Rikki Hughes, Holly Carter, and Tina Davis to Co-Produce BET'S THE NEXT BIG THING

Premiering on October 16, 2018, BET's The Next Big Thing may aim to uncover tomorrow's superstars, but it's produced by three of today's most influential female executives. This powerhouse trio-Rikki Hughes, Holly Carter, and Tina Davis-brings the ten-episode docu-music competition to life in 2018. The show proudly represents the union of three of the industry's African-American girl bosses behind-the-scenes for one game-changing project. These are the #LadiesofNBT.

Ms. Hughes stands out as an EMMY® and GRAMMY®Award-winning film and television producer. A long-time trusted collaborator of comedy icon Dave Chappelle, she recently produced NETFLIX's Equanimity-for which she wonthe EMMY® for "Producer Outstanding Variety Special"-andThe Bird Revelation in addition to The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas whose companion soundtrack received the "Best Comedy Album" GRAMMY® Award. Other credits include Hood Adjacent, HBO's All Def Comedy, and more, showcasing her diversity.

Meanwhile, Ms. Carter helms Relevé Entertainment, a multi-platform boutique production company that curates content across media and has managed award-winning multi-platinum entertainers including Usher, Kirk Franklinand Michelle Williams. Under her company umbrella, Ms. Carter created Oxygen's breakout franchise Preachers Of(LA, Detroit, Atlanta) and is currently developing Music to My Ears, a live-action gospel feature film based on the life work of her father, for FOX Family. Her other credits includeThe Sheffields for A&E Networks and THE SHEARDS for BET.

Ms. Davis figures prominently on-screen as a lead on the show, working with iconic producer Zaytoven to engage up-and-coming artists with the ultimate development boot camp and deliver what could be a star-making performance in front of major label scouts. A renaissance woman herself,Ms. Davis founded Phase Too, Inc., discovered and managed one of the defining R&B artists of our time Chris Brown, and held high ranking executive posts at Def Jam,Empire, and more. A veteran A&R, her eye for talent remains unparalleled.

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