BET.
American basic cable channel
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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Brandy was celebrated by industry figures at BET, which featured Cardi B at its annual awards, leading to Billboard ranking performances from the BET Awards.Some support2 reports
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Tyler Perry maintains an ongoing content deal with BET, and Forbes reported on his high earnings while based in Atlanta.Some support1 report
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The NXT Awards are being held in Atlanta following BET's suspension, a situation tied to Paramount's ownership of BET.Some support1 report
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A comedian appeared on HBO's All Def Comedy and BET's ComicView on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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In 2014, Channing Dungey oversaw Paramount cable networks, which included BET.Some support1 report
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BET is filming a new series in Santa Clarita Valley, featuring actors like Don Cheadle and Jessica Chastain.Some support1 report
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BET features content starring Hannah Cooper and Imani, while Lloyd Braun's past employment at ABC Entertainment Group is noted.Some support1 report
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Gary Owen hosted his own series on the BET network, and he also appeared on podcasts with Nick Cannon.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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BET Studios has moved from BET Media Group to CBS Studios, with Aisha Summers-Burke leading the creative programming and talent roster.Some support3 reports
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Robert L. Johnson founded BET in 1980, served as CEO of Black Enterprise, and sold BET to Viacom in 2001.Some support3 reports
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Reginald Hudlin served as President of Entertainment at BET and later sold an animated TV show to NBC.Some support1 report
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An awards ceremony involving BET was taped in Charlotte.Some support1 report
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The microseries studio aTwist, co-founded by Lloyd Braun, announced a partnership with BET amidst the failure of Quibi and the rise of the microseries format.Some support1 report
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The BET index movement is currently being influenced by news originating from Bursa.Some support1 report
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BVB is the stock exchange where BET is an index.Some support2 reports
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Fubo began offering live stream access to BET programming.Some support1 report
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Paramount Africa needed to bail out production companies, involving SABC 3 and CBS Studios in the African media market.Some support1 report
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Louis Carr serves on the board of directors at Drake University and gained experience leading BET.Some support1 report
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BET and Dynamite operate within the entertainment industry.Some support1 report
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The 2026 BET Awards featured Doechii, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Jamie Foxx, and Druski.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Druski is hosting the BET Awards in Los Angeles, where industry figures like Sylvia Rhone will be honored, and various artists are celebrated.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Clipse signed with Roc Nation and won Album of the Year at BET Awards, while Kendrick Lamar faced demands from Universal.Some support1 report
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BET provides a platform for its ventures, supporting artistic careers and generating revenue through touring.Some support2 reports
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BET is shifting its arrival coverage to YouTube, while Louis Carr continues his presidency and Jasmine Sanders attends the BET Awards 2026.Well supported8 reports
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Keke Palmer joined BET's Board of Advisors, which was formed by Louis Carr and includes Bob Johnson.Well supported4 reports
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BET expanded a multi-year agreement with Patricia Williams-Lee.Some support1 report
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NPR Music is hosting the Tiny Desk series, and the legacy of BET is noted in current music celebrations.Some support1 report
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Around BET this week
News at the entities that move BET most-
Keke Palmer StructuralKamala Harris discussed Pilates on Keke Palmer's podcast.Moves BET
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CBS Studios StructuralNetflix made co-production deals with ABC, CBS, and Paramount Studios, and hired Bela Bajaria as VP of Content.Moves BET
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Spotify OperationalPlatforms Spotify and YouTube are hosting content for media creators.Moves BET
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Bucharest Stock Exchange StructuralCris-Tim Family Holding reported growth through acquisitions and appointed Dan Timotin as COO.Moves BET
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Skydance Media StructuralParamount Skydance continued its buyout of WBD, while the CEO blamed Jordan Brand for sales shortfalls amid streaming competition.Moves BET
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Paramount StructuralJames McAvoy pitched a new Star Trek series to Paramount.Moves BET
Connections
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Keke Palmer Structural
Keke Palmer holds a formal and appointed position on BET's strategic Board of Advisors.
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CBS Studios Structural
CBS Studios structurally absorbed BET Studios, integrating the BET brand into its television network.
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Spotify Operational
Spotify functions as the exclusive and primary streaming partner for the BET franchise content and awards.
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Bucharest Stock Exchange Structural
BET functions as the main index representing the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
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Skydance Media Structural
Skydance Media owns BET as one of its cable brand assets.
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Louis Carr Structural
Louis Carr holds the executive role of President of the BET network.
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Paramount Structural
Paramount has historically owned BET since 2001, and this ownership is currently subject to a regulatory divestiture order.
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Showtime Structural
BET content and services are structurally integrated and supplied to the Paramount+ platform ecosystem.
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BVB Structural
BET is an index that is hosted on the BVB stock exchange.
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Reginald Hudlin Structural
Reginald Hudlin held the formal executive role of President of Entertainment at BET.
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Druski Structural
Druski holds the formal role of host for the BET Awards entity.
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Doechii Transactional
Doechii received an award from the BET organization.
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YouTube Operational
BET is actively leveraging the YouTube platform to distribute its video content and expand its coverage.
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Toyota Transactional
Toyota functions as a major presenting sponsor for BET events, providing visibility and resources.
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Hannah Cooper Operational
BET utilizes Hannah Cooper as a featured talent in its programming.
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Drake Operational
The entity served as a platform and catalyst for the ascent of the artist's career.
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Spotify Technology Operational
Spotify functions as a major presenting sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the BET franchise.
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Robert L. Johnson Structural
Robert L. Johnson founded BET in 1980, establishing a foundational relationship.
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Bursa Operational
Bursa news is shown to influence the movement of the BET index.
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Houston Operational
BET actively recruits local journalism talent from the Houston area.
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Lauryn Hill Transactional
Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award from BET, recognizing her as an icon of Black culture.
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Viacom Transactional
Viacom acquired BET through a sale in 2001.
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Channing Dungey Structural
Channing Dungey holds an oversight role for Paramount cable networks, which includes BET.
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BET Her Operational
The two entities are partners who co-air content, specifically simulcasting awards.
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Jesse Collins Operational
Jesse Collins produces cultural awards events utilizing the platform and brand of BET.
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Cardi B Transactional
BET featured Cardi B at its annual awards, where she won a trophy.
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executive Structural
Louis Carr serves as the president of BET.
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Eric Benét Structural
Eric Benét has discussed holding an ownership stake in BET.
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Gary Owen Operational
Gary Owen hosted his own series on the BET network.
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Imani Operational
BET features content starring Imani, indicating a professional collaboration between the talent and the media platform.
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Don Toliver Transactional
Don Toliver performed at the BET Awards.
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CBS Operational
CBS and BET engage in joint broadcasting efforts, such as simulcasting the Soul Train Awards.
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Debra Lee Mentioned together
Praised for her leadership and corporate tenure, suggesting a professional association with BET.
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Billboard Structural
Billboard uses data from the BET Awards to rank performances.
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MTV News Mentioned together
MTV News and BET are co-mentioned as facing shared digital infrastructure challenges.
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Joe Hadley Mentioned together
Joe Hadley was mentioned in the context of commenting on a business deal involving Spotify.
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Fiji Shared context
BET performed at a festival honoring Fiji's music culture.
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Teyana Taylor Mentioned together
Teyana Taylor is recognized as Icon of the Year by BET.
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Death Row Records Operational
The relationship involves functional co-existence through media coverage and interviews.
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Atlanta Shared context
BET conducts operations, such as recruiting local journalists, within the city of Atlanta.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Tyler Perry maintains an ongoing content deal with BET, and Forbes reported on his high earnings while based in Atlanta.
- The NXT Awards are being held in Atlanta following BET's suspension, a situation tied to Paramount's ownership of BET.
- A comedian appeared on HBO's All Def Comedy and BET's ComicView on October 14, 2026.
- In 2014, Channing Dungey oversaw Paramount cable networks, which included BET.
- BET is filming a new series in Santa Clarita Valley, featuring actors like Don Cheadle and Jessica Chastain.
September 2026
3 events- BET features content starring Hannah Cooper and Imani, while Lloyd Braun's past employment at ABC Entertainment Group is noted.
- Gary Owen hosted his own series on the BET network, and he also appeared on podcasts with Nick Cannon.
- BET Studios has moved from BET Media Group to CBS Studios, with Aisha Summers-Burke leading the creative programming and talent roster.
August 2026
5 events- Robert L. Johnson founded BET in 1980, served as CEO of Black Enterprise, and sold BET to Viacom in 2001.
- Reginald Hudlin served as President of Entertainment at BET and later sold an animated TV show to NBC.
- An awards ceremony involving BET was taped in Charlotte.
- The microseries studio aTwist, co-founded by Lloyd Braun, announced a partnership with BET amidst the failure of Quibi and the rise of the microseries format.
- The BET index movement is currently being influenced by news originating from Bursa.
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July 2026
4 events- BVB is the stock exchange where BET is an index.
- Fubo began offering live stream access to BET programming.
- Paramount Africa needed to bail out production companies, involving SABC 3 and CBS Studios in the African media market.
- Louis Carr serves on the board of directors at Drake University and gained experience leading BET.
June 2026
10 events- Brandy was celebrated by industry figures at BET, which featured Cardi B at its annual awards, leading to Billboard ranking performances from the BET Awards.
- BET and Dynamite operate within the entertainment industry.
- The 2026 BET Awards featured Doechii, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Jamie Foxx, and Druski.
- Druski is hosting the BET Awards in Los Angeles, where industry figures like Sylvia Rhone will be honored, and various artists are celebrated.
- Clipse signed with Roc Nation and won Album of the Year at BET Awards, while Kendrick Lamar faced demands from Universal.
- BET provides a platform for its ventures, supporting artistic careers and generating revenue through touring.
- BET is shifting its arrival coverage to YouTube, while Louis Carr continues his presidency and Jasmine Sanders attends the BET Awards 2026.
- Keke Palmer joined BET's Board of Advisors, which was formed by Louis Carr and includes Bob Johnson.
- BET expanded a multi-year agreement with Patricia Williams-Lee.
- NPR Music is hosting the Tiny Desk series, and the legacy of BET is noted in current music celebrations.