52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV...
LeBron James Receives NAACP President's Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 Marking his eighth consecutive year as host, Anthony Anderson is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and currently the star and Executive Producer of ABC’s multi-award winning sitcom, “black-ish.”...
BET, National Urban League Unite for National Black Voter Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2020 BET announces the next phase of its nonpartisan #ReclaimYourVote campaign, which declares the inaugural National Black Voter Day to be recognized on September 18, 2020....
Fall in Love All Over Again with BET's Hit-Dramedy TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 The wait is over! Today, BET and Tyler Perry Studios announced a premiere date for 'Tyler Perry's Sistas,' the #1 new scripted cable series for Black people 18-49 and 25-54....
BET Greenlights Second Seasons for TYLER PERRY'S THE OVAL and TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020 Today, BET announced second season pick-ups of original dramas 'Tyler Perry's The Oval' and 'Tyler Perry's Sistas' from Tyler Perry....
NAACP Inducts Eddie Murphy To Image Awards Hall Of Fame
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 The Hall of Fame Award, which will be presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend Arsenio Hall, is bestowed on an individual who is a pioneer in his or her respective field and whose influence will shape the profession for generations to come....
Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019 On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr...
RATINGS: Two Tyler Perry Series Deliver 3.5 Million Total Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2020 BET's hit original series, 'Tyler Perry's The Oval' soars during its midseason finale on Wednesday, January 22 from 9pm-11pm ET, scoring 3.5 MM total viewers (Simulcast across BET and BET Her).* Engagement was at an all-time high on BET with 'Tyler Perry's Sistas,' retaining more than 100% of its le...
The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1. This monthlong celebration will include an interactive exhibit focusing on comedy, spotlight BET Network's 40th anniversary, as well as family activities, education classes... |