GET READY FOR BET AWARDS WITH A FULL SLATE OF PROGRAMMING, FROM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS TO LIVE RED CARPET COVERAGE

DRUSKI, KEKE PALMER AND T.I. TO BE FEATURED IN FOUR-PART SERIES “BEHIND THE IMAGE: BET AWARDS EDITION” HOSTED BY TERRENCE J FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 PM ET/PT, WITH A PERFORMANCE FROM FETTY WAP

FIRST TIME NPR’s TINY DESK HAS EVER BROADCAST WITH BOW WOW BRINGING US INTO CULTURE’S BIGGEST NIGHT

BOW WOW, ROCSI DIAZ, JASON LEE, LOREN LOROSA, BRIAN MCINTOSH AND TIERRA MARSH TO EMCEE BET AWARDS 2026 “RED CARPET LIVE!” PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI & McDONALD’S STREAMING LIVE ON YOUTUBE AT 5:30 PM ET WITH A PERFORMANCE BY OMARION

“BET AWARDS” 2026 TO AIR LIVE ON JUNE 28, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT ON BET & SIMULCAST ACROSS BET HER, CMT, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, NICKELODEON (NAN), PARAMOUNT, POP, VH1, COMEDY CENTRAL, AND TV LAND.

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New York, NY – June 25, 2026 – Today, BET announced a four-part series, “Behind the Image: BET Awards Edition”, featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and T.I. Hosted by beloved TV personality Terrence J, the intimate conversation series brings together artists, innovators, and cultural leaders to reflect on purpose, legacy, creativity, and impact – and includes a special performance from Fetty Wap, marking this first solo TV performance since released. Premiering ahead of this year's BET Awards, each 30-minute episode will air on BET starting at 5:30 PM ET/PT on Sunday, June 28th.

BET Awards 2026 host, award-winning comedian and nominee Druski discusses the power of celebrating Black excellence and an exclusive look behind the making of television's biggest night while reflecting on his remarkable rise from viral sensation to comedy powerhouse.

Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, musical artist, host, founder, entrepreneur, and double nominee Keke Palmer speaks on longevity, evolution, and expansion; building a career on her own terms; and her unwavering commitment to shaping culture and helping move it forward.

Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and cultural icon T.I. joins Terrence J to discuss his next chapter, exploring music, comedy, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of a career that continues to redefine success.

Throughout June, NPR's Tiny Desk partnered with BET to celebrate Black Music Month, spotlighting the artists and sounds that define the culture. Now, in a first for the series, Tiny Desk goes to broadcast — with Bow Wow's set carrying us into Culture's Biggest Night, live at 7:30 PM ET/PT.

Ahead of the live show, the 2026 BET Awards “Red Carpet Live!” Presented by Hyundai and McDonald’s returns with hosts Bow Wow & Rocsi Diaz on the main stage, Loren Lorosa on the Style Stage presented by Mielle, Jason Lee, whose series “The Jason Lee Show” joined BET earlier this year, on the digital stage, and Tierra Marsh and Brian McIntosh hosting the Social Stage. The live coverage begins at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch, and welcomes the biggest stars in music, entertainment, and sports as they arrive for Culture’s Biggest Night.

“Red Carpet Live!” will also feature a performance by R&B icon, writer and dancer, Omarion, and will reveal the winners of the following awards: Sportswoman of the Year, Sportsman of the Year, The Pulse Award and the Young Stars Award.

Culture’s Biggest Night, the “BET Awards” 2026 will air LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, simulcasting across Paramount on BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, Nickelodeon, and VH1.

Voting for “BET Awards” 2026 Viewer’s Choice Award began on June 4, 2026, and ends June 28, 2026, at 8PM ET/PT. Cast your vote here: https://www.bet.com/bet-awards/info-page/iydd63/viewers-choice-award-voting

BET.com/bet-awards is the official site for “BET Awards” 2026 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. Follow us @BET and @BETAWARDS.

Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy, serves as Executive Producer for "BET Awards" 2026. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.

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ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is the world's largest media company rooted in community, culture, and connection for the Black community. For over four decades, BET has served as a trusted home for Black audiences, amplifying authentic stories, elevating Black voices, and creating spaces where culture thrives and community comes together. Through a powerful portfolio of brands—including BET, BET Her, BET Studios, and VH1—along with FAST channels such as BET Tyler Perry Comedy, BET Tyler Perry Drama, BET Comedy Movies, BET Cinema, BET Classics, BET Visionaries, BET Throwbacks, and BET Pluto, BET connects audiences across cable, digital, live events, studios, and global platforms. Together, these platforms deliver culturally resonant content that reflects the depth, creativity, and impact of the Black experience. For more information, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For additional announcements, visit paramountpressexpress.com/bet/.

ABOUT BET AWARDS
"BET Awards" is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The "BET Awards" franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.

ABOUT BET EXPERIENCE
|BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience curates the culture, standing at the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where they're headed.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), Grace For The World: Live from St. Peters Square, A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Life Part 2, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix's Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.

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