"SOUL TRAIN AWARDS" 2022 PRESENTED BY BET RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

THE ANNUAL AWARD SHOW WILL TAPE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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NEW YORK, NY - October 13, 2022 - Today, BET announces the return of the "Soul Train Awards" 2022 to Las Vegas. The annual celebration will tape on Sunday, November 13, recognizing the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The official "Soul Train Awards" nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters, are to be announced at a later date. BET will work closely with Las Vegas County to ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

"We look forward to bringing the renowned 'Soul Train Awards' back to Las Vegas and uniting generations of music lovers around the world," said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET. "We are working on a show filled with surprises and soulful moments that you don't want to miss."

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show and Executive Produce for BET with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of the "Soul Train Awards" 2022 along with Jesse Collins Entertainment's Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon.

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About the "Soul Train Awards"

Last year's, "Soul Train Awards" presented by BET, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soul Train television show legacy, marking the milestone with a star-studded event showcasing today's reigning R&B/Soul artists. The special premiered on Sunday, November 28 on BET, and for the very first time, the "Soul Train Awards" took place at the World Famous Apollo in Harlem, New York City. Dynamic best-friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold returned as co-hosts. Ashanti was crowned with the "Lady of Soul" award, Maxwell was presented with the "Legend Award," and Ciara and Russell Wilson, and Marley Dias received the "Souls of Justice" Award.

Ari Lennox, Ashanti, Bruno Mars, and Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, Fat Joe, Fred Hammond, Ja Rule, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye, Maxwell, Tone Stith, Summer Walker, and BET Amplified artists Marzz and Elhae performed, along with special appearances by Crystal Hayslett, Devale Ellis Hosea Chanchez, Jazmine Sullivan, Mack Wilds, Normani, Paula Patton, Parker McKenna Posey, and Wendy Raquel Robinson. Presented by AT&T, the highly anticipated Soul Cypher was hosted by the prolific DJ D-Nice and featured the stunning vocal talents of Tone Stith, Koryn Hawthorne, Jac Ross, Elle Varner, and Musiq Soulchild.

Adding to the excitement, BET also held the first-ever "Soul Train Awards Weekend," a three-day multiplatform celebration, that featured several events including the 'Leading With Soul Luncheon,' 'Soul Surprises,' and the formation of a Guinness World Record-breaking Soul Train line. The Network also continued its investment in community recovery and wellness with its distribution of $100,000 in microgrants to ten Harlem businesses and non-profits, while helping feed Harlem residents at two local community-based organizations.

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*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) | 2021 Cable tentpole premieres | Ranked on Blk P18-49 average imps, home network only

ABOUT BET

BET, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African American audience. The primary BET channel is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, a growing BET festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. The Emmy(R) winning company has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the film side, the company also has a first look on JCE's film development projects which could include Viacom's film entities such as Paramount Players. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its three divisions. From the scripted division: scripted series - Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries - The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series - Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition/game shows - Becoming A Popstar, Rhythm + Flow, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk show - Face to Face with Becky G and children's series - Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Emmy(R) Award winner). From the specials division: award shows - The American Music Awards, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors, specials - The Super Bowl Halftime Show, CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. Emmy(R) winner Jesse Collins, Founder and CEO, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also an executive producer for the Grammy Awards. He produced the 2021 Oscars.

ABOUT SOUL TRAIN

"Soul Train" was created in 1971 by visionary Don Cornelius and predominantly featured performances by R&B, pop, soul, and hip-hop artists, in addition to the occasional funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists. When the final episode of the show's historic thirty-five-year run aired in 2006, it was the longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history. "Soul Train" highlighted a cast of incredible, ethnically diverse dancers who famously introduced the world to a whole new series of dance moves and styles on a weekly basis. Cornelius opened every show welcoming the audience to "the hippest trip in America" and closed each show wishing the audience "love, peace, and soul." Today, the legacy of "Soul Train" lives on through the legendary Soul Train dance line, which has become a timeless staple on dance floors across America. In 2016, BET, acquired the "Soul Train" brand and remains dedicated to revitalizing the brand while also honoring its heritage.