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Byron Allen, one of America's most prominent Black businessmen, just reportedly bid $10 billion for broadcasting giant ABC in a bold move that would cap a stunning M&A record

Byron Allen was once the youngest stand-up in the history of Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." Now he's a mogul in the mix with Bob Iger's Disney TV sale.

Fortune

Paramount decides it won't sell majority stake in BET Media Group, source tells AP

BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network

The Independent UK

Paramount Tells Bidders Possible Sale of BET Media Group Is Off

Offers weren’t rich enough to offset unit’s value to company

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Don Jackson Is Preaching the Gospel of Multiplatform TV (Q&A)

Veteran TV entrepreneur adds cable network to distribution platforms for ‘The Stellar Gospel Music Awards’ and other original programming

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Disney Q3 2023 Earnings Call Live Blog: Bob Iger Speaks On Strike, Possible Sale To Apple

CEO Bog Iger is expected to touch on the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike and the ongoing legal battle between Disney World and Florida among other topics.

Cinemablend

Tina Knowles: Beyoncé’s mother files for divorce from Richard Lawson after eight years

Fashion designer is apparently divorcing her second husband, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’

The Independent UK

BET+ gives Deon Cole a dramatic role in fun, intense series ‘Average Joe’

ATLANTA — Deon Cole is best known for his comedic chops both as a writer for Conan O’Brien and as an actor on shows like “black-ish” and “Angie Tribeca.”

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New BET+ series 'Average Joe' follows Pittsburgh pals in way over their heads

It's unfair to saddle a show with a tagline like "'Breaking Bad' meets 'Ozark.'" Comparing anything to those highly acclaimed AMC and Netflix dramas is liable to set unrealistic expectations and, more likely than not, result in disappointment.

Tribune News Service

Love Island star's huge career change revealed three years after finding love in the villa

Former Love Island star Priscilla Anyabu rose to reality TV fame after appearing in the winter series of the show in 2020, where she found love with Mike Boateng

Daily Mirror

Tyler Perry’s first Amazon film: drama ‘Black, White & Blue’

ATLANTA — Tyler Perry’s first Amazon Prime movie “Black, White & Blue” has been completed but a release date has not been set.

Tribune News Service

Patti LaBelle's BET Awards Tina Turner tribute branded 'disrespectful' as she forgets lyrics

Patti LaBelle paid tribute to the late Tina Turner with a special performance at the BET Awards in Los Angeles last night, which has attracted attention because she struggled with some of the lyrics

Daily Mirror

BET Awards honor Busta Rhymes, hip-hop’s 50 years, pay tribute to Takeoff and Tina Turner

Sunday’s biggest surprise came when Quavo and Offset, the surviving members of Migos, performed “Bad and Boujee” in front of an image of Takeoff, who died in a shooting last December.

Chicago Sun-Times

Who was Takeoff? Migos perform for first time without rapper at BET awards

The Atlanta rappers appeared on stage seven months after the death of groupmate Takeoff

Evening Standard

Offset and Quavo reunite at BET Awards to pay tribute to late Migos member Takeoff

‘Do this s*** for the fam cuz this s*** bigger than me,’ Offset writes on Instagram

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

BET Awards return Sunday night, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop

The BET Awards return Sunday night with a show that promises to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop

The Independent UK

Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive

“Rap City.”

WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2023 BET Awards

The 2023 BET Awards are set to air on Sunday, June 25. Here’s what you should know about it including how to watch.

Zenger

Tyler Perry Closes Deal To Purchase BET And VH1 From Paramount Global

Media giant Paramount has been exploring the sale of BET Media Group, which includes the cable networks BET and VH1.

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Cinemablend

The Blackening Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors Before

The Blackening cast is the Number One reason it is one of the best horror-comedy movies in years.

Daily Record

Harry and Meghan's close actor pal Tyler Perry lands 'lucrative TV deal'

Tyler Perry, who is believed to be Princess Lilibet's godfather and helped the Sussexes out when they were struggling for a place to live, has just be given the authority to take over cable channel BET.

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's pal and Lilibet's godfather lands 'lucrative new deal'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's close friend Tyler Perry has reportedly landed a lucrative deal to take over control of BET Media Group

Los Angeles Times

14 boutique streamers to try if your current subscriptions aren't to your taste

There is only one thing that distinguishes a boutique streaming service from all the others: the audience. Boutique streamers target those with specific interests or affiliations. For some it's cultural (BritBox, BET+), for others educational (Curiosity Stream, MagellanTV). The niche can be the medium (Crunchyroll), the genre (Shudder) or even…

The Guardian - US

Former Olympic champion Tori Bowie died in childbirth, according to autopsy

The former Olympic and world champion sprinter Tori Bowie died in her home due to complications from childbirth

Daily Mirror

MTV star Jackie Oh had flown to Miami for 'Mommy makeover' surgery before death aged 33

MTV star and former Wild N Out girl Jacky Oh reportedly flew out to Miami for a "mommy makeover" surgery just days before her sudden death last month

The Independent UK

Jacky Oh death: Star of MTV’s Wild ‘N Out dies at the age of 32

Oh was part of the US sketch comedy and rap battle improv game, created and hosted by Nick Cannon, for five seasons

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