BET'S 2006 Celebration of Gospel Raises the Roof With Gospel Greats, R&B Stars at the Historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre

BET'S 2006 Celebration of Gospel Raises the Roof With Gospel Greats, R&B Stars at the Historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Steve Harvey Returns As Host; Stevie Wonder, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Tyrese, CeCe Winans and Anthony Hamilton lead lineup of spiritual salutes

Taping On Saturday, January 28 at 6 p.m. PT; Premieres Thursday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: BET has gathered musical artists from both the inspirational and
secular worlds for its uplifting, spirit-filled 6th Annual
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL special. The two-hour telecast features
musical performances, guest appearances and special salutes to
some of the greatest names in gospel history. CELEBRATION OF
GOSPEL is set for taping on Saturday, January 28 @ 6 p.m. PT at
LA's historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Hosted again by veteran
actor/comedian Steve Harvey, this event is open to the public.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060112/NYTH060 )

WHO: Led by returning host Steve Harvey, the list of performers
includes: Stevie Wonder, Mary Mary, Anthony Hamilton, CeCe Winans,
Tyrese, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Dr.
Bobby Jones, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tonex, Hezekiah Walker,
Juanita Bynam, Martha Munizzi, Micah Stampley, Bishop Paul Morton,
and many more.

WHERE: Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005

TICKETS: CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL tickets are immediately available at $20
each for general admission (plus theatre and Ticketmaster service
charges) through Ticketmaster outlets and on the Internet at
http://www.ticketmaster.com/.

EVENT INFO: http://www.bet.com/cog

WHEN: Taping - Saturday, January 28, 2006 @ 6 p.m. PT
Premiere Telecast - Thursday, February 23, 2006 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT

MEDIA
COVERAGE: Credentials for working media who wish to cover the CELEBRATION
OF GOSPEL taping may be requested from BET Corporate
Communications by faxing a written request on the publication's
letterhead to 818/655-8426. The credentials request deadline is
January 24, 2006.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060112/NYTH060
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

CONTACT: Tosha Whitten-Griggs, +1-818-655-6712,
tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net, or Zabrina Horton, +1-818-655-6737,
zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET

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

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