Music Is in the Air This Week on 'College Hill' and Mariah Carey Stops by to Share Notes from Her New Album, 'E=MC2'

Music Is in the Air This Week on 'College Hill' and Mariah Carey Stops by to Share Notes from Her New Album, 'E=MC2'

NEW YORK, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off the heels of a successful SPRING BLING, BET continues to entertain viewers with a number of 'must see TV' programs.

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The week kicks off with the COLLEGE HILL crew on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 p.m.* The self proclaimed rapper of the cast, Drew puts his skills to the test and heads to the studio to record a song. The cast has mixed emotions about his new tune, but their attention is soon stolen by a surprise visit from Atlanta-based rapper Ludacris.

On Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.* BET premieres MC2=THE RELATIVITY OF MARIAH, a 30-minute special showcasing Mariah's highly anticipated new CD "E=MC2" (Island), hitting music shelves this week. Mariah shows off her range with a beautiful blend of ballads and hip-hop heavy jams like her latest #1 single "Touch My Body."

If you missed it the first time, catch the encore presentation of BET's SPRING BLING Thursday, April 17 from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.*

*All times are ET/PT

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