BET
Black Entertainment Television (BET) is an American basic cable network targeting Black audiences. It is the flagship channel of the BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Skydance Corporation's Media Networks division. Launched as a USA Network programming block on January 25, 1980, BET evolved into a full-fledged cable channel in September 1982.
Basic Information
- Category: Media & Entertainment
- Founded: 1980
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- Website: https://www.bet.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1980
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- Category: Media & Entertainment
- Email: support@bet.plus
Products and Services
- BET Products: Black Entertainment Television network from Paramount.
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
- BET on instagram (social)
- BET on facebook (social)
- BET — Wikipedia (reference)
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