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BET has set the premiere dates for Tyler Perry’s new original drama series The Oval and Sistas, which will premiere back to back Wednesday, October 9 at 9 PM and 10 PM, respectively. The Oval centers on a  family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives…

BET’s forthcoming original series Sistas has added Chido Nwokocha, DeVale Ellis, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin Walton, and Anthony Dalton as series regulars. They will join KJ Smith, Ebony Obsidian, Mignon Von and Novi Brown in the one-hour drama from BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios. Sistas, which is written, directed…

EXCLUSIVE: BET has added 11 series regulars to the cast of Tyler Perry’s White House drama series The Oval. Javon Johnson (The Hate U Give), Ptosha Storey (Empire), Vaughn Hebron (TiTi Do You Love Me), Teesha Renee (Yes, God, Yes), Lodric Collins (Grimm), Ciera Payton (She’s Gotta Have It), Taja V. Simpson (Boo 2: A Ma…

BET Networks has given a series order to Sistas, a drama executive produced by Tyler Perry starring KJ Smith (The Fix), Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), Mignon Von (42 Seconds) and Novi Brown (Spider). The series is the second to be greenlighted, joining The Oval, under Perry's exclusive, multi-year content…

BET Networks said Devin Griffin is joining the company as General Manager of BET+, the network’s forthcoming subscription streaming offering. BET+, whose launch date and pricing has not yet been confirmed, will feature more than 1,000 hours of programming, including featured titles from Tyler Perry. New originals…

UPDATED with the official announcement. Viacom has made it official, announcing the fall launch of a new streaming service from BET and Tyler Perry, BET+. Two weeks ago, Deadline reported that the venture was in the offing. The formal press release offered a couple of new details, notably the first original series…

In one of the most impactful speeches at Sunday night’s BET Awards, Tyler Perry brought the audience to their feet talking about creating opportunities and taking control of his own destiny. The writer, producer, director was honored with BET’s Ultimate Icon Award. Taraji P. Henson, who has appeared in a string of…

The 19th Annual BET Awards take place today at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The show, which celebrates African-American achievement in music, movies and sports, will be hosted by Girls Trip and Black Monday actress Regina Hall. Cardi B leads with seven nominations, including best female hip-hop…

Tyler Perry has set his first series at BET as part of his multi-year content deal with Viacom. White House drama series The Oval, starring Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson, will begin principal photography this summer at Tyler Perry Studios. Written, directed and executive produced by…

BET has unveiled its lineup of guests and participants for the inaugural social impact conference, META (Media, Entertainment and Technology Alliance) Convened by BET Networks. The two-day invitation-only event takes place June 20-21 in Los Angeles and serves as a lead-up to BET's annual BET Experience and BET…

Mo’Nique sat down for an interview with Steve Harvey Wednesday and things got tense between the two longtime friends. The actress and comedian appeared on Steve to discuss her claims that she was “blackballed” years ago in Hollywood, as well as her recent boycott of Netflix. The Oscar winner has previously said she…

Tyler Perry will host a tribute special for Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin set to air later next year on CBS. Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul hails from CBS, the Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and Clive Davis. It will feature songs from Franklin’s legendary repertoire performed by Grammy…