New Peformers to Join Previously Announced Bruno Mars, Future, Migos,
Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx, Yara Shahidi, Cardi B, La La Anthony, Tamar
Braxton, Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen
Latifah, Trey Songz, Trevor Noah, Robin Thede, Cari Champion and
Demetrius Shipp Jr. at "BET Awards 17"
Chance the Rapper and New Edition to Be Honored
Leslie Jones to Host "BET Awards 17" Airing Live on Sunday, June 25
from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET
BET Experience at L.A. Live Presented by Coca-Cola® Takes PlaceJune
22 - 25, 2017
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BET Networks announced today that music heavyweights Chris Brown, Lil
Wayne, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman GianArthur and
Jessie Reyez will perform at the "BET
Awards 17" as well as Lifetime Achievement Award
recipients New Edition. The iconic annual show will also have
performances from previously announced hitmakers including Bruno Mars,
Future, Migos, Trey Songz and Tamar Braxton. The "BET
Awards 17" has set the standard for one of the most intently
unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts. Hosted by stand-up comedian Leslie
Jones, the "BET Awards" is sure to include unforgettable moments,
appearances and performances you won't want to miss! The "BET
Awards 17" will air LIVE on Sunday, June 25 at 8 pm ET from the
Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on BET.
In addition, leading entertainers across television, film, sports,
comedy and music join as presenters at the "BET Awards" 2017 including Yara
Shahidi, Cardi B, Issa Rae, Jamie Foxx, La La Anthony, the cast of
Universal Pictures' "Girls Trip" (Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, with
Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah), Trevor Noah, Robin Thede,
Cari Championand Demetrius Shipp Jr.. These names represent
some of the most accomplished talent and rising stars in the industry
today.
BET Networks also revealed iconic R&B group New Edition will
be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the "BET
Awards 17." In addition, multi--Grammy Award winning hip-hop
artist and singer-songwriter, Chance the Rapper, will receive the
evening's Humanitarian Award presented by Walmart.
As previously announced, Beyoncé dominates this year's
nominations with a total of seven including ‘Best Female R&B/Pop
Artist,' ‘Best Collaboration' with Kendrick Lamar for "Freedom,"
‘Video of the Year,' and ‘Album of the Year' for Lemonade. Bruno
Marsfollows with five nods including ‘Album of the Year,' ‘Best
Male R&B/Pop Artist,' and ‘Video of the Year' for "24K Magic." Other
nominees include Solange, nominated for four awards and who is up
against sister Beyoncé for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.' Chance
the Rapper and Migos receive four nominations as well, Chance
the Rapper nominated for ‘Best Male Hip-Hop Artist' and ‘Best New
Artist' and Migos for ‘Best Group' and ‘Best Collaboration' for their #1
hit "Bad and Boujee" with Lil Uzi Vert. Award. A full list of the "BET
Awards 17" nominees is available here.
The "BET
Awards 17" will premiere around the world on BET's
international networks. It will air in the UK on Tuesday, June 27th at
9:00pm BST, in Africa on Tuesday, June 27th at 8:00pm CAT, and in France
on Wednesday, June 28th at 9:00pm CEST. Internationally, fans in 100
countries can also stream the 2017 "BET Awards" live with BET Play, BET
International's subscription video on demand application. The iOS and
Android app, which also features current and classic BET television
series, documentaries, standup comedy and legendary musical
performances, will carry a live feed of the red carpet and the Awards,
and is available for download now in the iTunes and Google Play stores
for $3.99 a month following a seven-day free trial.
Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment serves as Executive
Producer. Connie Orlando, BET's Senior Vice President of Music and
Specials serves as Executive Producers for BET Networks.
To apply for media credentials for the "BET Awards 17" please click here.
The "BET Awards" will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A.
LIVE in Los Angeles from June 22-25, 2017. BET.com/betawards
is the official site for the "BET Awards" and will have all the latest
news and updates about this year's show. VIP Packages for the 5th
year of the BET Experience weekend are better than ever and now on-sale.
In addition to VIP amenities throughout the weekend and incredible seats
for STAPLES Center shows, three levels of BETX VIP Packages offer guests
the only opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly-anticipated BET
Awards, broadcast live from Microsoft Theater. Last year the in-demand
VIP Packages sold out, so guests are encouraged to purchase now before
the allotment is depleted. Full package amenities and pricing for the
Diamond, Platinum and Gold VIP Packages can be found by visiting BETExperience.com
or by calling (877) 234-8425.
General tickets for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by
Coca-Cola® are on sale now at http://www.axs.com/betexperience.
Download the BETX '17 app powered by AT&T, the #1 source for everything
BETX, including real-time event updates, full schedules, BET Fan Fest
wristbands, daily prizes, ticket giveaways, live streams and much more.
Follow the BET Experience on Twitter @betexperience for the latest and
greatest and join the hottest conversation by using #BETX. Feel free to
also check us out online at http://www.betexperience.com.
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ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B sted NYSE:
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.
ABOUT "BET AWARDS"
The "BET Awards" is one of the most watched award shows on cable
television according to the Nielsen Company. The "BET Awards" franchise
remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans,
and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and
successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of
categories.
BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA®
BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, and AEG, the world's leading
sports and live entertainment company and developer/operator of L.A.
LIVE, have teamed up once again to create the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A.
LIVE (BETX), June 22 - 25, 2017 presented by Coca-Cola®. This four-day
festival will be filled with music concerts taking place at The Novo by
Microsoft and STAPLES Center; BET Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention
Center including seminars, celebrity basketball games, celebrity meet &
greets; and other special appearances. The weekend will be capped off
with the "BET Awards" on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Microsoft Theater.
ABOUT AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading
sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents,
AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which
is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 120
preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers
around the world including The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the
Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of
live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting
global and regional concert tours, music and special events and
world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class
venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like
STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world's largest
operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG
Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of
sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other
strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues,
portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated
entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests
annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.
ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film
production company founded by entertainment industry veteran and
multi-Image Award® winner Jesse Collins. Collins has played an integral
role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music
entertainment. Most recently Collins was the executive producer of the
critically-acclaimed film, The New Edition Story, a biopic on the
boy band that aired as a 3-part mini-series on BET in January 2017 and
posted record ratings for the network and attracted nearly 30 million
viewers. Collins has also produced award-winning programming including
the BET Awards, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars, ABFF
Honors, Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, is a
consulting producer for the iconic GRAMMY Awards and executive
producer of BET's hit TV series, Real Husbands of Hollywoodstarring
Kevin Hart and VH1 shows Dear Mamaand Hip Hop Squares with
Ice Cube. Will Smith, Beyonce, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West,
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince and Mariah Carey are a few of the myriad
of superstar talent that Collins has worked with through the years.
Follow Jesse Collins Entertainment @JesseCollinsEnt on Twitter and
Instagram and go to http://www.jessecollinsent.com/
for more information on the company.
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