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BET, BET+ AND BET DIGITAL’S WHAT TO WATCH & BINGE THIS WEEK: MONDAY, MAY 8 - SUNDAY, MAY 14
BET, BET+ AND BET DIGITAL’S WHAT TO WATCH & BINGE THIS WEEK*
BET NEWSMAGAZINE SHOW "AMERICA IN BLACK" CONTINUES WITH COMPELLING
NEW STORIES FEATURING TARAJI P. HENSON, CHLOE BAILEY AND WILL PACKER, SUNDAY, MAY 14 AT 10 PM ET/PT ON BET
BET+ HIT REALITY SERIES “COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION” RETURNS WITH RAY J, AMBER ROSE AND MORE – SEASON 2 BEGINS STREAMING THURSDAY, MAY 11 ON BET+
2ND ROUND OF BET DIGITAL’S TOURNAMENT-STYLE BRACKET TO CROWN THE “GREATEST RAP CREW OF ALL TIME” LAUNCHES TUESDAY MAY 9. VOTE NOW!
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New York, NY – May 8, 2023 – BET primetime monthly newsmagazine show “America In Black” will premier its fourth installment Sunday, May 14 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
Season Two of BET+ original series “College Hill: Celerity Edition” is back with iconic celebrities ditching their lavish lifestyles for the HBCU experience. Stream the premiere episode on BET+ Thursday, May 11.
“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” both return with all-new episodes on Tuesday, May 2. Catch “House of Payne” at 9 PM ET/PT and “Assisted Living” immediately after at 9:30 PM ET/PT, on BET and BET Her.
For additional BET, BET+, and BET Digital’s must-see programming for the week of Monday, May 8 – Sunday, May 14 see below:
PROGRAMMING SPOTLIGHT:
“AMERICA IN BLACK” AIRS SUNDAY, MAY 14 AT 10 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
“America In Black” Ep.104 airs Sunday, May 14 at 10 PM ET/PT On BET and BET Her – Ed Gordon interviews actor Taraji P. Henson about her advocacy and initiative supporting mental health in the Black community; An examination of the growing mental health crisis among Black youth; Michelle Miller profiles recording artist/actor Chloe Bailey and Hollywood super producer Will Packer about their latest film project “Praise This.”
Press Contacts: Luis Defrank Luis.Defrank@bet.net Justin Brown Justin.Brown@bet.net and Johnny Cooper Johnny.Cooper@bet.net
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITIONS PREMIERES THURSDAY, MAY 11 ON BET+
Episode #201 “Welcome to the College Hill Family” streams Thursday, May 11 – A new set of celebrities arrive and begin their exciting journey of HBCU excellence on College Hill. Just as the housemates settle in and start to bond, tensions rise when two Queens of reality clash over a misunderstanding and an innocent bystander becomes the first casualty of a war of words and gets locked out of her room. A College Hill veteran steps in to try and keep the peace but may not be up to the challenge of these housemates.
Press Contacts: Justin Brown Justin.Brown@bet.net and Danielle Davis Danielle.Spigner@bet.net
THE GREATEST RAP CREW OF ALL TIME ROUND 2 LAUNCHES TUESDAY, MAY 9 ON BET.COM
In honor of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital will pay homage to the greatest rap crews of all time in a multiplatform, tournament-style bracket. Vote now for your favorite rap crew at BET.com or on Twitter with the hashtag #BETGreatestRapCrew. The second round of battles begins on Tuesday, May 9 at 12 PM EST.
Press Contacts: Johnny Cooper Johnny.Cooper@bet.net and Luis Defrank Luis.Defrank@bet.net
ON BET:
“THE BREAKFAST CLUB” AIRS WEEKDAYS AT 9:00 AM ET/PT ON BET
The Breakfast Club airs Monday, 5/8 – Friday 5/12 at 9:00 AM ET/PT on BET – Known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show”, The Breakfast Club is an American syndicated radio show based in New York City hosted by DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. This week’s guest co-hosts are:
May 8 and May 9: Jess Hilarious
May 10: Gia Peppers
May 11 and May 12: Claudia Jordan
(Guest co-hosts are subject to change)
Press Contacts: Luis Defrank Luis.Defrank@bet.net and Mia Scott Aime Mia.Scott-Aime@bet.net
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “CARL WEBER’S THE FAMILY BUSINESS” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #407 “Vengeance Is Mine” airs Tuesday, May 9 at 9 PM ET/PT. For episode descriptions click here
Press Contacts: Aaron Bastian Aaron.Bastian@bet.net and Erin Dwyer Erin.Dwyer@bet.net
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 10 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #207 “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy” airs Tuesday, May 9 at 10 PM ET/PT. For episode descriptions click here
Press Contacts: Danielle Davis Danielle.Spigner@bet.net and Justin Brown Justin.Brown@bet.net
“TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #1008 “Paynes In The Butt” airs Wednesday, May 10 at 9 PM ET/PT - Ella decides to go against the grain and use technology instead of paying someone to do repairs. Malik and Lisa’s argument causes discord between C.J. and Janine.
Press Contacts: Johnny Cooper Johnny.Cooper@bet.net
“TYLER PERRY’S ASSISTED LIVING” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #408 “Atrocious Hypnosis” airs Wednesday, May 10 at 9:30 PM ET/PT – Mr. Brown and Anastasia argue that hypnosis isn’t real until Mr. Brown is under and becomes Kung Fu Soul Brotha. Anastasia forgets how to bring Mr. Brown back, now he may be Kung Fu Soul Brotha forever. Efe finds the love of his life but the family is shocked at their age difference.
Press Contacts: Johnny Cooper Johnny.Cooper@bet.net
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “THE MS. PAT SHOW” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #208 “The Roommate” airs Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM ET/PT. For episode descriptions click here
Press Contacts: Aaron Bastian Aaron.Bastian@bet.net and Erin Dwyer Erin.Dwyer@bet.net
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “I LOVE US” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER
Episode #108 “Is This What Country White Folks are Like?” airs Wednesday, May 12 at 10:30 PM ET/PT. For episode descriptions click here
Press Contacts: Aaron Bastian Aaron.Bastian@bet.net and Erin Dwyer Erin.Dwyer@bet.net
ON BET+:
BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” STREAMS THURSDAYS ON BET+
Episode #406 “Disappearing Act” is available to stream Thursday, May 11 on BET+ – While on a run for The Highest, Andrew is faced with a whirlwind of trouble. After visiting the children’s trailer and learning that it was empty, Ruth grows worried about her daughter’s whereabouts.
Press Contacts: Chloe Duverge Chloe.Duverge@bet.net
*THIS WEEK’S BET, BET+ AND BET DIGITAL’S WHAT TO WATCH & BINGE PRESS RELEASE INCLUDES PREMIERES AIRING AND STREAMING BETWEEN MONDAY, MAY 8 – SUNDAY, MAY 14.
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