Black Entertainment Television (BET)

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:37am on Friday, January 29th, 2010

BET Networks Presents Haiti Benefit Concert

New York (January 28, 2010) -- Queen Latifah, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Pharrell are set to host a nationally televised concert and celebrity telethon aimed at several organizations providing immediate relief in Haiti, including Yele Haiti, CARE, Project Medishare and Children's Safe Drinking Water. The two hour telecast concert entitled, "SOS Saving OurSelves - Help for Haiti," will be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida in partnership with Procter & Gamble and Pepsi, and broadcast on BET Networks. Proceeds from the broadcast will go directly to each of the charitable organizations.

"Words fail to describe the sadness we feel for our brothers and sisters in Haiti," said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks. "There is so much work to do, so we must keep the focus on Haiti and we must continue to give. This telethon will give everyone another opportunity to make a difference through the efforts of these amazing organizations that are working hard to rebuild Haiti."

In addition to musical performances, the fundraising event will feature some of the biggest names in music and entertainment to answer the phones during the telethon. The AmericanAirlines Arena was deemed the perfect spot for such an event as Miami has one of the largest Haitian populations in the United States.

In addition to supporting this telethon and the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon last week, BET Networks has taken a coordinated multi-platform approach to inform viewers about what is happening in Haiti and provide information on how they can help. Go to www.bet.com for more information.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:01am on Friday, January 29th, 2010

BET Premieres Two New Shows

New York (January 28, 2010) -- BET's signature special, "BET Honors," hosted by actress Gabrielle Union, returns for a third consecutive year in honoring distinguished African Americans performing at exceptional levels in their fields on Monday, February 1. Then, on Tuesday, February 2, viewers can tune in to watch as cameras capture an unprecedented look into the life of Michael Vick, with a new original docu-series "The Michael Vick Project."

"The Michael Vick Project" will follow the iconic and polarizing professional football player as he journeys on the road to redemption -- in both his personal and professional life.

The 2010 BET honorees included legendary songstress Whitney Houston (Entertainment), multi-faceted entertainer Queen Latifah (Media), respected business mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (Entrepreneur), accomplished educator Dr. Ruth Simmons (Education), and world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black (Public Service). Music's finest including Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, India.Arie, Stevie Wonder, Maxwell and others also paid tribute with emotionally-charged performances.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:38am on Friday, January 8th, 2010

BET and CENTRIC Celebrate African American Heritage During Black History Month With An Outstanding Lineup of Specials, Original Series and New Movie Premieres

"NEW YORK, January 7, 2010 -- BET and CENTRIC will pay homage to the remarkable accomplishments of African Americans who have paved the way in music, film and entertainment during Black History Month with a superb lineup of thought-provoking black films and compelling original programming.

Throughout the month of February, BET will showcase African American theatre and cinema with the premieres of movie favorites such as the blockbuster hit, THE GREAT DEBATERS starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Jurnee Smollet; the premiere of THE LORETTA CLAIBORNE STORY, the inspiring fact-based saga of a mentally and physically handicapped young woman who fulfilled her dream to excel at track and field; and adding to the extraordinary programming is the third annual BET HONORS.

Additionally, BET will premiere two new original series, THE FAMILY CREWS and THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT as well as the compelling documentary TEN9EIGHT. THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT will follow the iconic and polarizing professional football player as he journeys on the road to redemption in both his personal and professional life."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 4:16pm on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

'THE BET HONORS' Exemplifies What Extraordinary Looks Like by Recognizing Leading Luminaries

"NEW YORK, January 5, 2010 -- Giving back to give forward, BET Networks presents the third annual BET HONORS, hosted once again by the beautiful and talented actress Gabrielle Union. This inspirational show which highlights distinguished African Americans performing at exceptional levels in their fields will premiere during Black History Month.

The 2010 honorees include legendary songstress Whitney Houston (Entertainment), multi-faceted entertainer Queen Latifah (Media), respected business mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs (Entrepreneur), accomplished educator Ruth Simmons (Education), and world renowned neurosurgeon Keith Black (Public Service).

Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, India.Arie, Patti LaBelle, ELEW and others will pay tribute to these phenomenal stars with riveting performances."