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BET Premieres New Original Weekly Talk Show ‘THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON,’ Friday, August 15 at 11:00 P.M.*

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NEW YORK, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ — In the weeks leading up to the Democratic Convention in August, when the first African American will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America, bet News will unveil a new and timely weekly talk show, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON, premiering on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 P.M.* Hosted by political correspondent Jeff Johnson, the half-hour show will take a frank look at news, trends, pop culture, current events and politics from an unapologetically Black point of view.
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This provocative half-hour program will use a mix of investigative reporting and one-on-one interviews with leading experts to review the week’s events and examine exactly what the top headlines mean for the Black community. Known for his in-depth analysis of political, social, and economic problems affecting African Americans, host Jeff Johnson will leave no issue unaddressed. From unique coverage of the 2008 elections to the increase of heart failure in the Black population, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON will go behind the issues and deliver the African American side of the news.
During a special 2008 election report, THE TRUTH will travel to Denver for the 45th Democratic National Convention. Broadcasting live from inside the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field, Johnson will provide context and analysis of all of the latest developments of the Democratic National Convention. Leading media figures such as political strategist and bet J host Keith Boykin and political pundits Jamal Simmons, Keli Goff and Angela McGlowan will act as onsite correspondents at the Convention for a two-hour special featuring Senator Barack Obama’s speech on Thursday, August 28.
“With the launch of ‘The Truth With Jeff Johnson,’ along with all of our other in-depth political coverage, we are providing a unique and necessary perspective on the issues important to the Black community,” said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, bet Networks. “BET News is committed to informing our audience with the news they can’t get anywhere else, with a diversity of voices and opinions that our audience demands.”
After the Democratic Convention, THE TRUTH WITH JEFF JOHNSON will resume its regular weekly schedule through the 2008 presidential election and will review key events from the campaign trail and beyond.
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks — bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which offers ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.
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Cablevision Adds Popular Programming From MTV Networks and BET Networks to Free Video on Demand Offering

BETHPAGE, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cablevision Systems Corp. today announced the significant expansion of the free video on demand library available to iO TV digital cable customers with the addition of hundreds of new programs from MTV Networks’ COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon, NOGGIN, The N and Logo and bet Networks’ BET. The new content includes favorites like COMEDY CENTRAL’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Logo’s Exes & Ohs and BET’s Baldwin Hills, as well as a variety of educational and entertainment programming for children and teens including Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues and NOGGIN’s Franklin, as well as The N’s Degrassi: The Next Generation.
“With the addition of leading cable programming from MTV Networks and bet Networks, Cablevision continues to demonstrate our commitment to offering customers greater value and more choice over their entertainment experience,” said John Trierweiler, Cablevision’s senior vice president of product management. “This expansion of the free video on demand library provides a broad range of content aimed at meeting the diverse entertainment needs of our customers.”
“MTV Networks and bet Networks continue to be huge drivers of VOD usage, with channels like Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL and bet consistently ranking at the top of their categories,” said Denise Dahldorf, Executive Vice President, Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks and bet Networks. “Through this agreement with Cablevision, we’re deepening our relationship with a trusted partner, and giving our audiences instant access to an even greater collection of our hit programming.”
The On Demand programming from MTV Networks and bet Networks is accessible at no additional charge to digital customers with a set-top box through the Free On Demand menu on the iO TV user interface. All of Cablevision’s On Demand titles are presented in crystal clear quality with DVD-like functionality including the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind programs through the remote control.
With nearly 2.7 million iO TV customers, more than 85 percent of Cablevision’s cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to up to 360 channels, including 53 premium movie channels, 48 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 3,500 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 45 high-definition programming services and uniquely valuable interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation’s leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company’s advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO TV(SM) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision’s Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv, along with other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.
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BET’s ‘BALDWIN HILLS’ Returns For a Second Season With the Show’s Highest-Rated Telecast Ever

NEW YORK, July 10 /PRNewswire/ — BET’s critically acclaimed reality show BALDWIN HILLS returned for its second season on Tuesday, July 8 with a 1.2 coverage rating. Nearly 1 million households and 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the series’ #1 telecast of all time, as this season introduced five young newcomers and brought back five favorites from season one. BALDWIN HILLS follows the everyday lives of a group of African American teens from a very real and very exclusive Los Angeles enclave called Baldwin Hills.
The second season debut of BALDWIN HILLS stands as one of BET’s top series premieres for the 2007-2008 season to date, second only to KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS and followed by COLLEGE HILL: ATLANTA.
The strong July 8th official series premiere of BALDWIN HILLS improved on its already stellar “sneak peek” episode that followed bet AWARDS ‘08 on Tuesday, July 24. That “teaser” episode enjoyed a 1.3 coverage rating, with nearly 1.2 million households and 1.4 million viewers.
BALDWIN HILLS is produced by Michael McNamara, Sheri Maroufkhani and Bill Rademaekers of MCFilmworks, in conjunction with bet Networks. Robyn Lattaker-Johnson (SVP, Development - Original Programming) is the bet executive in charge of the show, with Kevin Morrison as Senior Director of Development.
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks - bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.
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Show-Stopping Moments Abound at ‘BET AWARDS ‘08′ - ‘The Hottest Ticket On Television’

LOS ANGELES, June 24 /PRNewswire/ — bet AWARDS ‘08 lived up to its promise as “the hottest ticket on television,” as bet brought together the best in entertainment, music and sports for its annual “family reunion,” which premiered LIVE from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m.*
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Rapper Kanye West was named Best Male Hip Hop Artist and won Best Collaboration for “Good Life” featuring T-Pain. UGK scored the Best Group nod and also earned Video of the Year for “International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)” featuring Outkast. Alicia Keys was named Best Female R&B Artist, Chris Brown was awarded Best Male R&B Artist, and Missy Elliott landed Best Female Hip Hop Artist honors. bet named The Dream this year’s Best New Artist, while Marvin Sapp won Best Gospel Artist.
Hosted by the always hilarious D.L. Hughley, bet AWARDS ‘08 featured jaw- dropping performances by the hottest artists in the game today - from hip hop to gospel to R&B to soul. Usher opened the show with a sultry rendition of “Love in this Club,” while Ne-Yo’s high-energy performance of “Closer” included tons of impressive choreography and a cameo by Jabbawockeez from MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew.”
Young Jeezy and Kanye gave an electrifying showing of “Put On,” and T-Pain performed a colorful, circus-inspired medley of songs, featuring Flo Rida, Rick Ross, Big Boi, DJ Khaled and Ludacris. Girl power was definitely in the house, as Keyshia Cole sang “Heaven Sent” and was joined by Lil’ Kim for “Let It Go,” and Alicia Keys performed “Teenage Love Affair” and then accompanied some of the best girl groups of all time - SWV, En Vogue and TLC - for performances of their hit songs.
Marvin Sapp gave a truly inspirational and powerful rendition of “Never Would Have Made It,” and other show-stopping performances included Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown’s sizzling dance with Ciara, and Nelly’s medley with Jermaine Dupri and Fergie. In addition, Jill Scott and Maxwell performed a moving tribute to legendary R&B icon Al Green, this year’s recipient of BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Green brought the house down with his own performance of “Let’s Stay Together” and “Love and Happiness.” Quincy Jones, celebrated producer/arranger/composer, was also honored with BET’s prestigious Humanitarian Award for his outreach to young African-Americans through the Listen Up Foundation.
A star-studded line-up of the hottest A-list celebrities made appearances at the show, including LL Cool J, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah, Diddy, John Legend, David Banner, MC Lyte, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese, Jordin Sparks, Mel B, Nia Long, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Mary Mary, Lauren London and Kevin Hart.
Encore telecasts of the bet AWARDS ‘08 are set for: Friday, June 27 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.*; Sunday, June 29 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.*; Tuesday, July 1 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.*; Friday, July 4 from 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 12 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.*; and Thursday, July 17 from 7:30-11:00 p.m.* (Please note: End time may change depending on final show length.)
The following is a complete list of winners from the bet AWARDS ‘08:

Best Female R&B Artist
Alicia Keys

Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown

Best Group
UGK

Best Gospel Artist
Marvin Sapp

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Missy Elliott

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kanye West

Best New Artist
The Dream

Best Collaboration
Kanye West f/ T-Pain “Good Life”

Best Video Director
Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto

Video of the Year
UGK f/ Outkast “International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)”

Best Actor
Denzel Washington

Best Actress
Halle Berry

Male Athlete of the Year
Kobe Bryant

Female Athlete of the Year
Candace Parker

bet J Award
Raheem DeVaughn

Viewers’ Choice Award
Lil Wayne f/ Static “Lollipop”
BET once again teamed up with Cossette Productions, the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards(R) and the seven record-setting bet AWARDS shows, to handle production of the telecast. Stephen Hill, bet Executive Vice President, Music and Programming, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, bet Vice President of Specials, are executive producers of the telecast.
BET AWARDS ‘08 is sponsored by Dodge, Pepsi, Verizon Wireless, General Motors, P&G, Target, CIROC Vodka and Ford.
Visit BET.com for bet On Blast video highlights, photos and continuous bet AWARDS ‘08 updates at .
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks - bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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BET News’ Critically Acclaimed Town Hall Series Returns With ‘HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?’ to Examine the Troubled Relationship Between Black Men and Women

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ — 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. Hip-hop culture and controversy have always made for familiar bedfellows, and with this special, bet News provides viewers with a forum to address some of the most pressing issues facing the Black community today.
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Hosted by bet News correspondent Jeff Johnson and hip hop pioneer MC Lyte, this primetime special provides a platform for a heated debate that aims to uncover the cause and effect of relationships between Black men and women. This three-part special features a passionate, lively and opinionated debate that tackles many sensitive issues, including:
— the images of women on television, particularly in music videos;
— sins of sexism;

– a segment about “What’s love got to do with it?” to explore if this current climate further erodes the familial structure;
– a segment “Am I my sister’s keeper?” featuring an all-female panel that cuts across generational, socioeconomic and cultural lines;
– race vs. gender; and
– the role the media plays in shaping American and international perceptions of Black women.
Here’s what some of the panelists had to say:
” … if you watch The Bachelor and you check them out, they’re not only still married, they are expecting a child, and they’re respected as having a serious relationship. However, when we did it, and I found my mate in that household,
it was looked at as though it was ‘toony’ or it was a joke … “
- Deelishis London Charles, Winner, Flavor of Love 2

“I will say this to all the women: If you want to change what’s going on -

pick better mates. In most cases, with these men, you know what type of men
they are when you lay down with them. You have to make a decision for
yourself to pick a better mate. If you want to change this society, close
your legs.”
- David Banner, rapper

“An artist’s job is to voice the struggle to inspire a generation of leaders. It is wrong to put the job of raising children on the artist when it comes in
the home first.”
- Talib Kweli, hip hop recording artist

“We need to see more female video directors, we need to see more female

executives and we need to just diversify really what we’re looking at. Its
just one type of man that seems to be running the business of hip hop.”
- Kim Osorio, author

Participants in HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II include David Banner (rapper/producer); Lil X (director); Talib Kweli (hip hop recording artist); Lyfe Jennings (R&B recording artist); Lola Ogunaike (journalist); Allison Samuels (Newsweek magazine); Nelson George (author/director/producer); Kevin Powell (writer/cultural critic); Michael Eric Dyson (author/professor, Georgetown University); Deelishis London Charles (winner, Flavor of Love 2); Angel Lola Love (video model/actress); Kim Osorio (author); Fershgenet Melaku (video model/actress); Michaela Angela Davis (journalist); Esther Armah (BBC journalist); Eugene Rivers (Christian activist); Clayton Gavin (hip hop artist/activist); Marc Lamont Hill (professor, Temple University); Melissa Harris Lacewell (professor, Princeton University); Lavonne Alford (recording artist); Beverly Bond (founder, Black Girls Rock, Inc. / hip hop DJ); Moya Bailey (activist/actor); Byron Hurt (filmmaker); Henry Bonsu (journalist); Akosua Anobil-Dodoo (journalist); LaShawna Stanley (President/CEO, Ethnicity Models); Ali LeRoi (producer/writer/director); M1 Dead Prez (hip hop artist/activist); and San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris.
Part I premieres Wednesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m.* with the second hour airing on Thursday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m.* The third episode with additional exclusive footage will be available on bet ON BLAST, the network’s broadband channel (), immediately following Part II’s airing.
Selwyn Seyfu Hinds is executive producer of HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?.
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET’s press-only Web site at .
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks - bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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D.L. Hughley Set To Host ‘BET AWARDS ‘08′ Live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 P.M.*

NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire/ — Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will take the reins as the host of bet AWARDS ‘08. Tagged as “the hottest ticket on television,” bet AWARDS ‘08 is raising the stakes as the biggest stars in music, sports and entertainment unite under one roof at Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m.*. Continuing in its landmark tradition, bet AWARDS ‘08 will feature LIVE performances by some of today’s hottest artists, including Usher, Lil Wayne and Nelly. 

Newly announced performers include Alicia Keys, nominated for Best Female R&B, Video of the Year and Viewer’s Choice; multiple nominee Kanye West (Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration with T-Pain on the single “Good Life” and Video of the Year for the same); Chris Brown, who has locked in four nominations including Best Male R&B, Viewer’s Choice and Best Collaboration with T-Pain on “Kiss Kiss”; and Best Collaboration nominee Young Jeezy.

As a member of The Original Kings of Comedy and star of his own sitcom, “The Hughleys,” D.L. has made a name for himself in the world of entertainment. He was most recently seen starring in a one-hour comedy special for HBO entitled “Unapologetic” and as host of “Def Comedy Jam.”
In keeping with the history-making track record of the most highly anticipated night in Black entertainment, bet is pulling out all of the stops in naming this year’s special honorees. Legendary R&B icon Al Green will be in the house to receive BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Joining him will be celebrated producer/arranger/composer Quincy Jones, who will be honored with BET’s prestigious Humanitarian Award for his outreach to young African- Americans through the Listen Up Foundation, a charity which connects youth with music, technology and culture. In addition, Jones helped launch the We Are the Future project, giving hope to children in poor and conflict-ridden areas.
For the past seven years, the bet AWARDS has boasted unforgettable moments such as Michael Jackson’s surprise appearance during James Brown’s tribute; Rick James in his final duet with Teena Marie; Will Smith presenting Muhammad Ali with the first-ever Humanitarian Award; Prince onstage backing Chaka Khan; Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams and India.Arie in a powerhouse tribute to Rufus’ first lady of funk; Destiny’s Child’s steamy lap dance; the reunion of one of hip hop’s most beloved trios, The Fugees; and last year’s touching opening performance with Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holliday.
BET has once again teamed up with Cossette Productions, the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards(R) and the seven record-setting bet AWARDS shows, to handle production of the telecast. Stephen Hill, bet Executive Vice President, Music and Programming, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, bet Vice President of Specials, will executive produce the telecast.
BET AWARDS ‘08 will be sponsored by Dodge, Pepsi, Verizon Wireless, General Motors, P&G, Target, CIROC Vodka and Ford.
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks - bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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Has Black Become Unfashionable?: BET News Explores the Decline of African American Models in the Fashion Industry in ‘FASHION BLACKOUT’ Premiering Thursday May 29 at 8:30 PM

NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire/ — According to targetmarketnews.com, Black women in the United States spend more than $20 billion on apparel each year. Unfortunately the runways, magazine spreads and the image/beauty industry at large are increasingly ignoring their buying power and their existence by choosing instead to market an Eastern-European form of beauty as the standard. This global decrease in the use of African Americans models in top campaigns and in major fashion shows has sparked the question: has Black become unfashionable? On Thursday May 29 at 8:30 PM, bet News goes behind the scenes of New York’s Fashion Week to find the answer in a half hour special, FASHION BLACKOUT. Top Black industry insiders, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Naomi Campbell, Bethann Hardison, Tyson Beckford, Tracy Reese, Andre Leon Talley and many others sound off about the sharp decline in African American images in the fashion industry, the blatant racism and their plans on how to keep the Black model from becoming extinct.
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At New York’s September 2007 Fashion Week the runways were dominated by white faces. In fact, Black faces were more absent from the runways than some fashion insiders have seen since the ’60s. Of the 101 runway shows, more than 1/3 employed no Black models; most of the others used just one or two. Blacks fared no better overseas: When the fashion caravan moved to London, Paris and Milan, the most influential shows — from Prada to Jil Sander to Balenciaga to Chloe and Chanel — made it appear as if someone had hung a sign reading: No Blacks Need Apply. So is the fashion industry racist or are Blacks simply not in season? FASHION BLACKOUT will explore the issues and how the exclusion of an entire race has a negative effect on Black women and their sense of self-worth.
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BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary bet channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. bet is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; bet Digital Networks — bet J, bet Gospel and bet Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; bet Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; bet Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; bet Mobile, which offers ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and bet International, an extension of bet network programming for global distribution.

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Tune In Item: Madonna Makes A Debut Appearance on BET’s ‘106 & PARK’ on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 P.M.*

NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in BET history, legendary music phenom Madonna will visit the network’s hit countdown show, 106 & PARK, on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 PM. Hosted by fan favorites Terrence and Rocsi, 106 is prepared to give Madonna a welcome celebration like never before. To predict her next evolution, Terrence and Rocsi will get Madonna to foresee the future. Rocsi will also do yoga positions that Madonna will comment on, and Terrence will do some dance moves for her to judge. Madonna will also introduce her new video 4 Minutes, featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.(Logo: )As BET’s highest-rated music series of all time, 106 & PARK has quickly become the leading music video countdown show on television. Live from New York City, the most energetic show on the planet comes fully equipped with an incredible audience and exclusive live performances. For more on 106 & PARK, viewers can go online to . *All times ET/PT About BET NetworksBET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks — BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which offers ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution. BET