BET's 2005 CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL Showcase Featuring Gospel Greats, R&B Stars Set for Historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles

BET's 2005 CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL Showcase Featuring Gospel Greats, R&B Stars Set for Historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles Comedian Steve Harvey Returns to Emcee Spiritual Salute Taping on Saturday, January 22 at 7 p.m. Pacific Time 2005 CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL Televises February 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on BET SAVE THE DATE / CALENDAR NOTICE / EVENT LISTING ADVISORY LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by BET (Black Entertainment Television): WHAT: BET's signature 5th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL special sets sail with a 2005 edition to be taped in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. PT at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Hosted again by veteran actor/comedian Steve Harvey, this event is open to the public. Tickets are limited and available now through all Ticketmaster outlets and on the Internet at http://www.ticketmaster.com/. Ticket prices are $25 (plus theatre and Ticketmaster service charges) for floor seating and $10 for balcony seating. WHO: Led by returning host Steve Harvey, the list of performers includes: Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Ruben Studdard, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, Dr. Bobby Jones, KiKi Sheard, Smokie Norful, and many more. WHERE: Orpheum Theatre 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 749-5171 http://www.laorpheum.com/ TICKETS: CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL ticket prices range from $25 to $10, available through Ticketmaster outlets and on the Internet at http://www.ticketmaster.com/. EVENT INFO: http://www.bet.com/cog WHEN: Taping -- Saturday, January 22, 2005 @ 7 p.m. PT Premiere Telecast -- Thursday, February 24, 2005 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television) CONTACT: Tosha Whitten-Griggs, +1-818-655-6712, tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net, or Zabrina Horton, +1-818-655-6737, zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET Web site: http://www.bet.com/ NOTE TO EDITORS: MEDIA COVERAGE: Credentials for working media who wish to cover the CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL taping may be requested from BET Corporate Communications by faxing a written request to 818-655-8426. Credentials deadline is January 19, 2005. ------- Profile: International Entertainment