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Soul Train Awards 2026
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BET ANNOUNCES CHAKA KHAN AS RECIPIENT OF THE CLASSIC SOUL HONOR AT THE “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” AIRING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 at 8 PM ET/PT ON BET AND CBS
BET ANNOUNCES CHAKA KHAN AS RECIPIENT OF THE CLASSIC SOUL HONOR AT THE “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” AIRING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 at 8 PM ET/PT ON BET AND CBS The Chicago-born Icon Will Be Celebrated for her Impact on Soul and R&B and a Legacy That Has Shaped Generations NEW YORK, NY (October 22, 2026) - BET today announced that legendary singer, songwriter and cultural icon Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the “Soul Train Awards” 2026, recognizing a career defined by vocal brilliance, artistic innovation, and decades of excellence that have helped shape the sound and soul of R&B...
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“LOVE & HIP HOP: THE FINAL CHAPTER” CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF THE ICONIC FRANCHISE, PREMIERING NOVEMBER 10 ON VH1, BET AND MTV
WATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE NEW YORK, NY — October 22, 2026 — After 15 years of unforgettable personalities, headline-making moments, and cultural impact, Love & Hip Hop takes a look back at the franchise that helped redefine reality television. “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” a six-part VH1 original limited series, premieres Tuesday, November 10 at 8 PM ET on VH1, BET and MTV, with new episodes airing weekly across all three networks. The weekly simulcast celebrates the franchise's longstanding presence across all three networks, bringing together audiences for its f...
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Comic View: Rooftop Series
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BET RENEWS "COMICVIEW: ROOFTOP SERIES" FOR A SECOND SEASON
BET RENEWS "COMICVIEW: ROOFTOP SERIES" FOR A SECOND SEASON Chris "CP" Powell Returns As HostThe Revived Stand-Up Franchise Doubles Its Lineup to 60 Comedians NEW YORK, NY – October 21, 2026 – BET today announced a second season of “ComicView: Rooftop Series,” with Chris “CP” Powell returning as host. The revival of the landmark franchise behind some of Black comedy’s biggest careers builds on a debut season that ranked as cable’s No. 1 new unscripted series among Black viewers this summer. The 20-episode order puts 60 comedians on the Hollywood rooftop and cements the series as an ancho...
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Soul Train Awards 2026
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BET Invites Fans to Step Into the Spotlight with “Soul Train Line: You’re Up!” Contest
BET Invites Fans to Step Into the Spotlight with “Soul Train Line: You’re Up!” Contest Grand prize winner receives $5,000 and a feature in the Soul Train Awards 2026 broadcast NEW YORK, NY (October 20, 2026) BET today announced “Soul Train Line: You’re Up!”, a contest inviting fans to put their own spin on one of Black music and entertainment's most iconic traditions. Fans can submit a 30-second video for a chance to win $5,000 and have their entry featured during the 2026 Soul Train Awards broadcast. Nine additional finalists will each receive $500. HOW TO ENTER Fans can enter the “S...
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Nick Cannon @ Night
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BET LAUNCHES "NICK CANNON @ NIGHT," BRINGING CANDID CONVERSATION TO LATE NIGHT, PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
BET LAUNCHES "NICK CANNON @ NIGHT," BRINGING CANDID CONVERSATION TO LATE NIGHT, PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20Tommy Davidson, Natalie Nunn, Dondré Whitfield, Chris “CP” Powell, and Dr. Umar Johnson, Among Others, Headline the Guest LineupWATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2026 – BET today announced that “Nick Cannon @ Night,” produced by Ncredible Entertainment, will premiere Tuesday, October 20 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT on BET, with new episodes airing weekly across its 10-episode season. Hosted by Nick Cannon, BET’s modern late-night conversation series b...
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Church Wives
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BET AND aTWIST DRAMA “CHURCH WIVES,” STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY GIZELLE BRYANT, PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 10 P.M. ET/CT ON BET
BET AND aTWIST DRAMA “CHURCH WIVES,” STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY GIZELLE BRYANT, PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 10 P.M. ET/CT ON BET Ashley Clarice, Amberlin Morse, Kiana Nicole Washington, and Cortez Adams Round Out the Cast of the Megachurch Rivalry Drama WATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2026 – BET and aTwist today announced that the drama "Church Wives," the second title from BET and aTwist’s microseries partnership, will premiere Wednesday, November 4 at 10 p.m. ET/CT on BET, as part of the network's Where Drama Lives Wednesday lineu...
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Soul Train Awards 2026
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THE SOUL TRAIN AWARDS NOMINEES ARE IN, AND FANS DECIDE THE WINNERS IN TWO NEW CATEGORIES!
THE SOUL TRAIN AWARDS NOMINEES ARE IN, AND FANS DECIDE THE WINNERS IN TWO NEW CATEGORIES! Brent Faiyaz, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller, Daniel Caesar, Justin Bieber, Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis, Olivia Dean, Tems, and Tyla Up for R&B/Soul Song of the Year, Voted Exclusively on BET.com New Spotify R&B X International Artist Category Features Tems, FLO, Odeal, Cleo Sol, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Tiana Major9, and kwn, With Voting Exclusively on Spotify Plus, Fans Rank The 20 Greatest R&B Songs of the 2020s, Counted Down During the Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Show: “Back o...
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BET NAMES ANTHONY ANDERSON HOST OF SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026
BET NAMES ANTHONY ANDERSON HOST OF SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026 AIRING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET & CBS NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 1, 2026 – BET today announced that Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated acclaimed actor, comedian, and television host Anthony Anderson will host “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026,” airing Friday, November 27 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. Returning to the BET stage, Anderson will lead an unforgettable celebration of the artists, music, and enduring cultural legacy of the iconic “Soul Train” franchise, with a night of performances, tributes, and honors. Anderson pre...
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For The Fellas
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J.R. Smith, Charles Oakley, Za’Darius Smith, Justin Tinsley Talk Life After Sports on “For The Fellas”
WATCH: Who Are You Beyond The Game? | J.R. Smith, Charles Oakley, Za'Darius Smith & Justin Tinsley This episode of “For the Fellas” brings together NBA Champion J.R. Smith, NBA Legend Charles Oakley, Atlanta Falcons Veteran Za’Darius Smith, and ESPN Senior Reporter Justin Tinsley in an important conversation on the realities Black athletes face both during and after their playing careers. Hosted by Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh, the conversation marks the series' first-ever sports-themed episode and explores the realities Black athletes face both during and after their playing caree...
