BET 25 Call for Media Credential Requests

BET 25 Call for Media Credential Requests

THE EVENT: It's the ultimate blast from the past as the leading network for African Americans celebrates 25 years of ground-breaking programming and entertainment greatness. There will be cheers, tears and thrills as BET marks its silver anniversary with a look back at the network's greatest moments and a look forward to the hottest stars of today and tomorrow. Catch superstar performances, celebrity appearances and emotional tributes, including a farewell to retiring BET Founder and Chairman Robert L. Johnson, when this landmark special airs on BET.

EVENT TIME: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 @ 8 p.m. PT

LOCATION: Shrine Auditorium 649 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 748-5116 http://www.shrineauditorium.com/ PREMIERE TELECAST: Tuesday, November 1 @ 9 - 11 p.m. ET/PT

ENCORE TELECASTS: Friday, November 4 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT Thursday, November 10 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT Thursday, November 24 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT

PRODUCERS: Stephen Hill, Executive Producer - BET Lynne Harris-Taylor, Executive Producer - BET John Cossette, Executive Producer - Cossette Productions

CONFIRMED TALENT: Earth, Wind & Fire (subject to change) R. Kelly Alicia Keys Mary J Blige John Legend Kirk Franklin Ronald Isley Yolanda Adams Donnie McClurkin Pastor Shirley Caesar Dr. Bobby Jones Donnie Simpson

COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES: Pre-Show/Rehearsal Coverage (Tuesday, October 25, 2005 *Times TBD) Celebrity Red Carpet Arrivals (Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PT; media check-in @ 4:30 p.m.) Interviews & Photo Opportunities with BET*25 show performers, participants Interviews with Show Performers and Producers Interviews with BET Executives Bob Johnson, Debra Lee & Reginald Hudlin

ON-SITE MEDIA PROVISIONS: Full Service Media Center, Coverage/Interview Room, Photo Room Broadcast Media One-on-One Rooms (upon request, based on priority) "Live" Feed of BET*25 Taping for Viewing Pool Feed of Interview Stage Designated Video/Audio Recording Times During Taping Media Work Areas and Catering Downloadable Digital Images of Performances, Tributes

PROCESS TO REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS (Please Follow ALL Instructions)

**Media Credential Request Deadline: October 19, 2005**

-- Media coverage credentials requests may be submitted by logging onto http://www.bet.com/pr and providing the appropriate information via the online credentials request form. Each organization should designate a primary contact to complete the forms for each representative. All responses, questions or requests for additional information will be directed to that individual. -- Credentials are available only to legitimate newsgathering organizations and are subject to approval by BET. All information provided is subject to verification. We would appreciate media cooperation in keeping attending staff to the absolute minimum necessary to cover BET*25. Credential applications are evaluated each year. While we will try to accommodate as many media outlets as possible for our event, space is limited and being credentialed in the past does not guarantee you will be credentialed again. -- Requests from freelancers or non-staff employees on assignment must have the assigning editor submit a letter of assignment on the assigning outlet's letterhead via fax to (202) 608-2631 (Attn: BET Corporate Communications). This assignment letter is to be provided in addition to (not as a substitute for) the online credential form. -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Security at BET*25 will be very tight. We have implemented a stricter credentialing process and are requiring ALL media representatives to provide a Driver's License - or - Passport Number for each and every individual you are requesting credentials for. Please be prepared to provide us with the above government-issued photo identification when submitting this online form. There will be no access to the credential forms once the deadline date has passed. CREDENTIALS REQUEST DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 5 P.M. PACIFIC TIME. -- HOW TO USE THE ONLINE FORM: You may use your mouse or tab key to navigate through the form. Please read the form carefully and answer any questions that may apply to your type of coverage. When you are ready to enter the individuals name and additional security information, please be sure to fill out all required fields and select the type of credential you are requesting for this person and whether you are requesting a Red Carpet Arrivals Credential as well. If you have any further questions regarding credentials or the physical Awards arrival area or Awards media rooms, please contact BET Corporate Communications at (202) 608-2208. -- PRIORITY ACCESS TO EVENTS, INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE GIVEN TO MEDIA OUTLETS AND WORKING JOURNALISTS COVERING BET*25 FOR DEADLINE SENSITIVE NEWS PURPOSES. All other requests (i.e. reporters attending the event to gather background for stories on artists, celebrities, etc.) will be considered on a space-available basis only. -- MEDIA CREDENTIALS ARE NOT TICKETS TO THE BET*25 EVENT. There is limited seating for media in the actual event venue (Shrine Auditorium). Media seating is located in a specially designated viewing area in the Expo Hall of the venue. -- Media credentials will be distributed beginning Monday, October 24 at 11 a.m. PT at the BET*25 media credentials station at the Shrine Auditorium. Media credentials station hours are Mon. 10/24 from 11am - 6pm, Tues. 10/25 from 11am - 6pm and Weds. 10/26 from 10am - 7pm. Credentials are non-transferable, and may only be picked up by the individual to which the credential is assigned. Photo identification must be shown at time of credential pick-up. Location for credentials pick-up will be shared at the time of request approval. -- All media members must exhibit appropriate professional behavior at all times and comply with event coverage rules and parameters as dictated by BET, Cossette Productions and the Shrine Auditorium. Failure to do so may result in confiscation of media credentials and expulsion from the BET*25 event.

CONTACT: Lyntina Townsend Anne Williams Amber Koger BET BET Bobbi Marcus PR (202) 608-2745 (202) 608-2063 (310) 889-9200 lyntina.townsend@bet.netanne.williams@bet.netamber@bobbimarcuspr.com

PRNewswire -- Oct. 5

Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

Web site: http://www.bet.com/

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