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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

F3PR: BET Experience presented by SheaMoisture announces FanFest headliners

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PRESS RELEASE

BET Experience

BET EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY SHEAMOISTURE
ANNOUNCES FAN FEST HEADLINERS:
GLORILLA TO PERFORM SATURDAY, JUNE 7,
WITH MUSTARD PERFORMING SUNDAY, JUNE 8

AMERIE, ANYCIA, BOSSMAN DLOW, CRIME MOB,
KALAN.FRFR, KERI HILSON, LARUSSEL, MARIO,
AND PRETTY RICKY JOIN THE LINEUP
FOR A STAR-STUDDED WEEKEND
OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND
IMMERSIVE FAN FEST ACTIVATIONS

Los Angeles, CA, May 7, 2025 – BET Media Group today revealed new details for an electrifying weekend of live performances from Amerie, Anycia, BossMan Dlow, Crime Mobb, GloRilla, Kalan.FrFr, Keri Hilson, LaRussell, Mario, Mustard, and Pretty Ricky at BET Experience, presented by SheaMoisture: Fan Fest 2025. Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7 & 8, this 2-day cultural celebration will feature immersive Fan Fest activations, bringing together the best in music, culture, and community, culminating in the highly anticipated BET Awards 2025.

Kicking off the festivities on Saturday, June 7, chart-topping rap sensation GloRilla will headline with her high-energy anthems, alongside viral phenom BossMan Dlow. The excitement turns up with special sets from Southern rap legends Crime Mob, R&B icon Mario, timeless hitmaker Amerie, and rising rap star Anycia. GRAMMY-winning producer Mustard brings his signature sound to the Fan Fest stage on Sunday, June 8, along with R&B group Pretty Ricky, songstress Keri Hilson, rising star Kalan.FrFr, and lyrical powerhouse LaRussell. With two nights of non-stop hits, throwback classics, and surprise moments, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 delivers an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B.

Beyond the electrifying mainstage performances, BET Experience Fan Fest 2025 offers fans an immersive weekend with can’t-miss activations, including:

  • BETX Industry Talks: Through panels, masterclasses, and moderated conversations led by industry pros—writers, creators, artists, and actors—attendees gain real-world insights, tools, and unfiltered advice on navigating the business of entertainment.
  • 106 & Park Set: A lineup of the show’s iconic hosts will take center stage, guiding fans through an immersive recreation of the original 106 & Park set, complete with photo opportunities, surprise appearances, and nostalgic moments.
  • Club Eden: Inspired by smash hit BET+ original series All The Queen’s Men, this upscale lounge offers craft cocktails, special guest DJ sets, and enchanting energy.
  • We Got You, Sis! Salon: Featuring bold beauty activations that put Black women’s beauty and fashion center stage, while providing a welcoming space for relaxation.
  • BETX Open Casting Call: Aspiring talent will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to audition live in front of Emmy® Award-winning Casting Director and BET Head of Original Programming Casting, Robi Reed, the BET Talent & Casting team, and other entertainment industry leaders. Find out more information on how to participate at ttps://www.BETExperience.com.

HOW TO ATTEND:

Register NOW for free access to BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture at https://www.BETExperience.com.

BET Experience sets the tone for Monday, June 9, with the premiere of BET Awards 2025. Additional BET Experience 2025 talent and programming will be announced at a later date. Stay informed with real-time updates by following BET Experience on Twitter @bet and join the conversation using #BETX.

BET Experience 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.

ABOUT BET EXPERIENCE

BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience cultivates the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where it’s headed.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms.

ABOUT LIVE NATION

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) remains North America’s preeminent producer of concert experiences, festivals, and platforms headlined, curated, and owned by black talent. Operating in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, the company sets the tone for culture with over a dozen sought-after festival brands such as Roots Picnic, Broccoli City, Exodus Music & Arts Festival, ONE Musicfest, Strength of a Woman, and more.

Beyond their captivating live events, Live Nation Urban has established themselves as key social architects in black culture with their innovative initiatives that include Juneteenth: A Global Celebration (broadcast on CNN), Kerry Washington’s Thicker Than Water book tour, and a special Hip-Hop 50 event at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in addition to tours by artists such as Ari Lennox, Kirk Franklin, Davido, LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Jodeci, and Raphael Saadiq. The LNU-produced A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop special garnered a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Variety Show. Live Nation Urban continues to grow across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and gospel as the most trusted purveyor of live urban music.

For additional information, visit https://livenationurban.com/.


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Thursday, April 10, 2025

F3PR: BET Media Group announces first wave of lineup for star-studded BET Experience 2025 concert series

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PRESS RELEASE

BET Experience

BET MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES
FIRST WAVE OF LINEUP FOR STAR-STUDDED
BET EXPERIENCE 2025 CONCERT SERIES

BUJU BANTON, JAGGED EDGE, DONELL JONES,
ERIC BELLINGER, THE ROOTS, LIL KIM,
REDMAN & METHOD MAN, BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY,
RAEKWON, GOODIE MOB, E-40, DJ QUIK, HAVOC,
AND MANY MORE ELECTRIFYING ARTISTS
SET TO TAKE THE STAGE

The Free BETX FanFest Returns to the
Los Angeles Convention Center June 7-8,
and Waymaker Men's Summit at BETX
Makes Its BETX debut June 5-6

Los Angeles, CA, April 10, 2025 – BET Media Group today revealed the first wave of talent and programming set to take over Los Angeles for BET Experience 2025, a multi-day celebration showcasing the best in music culture, and community happening June 5–8, ahead of Culture’s Biggest Night, BET Awards 2025.

BET Experience: Buju Banton kicks off the festivities on Wednesday, June 5, with a powerful headlining performance from the global reggae icon at the Hollywood Palladium.

On Saturday, June 8, the legendary Roots Picnic returns to the Hollywood Bowl for A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ‘95 featuring The Roots, Lil' Kim, Redman & Method Man, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Raekwon, Goodie Mob, E-40, DJ Quik, and Havoc.

BET will also present BET R&B Night at the YouTube Theater on June 8, showcasing a night of unforgettable performances by Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, and Eric Bellinger with a special R&B ONLY set featuring Tiára Monique and JABARI. In addition to their own set, R&B ONLY will host the evening, keeping the vibes flowing between performances with their signature DJ sets throughout the night.

Pre-sale tickets for BET R&B Night are available starting TODAY at BETExperience.com, with tickets for Buju Banton and Roots Picnic also available for purchase.

BETX 2025 is transforming Culture’s Biggest Night into Culture’s Biggest Week, promising to take you higher with the ultimate celebration of Black culture and entertainment. Anchoring this year’s Experience is fan-favorite BETX 2025 FanFest, a free event taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center starting Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. For more information, visit BETExperience.com.

Additionally, BET Experience joins forces with WayMaker Men’s Summit on June 5 and 6 at The Beehive by SoLa Impact, offering two days of empowering conversation, networking, and community-building focused on men of color. Register for WayMaker Men’s Summit at BETX at https://waymakersummit.com/.

BET Experience sets the tone for Monday, June 9, with the premiere of BET Awards 2025. Additional BET Experience 2025 talent and programming will be announced at a later date. Stay informed with real-time updates by following BET Experience on Twitter @bet and join the conversation using #BETX.

BET Experience 2025 is co-produced by Live Nation Urban.

ABOUT BET EXPERIENCE

BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience cultivates the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where it’s headed.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms.

ABOUT LIVE NATION

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) remains North America’s preeminent producer of concert experiences, festivals, and platforms headlined, curated, and owned by black talent. Operating in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, the company sets the tone for culture with over a dozen sought-after festival brands such as Roots Picnic, Broccoli City, Exodus Music & Arts Festival, ONE Musicfest, Strength of a Woman, and more.

Beyond their captivating live events, Live Nation Urban has established themselves as key social architects in black culture with their innovative initiatives that include Juneteenth: A Global Celebration (broadcast on CNN), Kerry Washington’s Thicker Than Water book tour, and a special Hip-Hop 50 event at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in addition to tours by artists such as Ari Lennox, Kirk Franklin, Davido, LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Jodeci, and Raphael Saadiq. The LNU-produced A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop special garnered a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Variety Show. Live Nation Urban continues to grow across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and gospel as the most trusted purveyor of live urban music.

For additional information, visit https://livenationurban.com/.


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Friday, April 4, 2025

The Movie Report #1313 - April 4, 2025

The Movie Report

#1313 - April 4, 2025


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Thursday, April 3, 2025

CinemaCon 2025, Day 4: Big Screen Achievement Awards + Closing Night Party

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CinemaCon

(animated photo by Michael Dequina)

CinemaCon 2025 came to its traditional close with the Big Screen Achievement Awards and Closing Night Party, honoring notable acting and filmmaking talent, nearly all of whom are not only involved in upcoming releases featured throughout the week at the various studio presentations, but had actually appeared on the Colosseum stage earlier at said presentations. As with every "full" convention since the pandemic, some awards, namely Director of the Year and the Cinema Vérité Award, were given at earlier studio presentations to, respectively, Christopher McQuarrie and James L. Brooks. This year's complete list of honorees for the awards night, in the order in which they were given:

  • Vanguard Award: Lindsay Lohan
  • Star of Tomorrow: Ben Wang
  • Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film: Channing Tatum
  • Action Star of the Year: Ana de Armas
  • Cinema Icon Award: Mark Hamill
  • Star of the Year: Glen Powell
  • Next Generation Award: David Jonsson
  • Rising Star of 2025: Madeleine McGraw
  • Career Achievement in Comedy: Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong

For the fourth consecutive year, what were the usual pre-awards show press conferences did not take place this year, and at this rate, I'm not counting on them ever returning. The CinemaCon and Cinema United PR team did, however, provide full video of all of the evening's speeches to the media, as seen below:



Opening remarks by
Bob Bagby, Chairman, Cinema United & CEO, B&B Theatres;
Josh Nations, Global VP of Strategic Partnerships, The Coca-Cola Company;
and host Kevin Frazier
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Lindsay Lohan, Vanguard Award honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Ben Wang, Star of Tomorrow honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Channing Tatum, Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Ana de Armas, Action Star of the Year honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Mark Hamill, Cinema Icon Award honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Glen Powell, Star of the Year honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




David Jonsson, Next Generation Award honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Madeleine McGraw, Rising Star of 2025 honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)




Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, Career Achievement in Comedy honorees
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)


Also, video of James L. Brooks's acceptance of the Cinema Vérité Award from his Ella McCay stars Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis, and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman at this afternoon's Walt Disney Studios presentation was also provided:



James L. Brooks, Cinema Vérité Award honoree
(video courtesy Getty Video for CinemaCon)


Following that final event at the Colosseum, the Octavius Ballroom was once again the scene for the absolutely final event of the week, the Big Screen Achievement Awards afterparty, sponsored by the convention's longtime presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola.

(photo by Michael Dequina)

And so ends another full week at CinemaCon. Hopefully I will be returning on April 13 - 16, 2026 for CinemaCon 2026!


(Very special thanks to Heather Lewandoski and the CinemaCon PR team for all their helpful and generous assistance at the convention, as well as Mitch Neuhauser and the CinemaCon crew and Harry Medved and the Cinema United team)


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CinemaCon 2025, Day 4: Instagram round-up

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CinemaCon 2025 has come to an end. Here is a recap of my live updates on Instagram throughout the day today.







(Very special thanks to Heather Lewandoski and the CinemaCon PR team for all their helpful and generous assistance at the convention, as well as Mitch Neuhauser and the CinemaCon crew and Harry Medved and the Cinema United team)


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