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56th NAACP Image Awards
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BET MEDIA GROUP TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS NAACP FOUNDERS AWARD AT THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
BET MEDIA GROUP TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS NAACP FOUNDERS AWARD AT THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Honoring 45 Years of Excellence in Entertainment, Culture, and Advocacy LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2025)—Today, the NAACP announced that BET Media Group will receive the esteemed NAACP Founders Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The award recognizes BET Media Group's 45-year legacy of amplifying Black culture and championing authentic storytelling. It will be presented during the live broadcast on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. From its inception, BET was b...
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56th NAACP Image Awards
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NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF WINNERS DURING THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS PRE-AWARDS SHOW
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF WINNERS DURING THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS PRE-AWARDS SHOW NIGHT TWO WINNERS INCLUDE ADAM BLACKSTONE, BEYONCÉ, BLUE IVY CARTER, CHRIS BROWN DOECHII, EBONY OBSIDIAN, FANTASIA, KENDRICK LAMAR, SAMARA JOY, TAMELA MANN, THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT, AND MORE Virtual event hosted By Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore And Marcus Tanksley and aired exclusively on NAACP Image Awards YouTube Channel LOS ANGELES (February 19, 2025) – Tonight, the NAACP wrapped the two-night “56th NAACP Image Awards” Pre-Awards Show announcing the second round of winners in...
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56th NAACP Image Awards
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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS NAMED CHAIRMAN’S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS NAMED CHAIRMAN’S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES, CA (February 20, 2025) – Today, the NAACP and BET announced that Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored with the prestigious Chairman's Award during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and CBS. This year, the bro...
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Pound 4 Pound
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BET to Debut Boxing Drama Series “Pound 4 Pound” From BET Africa on February 26
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE The thirteen-part BET Africa Original drama series “Pound 4 Pound” premieres Wednesday, February 26 at 10 PM ET on BET. The series will continue with one episode weekly, with the finale on Wednesday, May 21. Logline: When Lindiwe Mkhwanazi takes a team of women boxers to a major tournament, she must overcome sabotage from within her own organization. Cast: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa as LINDIWE MKHWANAZI Mduduzi Mabaso as DINGAAN “TIGER” NKOSI Gabisile Tshabalala as “SINDISWA “GENESIS” MAJOLA Kealeboga Masango as NOKUTHULA “NOKS” RADEBE Kwanele Mthethwa as SMA...
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56th NAACP Image Awards
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THE WAYANS FAMILY TO BE INDUCTED INTO NAACP IMAGE AWARDS HALL OF FAME
The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5 hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES (February 13, 2025) - Today, the NAACP announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the esteemed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. This year, the broadcast will be extended 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. The Hall of Fame Award is presented to individuals or g...
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56th NAACP Image Awards
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DAVE CHAPPELLE NAMED PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”
BET Media Group, NAACP, JSSK, and WME Launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to Support the Recovery of Historically Black Neighborhoods Impacted by the Eaton Fire The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES (February 11, 2025) – Today, the NAACP announced that comedy legend and cultural icon Dave Chappelle will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturda...
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Love & Hip Hop: Miami
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TIKTOK STAR PINKYDOLL JOINS CAST OF VH1’S “LOVE & HIP HOP: MIAMI” SEASON 6
TIKTOK STAR PINKYDOLL JOINS CAST OF VH1’S “LOVE & HIP HOP: MIAMI” SEASON 6 MIDSEASON PREMIERE AIRS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON VH1 View and share an exclusive clip with Pinkydoll: CLICK HERE New York, New York — February 07, 2025 — Viral sensation and TikTok phenomenon Pinkydoll is stepping into the spotlight in a new way as she joins the cast of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Miami.” The highly anticipated midseason premiere of Season 6 airs Monday, February 10 at 8 PM ET/PT, exclusively on VH1. Born and raised in Montreal, Pinkydoll, whose real name is Fedha Sinon, skyrocketed to f...
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BET
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BET Media Group, NAACP, JSSK, and WME Launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to Support the Recovery of Historically Black Neighborhoods Impacted by the Eaton Fire
BET Media Group, NAACP, JSSK, and WME Launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to Support the Recovery of Historically Black Neighborhoods Impacted by the Eaton Fire In Collaboration with Local Community Organizations such as Community Aid Dena, Altadena Heritage, and WalkGood LA Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 2025 — In response to the devastating Eaton Fire and its disproportionate impact on the historically Black community in Altadena, California, a coalition of industry leaders—including BET Media Group, NAACP, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole (JSSK) and WME, in collaboration with l...
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BET Amplified
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LEON THOMAS RECOGNIZED AS ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY 2025, SPONSORED BY NISSAN
BET AND NISSAN PARTNER TO SPOTLIGHT EMERGING TALENT WITH ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ INITIATIVE LEON THOMAS RECOGNIZED AS ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY 2025 Photo Credit: Raymond Alva New York, NY, February 5, 2025 – BET and Nissan continue their partnership to spotlight rising artists in music through the esteemed BET Amplified initiative. Launched in 2020, BET Amplified remains the seal of endorsement for the next big thing in music and spotlights artists poised for major impact in the industry. With over 10 years of support for this emerging artist platform, Nissan joins BET this ...
