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Advertising and Promotional Partners Include Dodge, Procter & Gamble, Target, CIROC Vodka, Ford, Coors, Pepsi, Verizon Wireless and Akademiks

NEW YORK, June 23, 2008 -- In support of this year's BET AWARDS, BET has announced unique marketing partnerships with several high-profile sponsors, including Dodge, Procter & Gamble, Target, CIROC Vodka, Ford, Coors, Pepsi, Verizon Wireless and street wear clothing brand Akademiks. In addition to being integrated into various elements of the show and its ancillary events, each partner will be featured in advertising spots during BET AWARDS '08, which will air live from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m.*    » read more »

Hosted By D.L. Hughley, BET AWARDS '08 Features Performances by Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Marvin Sapp, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nelly, Usher and Young Jeezy, With Appearances by Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Gabrielle Union, Mary Mary, Lauren London and Kevin Hart

NEW YORK, June 23, 2008 -- Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, Usher, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Nelly, Marvin Sapp, and Young Jeezy are all on board to perform at BET AWARDS '08. In addition, LL Cool J, Samuel L.    » read more »

Examines the Troubled Relationship Between Black Men and Women: Parts I and II to Premiere on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m.*, With Part III Airing Exclusively on BET ON BLAST

NEW YORK, June 19, 2008 -- On Wednesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m.* BET News premieres the second installment of its popular town hall series, HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?, a no-holds-barred discussion focusing on music videos, misogyny within the hip-hop culture, race vs. gender, the strained relationships between black men and women and the media's role in shaping the perception of African Americans.    » read more »

Premiering Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 P.M.*, Five New Cast Members and Returning Favorites Heat Up Season Two and a "Sneak Peek" on Tuesday, June 24 Following the "BET AWARDS '08" Post-Show

NEW YORK, June 16, 2008 -- During its first season, the BET original series BALDWIN HILLS redefined what it meant to be young and privileged in Los Angeles as it followed the everyday lives of a group of African American teens from a very real and very exclusive enclave called Baldwin Hills.    » read more »

Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West and Young Jeezy Will Join Previously Announced Performers Usher, Lil Wayne and Nelly for 'The Hottest Ticket on Television'

Legendary R&B Icon Al Green to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and Celebrated Producer/Arranger/Composer Quincy Jones Set for BET's Humanitarian Award    » read more »

Airs News Special OBAMA'S JOURNEY TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Top Ten Moments

LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2008 -- "Follow the Leader" as BET continues its support of this year's presidential race by airing Barack Obama's groundbreaking speech regarding his win of the Democratic Nomination, followed by a BET News special chronicling Barack Obama's journey to the White House on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.    » read more »

Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Karen Allen Will Be on Hand to Promote the Upcoming Premiere of 'INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL'

NEW YORK, May 19, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6 p.m.* 106 & PARK will host an exclusive red carpet special with Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Karen Allen. Live from the streets of Harlem, THE ADVENTURES OF 106 & INDIANA JONES will also feature special performances by Ashanti, Jim Jones and new R&B sensation, Estelle.

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ABOUT "INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL":    » read more »

T-Pain Leads the Pack with Five Nominations, Chris Brown Follows Closely with Four Nods, Kanye West and Keyshia Cole with Three and Mary J. Blige, Flo Rida and Alicia Keys Hold Steady with Two Each

NEW YORK, May 17, 2008 -- BET Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), today announced the nominees, performers and recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian honors for the BET AWARDS '08. The BET AWARDS '08 is raising the stakes and promises to be the "hottest ticket on television" for the eighth year running, as the biggest stars in music, sports and entertainment unite in Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium for a night of explosive LIVE performances on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 PM ET/PT.

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NEW YORK, March 31, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Rumors have recently linked Ashley R. from season 5 of COLLEGE HILL: ATLANTA as the new love interest of hip hop star Bow Wow. Others, including Bow Wow, have weighed in on the topic.

Now hear what Ashley R. has to say:

"The rumors are false. Bow Wow and I went out a few times as friends several years ago, but it was nothing more than that. We did not date then and we're not dating now. My boyfriend Michael (who appears frequently on COLLEGE HILL: ATLANTA) and I have been together for over a year now. We are very much in love and remain deeply committed to one another. Like I said on the show there will be no cheating. Our relationship is true, and no rumor can change that."

COLLEGE HILL: ATLANTA airs on Tuesdays at 10:00 PM* on BET.    » read more »

Tune-In Highlight Consideration ... Let The Games Begin with Eddie Murphy, Anthony Anderson, Melyssa Ford, Orlando Jones, Mekhi Phifer, Floyd Mayweather, Ludacris, Nelly, T.I., Juelz Santana and Lil Jon Featured In Both Original Series

Tuesday's Episodes Stand as the #1 'COLLEGE HILL' Premiere Night in BET History

Teams Led by Floyd Mayweather, Ludacris, Nelly, T.I., Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Lil Jon Battle it Out in the New Mixed Martial Arts Series

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Introducing celebrities from the worlds of hip-hop, sports and Hollywood to the competitive ranks of mixed martial arts (MMA), BET showcases a twist to this exciting format with its new original series IRON RING premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.    » read more »

BET's 'COLLEGE HILL' Takes Over the A-T-L with a Brand New Season on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 P.M.*

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Why take over one campus when you can take over an entire city? This season BET's COLLEGE HILL answers the question by heading to Atlanta to check out the life and times of eight students from various schools across the "A-T-L" on Tuesday, March 11, at 10:00 p.m.* These eight co-eds will live under one roof, hit the books and in approximately one semester get too close for each other's comfort.    » read more »

The Fight. The Game. The Fashion. The Fun.

NEW YORK, Mar. 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- March mania hits BET Networks with the premiere of two new original series, BLACK POKER STARS INVITATIONAL and IRON RING, two reunion specials COLLEGE HILL: CLASS REUNION and KEYSHIA COLE THE WAY IT IS: A FAMILY AFFAIR, the 4th annual RIP THE RUNWAY and COLLEGE HILL: ATLANTA.    » read more »

- BET Recognizes the Achievements at 'The BET Honors'of Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Richard Parsons, the Honorable Maxine Waters, Dr. Cornel West and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd
- Hosted by Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, Ne-Yo, Raheem DeVaughn, Blair Underwood, Danny Glover, Kerry Washington, Idris Elba, Hill Harper and Vivica A. Fox Delivered Powerful Performances and Inspirational Messages to the Honorees