BET's Scorching Summer Schedule Just Got Hotter!

BET's Scorching Summer Schedule Just Got Hotter!

The Network Announces New Airdates for THE 5IVE and THE BLACK CARPET

NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- BET NETWORKS adds heat to the programming lineup with new timeslots for THE 5IVE and THE BLACK CARPET. Starting Tuesday, July 17th, THE 5IVE moves to afternoons at 1 p.m. ET/PT and on Thursday, July 19th, THE BLACK CARPET moves to 8 p.m. ET/PT bringing viewers the latest in pop culture and celebrity news.

Daytimes on BET just got hotter with the new addition of The 5IVE to the afternoon lineup. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. ET/PT, THE 5IVE keeps viewers caught up and in the know of the latest happenings in the world by providing 1 through 5 of the most talked about and desired people, places, events, gadgets, and websites ... you name it! Ranging from must-haves like the new blue tooth virtual laser keyboard to the environmentally charged call to go green, THE 5IVE's effervescent host, Alesha Renee', has the afternoons completely covered.

Adding sizzle to BET's evening schedule is THE BLACK CARPET every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT with "journalist to the stars" Toure' and one of BET's newest IT Girls, Danella, delivering the latest entertainment news and high profile lifestyles. THE BLACK CARPET, the network's entertainment magazine show gives viewers an extensive look into the world of urban glitterati, making its way inside some of the most exclusive events to interview some equally exclusive celebrities.

The following are the NEW airdates and times for THE 5IVE and (space 5ive and) THE BLACK CARPET:

THE 5IVE
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 1 p.m. ET/PT
RE-AIR: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 12 a.m. ET/PT

THE BLACK CARPET
SCHEDULE: Thursdays @ 8 p.m. ET/PT
RE-AIR: Fridays @ 1 p.m. ET/PT

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 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 combine to serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is the number one 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. BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world. BET Networks inspires its audiences to make a difference in their lives and communities with a series of impactful pro-social initiatives under the Touch BET umbrella.

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