THE GAME / LET'S STAY TOGETHER

Tonight is a big event for BET History.  The premier of Season 4: The Game will air at 10 pm followed by BET's new sitcom Let's Stay Together at 11 pm.  Both shows seem to have everyone under speculation that ratings will be at an all time high.  More importantly each will definitely give viewers a glimpse of how BET is changing towards even better programming this season.  Make sure you stay tuned to both shows and of course leave feedback via twitter with the hashtag #betthegame or @BET.

2011: THE NEW YEAR

Happy New Years to everyone. 2011 is finally here as a new year and a definite fresh start.  I hope you continue to follow my blog and always remain hip to the latest news with BET. I want to also inspire others to start blogging.  It is such a great hobby that can lead to so many oppurtunies.  Also in staying current with BET make sure you check out  their new shows this season.  Be on the lookout for; The Game, Let's Stay Together, and many of your past favorites.  Have a wonderful year, and continue to dream big, Love Brad Vintagé.

WORLD AIDS DAY

December 1, 2010 is World Aids Day.  BET along with college campuses across the nation are promoting the serious cause to give awareness to college students.  Although college is a time where sexual activity may be at an all time high, always remember to love yourself first and be protected.  If you have the time today definitely get a check up at your school.  Also wear red in honor of the serious matter, and hit up BET at http://www.bet.com/news/worldaidsday2010 to learn more about the topic.  Stay blessed and always rap-it-up.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK WINNER: DESTINY SWEENEY-DURANT

HU students voted through email and decided Destiny Sweeney-Durant was deserving to be the winner of the Black Girls Rock competition.  Destiny is a sophomore from Ashburn, VA who brought to HU this year her invention of PUMP BUTTONS.  These accessories are beautifully decorated pins which are more then just a fashion statement.  What makes them so cool is the fact she donates portions of sales to the American Heart Association for charity.  Everyday black girls/women around the world are doing creative things for their community, and Destiny is doing just that on HU's campus.  CONGRATS Destiny, and if you are interested in buying a pin contact her business partners Niambi Stinson (757-667-1529) or Jonee Love (571-439-5540).

"PRETTY GIRLS ROCK" NEW MUSIC VIDEO

With such a year paying homage to black women singer Keri Hilson adds with her video for new single "Pretty Girls Rock". The video portrays Hilson creativity reenacting women of the entertainment field from past to present including e.g. TLC, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, and more. Hilson album -No Boys Allowed- is set to hit stores December 21, 2010. It seems Miss. Keri is definitely taking a new approach and focusing on the empowerment of women with this album.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2010

Tonight is the world premier of BET's Black Girls Rock at 8 PM ET on BET.  This is the first time the network has aired a show that pays homage to women, famous and ordinary, who make a difference each day in their community.  The host Nia Long will be joined by performaces by Jill Scott, Fantasia, Keyshia Coles, and more. Missy Elliot, KeKe Palmer, Raven-Symone, Ruby Dee, Teresa Clarke, Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant and Major General Marcelite J. Harris will all be receiving awards.  This show is a movement for all people especially women of color, for more information hit up the official link http://www.bet.com/specials/blackgirlsrock/default2.

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MARIAH CAREY IS PREGNANT

Beyonce and Jay-Z said NO, but Mariah and Nick have confirmed with a YES.  The couple went on The Today Show this morning to announce to the world that Mariah Carey was indeed pregnant and the sex of the baby would remain secret.  I'm so happy for the couple being this is their first baby, but check out the video if you didn't see it earlier today.

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