BET Unveils the Best 100 Music Videos of 2009 - NOTARIZED JAMIE FOXX TAKES TOP HONORS ON BET'S YEAR-END NOTARIZED LIST WITH "BLAME IT"
After 12-consecutive hours of music, it's official, NOTARIZED, BET's annual video countdown special of the year announces the TOP 100 videos of 2009. Check out the elite list of music videos. IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE QUICKLY
NOTARIZED 2009:
1 Blame It Jamie Foxx f/ T- Pain
2 Turnin Me On Keri Hilson f/ Lil Wayne
3 Birthday Sex Jeremih
4 Knock You Down Keri Hilson f/ Kanye West and Ne-Yo
5 Turn My Swagg On Soulja Boy Tellem
6 Empire State Of Mind Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
7 Break Up Mario f/ Sean "The Pen" Garrett and
Gucci Mane
8 Successful Drake And Trey Songz
9 Pretty Wings Maxwell
10 Day "N" Nite Kid Cudi
11 Run This Town Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
12 Every Girl Young Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Jae Mills,
Gudda Gudda, Mack Mane)
13 Diva Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce)
14 Rockin' That Thang The Dream
15 Trust Keyshia Cole f/ Monica
16 Kiss Me Through The Phone Soulja Boy Tellem f/ Sammie
17 D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune) Jay-Z
18 Always Birdman & Lil Wayne f/ Mack Mane
19 Forever Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and
Eminem
20 Ice Cream Paint Job Dorrough
21 You Complete Me Keyshia Cole
22 I Invented Sex/ Say Aah Trey Songz
23 Regret Letoya f/ Ludacris
24 Throw It In The Bag Fabolous f/ The-Dream
25 5 Star Chick Remix Yo Gotti f/ Lil Boosie, Gucci Mane
& Trina, & Niki Minaj
26 Stanky Legg GS Boyz
27 I'm Good Clipse f/ Pharrell
28 It Kills Me Melanie Fiona
29 Last Chance Ginuwine
30 Swag Surfin Fast Life Yungstaz
31 If This Isn't Love Jennifer Hudson
32 Try Sleeping With
A Broken Heart Alicia Keys
33 I Need A Girl Trey Songz
34 Dead And Gone T.I. f/ Justin Timberlake
35 The One Mary J. Blige f/ Drake
36 Obsessed (Remix) Mariah Carey f/ Gucci Mane
37 I Can Transform Ya Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz
38 Ego (Remix) Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce) f/ Kanye West
39 Love, Sex & Magic Ciara f/ Justin Timberlake
40 You're A Jerk New Boyz
41 Walk That Walk Dorrough
42 Doesn't Mean Anything Alicia Keys
43 Baby By Me 50 Cent f/ Ne-Yo
44 My President Young Jeezy f/ Nas
45 Halle Berry (She Fine) Hurricane Chris f/ Superstar
46 Epiphany Chrisette Michele
47 Digital Girl Remix Jamie Foxx f/ Kanye West and Drake
48 Crawl Chris Brown
49 Better Believe It Lil Boosie f/ Young Jeezy and Webbie
50 So Special Mavado
51 Drop It Low Ester Dean f/ Chris Brown
52 Boyfriend #2 Pleasure P
53 Sweet Dreams Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce)
54 On The Ocean K'Jon
55 Under Pleasure P
56 Spotlight Gucci Mane f/ Usher
57 Money To Blow Birdman f/ Lil Wayne and Drake
58 Never Ever Ciara f/ Young Jeezy
59 Just A Kiss Mishon
60 God In Me Mary Mary f/ Kierra "Ki Ki" Sheard
61 All Of The Above Maino f/ T-Pain
62 Jumping (Out The Window) Ron Browz
63 Mad Ne-Yo
64 How It Was Supposed To Be Ryan Leslie
65 Thinkin About You Mario
66 Gangsta Luv Snoop Dogg f/ The-Dream
67 Bad Habits Maxwell
68 Trick'n Mullage
69 Break Up To Make Up Jeremih
70 Tie Me Down New Boyz f/ Ray J
71 Walking On The Moon The-Dream f/ Kanye West
72 I Get In Omarion f. Gucci Mane
73 Just Like Me Jamie Foxx f/ T.I.
74 Give It To Me Right Melanie Fiona
75 Buy You A Round (Up & Down) Verse Simmonds
76 Chillin Wale f/ Lady GaGa
77 Imma Put It On Her Day 26 f/ Yung Joc and Diddy
78 It's Yours J. Holiday
79 Halo Beyonce'
80 Slow Dance Keri Hilson
81 We Made You Eminem
82 Freeze T-Pain f/ Chris Brown
83 Do The Ricky Bobby B-Hamp
84 Downloaded Lil Kim f/ T-Pain and Charlie Wilson
85 Right Round Flo Rida
86 Arab Money Remix Busta Rhymes f/ Diddy, Ron Browz,
Swizz Beatz, & Akon
87 Ain't I Yung L.A. f/ Young Dro & T.I.
88 Lion, Tigers, & Bears Jazmine Sullivan
89 Imma Star Jeremih
90 Why R U Amerie
91 Amazing Kanye West f/ Young Jeezy
92 Number One R. Kelly f/ Keri Hilson
93 In Dis Club Pretty Ricky
94 Dancin On Me Webstar & Jim Jones f/ Juelz Santana
95 Chocolate High India.Arie f/ Musiq
96 Fresh 6 Tre G
97 Respect My Conglomerate Busta Rhymes f/ Jadakiss & Lil Wayne
98 Everything, Everyday,
Everywhere Fabolous f/ Keri Hilson
99 Video Phone Beyonce'
100 Million Dollar Bill Whitney Houston
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BET Networks Presents 'SOS Saving OurSelves - Help for Haiti' Benefit Concert
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Mo'Nique Returns to the Set of Her Late Night Talk Show Following Her Historic Oscar Victory
And the Academy Award goes to…BET's queen of late night, Mo'Nique! Still savoring her historic Oscar victory during the 82nd Academy Awards, Mo'Nique returns to the set of her late night talk show to tape her first original episode after Sunday night's exciting win. Sitting on the couch will be critically acclaimed Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Tony Award winner and NAACP Image Award-nominated actress Anika Noni Rose (Disney's The Princess and the Frog) and Academy Award winners Three 6 Mafia (Hustle & Flow). This very special episode will air on Thursday, March 11 at
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BET Networks' # 1 late night show, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW keeps the late night party going. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of entertainment.
THIS WEEK ON THE MO'NIQUE SHOW
Tuesday, March 16
Rochelle Aytes
Marcus Paulk
Music: Teairra Mari ft. Soulja Boy
Wednesday, March 17
Geoffrey Fletcher
Music: Maysa
Thursday, March 18
Roland Martin
Judith Jamison
Performance: Alvin Ailey Dancers
Friday, March 19 (Repeat Episode)
Danny Glover
Jermaine Dupri
Music: Kurtis Blow & Furious 5
'KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES' Never Looked So Beautiful Nor So Deliciously Wicked As CENTRIC Premieres Docu-Soap Following The Life of Media Queen in Houston High Society on Thursday, April 8 At 8:00 P.M.
Media maven Tracey Ferguson is taking it to the next level. CENTRIC, BET's newest network, is capturing the non-stop drama of the high society world of the beautiful and sassy Editor-in-Chief of Jones magazine in KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES, premiering Thursday, April 8 at
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Founded and run by
Viewers can go to CENTRICTV.com for "KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES" show information, photos and show clips.
Meet The Cast:
With an impossibly charismatic cast of characters at the helm, what goes on behind the scenes of Jones is even more captivating than what happens between the pages.
Tracey
Recognized as a fashion stalwart in the
Bryce
With nearly a decade of experience in marketing, public relations, corporate communications, and brand management, Bryce is the Society Editor and VP of Marketing – he's well dressed, well educated and knows all the movers and shakers in town. He's also a master at the rituals of the rich: what not to say, what not to do – and all the little rules that help to open the doors of high society. He's become Tracey's mentor of sorts, helping to introduce her to the people she needs to know in order to elevate her own social status.
Tamara
Tamara is a one-of-a-kind VP of Ad Sales with over twenty years in the publishing industry – primarily in advertising sales, brand strategy, and marketing. She's over-the-top drama – all glamour and air kisses -- she speaks fluent French, and the very best wine isn't good enough for her. Forever imposing high expectations on everyone, she automatically asks her dates if they're sending a town car for her. She's a real character and a terrible name-dropper, too.
Josh
Josh is Tracey's 16 year-old son, a typical teenage boy with all of his attention set on maintaining his social life. Tracey wants Josh to focus on his studies, but Josh would rather spend time pursuing a career in music – much to his mom's chagrin. While Josh definitely has college goals he's also harboring plans to be a professional singer/songwriter. Josh recently flew to
Catch an All New Episode of CENTRIC's '
More fights, more drama and of course, more "unmodel behavior" all on this week's MODEL CITY, CENTRIC's groundbreaking new series airing Thursday, March 18 at 8 p.m.* On this brand new episode, Zeric and Nelson's fight escalates and brings Nelson's girlfriend to tears; management sends the models to "boot camp" to make sure they are in "tiptop" condition for New York's inimitable Fashion Week; Nelson and his girlfriend seek couples counseling about Nelson's anger issues; and Salieu confronts his estranged father about accepting his career in modeling.
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Esteemed Broadcast Journalist Ed Gordon Returns to BET Networks' News Division
Award-winning broadcast journalist, Ed Gordon will make his return to BET Networks' news division. Gordon, a well seasoned anchor, reporter, interviewer, radio host and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster will join the network for a variety of news programs and specials. Gordon's return bolsters the news division's roaster which includes correspondents Jeff Johnson, Andre Showell and April Woodard.
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Ed Gordon first joined BET in 1988 and helped distinguish the channel's place among top television news divisions. During his tenure with BET News, Gordon became a significant force in television news reporting and interviewed an impressive and diverse slate of people including important world figures such as Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton, Academy Award winners Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry, as well as Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, the late Michael Jackson and R&B artist R. Kelly.
"As BET celebrates its 30th anniversary, it brings me great joy to welcome back one of America's most prominent news personalities," said chairman and CEO, Debra Lee. "Ed has always remained part of the BET family and I am sure viewers will share in our excitement to have him back."
"I am excited about coming back to BET," said Ed Gordon. "Since my departure (from BET) viewers have told me consistently that they wanted me to return to the network. Well here I am! I am elated about the plans we have to serve the viewers and cover our community and the world."
Known for his stellar interaction with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports, his name is synonymous with the "big" interview. Ed Gordon's knack for landing exclusives and his no-nonsense style makes him one of television's most respected journalists. In addition to his work at BET Networks, Gordon has held impressive positions with major news organizations including contributing correspondent for the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes II and contributor for NBC's Today Show and Dateline. He also hosted News and Notes with Ed Gordon on National Public Radio and Our World with Black Enterprise, a weekly news program. Gordon is also president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company. The Detroit native earned his bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Western Michigan University.
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Through the use of news briefs, compelling specials, expert panelists, and open dialogue between the studio and online audience, The BET news division is committed to bringing forth the issues that matter most to African Americans. The BET news department recently won two NAACP Images Awards in the categories of Outstanding News / Information Series and Outstanding Variety Series or Special for "The Inauguration of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States" and "The Michael Jackson Memorial: Celebrating the Life of Michael Jackson."
Award-winning broadcast journalist, Ed Gordon will make his return to BET Networks' news division. Gordon, a well seasoned anchor, reporter, interviewer, radio host and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster will join the network for a variety of news programs and specials. Gordon's return bolsters the news division's roaster which includes correspondents Jeff Johnson, Andre Showell and April Woodard.
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Ed Gordon first joined BET in 1988 and helped distinguish the channel's place among top television news divisions. During his tenure with BET News, Gordon became a significant force in television news reporting and interviewed an impressive and diverse slate of people including important world figures such as Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton, Academy Award winners Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry, as well as Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, the late Michael Jackson and R&B artist R. Kelly.
"As BET celebrates its 30th anniversary, it brings me great joy to welcome back one of America's most prominent news personalities," said chairman and CEO, Debra Lee. "Ed has always remained part of the BET family and I am sure viewers will share in our excitement to have him back."
"I am excited about coming back to BET," said Ed Gordon. "Since my departure (from BET) viewers have told me consistently that they wanted me to return to the network. Well here I am! I am elated about the plans we have to serve the viewers and cover our community and the world."
Known for his stellar interaction with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports, his name is synonymous with the "big" interview. Ed Gordon's knack for landing exclusives and his no-nonsense style makes him one of television's most respected journalists. In addition to his work at BET Networks, Gordon has held impressive positions with major news organizations including contributing correspondent for the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes II and contributor for NBC's Today Show and Dateline. He also hosted News and Notes with Ed Gordon on National Public Radio and Our World with Black Enterprise, a weekly news program. Gordon is also president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company. The Detroit native earned his bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Western Michigan University.
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Through the use of news briefs, compelling specials, expert panelists, and open dialogue between the studio and online audience, The BET news division is committed to bringing forth the issues that matter most to African Americans. The BET news department recently won two NAACP Images Awards in the categories of Outstanding News / Information Series and Outstanding Variety Series or Special for "The Inauguration of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States" and "The Michael Jackson Memorial: Celebrating the Life of Michael Jackson."
And The Winner Is ... Comedian, Actress, and BET Late Night Host Mo'Nique Takes Home a Golden Globe Award
"Everyone at BET is extremely proud of Mo'Nique and could not be happier for her and her family during this exciting time," said BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee.
BET Networks' # 1 late night show, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW keeps the late night party going. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of entertainment weeknights at 11:00 p.m.* Here's a look at what's ahead on BET's new late night party, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.
Tiny & Toya Return to BET for Another Season of Growth, Determination and Heart on 'TINY & TOYA' Premiering Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 P.M.*
Season Two Delves Deeper Into the Lives of Two Best Friends Coming into Their Own and Creating Success Their Way
Fan favorite, TINY & TOYA returns for a second season packed with drama, laughter and self-discovery on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m.* This season Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and best friend Antonia "Toya" Carter continue to uplift their lives while balancing motherhood, family, fame and creating business empires on their own.
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A journey familiar to many women, viewers will watch Tiny as she raises her children, expands her businesses and takes the next steps in helping her family deal with her father's Alzheimer's disease. For Toya, family remains at the center of her life as she continues to build a solid foundation for her spunky eleven year-old daughter, Reginae, confront her mother Anita with "tough love" while she continues to fight her war with drugs, all while entertaining a love life of her own.
Last season TINY & TOYA garnered 3 million viewers, taking the number one spot for Original Series "premiere" in BET history. The new series also gave viewers a peek behind all the glitz and glamour and highlighted their personal strength and commitment to staying true to oneself.
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TINY & TOYA is executive produced by James DuBose of DuBose Entertainment and BET Networks and co-executive produced by Tameka "Tiny" Cottle for 1 Lucky Girl Entertainment and Antonia "Toya" Carter for Visual Beauty Inc.
BET Cruises Into High Gear With an All-New Reality Series, 'THE FAMILY CREWS', Premiering on Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m. *
TV's Favorite Family Man Terry Crews Proves Life is Never Dull When He Turns Cameras On His Own Family in This New Original Series
Everyone may hate Chris, but everyone loves America's favorite TV father and funny man, Terry Crews. And now viewers have a chance to know and love his own family of seven on the new original series THE FAMILY CREWS, premiering Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m.*
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A former professional football player turned successful Hollywood actor, Terry is anything but your typical superstar courtesy of his eclectic and ever-changing brood ranging in ages from 22 to 3 years old and his wife of 20 years, Rebecca -- who keeps him grounded on a daily basis. On the outside, the Crews' are the picture of class and calm. But behind closed doors, there are antics, laughter and sometimes mayhem that seem to drive Daddy Crews crazy until he accepts that fact that he's living on "Crews Control." Viewers will watch the Crews family grow, love, laugh and pray their way through a new chapter in their journey as Terry begins the process of transitioning from Everybody Hate Chris to a bon-a-fide action star and Rebecca, who put her dreams on hold to support Terry and raise their family, begins to more aggressively pursue those dreams. From Terry and his wife Rebecca to their five children and family dog Coffee, there is never a dull moment under the Crews' roof.
Season Two Delves Deeper Into the Lives of Two Best Friends Coming into Their Own and Creating Success Their Way
Fan favorite, TINY & TOYA returns for a second season packed with drama, laughter and self-discovery on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m.* This season Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and best friend Antonia "Toya" Carter continue to uplift their lives while balancing motherhood, family, fame and creating business empires on their own.
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A journey familiar to many women, viewers will watch Tiny as she raises her children, expands her businesses and takes the next steps in helping her family deal with her father's Alzheimer's disease. For Toya, family remains at the center of her life as she continues to build a solid foundation for her spunky eleven year-old daughter, Reginae, confront her mother Anita with "tough love" while she continues to fight her war with drugs, all while entertaining a love life of her own.
Last season TINY & TOYA garnered 3 million viewers, taking the number one spot for Original Series "premiere" in BET history. The new series also gave viewers a peek behind all the glitz and glamour and highlighted their personal strength and commitment to staying true to oneself.
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TINY & TOYA is executive produced by James DuBose of DuBose Entertainment and BET Networks and co-executive produced by Tameka "Tiny" Cottle for 1 Lucky Girl Entertainment and Antonia "Toya" Carter for Visual Beauty Inc.
BET Cruises Into High Gear With an All-New Reality Series, 'THE FAMILY CREWS', Premiering on Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m. *
TV's Favorite Family Man Terry Crews Proves Life is Never Dull When He Turns Cameras On His Own Family in This New Original Series
Everyone may hate Chris, but everyone loves America's favorite TV father and funny man, Terry Crews. And now viewers have a chance to know and love his own family of seven on the new original series THE FAMILY CREWS, premiering Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m.*
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A former professional football player turned successful Hollywood actor, Terry is anything but your typical superstar courtesy of his eclectic and ever-changing brood ranging in ages from 22 to 3 years old and his wife of 20 years, Rebecca -- who keeps him grounded on a daily basis. On the outside, the Crews' are the picture of class and calm. But behind closed doors, there are antics, laughter and sometimes mayhem that seem to drive Daddy Crews crazy until he accepts that fact that he's living on "Crews Control." Viewers will watch the Crews family grow, love, laugh and pray their way through a new chapter in their journey as Terry begins the process of transitioning from Everybody Hate Chris to a bon-a-fide action star and Rebecca, who put her dreams on hold to support Terry and raise their family, begins to more aggressively pursue those dreams. From Terry and his wife Rebecca to their five children and family dog Coffee, there is never a dull moment under the Crews' roof.
BET Assembles Gospel and R&B Music's Brightest Stars for the Tenth Anniversary of 'CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL' on Sunday, January 10 at 8 p.m.*
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Fantasia and Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and Tarsha, Sherri Shepherd, Elise Neal, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kelly Price and More Grace the Stage with Amazing Performances and Spoken Word
BET Networks makes a joyful noise on Sunday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL. Taped at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles and hosted once again by host and author Steve Harvey, the night included uplifting performances, powerful duets and soulful choirs. Aptly themed "Ten Years, Faithfully Yours," in honor of the show's 10(th) anniversary, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL featured breathtaking performances and spoken word segments by both mainstream and gospel greats including Fantasia and her mother Diane Barrino Barber performing "He's Done Enough"; Anthony Hamilton and his wife Tarsha Hamilton singing "Better", and The Rance Allen Group performing a soulful rendition of "Something About the Name Jesus."
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Additionally, BET SUNDAY BEST winner Y'Anna Crawley teamed up with Dr. Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir for "The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow"; Kelly Price and Ledisi performed "How Great Thou Art"; Yolanda Adams, GRAMMY™ award winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, and The City of Refuge P.S.A.L.M.S. Choir all set the stage on fire with soul-stirring performances; and actresses Sherri Shepherd and Elise Neal lent their hearts with inspirational spoken words.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is produced by Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming & Specials, BET; Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET; and Geovanni Brewer, executive producer
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Fantasia and Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and Tarsha, Sherri Shepherd, Elise Neal, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kelly Price and More Grace the Stage with Amazing Performances and Spoken Word
BET Networks makes a joyful noise on Sunday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL. Taped at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles and hosted once again by host and author Steve Harvey, the night included uplifting performances, powerful duets and soulful choirs. Aptly themed "Ten Years, Faithfully Yours," in honor of the show's 10(th) anniversary, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL featured breathtaking performances and spoken word segments by both mainstream and gospel greats including Fantasia and her mother Diane Barrino Barber performing "He's Done Enough"; Anthony Hamilton and his wife Tarsha Hamilton singing "Better", and The Rance Allen Group performing a soulful rendition of "Something About the Name Jesus."
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Additionally, BET SUNDAY BEST winner Y'Anna Crawley teamed up with Dr. Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir for "The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow"; Kelly Price and Ledisi performed "How Great Thou Art"; Yolanda Adams, GRAMMY™ award winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, and The City of Refuge P.S.A.L.M.S. Choir all set the stage on fire with soul-stirring performances; and actresses Sherri Shepherd and Elise Neal lent their hearts with inspirational spoken words.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is produced by Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming & Specials, BET; Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET; and Geovanni Brewer, executive producer
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BET Celebrates Banner Ratings in 2009
The Network Delivers Its Highest Viewership Ever in the 29-Year History of the Channel
BET Finished the Fourth Quarter as a Top Cable Network Among Adults 18-49
BET closes 2009 with a bang! The Network had its best year ever in its 29-year history with an average of 512,000 total viewers. For all of 2009, the Network has enjoyed double-digit gains in all four quarters and in all key demographics. This year of historic ratings growth follows an aggressive strategy that included new original programming, big signature specials, key acquisitions and blockbuster movies.
BET is among the cable networks posting the biggest year-over-year gains, up double-digits over last year among total viewers (+17%) and key demographics: adults 18-49 (+19%), and adults 18-34 (+17%). Additionally, BET continues to reign as the #1 cable network among blacks year after year, and the audience continues to grow. Moreover, the fourth quarter of 2009 is the number one fourth quarter performance in BET history.
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In 2009 BET scored the number one award show on cable and the number one program among blacks in cable television history with the BET AWARDS '09 which drew 10.7 million total viewers; its number one hip-hop telecast in network history and television's number one hip-hop themed telecast with the 2009 HIP HOP AWARDS; cable's number one late night series among blacks with THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.
Additional highlights from the year include:
Original Programming:
* The finale of TINY & TOYA, attracted more than 1.9 million total viewers. TINY & TOYA finished the season with an average of 1.8 million viewers making it the #1 original series in BET history.
* The premiere and encore of MONICA: STILL STANDING garnered 3.2 million total viewers making it the #2 series debut in BET history behind the debut of TINY & TOYA. MONICA: STILL STANDING was the #1 cable reality series telecast on Tuesday, October 27 (Total Viewers).
* 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the series opener of BET's late night talk show THE MO'NIQUE SHOW, which premiered on Monday, October 5. Through its debut night THE MO'NIQUE SHOW series premiere was the #1 entertainment talk show in cable television history. THE MO'NIQUE SHOW ranked as BET Network's highest-rated show for the season. The inaugural episode also outperformed the competition, coming in as the number one entertainment talk show on cable overall and the number one talk show among adults 18-49 (850,000). Since the premiere, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW has averaged 753,000 viewers.
* The SUNDAY BEST season two premiere telecast is BET's most watched SUNDAY BEST telecast ever. SUNDAY BEST season two is the number one gospel series on television. With 1.7 million viewers, the SUNDAY BEST season two premiere was up 68% versus SUNDAY BEST season one premiere (.80), making this the highest percentage gain for a series premiere in BET history.
Signature Specials:
* The live premiere of the BET AWARDS '09 on Sunday, June 28, drew 10.7 million total viewers - the #1 award show on cable for 2009 and reigns as the #1 program among blacks in cable television history. The BET AWARDS '09 capped a record-breaking second quarter for BET.
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* The Monday, February 9 premiere of THE BET HONORS garnered 2.5 million viewers. Additionally, THE BET HONORS and BET AWARDS '09 had the biggest year over year growth versus all other television award shows this year.
* The 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS garnered 3.8 million total viewers, making it the #1 hip-hop telecast in BET History and television's #1 hip-hop themed telecast for the 4th consecutive year.
* The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers - making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET history.
Key Acquisitions:
* Season three of THE GAME averaged 1.1 million viewers and was the #1 acquired series in network history. BET's airing of THE GAME 3 on Wednesday, October 21 outperformed every premiere episode of THE GAME 3 on the CW.
BET Celebrates Banner Ratings in 2009
The Network Delivers Its Highest Viewership Ever in the 29-Year History of the Channel
BET Finished the Fourth Quarter as a Top Cable Network Among Adults 18-49
BET closes 2009 with a bang! The Network had its best year ever in its 29-year history with an average of 512,000 total viewers. For all of 2009, the Network has enjoyed double-digit gains in all four quarters and in all key demographics. This year of historic ratings growth follows an aggressive strategy that included new original programming, big signature specials, key acquisitions and blockbuster movies.
BET is among the cable networks posting the biggest year-over-year gains, up double-digits over last year among total viewers (+17%) and key demographics: adults 18-49 (+19%), and adults 18-34 (+17%). Additionally, BET continues to reign as the #1 cable network among blacks year after year, and the audience continues to grow. Moreover, the fourth quarter of 2009 is the number one fourth quarter performance in BET history.
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In 2009 BET scored the number one award show on cable and the number one program among blacks in cable television history with the BET AWARDS '09 which drew 10.7 million total viewers; its number one hip-hop telecast in network history and television's number one hip-hop themed telecast with the 2009 HIP HOP AWARDS; cable's number one late night series among blacks with THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.
Additional highlights from the year include:
Original Programming:
* The finale of TINY & TOYA, attracted more than 1.9 million total viewers. TINY & TOYA finished the season with an average of 1.8 million viewers making it the #1 original series in BET history.
* The premiere and encore of MONICA: STILL STANDING garnered 3.2 million total viewers making it the #2 series debut in BET history behind the debut of TINY & TOYA. MONICA: STILL STANDING was the #1 cable reality series telecast on Tuesday, October 27 (Total Viewers).
* 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the series opener of BET's late night talk show THE MO'NIQUE SHOW, which premiered on Monday, October 5. Through its debut night THE MO'NIQUE SHOW series premiere was the #1 entertainment talk show in cable television history. THE MO'NIQUE SHOW ranked as BET Network's highest-rated show for the season. The inaugural episode also outperformed the competition, coming in as the number one entertainment talk show on cable overall and the number one talk show among adults 18-49 (850,000). Since the premiere, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW has averaged 753,000 viewers.
* The SUNDAY BEST season two premiere telecast is BET's most watched SUNDAY BEST telecast ever. SUNDAY BEST season two is the number one gospel series on television. With 1.7 million viewers, the SUNDAY BEST season two premiere was up 68% versus SUNDAY BEST season one premiere (.80), making this the highest percentage gain for a series premiere in BET history.
Signature Specials:
* The live premiere of the BET AWARDS '09 on Sunday, June 28, drew 10.7 million total viewers - the #1 award show on cable for 2009 and reigns as the #1 program among blacks in cable television history. The BET AWARDS '09 capped a record-breaking second quarter for BET.
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* The Monday, February 9 premiere of THE BET HONORS garnered 2.5 million viewers. Additionally, THE BET HONORS and BET AWARDS '09 had the biggest year over year growth versus all other television award shows this year.
* The 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS garnered 3.8 million total viewers, making it the #1 hip-hop telecast in BET History and television's #1 hip-hop themed telecast for the 4th consecutive year.
* The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers - making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET history.
Key Acquisitions:
* Season three of THE GAME averaged 1.1 million viewers and was the #1 acquired series in network history. BET's airing of THE GAME 3 on Wednesday, October 21 outperformed every premiere episode of THE GAME 3 on the CW.
The Premiere of 'CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS' on Sunday, November 29th renders 4 Million Total Viewers on BET Networks.
The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers -- making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET History (NMR, Live 11/29).
Compared to the last airing of the Soul Train Awards in 2007, the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on BET posted triple digit gains in viewership (+144%) as well as among adults 18-49 (+192%) and ranked as the # 1 Soul Train Awards telecast ever among Adults 18-49 (2.2 MM Adults 18-49). Additionally, the show's ratings exhibited continuous growth every half hour. Moreover, BET and CENTRIC Soul Train Awards-related terms dominated the top 10 trending topics on Twitter on Sunday, November 29.
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, the CENTRIC special aired on Sunday, November 29 from 9:00-11:00 p.m.*, and honored the outstanding careers of legendary artists Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson, acknowledged the phenomenal star power of the late Michael Jackson with the special Entertainer of the Year Award, and showcased today's hottest R&B artists with performances by such artists as Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Toni Braxton, Keri Hilson, Fantasia, Boyz II Men and Chrisette Michelle, to name a few.
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About the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS marks the return of the classic music awards show, highlighting R&B music's finest, and bridging the gap between the soulful sounds of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With fun-filled skits, dance sequences and hilarious throwbacks to memorable Soul Train moments like the infamous Soul Train scramble board and Soul Train line, it is guaranteed to quickly become a CENTRIC and BET favorite!
The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers -- making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET History (NMR, Live 11/29).
Compared to the last airing of the Soul Train Awards in 2007, the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on BET posted triple digit gains in viewership (+144%) as well as among adults 18-49 (+192%) and ranked as the # 1 Soul Train Awards telecast ever among Adults 18-49 (2.2 MM Adults 18-49). Additionally, the show's ratings exhibited continuous growth every half hour. Moreover, BET and CENTRIC Soul Train Awards-related terms dominated the top 10 trending topics on Twitter on Sunday, November 29.
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, the CENTRIC special aired on Sunday, November 29 from 9:00-11:00 p.m.*, and honored the outstanding careers of legendary artists Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson, acknowledged the phenomenal star power of the late Michael Jackson with the special Entertainer of the Year Award, and showcased today's hottest R&B artists with performances by such artists as Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Toni Braxton, Keri Hilson, Fantasia, Boyz II Men and Chrisette Michelle, to name a few.
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About the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS marks the return of the classic music awards show, highlighting R&B music's finest, and bridging the gap between the soulful sounds of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With fun-filled skits, dance sequences and hilarious throwbacks to memorable Soul Train moments like the infamous Soul Train scramble board and Soul Train line, it is guaranteed to quickly become a CENTRIC and BET favorite!
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FRANKIE AND NEFFE, a spin-off of the Network's top-rated reality show KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS; that intimately profiles the wildly entertaining mother and sister of R&B singer Keyshia Cole. The new reality series, premiering on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 p.m.*, chronicles the two as they strive to gain financial independence, while taking on the responsibilities of implementing and maintaining positive lifestyle changes, raising families, and handling the drama and men in their lives. Breaking away from R&B star Keyshia Cole proves to be more difficult than expected, and emotions run high, but BET viewers will be rooting for this captivating mother and daughter through it all.
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