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Byron Allen Bids To Buy BET & VH1 For $3.5 Billion
Media mogul Byron Allen has put forth a bid to buy BET and its networks from Paramount Global for $3.5 billion. The news comes on the same day that Paramount is in talks with Warner Bros. Discovery about a merger.
TI Featured In Kevin Hart ‘Comic View’ Reboot
Comedian Kevin Hart is officially bringing back BET‘s Comic View, and the event is taking place at the Resorts World in Las Vegas. “I’m thrilled to partner with BET for the return of ‘Comic View’ as part of Hartbeat Weekend making this can’t-miss celebration of comedy, music and culture,” the comedy giant (uh…so to speak) […]
The Breakfast Club Lands New Home On BET & VH1
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Mary J. Blige To Host New Talk Show ‘The Wine Down’ On BET
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Mary J. Blige is taking the airwaves by storm as she’s poised to have her own talk show on BET next year thanks to a recent partnership deal. According to reports, the star R&B singer has signed a deal with BET to produce scripted and unscripted content through her company, Blue Butterfly Productions. The first project from this deal coming into fruition is a new talk show called The Wine Down. The synopsis of the unscripted talk show has Blige as the host connecting with various guests from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sports and social media over a good bottle of wine. Related Stories “Throughout her legendary career, Mary has blazed trails to become a global superstar. With Blue Butterfly, Mary develops awe-inspiri...
Xscape to Receive Lady of Soul Honor at 2022 Soul Train Awards
Xscape is set to receive the Lady of Soul honor at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. The Georgia quartet is just the second group to receive the honor, following SWV in 2017. These two groups squared off in one of the most-viewed Verzuz specials to date. Hosted by actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole, the 2022 Soul Train Awards premieres Sunday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her. The foursome — “Kandi” Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and sisters Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott – amassed six top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1990s, topped by “Just Kickin’ It,” which reached No. 2 in 1993. Their other top 10 jams were “Understanding,” “Who Can I Run To?,” “The Arms of the One Who Loves You,” “My Little Secret” and MC Lyte’s “Keep On, Keepin’ On,” on which they were featured...
After ‘Old Town Road,’ Lil Nas X Says He Doesn’t Want to ‘Milk Any of My Songs Like That Again’
Lil Nas X is making some adjustments to his music rollout plans. On Friday, the two-time Grammy winner revealed to his fans on Twitter that he had intended to release new music in April, following the highly successful October release of his self-titled debut album Montero, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.] When asked why he didn’t extend rollouts for some of his most beloved tracks, including “Scoop” and “Dead Right Now,” Lil Nas X tweeted Friday (July 8), “Yeah that was a mistake on my part i admit, i was hoping to have new album ready and new material by april of this year but God said no.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He further addressed his music dilemma after another Twitter user suggested that he “milk” his newest ...
After ‘Old Town Road,’ Lil Nas X Says He Doesn’t Want to ‘Milk Any of My Songs Like That Again’
Lil Nas X is making some adjustments to his music rollout plans. On Friday, the two-time Grammy winner revealed to his fans on Twitter that he had intended to release new music in April, following the highly successful October release of his self-titled debut album Montero, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.] When asked why he didn’t extend rollouts for some of his most beloved tracks, including “Scoop” and “Dead Right Now,” Lil Nas X tweeted Friday (July 8), “Yeah that was a mistake on my part i admit, i was hoping to have new album ready and new material by april of this year but God said no.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He further addressed his music dilemma after another Twitter user suggested that he “milk” his newest ...
Lil Nas X Reveals Relationship With BET Has Been “Painful & Strained”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mark Sagliocco / Getty “Culture’s biggest night,” aka the 2022 BET Awards, was missing one person, Lil Nas X. The rapper decided to speak on his relationship, or lack thereof, with the network. Lil Nas X & BET Were Never On The Same Page Ahead of the BET Awards 2022, Lil Nas X made it clear how he felt about the network and its annual awards show after he was snubbed. In a statement issued to Rolling Stone, the “Old Town Road” crafter revealed he and the network had not seen eye-to-eye, alluding to some behind-the-scenes issues. Related Stories “My relationship with BET has been painful and strained for quite some time. It didn’t start with this year’s nominations like most people might think,” Lil Nas X said. “They did let me perform on their show la...
How the BET Awards Are Responding to Lil Nas X, Celebrating Diddy & Leaning ‘Into the Music’
It’ll be “Culture’s Biggest Night.” That’s what BET Networks is promising when the 2022 BET Awards air live Sunday (June 26) at 8 p.m. EST. And with host Taraji P. Henson presiding over a performance lineup that boasts a newly added Lil Wayne joining Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Latto, Muni Long, Roddy Ricch and many others, the promise sounds more like a guarantee. And that’s not even counting the artists who will be paying tribute to this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Sean “Diddy” Combs: Mary J. Blige, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Faith Evans and Bryson Tiller, among others. “This year we said, ‘Let’s really lean into the music,’” says BET CEO Scott Mills. “And it’s going to be great.” The awards show is not without controversy, however. Earlier this month, Lil Nas X slammed the BET Awards aft...
Pain Is Love: BET Set To Air Documentary Series About Murder Inc. Records
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty The public is about to get an introspective look at one of Hip-Hop and R&B’s most explosive labels as a new documentary series on Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. is on its way to BET. The network announced that MURDER INC., a look into the label founded by Irv Gotti, will let viewers inside Murder Inc. as it positioned itself as one of the top labels in music in the late 1990s and early 2000s powered by the success of its artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd, and others. The five-part documentary series is executively produced by Gotti and Ja Rule. “My life and Murder Inc. has been filled with many highs and lows. I got to work with my brothers and a lot of great people; from Jay Z, DMX, Fat Joe, Mary J Blige, to name a few,” said Gotti in ...
Pain Is Love: BET Set To Air Documentary Series About Murder Inc. Records
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty The public is about to get an introspective look at one of Hip-Hop and R&B’s most explosive labels as a new documentary series on Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. is on its way to BET. The network announced that MURDER INC., a look into the label founded by Irv Gotti, will let viewers inside Murder Inc. as it positioned itself as one of the top labels in music in the late 1990s and early 2000s powered by the success of its artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd, and others. The five-part documentary series is executively produced by Gotti and Ja Rule. “My life and Murder Inc. has been filled with many highs and lows. I got to work with my brothers and a lot of great people; from Jay Z, DMX, Fat Joe, Mary J Blige, to name a few,” said Gotti in ...
BET Is Bringing The ‘2021 Soul Train Awards’ To Apollo Theater For The First Time Ever
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BET PR / Soul Train Awards The 2021 edition of the Soul Train Awards has a new location. BET announced the 2021 Soul Train Awards are leaving Las Vegas and coming to Harlem to the legendary Apollo Theater, now in its 88th year. This move marks the first time in the awards show’s 33-year history that it will be taped in New York City and will be one of the Apollo Theater’s first in-person events. This year’s edition of the Soul Train Awards will continue to celebrate the best in soul music and television while recognizing the iconic dance show’s 50th anniversary. “Don Cornelius’ brilliant vision created a revolutionary show that became a cornerstone in American culture. Fifty years later, the Soul Train Awards continues to amplify his powerful message of L...
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