BET, BET+, BET DIGITAL AND VH1’S WHAT TO WATCH & BINGE THIS WEEK*

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SECOND SEASON OF PRIME TIME NEWSMAGAZINE
“AMERICA IN BLACK” PREMIERES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT ON BET 

THE EPISODE FEATURES INTERVIEWS AND PROFILES OF AVA DUVERNAY,
SANDRA DOUGLASS MORGAN, CRYSTAL RENEE HAYSLETT, DEVALE ELLIS, KHADEEN ELLIS,
AND MORE!

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New York, NY – February 2, 2023 – BET and CBS News’ groundbreaking newsmagazine “America In Black” returns for Black History Month with two new episodes rolling out in February featuring an award-winning roster of trusted journalists; starting Tuesday, February 6 at 10:30 PM ET/PT on BET. 

For additional BET Media Group must-see programming for the weeks of Monday, February 5 – Sunday, February 11 see below:

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING SPOTLIGHT:

“AMERICA IN BLACK” SEASON TWO PREMIERES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
AT 10:30 PM ET/PT ON BET

(Pictured From L-R: Danya Bacchus interviews President of the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League, Sandra Douglas Morgan for "America In Black") \\ Photo Credit: BET

(Pictured From L-R: Soledad O'Brien with Ava DuVernay for "America In Black") \\ Photo Credit: BET

(Pictured From L-R: Jericka Duncan with Crystal Renee Hayslett and Devale Ellis for "America In Black") \\ Photo Credit: BET

View and share the season two promo here.

The premiere episode on February 6 will feature Soledad O’Brien’s interview and profile of Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker behind the new movie “Origin” and one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and iconic writer-directors of her generation; a profile of Sandra Douglass Morgan, on the eve of the Super Bowl CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus profiles the first and only Black woman NFL team president; a report on Black love from CBS News’ Jericka Duncan, and more. 

Press Contacts: Luis Defrank (Luis.Defrank@bet.net) Mia Scott (Mia.Scott@bet.net) Justin Brown (Justin.Brown@bet.net) and Johnny Cooper (Johnny.Cooper@bet.net) 

ON VH1:

“LOVE & HIP HOP: MIAMI” AIRS MONDAYS AT 8 PM ET/PT ON VH1

(Pictured From L-R: Amara La Negra from “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” // Photo Credit: VH1)

Episode #514 “Guess Who’s Back ” premieres on Monday, February 5 at 8 PM ET/ PT  – Safaree hooks up with a surprising new flame. Amara fires back at the father of her children. Florence makes a difficult decision about Marlon. An unsolicited critique sets off Zoey. Eliza considers a reconciliation with Miami Tip. Shay opens up about her ongoing trauma. 

Press Contacts: Luis Defrank (Luis.Defrank@bet.net) Mercedes Smith (Mercedes.Smith@bet.net) and Johnny Cooper (Johnny.Cooper@bet.net) 

 “THE IMPACT NEW YORK” AIRS MONDAYS 9 PM ET/PT ON VH1

(Pictured From L-R: Cleotrapa, Dream Doll and Ella from “The Impact New York” // Photo Credit: VH1)

Episode #103 “Knock, Knock!” premieres Monday, February 5 at 9 PM ET/PT – Despite Bernice’s advice, Ashley relives her childhood hoping that her dad will show up for her at pivotal life events. Kitty struggles as a single parent balancing her career with her son. Maleni confronts Chicklet over his jealousy.

Press Contacts: Luis Defrank (Luis.Defrank@bet.net) and Mercedes Smith (Mercedes.Smith@bet.net)

“MY TRUE CRIME STORY” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON VH1

Episode #213 “William Cruz” streams Tuesday, February 6 at 9 PM ET/PT on VH1  – William Cruz puts the pedal to the metal for his family, and his NYC chop shop surges into an international multi-million dollar car smuggling empire. Then, a high speed chase with Homeland Security sends him to prison, and he turns his life around.

Press Contacts: Mercedes Smith (Mercedes.Smith@bet.net) and Johnny Cooper (Johnny.Cooper@bet.net) 

ON BET:

“TYLER PERRY’S THE OVAL” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET

(Pictured L-R: ‘First Lady Victoria Franklin’ played by Kron Moore stars in “Tyler Perry’s The Oval”  //
Photo Credit: Charles Bergmann/BET/Tyler Vision, LLC)

Episode #517 “No Regrets” airs Tuesday, February 6 at 9 PM ET/PT – Sam prepares for an interview that will reveal the First Families' misdeeds, while Donald must show his devotion to Hunter. Victoria finds herself in a life-threatening situation.

Press Contacts: Luis Defrank Luis.Defrank@bet.net

“TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET 

Pictured from L-R: ‘Daniella’ played Mignon Von, ‘Sabrina’ played by Novi Brown, ‘Andi’ played by KJ Smith and
‘Karen’ played by Ebony Obsidian star in “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” // Photo Credit: Charles Bergmann/BET/Tyler Vision, LLC)

Episode #706 “Pretty Hurts” airs Wednesday, February 7 at 9 PM ET/PT –The ladies meet up to toast and talk about their life, while Fatima keeps a secret from Zac. Meanwhile, Gary tests the waters with Tamara.

Press Contacts: Luis Defrank (Luis.Defrank@bet.net)

ON BET+:

BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES “ALL THE QUEEN’S MEN” STREAMS THURSDAYS ON BET+

Episode #316 streams Thursday, February 8 on BET+  – Big D comes to the defense of Trouble and Champ but his heroic moment quickly is overshadowed by a brawl with Amp. Madam has a difficult decision to make and the price of one of her dancers is on the table. Just when she thought things were looking better on the home front…

Press Contacts: Justin Brown Justin.Brown@bet.net and Danielle Davis Danielle.Spigner@bet.net

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. 

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, follow us on social @BET_PR.

ABOUT BET+:

BET+ is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience, with exclusive originals and thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream Black culture including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place, commercial-free. The new service from BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the official home of Tyler Perry’s film, TV and stage works. The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service also provides users with access to original content including Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show from Lee Daniels, Martin: The Reunion, hit unscripted series The Impact Atlanta and College Hill: Celebrity Edition, and exclusive originals from Carl Weber including The Family Business and The Black Hamptons to name a few. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus on social to join the conversation and get the latest.

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