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Sean Gupta has shifted from a strategy executive role at BET Networks to SVP of streaming strategy for ViacomCBS. He began the new position last week, reporting to Jeff Shultz, chief strategy officer and chief business development officer for the streaming division of ViacomCBS.  Gupta was named SVP of strategy and bus…

Debra Lee, former CEO of BET Networks, has launched Monarchs Collective, a consultancy to boost corporate board diversity as new rules and heightened social awareness make director appointments more of a key issue than ever before. She and  partner Rabia de Lande Long, an executive coach and management consultant to…

EXCLUSIVE: Tyler Perry has confirmed a House of Payne revival series is coming to BET, with original series stars LaVan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie "Doc" Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne set to return. Additionally BET Networks and Tyler Perry Stud…

BET+ has ordered a second season of Carl Weber’s The Family Business, based on his bestselling crime drama book series. The 12-episode Season 2, up from the first season’s eight-episode order, recently started production under the helm of The Family Business Productions in Los Angeles. It’s slated to launch on the…

BET Networks has given a green light to Uptown, a three-part original scripted miniseries that will chronicle the story of Andre Harrell's iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records, from Harrell (Honey, New York Undercover) and Jesse Collins Entertainment (The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story). Uptown…

EXCLUSIVE: The 51st NAACP Image Awards will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The NAACP and BET Networks today announced an exclusive broadcast partnership for the two-hour telecast, which air live from Pasadena, CA on February 22 at 8/7c. The NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of people of color…

Connie Orlando, who has led BET Networks’ original programming strategy for the past three years, has been promoted to EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. In her new role she will be responsible for the development of an overarching BET Networks music strategy across linear and SVOD programming…

BET Networks has installed P. Sean Gupta as SVP, Strategy & Business Operations. He will lead network-wide strategy, business development and expansion initiatives for the Viacom-owned operation, reporting to BET Networks president Scott Mills. In his new role, Gupta will continue to oversee strategic development and…

Viacom’s BET Networks has gone outside the media business to hire its new EVP and chief marketing officer. Kimberly Paige, who is stepping into that role, has accumulated brand marketing experience at Coca-Cola, Coty and, most recently, skincare and haircare manufacturer Sundial Brands. In her new position, Paige will…

BET Networks has tapped former theGrio executive Amy DuBois Barnett as Senior Vice President and General Manager of BET Digital. In her role, Barnett will oversee all aspects of digital content of BET non-linear platforms, BET's digital and social strategy, content development, social programming, editorial, business…

Viacom’s BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios today announced a September 19 U.S. launch date for BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service. Priced at $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of content, including exclusive new original programming, series, movies, and…

BET+, BET Networks’ new streaming service is ramping up production on its original content. Paula Patton (Hitch, Precious) is set to star in Sacrifice, a new original movie set for premiere on BET+ in 2020. Written, executive produced and directed by Chris Stokes, Los Angeles-set Sacrifice stars Patton as Daniella…