Multi-Platinum Superstars Chris Brown and Sexy Songstress Ciara Set to Host BET's Annual Fashion Extravaganza RIP THE RUNWAY

Multi-Platinum Superstars Chris Brown and Sexy Songstress Ciara Set to Host BET's Annual Fashion Extravaganza RIP THE RUNWAY

NEW YORK, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, the worlds of hip-hop and fashion will once again collide for RIP THE RUNWAY. Hosted by the multi-talented CHRIS BROWN and sexy songstress CIARA, RIP THE RUNWAY will be the most stylish hour of television showcasing the latest trends in fashion, the hottest musical performances, and the most beautiful people strutting their stuff on the catwalk. RIP THE RUNWAY will tape at the Manhattan Center in New York City, March 6, 2007.

Grammy Award winning Ciara made her debut in the summer of 2004 with the Billboard number-one single, "Goodies." It produced three top three singles, sold 2.6 million in the United States and over three million worldwide, and earned various awards and nominations.

Most recently, Ciara's second album, Ciara: The Evolution, was released in December 2005 and debuted number one on the Billboard 200, selling more than 338,000 copies, which is 213,000 more than Ciara's debut album Goodies that debuted at number three. It has spawned two top twenty singles.

Chris Brown is a Grammy Award-nominated R&B pop sensation, and most recently actor who rose to fame in mid 2005 with his Billboard Hot 100 number- one, Scott Storch-produced debut single "Run It!" featuring Juelz Santana. His self-titled debut album spawned four successful Top 10 and Top 20 hits in the United States. To date, the album has sold 2.1 million copies in the U.S. and 3 million worldwide.

Join BET as RIP THE RUNWAY pays tribute to one of the most influential cultures filled with music, diversity and style. BET will televise this fashion special on Wednesday, March 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Cossette Production, acclaimed producers of the Grammy Awards along with the super bowl of music events, the BET AWARDS will be on site co-producing the big event.

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), is the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of Black culture on a global basis. The primary BET cable network reaches more than 84 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop -- are brands that serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is a leading internet destination for the target audiences. BET Mobile delivers music, gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices across virtually all service providers. BET Event Productions is a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe. Finally, BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world.

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