BET Surfs the City for a Tech-Savvy Diva Who Can Navigate its Newest Interactive Series: HOTWYRED - Auditions to Be Held in New York City, June 22, 2006

BET Surfs the City for a Tech-Savvy Diva Who Can Navigate its Newest Interactive Series: HOTWYRED - Auditions to Be Held in New York City, June 22, 2006

If You're a Gadget-Friendly Female Gamer With a Tough Tech Vocab, Then HOTWYRED May Be the Link for You

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Can you lead a conversation on the latest games, gadgets and gizmos? Do the words edgy, interactive and urban- trendsetter describe your personality? If so, then BET is interested in seeing if you have what it takes to co-host its new high-tech, media-driven series: HOTWYRED. Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 22nd at CBS Studios in New York City -- and on the radar will be a female between the ages of 18 and 25 who can guide viewers to the most popular downloads, hottest video games and coolest devices.

If your character and vocabulary revolve around the latest and greatest in modern technology, then leading the HOTWYRED half-hour may be your calling. Take part in an opportunity that will allow you to enter the homes of over 80 million BET viewers bringing them the best internet, gaming and electronic trends the world has to offer. Another major perk coupled with this "gadget lover's" gig is the chance to travel all around the country attending the biggest shows and events exclusive to only the most tech-savvy of individuals. Previous acting experience and headshots are optional, but what is required is a valid photo ID, a showing of your love for all things interactive, and most importantly, your personality. See you at the auditions ... no phone calls please.

WHEN: Auditions
Thursday 6/22 -- 11am to 6pm

WHERE: CBS Studios
530 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

ABOUT BET NETWORKS

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 80 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; and BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ring tones, games and video content for wireless devices.

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Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

CONTACT: Marcy Polanco, +1-212-975-4048, Marcy.Polanco@BET.net, or
Tricia N. Newell, +1-212-975-8230, Tricia.Newell@BET.net, both of
BET (Black Entertainment Television)

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