BET J to introduce expanded programming of new shows and specials

(May 7, 2007) BET J, the adult complement to BET, announced today a new slate of music and original shows to be added to its existing lineup of diverse multicultural programming. The fresh menu of programs will offer viewers a unique mix of riveting talk, breathtaking music specials, and ground-breaking documentaries. BET J promises to raise the heat as it sets the pace this May with its sizzling lineup of new shows!

On Monday, May 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, the hit round-table talk show My Two Cents returns with a fresh slate of provocative topics and engaging guests to bring yet another season of electrifying conversation and a rotating panel of prominent African-American celebrities, activists and social critics including Dr. Ian Smith of BET's Meet The Faith and VH1's Celebrity Fit Club; actor Malik Yoba; commentator and NY Daily News writer Stanley Crouch; and Law & Order's Tamara Tunie among others. In its first episode premiere, MY TWO CENTS tackles the important impact of HIV/AIDS in the black community and social stigmas associated with the disease, including stereotypes and ignorance. In the intimate one-on-one original series, CONVERSATIONS, R&B soul icon Musiq Soulchild sits down with BET J head Paxton Baker to talk about his unique creative process, impressive music career and all things "musiq" on Thursday, May 10 and May 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Caribbean music lovers will savor the island vibes in the BET J music special, Antigua Carnival Adventure 2006 on May 19 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Hosted by comedian and former BET Rap City host Joe Clair and actor/comedian A.J. Jamal, this exotic show promises a spirited and fun-filled island tour of unique Caribbean culture and music, and gives viewers a hearty dose of exciting performances and breathtaking scenes of the beautiful island itself.

This May, BET J viewers can also look forward to enriching music retrospectives and profiles spotlighting legendary musicians and their vast influences and contributions in music. Upcoming vocalist Liv Warfield is spotlighted in the BET J music special, Master Class with Jeffrey Osborne Featuring Liv Warfield, which also features R&B great Jeffrey Osborne, who shares experiences about his successful expansive music career on Tuesday, May 15 and May 29 at 7:30 p.m. The music special also features performances by Liv Warfield from her new CD "Embrace Me".

During the month of May, BET J will be the premiere destination for innovative and original programs - all embracing the richness of black culture, music and lifestyle. Connecting viewers across all cultures with its diverse menu of programs, BET J showcases a unique mix of music, culture and style all day, every day. BET J's original and innovative lifestyle programming encourages viewers to Live The Journey - a journey that is educational, entertaining, thought-provoking, emotionally-charged and uplifting to the soul.

BET J, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc., is a digital network infused with innovative and original programming featuring a unique mix of music, culture and style embracing the Black experience. It is currently viewed in over 26 million households and growing.


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