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
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!
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Check out these early looks of BET's newest unscripted and scripted offerings below:
"GUCCI MANE & KEYSHIA KA'OIR: THE MANE EVENT"
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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.
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ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. 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.
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