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"BET Awards" 2026
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SYLVIA RHONE TO RECEIVE THE ULTIMATE ICON AWARD AT THE "BET AWARDS" 2026
SYLVIA RHONE TO RECEIVE THE ULTIMATE ICON AWARD AT THE "BET AWARDS" 2026 Pioneering Music Executive and Cultural Architect to Be Celebrated at Culture's Biggest Night, Airing Live on Sunday, June 28, at 8 PM ET/PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles New York, NY – June 11, 2026 – BET today announced that legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the "BET Awards" 2026. Culture's Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host. The Ultimate Icon Award honors ...
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Diarra From Detroit
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PARAMOUNT+ UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT SEASON TWO OF THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DIARRA FROM DETROIT FROM CREATOR, STAR, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DIARRA KILPATRICK, PREMIERING GLOBALLY JULY 29
PARAMOUNT+ UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT SEASON TWO OF THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DIARRA FROM DETROIT FROM CREATOR, STAR, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DIARRA KILPATRICK, PREMIERING GLOBALLY JULY 29 Just when Diarra thought the drama was over, Detroit said absolutely not. New season. New mystery. Same Captain Extra energy. Download images here June 10, 2026 - Everybody’s favorite chaotic detective is back on the case. Today, Paramount+ revealed the premiere date for and a first look at season two of the hilariously suspenseful series Diarra From Detroit, from creator, writer, executive prod...
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO RECEIVE THE ICON OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE “BET AWARDS” 2026 SPONSORED BY HYUNDAI
TEYANA TAYLOR TO RECEIVE THE ICON OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE “BET AWARDS” 2026 SPONSORED BY HYUNDAI Multi-Hyphenate Creative Force—Singer, Actress, Director, and Culture-Shaper—to Be Celebrated at Culture’s Biggest Night, Airing Live Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles New York, NY – June 9, 2026 – BET today announced that Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year Award sponsored by Hyundai at the “BET Awards” 2026. Culture’s Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski a...
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BIG3 & BET ANNOUNCE NEW BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 2026 SEASON
BIG3 & BET ANNOUNCE NEW BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 2026 SEASON BET to Re-Air 21 Hours of BIG3 Basketball on Mondays in Primetime Starting June 22 VIEW TRAILER HERE Los Angeles, CA - June 9, 2026 — The BIG3, the premier global 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, today announced a new broadcast partnership with BET that will bring 21 hours of BIG3 basketball programming to fans nationwide during the 2026 season. Under the agreement, BET will re-air BIG3 games in primetime on Monday nights from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST/PST starting Ju...
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BET Experience 2026
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BET EXPERIENCE 2026 INTRODUCES FIRST-EVER STANDALONE BETX CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME AT USC GALEN CENTER, HOSTED BY SHAD “BOW WOW” MOSS AND YUNG MIAMI
BET EXPERIENCE 2026 INTRODUCES FIRST-EVER STANDALONE BETX CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME AT USC GALEN CENTER, HOSTED BY SHAD “BOW WOW” MOSS AND YUNG MIAMI WITH PERFORMANCES FROM T.I., KING, DOMANI, INAYAH, CHEF BOY, KENTHEMAN, AND YK NIECE LET’S RAP ABOUT IT” PODCAST HOSTS: DAVE EAST, FABOLOUS, JIM JONES, AND MAINO TO COACH ALL-STAR SQUAD CELEBRITY PLAYERS TO BE ANNOUNCED FETTY WAP TO HEADLINE BETX FANFEST MAINSTAGE PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI AT THE BEEHIVE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26; FLO, SWAE LEE, KEY GLOCK, AND MORE JOIN THE WEEKEND LINEUP Download the BET Experience App NOW on iOS and Android to Reg...
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"BET Awards" 2026
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MS. LAURYN HILL TO RECEIVE THE LIVING LEGEND ICON AWARD AT THE "BET AWARDS" 2026 SPONSORED BY SPRITE
Generational Artist, Songwriter, and Cultural Force to Be Celebrated at Culture's Biggest Night, Airing Live Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles PROMO VIDEO LINKED HERE New York, NY – June 4, 2026 – BET today announced that Ms. Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award sponsored by Sprite at the "BET Awards" 2026. Culture's Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host. The Living Legend Icon Award honors the pioneers who mastered their craft and never let go...
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BET ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER BOARD OF ADVISORS, MARKING A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP
BET ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER BOARD OF ADVISORS, MARKING A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP NEW YORK, NY — June 2, 2026 — BET today announced the formation of its first-ever Board of Advisors, marking a defining moment in the company’s 45-year legacy and signaling a bold step forward in shaping the brand’s future. Established under the leadership of Louis Carr, President of BET, the Board brings together an influential collective of cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries who will help guide BET’s continued evolution as a force at the intersection of media, c...
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BET Debuts Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for New Original Comedy Series, “Lot Patrol” from Manny Halley Productions
NEW YORK [June 2, 2026] – BET today announced the premiere date and debuted the official trailer for the new original comedy series “LOT PATROL,” from creators Manny Halley (True to the Game, Dutch) and Ernest L. Dancy. The series will premiere on BET on June 30, 2026 at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT. “LOT PATROL” follows a mismatched squad of eccentric security guards as they patrol the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, wrangling unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, the series blends absurd enc...
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NPR’s Tiny Desk Honors The Legacy of BET With Black Music Month Celebration
NPR’s Tiny Desk Honors The Legacy of BET With Black Music Month Celebration Special series from NPR’s Tiny Desk will feature 10 concerts, including Bow Wow, Eve, Shaboozey, and more. June 1, 2026, Washington, D.C. — NPR Music and Tiny Desk celebrate Black Music Month with a multi-generational month-long lineup that includes GENA, Kareem Riggins and Liv.e, Ayra Starr, Joe, The Paradox, Floetry, Fred Hammond, Eve, 8 Ball & MJG, Shaboozey, and Bow Wow. Starting June 2, ten artists spanning genres and generations will take over the popular global series. 2026 marks the fifth year of the Tin...
