BET 25 Call for Media Credential Requests

BET 25 Call for Media Credential Requests

THE EVENT: It's the ultimate blast from the past as the leading network
for African Americans celebrates 25 years of ground-breaking
programming and entertainment greatness. There will be cheers,
tears and thrills as BET marks its silver anniversary with a
look back at the network's greatest moments and a look forward
to the hottest stars of today and tomorrow. Catch superstar
performances, celebrity appearances and emotional tributes,
including a farewell to retiring BET Founder and Chairman
Robert L. Johnson, when this landmark special airs on BET.

EVENT TIME: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 @ 8 p.m. PT

LOCATION: Shrine Auditorium
649 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5116
http://www.shrineauditorium.com/
PREMIERE
TELECAST: Tuesday, November 1 @ 9 - 11 p.m. ET/PT

ENCORE
TELECASTS: Friday, November 4 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT
Thursday, November 10 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT
Thursday, November 24 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT

PRODUCERS: Stephen Hill, Executive Producer - BET
Lynne Harris-Taylor, Executive Producer - BET
John Cossette, Executive Producer - Cossette Productions

CONFIRMED
TALENT: Earth, Wind & Fire
(subject to change) R. Kelly
Alicia Keys
Mary J Blige
John Legend
Kirk Franklin
Ronald Isley
Yolanda Adams
Donnie McClurkin
Pastor Shirley Caesar
Dr. Bobby Jones
Donnie Simpson

COVERAGE
OPPORTUNITIES: Pre-Show/Rehearsal Coverage (Tuesday, October 25, 2005
*Times TBD)
Celebrity Red Carpet Arrivals (Wednesday, October 26,
2005, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PT; media check-in @ 4:30 p.m.)
Interviews & Photo Opportunities with BET*25 show
performers, participants
Interviews with Show Performers and Producers
Interviews with BET Executives Bob Johnson, Debra Lee &
Reginald Hudlin

ON-SITE MEDIA
PROVISIONS: Full Service Media Center, Coverage/Interview Room, Photo
Room
Broadcast Media One-on-One Rooms (upon request, based on
priority)
"Live" Feed of BET*25 Taping for Viewing
Pool Feed of Interview Stage
Designated Video/Audio Recording Times During Taping
Media Work Areas and Catering
Downloadable Digital Images of Performances, Tributes

PROCESS TO REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS (Please Follow ALL Instructions)

**Media Credential Request Deadline: October 19, 2005**

-- Media coverage credentials requests may be submitted by logging onto
http://www.bet.com/pr and providing the appropriate information via the
online credentials request form. Each organization should designate a
primary contact to complete the forms for each representative. All
responses, questions or requests for additional information will be
directed to that individual.
-- Credentials are available only to legitimate newsgathering
organizations and are subject to approval by BET. All information
provided is subject to verification. We would appreciate media
cooperation in keeping attending staff to the absolute minimum
necessary to cover BET*25. Credential applications are evaluated each
year. While we will try to accommodate as many media outlets as
possible for our event, space is limited and being credentialed in the
past does not guarantee you will be credentialed again.
-- Requests from freelancers or non-staff employees on assignment must
have the assigning editor submit a letter of assignment on the
assigning outlet's letterhead via fax to (202) 608-2631 (Attn: BET
Corporate Communications). This assignment letter is to be provided in
addition to (not as a substitute for) the online credential form.
-- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Security at BET*25 will be very tight. We have
implemented a stricter credentialing process and are requiring ALL
media representatives to provide a Driver's License - or - Passport
Number for each and every individual you are requesting credentials
for. Please be prepared to provide us with the above government-issued
photo identification when submitting this online form. There will be no
access to the credential forms once the deadline date has passed.
CREDENTIALS REQUEST DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 5 P.M. PACIFIC
TIME.
-- HOW TO USE THE ONLINE FORM: You may use your mouse or tab key to
navigate through the form. Please read the form carefully and answer
any questions that may apply to your type of coverage. When you are
ready to enter the individuals name and additional security
information, please be sure to fill out all required fields and select
the type of credential you are requesting for this person and whether
you are requesting a Red Carpet Arrivals Credential as well. If you
have any further questions regarding credentials or the physical Awards
arrival area or Awards media rooms, please contact BET Corporate
Communications at (202) 608-2208.
-- PRIORITY ACCESS TO EVENTS, INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE
GIVEN TO MEDIA OUTLETS AND WORKING JOURNALISTS COVERING BET*25 FOR
DEADLINE SENSITIVE NEWS PURPOSES. All other requests (i.e. reporters
attending the event to gather background for stories on artists,
celebrities, etc.) will be considered on a space-available basis only.
-- MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE NOT TICKETS TO THE BET*25 EVENT. There is
limited seating for media in the actual event venue (Shrine
Auditorium). Media seating is located in a specially designated
viewing area in the Expo Hall of the venue.
-- Media credentials will be distributed beginning Monday, October 24 at
11 a.m. PT at the BET*25 media credentials station at the Shrine
Auditorium. Media credentials station hours are Mon. 10/24 from 11am -
6pm, Tues. 10/25 from 11am - 6pm and Weds. 10/26 from 10am - 7pm.
Credentials are non-transferable, and may only be picked up by the
individual to which the credential is assigned. Photo identification
must be shown at time of credential pick-up. Location for credentials
pick-up will be shared at the time of request approval.
-- All media members must exhibit appropriate professional behavior at all
times and comply with event coverage rules and parameters as dictated
by BET, Cossette Productions and the Shrine Auditorium. Failure to do
so may result in confiscation of media credentials and expulsion from
the BET*25 event.

CONTACT:
Lyntina Townsend Anne Williams Amber Koger
BET BET Bobbi Marcus PR
(202) 608-2745 (202) 608-2063 (310) 889-9200
lyntina.townsend@bet.netanne.williams@bet.netamber@bobbimarcuspr.com

PRNewswire -- Oct. 5

Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

Web site: http://www.bet.com/

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