BET MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES DATES FOR "BET AWARDS" 25TH ANNIVERSARY & "BET EXPERIENCE" 2025 IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 5, 2025 - "BET Awards," undeniably known as Culture's Biggest Night, is back with a new date and leveling up like never before. Today, BET Media Group announced that "BET Awards" 2025 will take place live from Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025. Additionally, the highly anticipated BET Experience 2025 (BETX) returns with four days of immersive fan-focused events from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, "BET Awards" continues its legacy of recognizing cultural brilliance in music, television, film, and more while delivering electrifying performances, powerful tributes and unforgettable moments. The star-studded event will air live on BET, promising an evening of unmatched entertainment and celebration.

BETX will provide attendees with an immersive, dynamic long weekend filled with exclusive performances, celebrity panels, fan experiences, and more. This vibrant, interactive event brings together the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and culture, offering every generation in attendance a one-of-a-kind experience of all things BET leading to the "BET Awards."

Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, serves as the Executive Producer for "BET Awards" 2025, with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement, for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.

Additional details, including nominees, performer lineups, special guests, and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can stay updated by visiting BET.com/BETX and following @BET on social media.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), 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. For more BET news announcements, visit betpressroom.com.

ABOUT BET AWARDS

"BET Awards" is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The "BET Awards" franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.

ABOUT BET X

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.