Mary J. Blige

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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Thursday, March 13, 2008 -- "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which airs every weeknight (12:05-1:05 a.m., ET, following "Nightline"), features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians, human interest subjects and dangerously crazy people -- along with comedy bits and a house band.

Following are the episodes scheduled to air the week of March 17-21 (subject to change):
MARCH 17 (OAD 2/28)
1. Actor/comedian Martin Lawrence ("Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins") 2. Actress Judy Greer ("Miss/Guided")

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Thursday, January 17, 2008 -- As 2008 kicks off with big returns on ABC Daytime, six-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Mary J. Blige returns to perform on "One Life to Live," FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter will perform two of her hits from her Grammy and NACCP Image Award-nominated album, "Growing Pains." The return of Ms. Blige to "One Life to Live" marks success on the show's part in forging its unique path in ABC's daytime lineup as a music-focused show.    » read more »

"The Color Purple" Co-stars Whoopi and Danny Glover Reunite, Live, Dec. 19
- A Musical Performance from the Tony Award-Winning "The Lion King," Celebrating 10 Years on Broadway, Dec. 21

Thursday, December 13, 2007 -- Celebrity guests scheduled to appear Dec. 17-21 on ABC's "The View" (airs Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET on the ABC Television Network) include Hilary Swank ("P.S. I Love You"), Denis Leary ("Rescue Me") and musical guests Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys (who will also co-host on Wed., Dec. 19). Margaret Hoover will co-host Mon., Dec. 17.    » read more »

New Year's Eve Special Airs Live At 11:00pm ET/PT With Live Performances And Appearances By Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Perez Hilton, Fabolous, Paramore, Good Charlotte, Wyclef, Boys Like Girls, Flo Rida and Cobra Starship 'Shot At Love' Star Tila Tequila To Host, Travis of Gym Class Heroes To Spin As House DJ And Special MTV.com Countdown Coverage Available Online December 21st

- Mary J. Blige, Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Queen Latifah, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland Will Join Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Chris Brown, Daughtry, Duran Duran, Fergie, Maroon 5, Nicole Scherzinger, Rihanna and will.i.am as Performers
- The 35th Annual AMA Broadcast Will Feature a Special Appearance by Beyoncé

Critically Acclaimed Musical Artists Write Special Lyrics for Telecast Opening Song of College Football's Most-Viewed Weekly Series