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Soul Train Awards 2026
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“SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” RETURNS TO BET AND MAKES DEBUT ON CBS
Presented by Spotify and Toyota Airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT From Chicago, the City That Started It All Jesse Collins Entertainment Returns as Production Company NEW YORK – Sept. 3, 2026 – BET today announced the return of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, presented by Spotify and Toyota, airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on BET and simulcast on CBS for the first time ever, along with BET HER, VH1, MTV2 and LOGO. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of “Soul ...
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Manny Halley Nets Five Bonus Episodes of Hit Mockumentary Comedy Series Lot Patrol on BET
Manny Halley Nets Five Bonus Episodes of Hit Mockumentary Comedy Series Lot Patrol on BETNew Episodes Premiere Tuesday, November 3, at 9:30 PM ET/CT Star-Studded Ensemble Comedy Cast Includes DeRay Davis, Carl Anthony Payne II, Skeet Carter, Tamera Kissen, Tanjareen Thomas, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang August 31, 2026 – Following the highly successful debut of Manny Halley Productions’ hit original comedy series Lot Patrol on BET, it was revealed today that five bonus episodes will premiere Tuesday, November 3, at 9:30 PM ET/CT, roundin...
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Tyler Perry's Sistas
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BET'S HIT DRAMA "TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS" RETURNS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF ITS MILESTONE 10TH SEASON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, AT 9/8C ON BET
The Network's #1 Scripted Cable Series Among Black Adults 18-49 for Five Straight Years, and #1 Among All Black Viewers for Three Consecutive Years WATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE NEW YORK, NY – August 27, 2026 — BET today announced that “Tyler Perry's Sistas” returns for the second half of its milestone 10th season Wednesday, October 7, at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT, with new episodes airing Wednesdays on BET. KJ Smith Black, Mignon, Crystal Reneé Hayslett, Jordan Coleman, and Tunde Oyeneyin return as series regulars, joined by Devale Ellis, Brian Jordan, Jr., Chris Warren, Angela Bey...
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THE 41ST ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HOSTED BY KIRK FRANKLIN, AIRS SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, ON BET
THE 41ST ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HOSTED BY KIRK FRANKLIN, AIRS SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, ON BET Star-Studded Performance Lineup Features Jekalyn Carr, John P. Kee, Tye Tribbett feat. ABLAZE, PJ Morton, Darrel Walls, and More, with a Special Performance from Host Kirk Franklin WATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE New York, NY – August 26, 2026 – Gospel music's greatest night returns to BET. The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, hosted by Kirk Franklin, airs on BET Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET, with an encore at 10:30 p.m. ET. Taped in Charlotte, North C...
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BET BRINGS CHRIS "CP" POWELL'S ACCLAIMED COMEDY SPECIAL "SUNDAY AFTER SIX" TO SCREENS SEPTEMBER 1
Host of the Revived “ComicView: Rooftop Series” Brings His Stand-Up Comedy to BETWATCH TRAILER HERE | DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE NEW YORK – August 26, 2026 – BET today announced that comedian Chris "CP" Powell's acclaimed comedy special, "Sunday After Six," arrives on BET Tuesday, September 1 at 10 PM ET/PT. Host of the revived "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Chris "CP" Powell brings his 60-minute stand-up special to the screen, centered on relatable life experiences and everyday scenarios as a Black man. One of stand-up's fastest-rising voices, Powell was named to Vulture's "The Comedians You S...
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BET UNVEILS "GET YOUR MIND RIGHT," A MULTI-PLATFORM MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO INFORM, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT BLACK COMMUNITIES
BET UNVEILS "GET YOUR MIND RIGHT," A MULTI-PLATFORM MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO INFORM, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT BLACK COMMUNITIES The Year-Round Initiative Invites Communities to Nominate the People and Places Creating Hope, Healing, and Black Joy WATCH THE “GET YOUR MIND RIGHT” SPOKEN WORD PROMO HERE NEW YORK, NY – August 20, 2026 – BET today announced “Get Your Mind Right,” a new year-round mental health initiative designed to normalize conversations around mental wellness, connect Black communities to culturally relevant resources, and inspire meaningful action through the pow...
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BET DIGITAL NEWS LAUNCHES NATIONAL COMMUNITY REPORTING INITIATIVE TO EXPAND LOCAL MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
BET DIGITAL LAUNCHES NATIONAL COMMUNITY REPORTING INITIATIVE TO EXPAND LOCAL MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM The program marks the next phase of BET.com’s video-first evolution, empowering local journalists across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, Memphis, Atlanta, D.C., Houston, and Kentucky. New York, NY – August 19, 2026 – Following the launch of a reimagined, video-first BET.com, BET Digital today announced the launch of its Community Reporting Initiative, a national program designed to create new opportunities for multimedia journalists to report important and meaningful stories a...
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BET Relaunches BET.com as a Video-First Destination
BET Relaunches BET.com as a Video-First Destination New BET.com connects audiences directly to BET content across YouTube, social platforms, Paramount+, and BET, and puts local community voices at the center of BET News NEW YORK, August 18, 2026 — BET today unveiled a reimagined BET.com, moving the platform away from the traditional standalone-publisher model and toward a video-first experience that connects audiences directly to BET content wherever it lives, including YouTube, social platforms, Paramount+, and BET. The relaunch also introduces a new approach to BET News built on ...
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TDE UNIVERSITY TOUR PRESENTED BY TOYOTA AND BET, POWERED BY THE ORCHARD LAUNCHES AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
TDE UNIVERSITY TOUR PRESENTED BY TOYOTA AND BET, POWERED BY THE ORCHARD LAUNCHES AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NEW YORK, NY (August 12, 2026) — Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), in partnership with Toyota and BET, and powered by The Orchard, today announced the launch of the TDE University Tour. Bringing a rich mix of music, culture, and career opportunity directly to college campuses nationwide, the tour will visit nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) starting today. The tour features signature "Yardfest" campus takeovers complete with live...
