BET to Address Systemic Racism With Slate of TV and Digital Specials
Network has also invited President Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to mid-June presidential forum
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The CW’s Traci Blackwell Moves to BET as Head of Scripted
She will oversee programming for both the linear network and the BET+ streaming service
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Former BET GM Michael Armstrong Named Licensing EVP at Paramount Pictures Television
Viacom vet led 2012 launch of Paramount Channel, not to be confused with new Paramount Network
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Debra Lee Steps Down as Chairman and CEO of BET Networks
Exec previously stepped back from day-to-day responsibilities at the network in December
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BET Taps Scott M. Mills as New President, Debra Lee Set to Stay on as Chairman and CEO
Mills will take on day-to-day tasks, with Lee set to focus on relationships with external stakeholders
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Michael D Armstrong Named BET Networks General Manager in Newly Created Role
Jeanine Liburd promoted to chief marketing & communications officer and Donna Blackman elevated to SVP
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BET Revives VH1’s ‘Hit the Floor,’ Takes ‘The Breaks’ From Fellow Viacom Net
Upfronts 2017: Cable channel also orders comedy series from Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Wanda Sykes and 50 Cent
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BET Shakeup as Top Executives Exit
Programming president Stephen Hill and head of Original Programming Zola Mashariki leave cable channel
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John Singleton Drama ‘Rebel,’ Gary Owen Reality Series Set at BET
Cable network also orders Anika Noni Rose drama “The Yard” to series
