MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's Berry Gordy to Receive Visionary Award at 2014 BET Honors, Airing 2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014 Dedicated to celebrating black excellence, this year's "BET Honors" recognizes the achievements of five spectacular African Americans; Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, Ken Chenault, Carrie Mae Weems and Ice Cube....
India.Arie Headlines BAM's 'The Truth Serum',8/29
by Conor Sheeran - July 19, 2013 LegendFactory Live presents “The Truth Serum” at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on August 29 at 8 p.m. with headliner India.Arie, a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning artist who will perform with The Brooklyn Philharmonic....
Alicia Keys Among Line Up for BET HONORS 2013, Airing Today
by TV News Desk - February 11, 2013 BET HONORS 2013 is set to ignite Warner Theater with a series of soul stirring performances from Erykah Badu , Wayne Brady , Brandy, Mint Condition, Jimmy Jam, Alicia Keys , Ledisi, the SOS Band and Terry Lewis ....
Pharrell, Usher, Jennifer Hudson & More to Appear at 2014 BET AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2014 Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Drake, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Lionel Richie are among the names set to perform....
BET and CENTRIC Announce Programming to Celebrate 'Black History Month'
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2012 This Black History Month, BET and CENTRIC will showcase the range, richness and diversity of the African-American experience with an exciting lineup of programming highlighting the cultural contributions of black America....
Mike Epps Hosts BET HIP HOP AWARDS Tonight, 9/29
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2012 Actor and comedian Mike Epps (@THEREALMIKEEPPS) will once again host this year's festivities from the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta tonight, September 29, 2012 with the network premiere on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm*....
BET Networks Announce Upcoming Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2015 BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....
Janet Dacal, German Alexander & More to Star in CUBA LIBRE at Artists Rep
by Tyler Peterson - August 14, 2015 Artists Repertory Theatre announces the casting of high-caliber actors, dancers and designers from Portland, Los Angeles and New York for the world premiere production of the Broadway-scale new musical Cuba Libre....
Phylicia Rashad to Chair Arena Stage's THE BLOOD QUILT Premiere Celebration This May
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015 Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad will join Event Chair and Arena Stage Board member Shawna Watley (Senior Policy Advisor with Holland & Knight) as the Honorary Chair for The Blood Quilt World Premiere Celebration on Thursday, May 7, 2015...
BET Announces New Programming; Renews REAL HUSBANDS, THE GAME & More
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2013 BET today announced its new and returning programs, including REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD, THE GAME, and more. For the full listing of new and renewed shows, check the full list below!...
T.I., Snoop Dogg & More Set for BET's 2012 HIP HOP AWARDS Tonight, 9/29
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2012 DMX, Snoop Dogg and T.I. return to the BET HIP HOP AWARDS as 2012 cypher participants representing the East Coast, West Coast and Down South alongside Eve, A.$.A.P. Rocky, Cassidy, Mystikal, Talib Kweli, B.O.B and more....
Actor And Comedian Wayne Brady To Host 2014 BET HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2013 BET Networks confirmed today that actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the 2014 'BET HONORS,' a star studded unforgettable night celebrating distinguished Africans Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education....
Stevie Wonder Among Honorees for BET HONORS, Premiering 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2012 Acclaimed actress Gabrielle Union hosts the show for a fourth year, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical Arts), Grammy-Award winning songstress Mariah Carey (Entertainer), influential filmmaker Spike Lee (Media), the he...
BET Networks Announces New & Returning Programming at Upfront Presentation
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2014 BET Networks, the #1 network for the African-American audience and a top 20 cable network among all adults 18-49, announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....
Phylicia Rashad to Chair Arena Stage's THE BLOOD QUILT Premiere Celebration This May
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015 Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad will join Event Chair and Arena Stage Board member Shawna Watley (Senior Policy Advisor with Holland & Knight) as the Honorary Chair for The Blood Quilt World Premiere Celebration on Thursday, May 7, 2015...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Perform at the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2015
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2015 Hip hop powerhouse, music mogul and founder of the legendary Bad Boys Records, Sean "Diddy" Combs aka Puff Daddy, will take over the BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" stage...
Jeffrey Seller Directs Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2013 Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production....
Rakim Receives BET's 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award Tonight, 9/29
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2012 BET Networks today announced that legendary MC, Rakim will be the recipient of the 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award at this year's BET HIP HOP AWARDS filming at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta tonight, September 29, 2012....
India.Arie Headlines BAM's 'The Truth Serum' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013 LegendFactory Live presents 'The Truth Serum' at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) tonight, August 29 at 8 p.m. with headliner India.Arie, a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning artist who will perform with The Brooklyn Philharmonic....
Kanye West, Usher, Phylicia Rashad Among 2015 BET HONORS Recipients
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014 Honorees for the 2015 BET Honors have been announced. The special event will be taped Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C., and will air Feb. 23. Ticket sales will benefit the National CARES Mentoring Program. Wayne Brady will host....
Alicia Keys Among Line Up for BET HONORS 2013, Airing 2/11
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013 BET HONORS 2013 is set to ignite Warner Theater with a series of soul stirring performances from Erykah Badu , Wayne Brady , Brandy, Mint Condition, Jimmy Jam, Alicia Keys , Ledisi, the SOS Band and Terry Lewis ....
Rakim Receives BET's 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award Tonight, 9/29
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2012 BET Networks today announced that legendary MC, Rakim will be the recipient of the 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award at this year's BET HIP HOP AWARDS filming at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta tonight, September 29, 2012....
BET Networks Unveils New 2012 Programming Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2012 During its annual Upfront presentation to the advertising community, BET Networks, the leading provider of content to black consumers globally, will reveal its new programming content including scripted programs and original movies for both BET and CENTRIC as well as new web series for BET.com. ...
BET to Tribute Whitney Houston, 2/13
by TV News Desk - February 13, 2012 On Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.*, 106 & PARK will pay tribute to the Whitney Houston's life and legacy with a 3-hour special episode followed by the 9:00 p.m.* premiere of BET HONORS 2012....
Rakim to Receive BET's 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award, 9/29
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2012 BET Networks today announced that legendary MC, Rakim will be the recipient of the 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award at this year's BET HIP HOP AWARDS filming at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta on Saturday, September 29, 2012.... |