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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 IS NATIONAL BLACK VOTER DAY

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WATCH THE CAN’T-MISS SEASON 11 FINALE OF VH1 BASKETBALL WIVES PREMIERING
TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 8 PM ET/PT

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New York, NY – September 16, 2024 –  BET Media Group joins the National Urban League and other civic engagement organizations to educate and empower black voters during National Black Voter Day, Friday, September 20.

The ladies return from their trip and the drama heats up in the season 11 finale of VH1’s Basketball Wives, premiering tonight, September 16 at 8 PM ET/PT on VH1.

For additional BET, BET+, and BET Digital’s must-see programming for the next two weeks from Monday, September 16 – Sunday, September 22 see below:

SOCIAL IMPACT SPOTLIGHT:

BET has partnered with the National Urban League and several civic engagement partners to amplify this nonpartisan initiative, focused on empowering Black voters to participate in local, state, and national elections each year, protecting Black voters against disenfranchisement and suppression, and educating them on their collective power.

On September 20, BET is committed to utilizing its national reach, scale, and impact to roll out a suite of activities to maximize voter registration and create high-touch local market engagement in key markets, including BET VOTE FEST in Philadelphia, PA and its NextGen America + HBCU Integration. Register for the free event BETVoteFest.com.

For more information on National Black Voter Day and BET’s broader election initiatives, visit BET.com/VOTE and join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #ReclaimYourVote and #BETVote.

Press Contact: Erica Knox (Erica.knox@bet.net) and Mercedes Smith (Mercedes.Smith@bet.net)

ON VH1:

SEASON FINALE OF VH1’S BASKETBALL WIVES PREMIERES TODAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 8 PM ET/PT

Episode #1125 - “Sisterhood of the Traveling Drama” premieres Monday, September 16 at 8:00 PM ET/PT- The Mexico trip ends, and the ladies return to LA. Brandi and Jackie question if they can put their differences aside for Brandi’s Charity Basketball Event. Jackie’s talk show dreams become reality. A new obstacle leaves Jennifer’s wedding up in the air. Brandi’s marriage reaches a turning point. 

Watch and share a clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_5t1qSPVtB/

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

NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD ‘N OUT AIRS MONDAYS AT 9 PM ET/PT ON VH1

“Mariah The Scientist” premieres Monday, September 16 at 9:00 PM ET/PT- Nick Cannon and Mariah The Scientist battle it out in games: Talking Spit, Kick 'Em Out the Classroom, R&Beef, and the Wildstyle battle. Mariah The Scientist performs "Stone Cold.”

Press Contacts: Justin Brown (Justin.Brown@bet.net) 

ON BET:

“TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER

(From L-R: ‘Curtis’ played by LaVan Davis and ‘Floyd’ played by Palmer Williams Jr. stars in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) (Photo credit: Charles “Chip” Bergmann/BET/Tyler Vision, LLC)

Episode #1106 - “The Chicken or the Egg” premiers Tuesday, September 17 at 9 PM ET/PT - Curtis searches for eggs during a city-wide egg shortage. When Floyd finds out, he suggests bartering their sauce with an unknown associate who seemingly has access to his own supply. Lisa seeks to gain professional work experience by going to work with the Paynes, and Jazmine is highly disappointed with her results.

Press Contact: Johnny Cooper (Johnny.Cooper@bet.net)

“TYLER PERRY’S ASSISTED LIVING” AIRS TUESDAYS AT 9:30 PM ET/PT ON BET AND BET HER

(From L-R ‘Cora’ played by Tamela Mann and ‘Leroy’ played by David Mann star in Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living) (Photo credit: Photo: Charles “Chip” Bergmann/BET/Tyler Vision, LLC)

Episode #506 - “Dying for Love” premieres Tuesday, September 17 at 9:30 PM ET/PT- Cora has been contacted by an old crush from high school who shows up, and to her surprise, he proposes. Leah gets concerned when Jeremy starts coming home later than usual and spending time with single friends she’s never met.

Press Contact: Johnny Cooper (Johnny.Cooper@bet.net)

ON BET+:

BET+ ORIGINAL MOVIE “DEADLY INTENTIONS” STREAMS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 ON BET+

BET+ Original Movie “Deadly Intentions” streams Thursday,  September 19 on BET+ –  Two sisters employed as valet attendants lead double lives as burglars, targeting the homes of the unsuspecting drivers of the cars they valet. During a burglary, they discover a criminal situation in one of the homes and must survive the dangerous game they've become involved in as they draw closer to the truth.

Press Contacts: Aaron Bastian (Aaron.Bastian@bet.net) and Autumn Griffin (Autumn.Griffin@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. 

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Johnny Cooper
Johnny.Cooper@bet.net

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