Black Entertainment Television (BET)

Black Entertainment Television, commonly known as BET, is a cable TV network in the United States that focuses on African-American viewers. It is part of the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global and has offices located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Previously, its main headquarters were in Washington, D.C.

National, African-American/Black

English

Television

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Global

#37439

United States

#8857

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#276

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Convicted Former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Freed After Home Confinement

2 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

On June 20, former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby completed her one-year sentence and was formally released from home detention, according to reports. Mosby was found guilty on federal charges that included one count of making false statements on a mortgage application and two counts of perjury. She was sentenced to three years of supervised release, with the first year being spent under strict home confinement, instead of going to prison.
Zohran Mamdani Shocks New York, Overtakes Cuomo in Democratic Primary

2 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

On Tuesday, in a stunning political upset, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and member of the state assembly, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo to become the front-runner in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, according to reports. According to preliminary ranked-choice vote totals, Mamdani received roughly 43.5 percent of first-choice votes, while Cuomo came in second at about 36.4 percent.
Joy Reid Got Fired-Then Got Free

3 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

Joy Reid has never been one to follow the rules. And after her abrupt firing from MSNBC earlier this year, she’s once again showing the world exactly how to pivot with purpose—and power. In less than a month, her self-funded YouTube show has racked up more than 165,000 subscribers and 1.4 million streams. “We literally went up on June 9, and in two weeks, we’ve gotten over a million streams,” Reid told BET. “It’s grown so fast.
New York City Mayoral Primary Election: What You Need To Know

3 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

In one of the most closely watched Democratic mayoral primaries in recent history, voters in New York City are casting their ballots today, June 24. Early voting for the race started on June 14 and will be decided by ranked-choice voting. Voters can rank up to five candidates in order of preference under the ranked-choice system.
A Rastafarian Man Was Forced To Cut His Locs In Prison-Now He's Suing for Religious Infringement

3 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

The lawsuit appeal of Damon Landor, a former Louisiana prisoner and ardent Rastafarian, whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved by prison officials,was accepted by the Supreme Court on June 23. Landor was required to refrain from cutting his hair due to his religious commitment, which is known in the Rastafari tradition as the Nazarite Vow. He’s worn the hairstyle for more than 20 years.
Your BNPL Usage Will Now Affect Your FICO Score

3 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

Best known for its FICO scoring model, Fair Isaac Corp. said on June 23 that it will introduce two new credit score variations this fall that incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) data for the first time, according to reports. The use of BNPL plans, well-liked consumer finance instruments that let purchases be divided into interest-free installments, usually spread out over six weeks, has increased quickly.
Maryland Governor Pardons Nearly 7,000 for Cannabis Possession

4 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

To promote equity and reparative justice, Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore pardoned cannabis-related criminal offenders and launched a landmark homeownership program for residents. The announcement of the two significant initiatives occurred on Thursday during a local Juneteenth celebration, when Moore detailed the plans, according to reports. “We know the racial wealth gap affects all of us. It hurts our economy; it restrains job growth, and it limits our potential as a state,” said Gov.
Deadly Shooting Breaks Out at Tulsa Juneteenth Festival

4 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

One person was killed and seven others were injured when gunfire broke out at Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival late Saturday night, according to local reports. The Greenwood District, formerly known as "Black Wall Street," hosted its 2025 Juneteenth Festival over several days. Among the events was a runway show on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. When officers on the scene heard gunshots at approximately 11 p.m., while the event was still in full swing, attendees fled in a panic.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Guaranteed Income Bolsters Newark Families

4 days ago | bet.com | Jasmine Browley

In October 2021, Mayor Ras J. Baraka launched the Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE) in Newark, New Jersey, a pioneering two-year guaranteed income pilot aimed at supporting residents earning less than 200% of the federal poverty line who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the results of the program are in, and they are extremely promising, according to Baraka.
Cardi B’s “Outside” Has the Internet Screaming Song of the Summer

1 week ago | bet.com | Sharmaine Johnson

Cardi B dropped “Outside” on the first official day of summer, and let’s be clear—she knew exactly what she was doing. One X user put it plain: “OH CARDI B KNEW WHAT SHE WAS DOING RELEASING #OUTSIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!” This wasn’t just a new track—it was a temperature check. A reintroduction. A signal that she’s stepping back into the spotlight with full confidence. It didn’t take long for the numbers to confirm it.