BET Awards '07 Nominees, Host and Special Honorees Announced May 16th at 9:00am PT at Hollywood Renaissance Hotel

BET Awards '07 Nominees, Host and Special Honorees Announced May 16th at 9:00am PT at Hollywood Renaissance Hotel

50 Cent, TI, Robin Thicke And Other Celebrities Available For Interview And

 Photo Opportunities; Countdown Begins To 'Live' BET AWARDS '07 Telecast On                                 June 26TH    WHO:            Hip-Hop mega-superstars, 50 Cent and TI, along with chart-                   topping R&B sensation Robin Thicke will all be available                   for interview and photo opportunities to talk about their                   participation in the upcoming BET Awards '07.  In                   addition, the BET AWARDS '07 host will be introduced, and                   other select BET AWARDS '07 nominees and special honorees                   will appear.    WHAT:           On May 16, BET will announce the nominees of its                   electrifying awards show, this year's host and initial                   talent lineup of confirmed participants.  Interview and                   photo opportunities of BET Awards '07 participants                   including: 50 Cent, TI, and Robin Thicke, as well as BET                   executives Reginald Hudlin, BET President of                   Entertainment, and Stephen Hill, BET Executive Vice                   President for Entertainment and Music Programming/BET                   Awards Executive Producer will be available on Wednesday,                   May 16, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT.    EVENT TIME:     Wednesday, May 16, 2007                   8 a.m. - 9 a.m. PT - Media Check-In                   9 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. PT - Nominee Announcement (also                   available via live webcast)                   10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PT - One-on-One broadcast interviews                   with participating celebrities (with approved media -                   scheduled time will be provided)                   10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT - Print Media roundtables with                   participating celebrities and BET executives (dial-in                   number and interview schedule will be provided upon RSVP                   confirmation)                   10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT - Radio Roundtable with                   participating celebrities    WHERE:          Renaissance Hollywood Hotel                   1755 North Highland Avenue                   Hollywood, CA  90028    OPPORTUNITIES:· Electronic and print interviews, photo opportunities with                   BET executives Reginald Hudlin, and Stephen Hill; BET                   AWARDS '07 Host, select BET Awards '07 nominees and                   special honorees                    Show participants will be discussing their plans for the                   show, their thoughts on this year's hosts, nominees and                   their hot careers                    Updates on confirmed show talent, production plans and                   other BET Awards' 07 items of interest    PRESS RSVP   (MEDIA ONLY):   Participation is limited and will be confirmed on a                   space-available basis; RSVP immediately by contacting:    Zabrina Horton, BET Corporate Communications   310-481-3737   zabrina.horton@bet.net    Monica Alexander, Bobbi Marcus PR   310-889-9200   monica@bobbimarcuspr.com  

PRNewswire -- May 9

Source: BET Networks

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