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The Bobby Brown Story Starring Woody McClain is Coming to BET

Following the success of BET’s The New Edition Story, the Network has announced a followup: The Bobby Brown Story, starring Woody McClain. This biography will be presented in a similar n=mini series fashion that will air next fall. BET has said that the story will be "a two-night journey that chronicles Bobby's wild ride to success following his departure from New…

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Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae Among Honorees at BET’s Black Girls Rock

Taraji P. Henson has been tapped to host BET’s 2017 Black Girls Rock Awards honoring “Insecure” creator, writer and star Issa Rae, “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi and others. Rae is set to receive the Star Power Award, while actress/activist Shahidi will take home the Young Gifted and Black honor. Other honorees include singer Roberta Flack (Living…

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BET Teams Up With Twitter to Launch a Study into “Black Twitter”

Black Twitter undoubtedly stands as one of internet’s longest and strongest reigning force in pop culture. Now, BET is teaming up with Twitter to put the influence under the microscope in their new study. Often sourced, but never compensated, the ideas of Black Twitter generate much for brands and publications. Black Twitter and its influence have not gone unnoticed…

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