franchise FOR THE FELLAS returns with a special tribute episode honoring Black mothers, premiering Thursday, May 7 on BET.com and the official BET YouTube channel. Rooted in BET's pillar...
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Black + Iconic Soirée
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BET ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE BLACK + ICONIC SOIRÉE ON MAY 23, 2026 AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, HOSTED BY LAVERNE COX, CELEBRATING CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND IMPACT
BET ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE BLACK + ICONIC SOIRÉE ON MAY 23, 2026 AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, HOSTED BY LAVERNE COX, CELEBRATING CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND IMPACT Lavelle Dontae to Host the Red Carpet as BET Honors the Power, Influence, and Impact of Black LGBTQ+ Excellence NEW YORK, NY – Thursday, May 7, 2026 – BET today announced the return of the BET Black + Iconic Soirée, set to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon, Maryland. The annual event continues its mission of honoring and celebrating the intersectionality of the Black and LGBTQ+ communities, reco...
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BET Experience 2026
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BET EXPERIENCE 2026 ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING: ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26 INAUGURAL DIVINE 9 STEP SHOW ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27
BET EXPERIENCE 2026 ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING: ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26 INAUGURAL DIVINE 9 STEP SHOW ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Hosted by Rap Icon, Business Mogul, and Philanthropist MC Lyte Download the BET Experience App NOW on iOS and Android to Register for the BETX FanFest and more! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bet-experience-2026/id654012055 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aloompa.bet “BET Experience” 2026 Media Credential Application: https://forms.gle/8xMHvM2HP8tFsSo77 Los Angeles, CA, May 6, 2026 – BET Media Group today announc...
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VH1 MARKS 15 YEARS OF LOVE & HIP HOP WITH “THE FINAL CHAPTER,” A SIX-PART EVENT SERIES PREMIERING ON VH1 IN FALL 2026
VH1 MARKS 15 YEARS OF LOVE & HIP HOP WITH “THE FINAL CHAPTER,” A SIX-PART EVENT SERIES PREMIERING ON VH1 IN FALL 2026 NEW YORK, NY — May 1, 2026 — VH1 today announced “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” a six-part limited series premiering on VH1 in Fall 2026 that marks the closing chapter of one of the most influential reality franchises of all time. For 15 years, Love & Hip Hop built stars, sparked conversation, and helped define the modern reality television era. Now, cast, creators, and cultural voices come together for a definitive look back – celebrating its impact, unpacking its mo...
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AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN, ENTERTAINER & CULTURAL SENSATION DRUSKI SET TO HOST “BET AWARDS” 2026
AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN, ENTERTAINER & CULTURAL SENSATION DRUSKI SET TO HOST “BET AWARDS” 2026 Culture’s Biggest Night to Air Live June 28, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET “BET Awards” 2026 Media Credential Application: https://2026betacreds.pvitl.com/registration/media_credential_application_media Credit: Erik Umphrey For downloadable version of the photo click HEREhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DXwweSfMzU3/ NEW YORK – April 30, 2026 – BET today announced that award-winning comedian, entertainer, and cultural sensation Druski will host "BET Awards" 2026, airing live on BET from the Peacock ...
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BET Experience 2026
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BET EXPERIENCE FANFEST 2026 ANNOUNCES MARIAH THE SCIENTIST AS HEADLINER FOR BETX MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27
B2K, Coi Leray, DESTIN CONRAD, Fabolous, G Herbo, Jaewon, kwn, and Larry June Join the FanFest Lineup for a Weekend of Live PerformancesBET Experience 2026 Takes Over the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 27 with "A Roots Picnic Experience: A Great Night in Hip-Hop" Featuring The Roots, Nas, T.I., Bun B, De La Soul, and More “BET Experience” 2026 Media Credential Application: https://forms.gle/8xMHvM2HP8tFsSo77 LINK TO ASSETS NEW YORK – April 29, 2026 – BET Media Group today announced the first wave of talent for BET Experience 2026, a multi-day celebration of music, culture, and commun...
