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…

Tyler Perry, who ran afoul of Actors’ Equity and SAG-AFTRA three years ago for casting non-union actors in his stage play Madea on the Run, now is casting non-union actors for Madea's Farewell Play Tour – the eleventh show in the franchise, in which Perry once again will reprise his role as the title character. The…

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Seacrest, Tyler Perry and interim CBS chairman Strauss Zelnick are among seven new members of The Paley Center for Media’s Board of Trustees, with top execs from Hulu, Amazon and Turner joining the organization’s Los Angeles Board of Governors. The nonprofit organization has unveiled seven new trustees…

TV trade group NATPE is teaming with the NAACP and the NHFA (National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts) for an educational event on Martin Luther King Day that will feature a keynote speech by Tyler Perry. The event is scheduled for January 21, on the eve of the annual NATPE show in Miami. Designed to offer guidance…

It’s official. Geoffrey Owens has said yes to Tyler Perry’s offer to appear on his OWN drama series The Haves And the Have Nots. Owens will appear in 10 episodes in Season 6, Deadline has confirmed with a source close to the show. His role is not yet known. Perry came to Owens’ defense after he was shamed on social…