LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ BET Networks) - WHAT: BET will honor an array of extraordinary achievement in music, entertainment and sports with a star-studded "live" telecast of BET AWARDS '07 on Tuesday, June 26 @ 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT (Note: Pacific and Mountain Time Zone telecast tape delayed). The top-rated and most-watched awards show among African-American viewers, the BET AWARDS will be anchored by actress/comedian Mo'Nique. The show format includes glitzy red carpet arrivals, explosive show performances, and riveting tributes by the hottest names in entertainment at the Shrine Auditorium.
WHO: The A-list celebrities participating in BET AWARDS '07 include: Beyonce', TI, 50 Cent, Diddy, Robin Thicke, Erykah Badu, Keyshia Cole, Rihanna, Ne-Yo w/Fabolous, Ciara, Nelly, Yolanda Adams, Kelly Rowland, Gladys Knight, Terrence Howard, Reggie Bush, Floyd Mayweather, Katt Williams, Vivica A. Foxx, D.L. Hughley, Queen Latifah, Big Boi, Al Sharpton, Alicia Keys, Jordin Sparks, Mario, Michael Clark Duncan, Chuck D, Nick Cannon, Anthony Anderson, Charlie Murphy, Henry Simmons and Tyler Perry along with Lifetime Achievement Award winner Diana Ross, and BET Humanitarian Award recipient Don Cheadle.
MEDIA COVERAGE: Interviews & Photos - Performers, Honorees, Celebrities; Awards Show Coverage
WHEN: Monday, June 25 (Note: Rehearsal Access Subject to Talent Approval)
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Media Credentials Pick-Up (USC Radisson Hotel, Rm. 205)
11:00 a.m. Media Check-In Begins
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal - Ne-Yo feat. Fabolous
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BET Red Carpet Paparazzi Tour Stop: Time Warner (900 N. Cahuenga Blvd.)
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. BET Awards Celebrity Gift Room
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Radio Remote
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Media Day w/performers, presenters and special guests
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Rehearsal - Diana Ross Tribute
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BET Red Carpet Paparazzi Tour Stop: Media Day, Shrine Auditorium
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 106 & Park Taping No 1 - LIVE (Note: To Be Taped at Universal Studios)
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rehearsal - Robin Thicke
5:00 p.m. 106 & Park Taping No 2 - LIVE (Note: To Be Taped at Universal Studios)
Tuesday, June 26
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Media Center Hours of Operation
9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. BET Awards Celebrity Gift Room
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Radio Remote
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Red Carpet Check-In
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
3:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. 106 & Park - Live from the Red Carpet
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BET AWARDS '07 LIVE telecast
7:45 p.m. Media Check-In for Official BET Awards '07 After Party
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Black Carpet Lounge - LIVE Post Show
8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals for Official BET Awards '07 - After Party (Note: Arrivals Only; Closed - Party/No Media Access)
9:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. Official BET Awards '07 After Party
Wednesday, June 27
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 106 & Park Taping No 1 - LIVE (Note: To Be Taped at Universal Studios)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 106 & Park Taping No 2 - LIVE (Note: To Be Taped at Universal Studios)
5:00 p.m. 106 & Park Taping No 3 - LIVE (Note: To Be Taped at Universal Studios)
WHERE: Media Coverage Opportunities Are Limited to Only PRE-APPROVED Media Outlets.
BET AWARDS MEDIA CENTER: [213.741.8430 and 213.741.8437]
Shrine Auditorium - EXPO Hall
655 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
