"Tales" Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, "Brothers" by Kanye West Feat. Charlie Wilson, Produced by "Tales" Creator, Producer and Writer Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo and Seven

"Tales" Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, "Brothers" by Kanye West Feat. Charlie Wilson, Produced by "Tales" Creator, Producer and Writer Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo and Seven
Fans can tune-in to BET and MTV channels globally and on VH1's international channels on Tuesday, July 2.

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[via press release from BET] TALES Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, "Brothers" by Kanye West Feat. Charlie Wilson, Produced by TALES Creator, Producer and Writer Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo and Seven

"BROTHERS" WILL DEBUT ON BET AND MTV GLOBALLY AND ON VH1'S INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS ON JULY 2ND WITH CAST INCLUDING ELIJAH KELLEY, DRAYA MICHELE, ISAIAH WASHINGTON, AND THOMAS Q. JONES

NEW YORK -- BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, "Brothers," brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for an unreleased Kanye West song exclusive to the show's soundtrack. Fans can tune-in to BET and MTV channels globally and on VH1's international channels on Tuesday, July 2. BET and the international channels will air the first look at 9:00 PM E.T., with MTV airing in a later timeslot.

"I am beyond excited for the return of TALES. Producing this new record with my production partner Seven and working with Kanye for a song exclusively for the TALES series, has been one of the highlights of my music and TV career. I did it for my Hip Hop Culture. I wanted to give the fans something to listen to and enjoy as well as visually enjoy, and "Brothers," the song in conjunction with this global TV premiere is precisely that moment. TALES IS BACK!!," the hip-hop mogul announced. Contrary to previous episodes that feature a catalog of previously released music, this season's premiere will feature a new song, "Brothers" by Kanye West featuring Charlie Wilson. "Brothers" is produced by Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo and his production partner, Seven.

Each week, TALES transforms the lyrics of hip-hop's greatest hits into captivating visual narratives through the eyes of Irv "Gotti'" Lorenzo. To bring the "Brothers" story to life, Lorenzo has cast a variety of TV and Film veterans including Elijah Kelley (The New Edition Story, Star, The Bobby Brown Story), Draya Michele (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy, The 100),Thomas Q. Jones (Being Mary Jane, Luke Cage), LisaRaye McCoy (All of Us, Single Ladies), and Cynthia Bailey (Real Housewives of Atlanta, How High 2).

The scripted anthology series will include nine additional episodes that will feature timeless hits including Geto Boys'"Mind Playing Tricks on Me," Migos' "Slippery," Nas' "I Gave You Power," Mary J. Blige's "My Life," Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Life," Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow," Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's "Deep Cover," Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor," and XXXtentacion's "Moonlight."
Love, murder and a whole lot of hip-hop will bring new life to songs in this season, created and executive produced by pioneering hip-hop hitmaker, Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo and his Visionary Ideas production company alongside executive producers Ron Robinson and Robert Munic, producers Darcell Lawrence, John Bryant, James Seppelfrick, Keith Neal and Eric Tomosunas, and co-producers Sonny Lorenzo, JJ Lorenzo and Darien Baldwin. The series has enlisted Tasha Smith (Why Did I Get Married, Daddies Little Girls, Star, Power), Robert Munic (Empire), Joshua Butler (Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, The Magicians, Shadowhunters), Erik White (Tales S:1), Benny Boom (NCIS: Los Angeles, Black Lighting, The Quad), Bryan Barber (Idlewild, Instant Mom), and first-time directors Ellie Foumbi and Nefertite Nguvu to direct episodes throughout the series. Writers will include Robert Munic, Leah Keith, Adam Wiesen, Patrick Coker, John Barcheski, Michael Cobian, Leah Benavides, Larry "Legend" Spivey, Marcus J. Guilloryand Trevor Vandelac.
For more information on "TALES" log on to BET.com. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET's multiple social media platforms by using the hashtag #TALESonBET, Facebook.com/BET, Twitter.com/BET, Instagram.com/TalesOnBET, and Instagram.com/BET.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for black entertainment, music, culture and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

BET Heats Up Tuesday Night with Three Big Premieres Featuring Hip Hop Heavy Hitters

BET Heats Up Tuesday Night with Three Big Premieres Featuring Hip Hop Heavy Hitters
Look for "Lip Sync Battle Hip Hop Awards Edition" to lead off the night followed by "Hip Hop Awards" and "Tales."

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[via press release from BET] BET Heats up Tuesday Night with Three Big Premieres Featuring Hip Hop Heavy Hitters
On Tuesday, October 10 T-Pain, Anika Noni Rose, Remy Ma and Jay Pharoah Take the Stage for "LIP SYNC BATTLE HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION" at 7PM ET/PT

Followed by the BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017 from Miami Hosted by DJ Khaled at 8PM ET/PT
Irv Gotti's Hip Hop Anthology Series "TALES" Returns with "Trap Queen" Starring Lance Gross and Michelle Mitchenor at 10 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK -- BET does it for the culture and serves up hip hop all night long on Tuesday, October 10. Kicking off the celebration is the first-ever "LIP SYNC BATTLE HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION", hosted by entertainment icon and Grammy(R) Award-winner LL Cool J and supermodel Chrissy Teigan, with celebrities lighting up the stage including T-Pain, Anika Noni Rose, Remy Ma and Jay Pharaoh. "LIP SYNC BATTLE HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION" premieres 10/10 at 7 PM ET/PT.

Major key alert! Host DJ Khaled and friends will heat things up in Miami with the premiere of the BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017. Mega-producer and 'Anthem King' DJ Khaled, Grammy(R) Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar and industry newcomer Cardi B lead the BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017 nominees with 9 impressive nods each. BET pays homage to the legendary Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell as he is named the "I Am Hip Hop" Award honoree. Tune in to the hottest performances by DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Migos, Yo Gotti, Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Playboi Carti, Plies and many more. BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017 premieres 10/10 at 8PM ET/PT.

Capping off the night, is the return of Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo's anthology series "TALES" with Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" starring Lance Gross and Michelle Mitchenor. This season of "TALES" will feature the songs: 99 Problems by Jay Z, You Got Me by The Roots ft. Erykah Badu and All I Need by Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige. Tami Roman, Jim Jones, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Peyton Alex Smith, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Kyndall Ferguson, Sean Baker and more will star in the celebrity-packed episodes. "TALES" premieres 10/10 at 10 PM ET/PT.

BET DIGITAL
BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017
BET DIGITAL takes a fashionable stroll down memory by recreating iconic hip hop looks with the BET "HIP HOP AWARDS" 2017 companion series STYLE + ICON: BACK TO THE FUTURE. Revisit looks from the late 80's inspired by Salt-N-Pepa and LL Cool J; the 90's with Aaliyah and Tupac, the early 2000's with Kimora Lee Simmons and Nelly. And finally, the 2010's with Rihanna and Kanye look.

BET DIGITAL scoured the nation for fans of top-trending hip hop artists and will introduce them to our audience of over 100 million followers with the new digital series STAN. These fans aren't your average, they're diehard! From tattoos on their on the bodies, paintings and plastered walls in their homes and - of course - they can recite lyrics to every song. These fans are engaged at every touch point of the artist's career and BET.com goes on the road to their hometowns to get the backstory of their fandom. Find out how they became fans, their most interesting fan behavior and what it was like when they met their favorite artists. Perhaps that hasn't happen yet... this may be their chance.
TALES

BET Digital's new original companion series to TALES, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HIP HOP... : features one-on-one interviews with French Montana, Rah Digga, Big Boi, Jermaine Dupri & Irv Gotti who share funny, memorable, unbelievable and entertaining hip hop stories that we turn into animated stories.

BET digital brings viewers an exclusive behind the scenes look into each Tales episode with MAKING OF TALES featuring interviews with the cast, director, producer.
For more information on all of these linear and digital series including video extras, behind the scene content and more go to BET.com.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel is in nearly 85 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER (formerly CENTRIC), a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET Networks around the globe. 

BET Networks Is Giving You Life with a Brand New Fall Lineup of Edgy Comedies from Your Favorite Stars

BET Networks Is Giving You Life with a Brand New Fall Lineup of Edgy Comedies from Your Favorite Stars
Newcomers include "Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'oir: The Mane Event," premiering Tuesday, October 17.

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[via press release from BET] BET NETWORKS IS GIVING YOU LIFE WITH A BRAND NEW FALL LINEUP OF EDGY COMEDIES FROM YOUR FAVORITE STARS
TUESDAYS GET TURNT AS GUCCI MANE AND KEYSHIA KA'OIR PREPARE FOR THE BLINGIEST WEDDING IN HIP HOP HISTORY
WEDNESDAYS GO WILD WITH NEW 50 CENT SHOWCASE, AND GAME SHOW STARRING DEON COLE AND TIFFANY HADDISH
STAY WOKE ON THURSDAYS FOR NEW LATE NIGHT SERIES FROM ROBIN THEDE AND COMEDY LEGENDS GEORGE LOPEZ, DL HUGHLEY, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, EDDIE GRIFFIN AND CHARLIE MURPHY
HIP HOP AWARDS AND SOUL TRAIN AWARDS RETURN TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN HIP HOP AND R&B

LOS ANGELES - August 3, 2017 - Get ready to clutch your pearls and laugh 'til it hurts as BET Networks unveils its new Fall 2017 lineup! BET is pushing the comedy limits as it debuts series from some of the biggest names in the game including new showcase "50 CENTRAL" starring the legendary Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson; new boundary-pushing game show "FACE VALUE" from executive producer Wanda Sykes and starring Deon Cole and Tiffany Haddish; and new weekly satire series "THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE" from executive producer Chris Rock.
On the scripted side, "THE COMEDY GET DOWN" goes behind the scenes of a mega standup comedy tour with George Lopez, DL Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin and the late, much-beloved Charlie Murphy. Viewers will also get an all-access pass to the hip-hop wedding of the year as rapper Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir become one in "GUCCI MANE & KEYSHIA KA'OIR: THE MANE EVENT".

Irv Gotti's "TALES" also returns with new episodes, including "song stories" from Jay-Z's "99 Problems" and Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen". And fan favorite tentpole specials return including the biggest night in hip-hop with the "HIP HOP AWARDS", and smoothest sounds in R&B with the "SOUL TRAIN AWARDS". New programming kicks off Wednesday, September 27th, with brand new episodes premiering every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays!

BET FALL SERIES LINEUP
Wednesday, September 27
10:00 PM ET/PT
FACE VALUE **NEW**
From Push It Productions and Executive Producer Wanda Sykes, "FACE VALUE" is an edgy new 30-minute game show that will finally answer the age-old question, "Can you judge a book by its cover?" Hosted by Deon Cole ("black-ish," Barbershop) with outrageous woman-on-the-street segments from Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip, "Carmichael Show"), this series is flipping the script to award cash and prizes for correctly guessing facts about strangers from all walks of life - based solely on their appearance and a few personal details. "FACE VALUE" will humorously break down stereotypes, expose prejudices, and celebrate the human spirit by highlighting the commonalities and differences among people of various backgrounds, races, religions, beliefs and life experiences. Push It Productions' Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz serve as Executive Producers along with Lance Crouther.

10:30 PM ET/PT
50 CENTRAL **NEW**
Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer, the iconic Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, storms BET's airwaves to take variety and sketch comedy to the next level with "50 CENTRAL." BET's first variety comedy showcase will be unlike anything seen from the genre before. Along with unprecedented sketches, the 30-minute show will feature hidden camera pranks, musical performances, and A-list celebrity guests to create the ultimate late night party - all handpicked and hosted by 50 Cent. Few artists have had as much crossover success as Jackson and he showcases his talents as an MC, actor and producer for a fresh take on the variety series. "50 CENTRAL" is produced by G-Unit Film & Television in partnership with Back Roads Entertainment with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Stephen J. Savva, Colby Gaines and Riley Robbins serving as Executive Producers and Michael A. Blum serving as Co-Executive Producer.

Thursday, September 28
11:00 PM ET/PT
THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE **NEW**
BET joins forces with Executive Producer Chris Rock to bring the African American female voice to late night news satire: "THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE." Comedian and former head writer and contributor for "The Nightly Show," Robin Thede, gives her hilariously unique take on the week's headlines in politics and pop culture in a fast-paced, no-holds-barred 30-minute late night show featuring biting social commentary, sharp sketch comedy and in-your-face pop culture parody. From the team behind "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," "THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE" is produced by JAX MEDIA with Chris Rock and Robin Thede serving as Executive Producers. Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, John Skidmore and Genevieve Anniello also executive produce.

Tuesday, October 10
10:00 PM ET/PT
TALES **RETURNING**
Executive Producer Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo returns with brand new episodes of "TALES" - a one-hour scripted anthology series of "song stories" weaving classic hip-hop songs into visually stunning 3-act narratives. Far beyond the music video or the live event, each song's lyrics are imagined as cinematic adventures with a different director, screenwriter and celebrity cast per song story. Upcoming songs include Jay-Z's "99 Problems", Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen", "Children's Story" by Slick Rick, and "You're All I Need" by Method Man and Mary J. Blige. Featured talent will include Lance Gross, Bre-Z, and Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight) to name a few. "TALES" is produced and created by Irv Gotti and his Visionary Ideas production company.
Special premiere night Tuesday, 10/10, at 10 PM ET/PT.

Thursday, October 12
11:30 PM ET/PT
THE COMEDY GET DOWN **NEW**
"THE COMEDY GET DOWN" is the first scripted comedy series about what really happens behind the scenes of a massive stand-up comedy tour featuring five legendary comics - George Lopez, DL Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin and Charlie Murphy. They're hilarious, insane and unapologetic on stage, but the second they step off is when the real show begins. The storylines are based on actual events that have taken place not only on their wildly successful Comedy Get Down arena tour, but throughout the 25 plus years each has been a nationally headlining comedian. A workplace comedy at its core, the 30-minute, single-camera series explores the personal and professional relationships of these five comic titans as they navigate the challenges of life on the road: seedy venues, racist road managers, pushy wives, angry baby mamas, obsessive fans, demanding celebrities, shady politicians and more. Free 90 Media's Tom Brunelle and Brad Wollack serve as Executive Producers along with 3 Arts' Michael Rotenberg, Greg Walter and Kimberly Carver. Eric C. Rhone from A Bird and A Bear Entertainment also serves as an Executive Producer.

Tuesday, October 17
10:00 PM ET/PT
GUCCI MANE & KEYSHIA KA'OIR: THE MANE EVENT **NEW**
Premiering on 10/17/17 - the actual wedding day - the ten episode docuseries "GUCCI MANE & KEYSHIA KA'OIR: THE MANE EVENT" follows the twists and turns of hip-hop power couple, Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir, as they work to blend their families and defy the odds as they set to prepare for the most extravagant celebrity wedding of the year. Executive produced by Carlos King for Kingdom Reign Entertainment, David George and Jordanna Hochman for ITV Creative. Oji Singletary serves as showrunner.

BET FALL TENTPOLE SPECIALS
Tuesday, October 10 at 8 PM ET/PT
BET HIP HOP AWARDS
The "BET HIP HOP AWARDS" returns to highlight the best of the year in hip-hop music, with bold performances and breakthrough freestyle cyphers. This seminal award show singularly celebrates hip-hop and sets social media on fire with the click of a hashtag, placing it among the most social award shows all year. The "BET HIP HOP AWARDS" is the one show where the hottest rap stars of today share the stage with the icons of tomorrow.

Sunday, November 26 at 8 PM ET/PT
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
The SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances and viewers can expect special appearances by some of the brightest stars in entertainment. The event annually showcases Soul Train's influence on the history of music and dance from the 70s to today. Premiering on BET and BET Her.
For more information on all of BET's series and specials go to BET.com. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET Networks' multiple social media platforms:
· On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/BET
· On Twitter and Instagram by using hashtag: #BET and following us @BET

ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B sted NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe. 

Hip-Hop. Money. Fame. Deception. Murder. All Collide in New Original Scripted Series, "Tales", Premiering Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Hip-Hop. Money. Fame. Deception. Murder. All Collide in New Original Scripted Series, "Tales", Premiering Tuesday, June 27, 2017
The project is a scripted anthology series of "song stories" weaving classic and current hip-hop songs into captivating visual narratives from the lyrics of some of hip-hop's greatest hits.

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Hip-Hop. Money. Fame. Deception. Murder. All Collide in New Original Scripted Series, "TALES", Premiering Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Creator and Executive Producer Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo Delivers, "TALES", a Scripted Anthology Series of "Song Stories" Weaving Classic and Current Hip-Hop Songs into Visually Stunning Narratives
Woody McClain (New Edition Story), Keith Powers (New Edition Story), Jennifer Freeman, Elise Neal, MC Lyte, Boris Kodjoe (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Lance Gross, Matthew Noszka, Chet Hanks, Clifton Powell, Christian Robinson, Michelle Hayden, Michelle Mitchenor, Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, Rico Ball and More to Star in This Highly Anticipated New Series
#TALESonBET

NEW YORK -- Legendary Music Executive and Murder Inc. founder Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo has A Story to Tell and it's heading to BET Networks on June 27, 2017. "TALES" is a scripted anthology series of "song stories" weaving classic and current hip-hop songs into captivating visual narratives from the lyrics of some of hip-hop's greatest hits. Far beyond the music video or the live event, "TALES" brings hip-hop alive in a completely new way for television. Through songs like NWA's "F*ck the Police", Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got A Story to Tell", Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted", Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen", to name a few, each song's lyrics are imagined as cinematic adventures with different directors, including Irv Gotti's directorial debut. Each episode is written by a different screenwriter, introducing "TALES" as an innovative twist to the hip-hop culture by reimagining our favorite hip-hop songs as we know them into "mini-movies".

Each episode of "TALES" embodies and redefines hip-hop music in an exciting way that is completely original to television. The premiere episode, recreates NWA's "F*ck the Police", which focuses on a controversial police shooting of a young boy that flips the biases and stereotypes of today's society. The lyrics of other rap classics like Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got A Story to Tell", Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted" and Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" serve as the thematic backdrop for each cautionary tale and crafted into visually stunning mini movies. Each week, the suspenseful stories reimagine the meaning of each original song and take viewers on an exciting adventure into some of the stories that play inspiration to the most iconic hip-hop hits. The rotating star-studded cast includes Woody McClain (New Edition Story), Keith Powers (New Edition Story), Boris Kodjoe (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Jennifer Freeman, Elise Neal, MC Lyte, Lance Gross, Christian Robinson, Matthew Noszka, Chet Hanks, Clifton Powell, Michelle Hayden, Michelle Mitchenor, Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, Rico Ball and more help bring the music to life in the highly anticipated BET original series.

Created and executive produced by pioneering hip-hop hit maker, Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo and his Visionary Ideas production company alongside producer Ron Robinson, writer/producer Joy Kecken and co-producers Darcell Lawrence, John Bryant and Sonny Lorenzo.

For more information on "TALES" log on to BET.com. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET's multiple social media platforms by using the hashtag #TALESonBET, Facebook.com/BET, Twitter.com/BET, Instagram.com/TalesOnBET, and Instagram.com/BET.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS:
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA)(NASDAQ:VIA.B) is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

BET Sounds Off Black Music Month on a High Note

BET Sounds Off Black Music Month on a High Note
New original scripted series "Tales" premieres Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00/9:00c.

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BET SOUNDS OFF BLACK MUSIC MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE
NEW ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES FROM IRV GOTTI "TALES," EXCLUSIVE 2017 BET EXPERIENCE WEEKEND PROGRAMMING, BLOCK PARTIES AND MORE - ALL LEADING UP TO THE 2017 BET AWARDS JUNE 25TH
#BETBMM

New York, NY (MAY 22, 2017) - Last year then-President Barack Obama stated, "African American music helps us imagine a better world," and declared June Black Music appreciation month. This year, BET is celebrating Black Music Month with a full lineup of over 25 hours of music-based programming, new BET originals and fan-favorite classic films. The #BETBMM slate will feature an 18-hour "House Party" marathon, 3 new A Very Soul Train music specials June 3rd, 10th and 17th 7PM ET and Black Music Month Block Parties including a special 46th birthday tribute to hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur on June 16th. Audiences can see the abovementioned and highlighted programs below throughout the month...
 
· TALES: From executive producer Irv "Gotti" Lorenzo comes a new series that takes hip hop records and creates mini-movies that take you on a cinematic adventure through the song. Season premieres Tuesday, June 27th at 10PM ET with "F*ck The Police."

· THE 2017 BET AWARDS NOMINATION SPECIAL: This special highlights the nominees and performers for the 2017 BET Awards. It also previews the upcoming 2017 BET Experience weekend. Special premieres Thursday, June 15th at 9PM ET

· BLACK MUSIC MONTH BLOCK PARTY (BETX EDITION): Gives viewers a bird's eye view of all the exclusive events at the 2017 BET Experience in a full day of movies, special features and live programming. Coverage begins Friday, June 23rd at 12PM ET.

· THE 2017 BET AWARDS: The New York Times said it best, "The award shows that get it right are on BET." Sunday, June 25th catch the 2017 BET Awards Pre-Show at 6PM ET as stars gear up to see chart topping talent and the best up-and-comers hit the main stage. Then at 8PM ET the 2017 BET Awards premieres LIVE from Los Angeles on BET and Centric.
        
Join the conversation using the hashtags #BETBMM #BLACKMUSICMONTH #SOULTRAIN #BMMBLOCKPARTIES #BETX #2017BETAWARDS and be sure to catch all of the excitement from the 2017 BET Awards on Sunday, June 25th at 8PM ET.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS:
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.