BET's 'COLLEGE HILL' Takes Over the A-T-L with a Brand New Season on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 P.M.*

BET's 'COLLEGE HILL' Takes Over the A-T-L with a Brand New Season on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 P.M.*

Popular Reality Series Depicting Black College Life is Back With a Special One-Hour Premiere

LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Why take over one campus when you can take over an entire city? This season BET's COLLEGE HILL answers the question by heading to Atlanta to check out the life and times of eight students from various schools across the "A-T-L" on Tuesday, March 11, at 10:00 p.m.* These eight co-eds will live under one roof, hit the books and in approximately one semester get too close for each other's comfort.

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For the first time ever in the series' history, COLLEGE HILL 5: ATLANTA will gather students from four different universities (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Georgia State University and the University of West Georgia) and explore their academic and career goals, love lives, friendships, trials and tribulations.

In addition to hitting the books this season, the housemates will also have an opportunity to meet and work with Ludacris on a community project for his foundation and exchange ideas and culture with students during a jaunt across the Atlantic to London, England. And of course, the season would not be complete without nights out in Hotlanta and lots of drama.

Among one of BET's top-rated programs in network history, COLLEGE HILL for the past four seasons has steadily posted impressive rating gains over each consecutive season. Now back by popular demand for its fifth season, COLLEGE HILL 5: ATLANTA promises to bring the heat direct from the dirty south.

Meet the cast of COLLEGE HILL 5: ATLANTA:

Anthony, 24, is a junior mass media arts major attending Clark Atlanta University, originally from South Orange, New Jersey. He is currently the oldest member of the Atlanta house, who prides himself on being part of one of the biggest club promoting businesses in Atlanta. When he isn't out promoting with his boys, he can be found kicking it with his girlfriend Asia.

Dorion, 19, is a sophomore mass communications major attending Clark Atlanta University, originally from Beaumont, Texas. He has traveled to go to school in Atlanta, where he hopes to make his mark in the fashion industry. When he is not hitting the books, Dorion is an aspiring model.

Shavon, 22, is a senior fashion merchandising major attending Clark Atlanta University, originally from College Park, Georgia. Shavon is an Atlanta girl through and through. A recent transfer to Clark, she's still getting to know her classmates. A true hustler, Shavon is always working, whether it's modeling or waiting tables at Hooters.

Drew, aka "Dru-Ski," 21, is a senior mass communications major attending the University of West Georgia, originally from Atlanta, Georgia. A rapper, in the midst of laying down his first self-produced album, Drew lives and breathes music as anyone around him can tell you. When he's not rapping, he's hustling, either waiting tables or cutting hair for a few extra bucks.

Dennis, 19, is a sophomore sociology major attending Morehouse College, originally from Columbia, South Carolina. He is the youngest housemate, who hopes to one day become an entertainer. Dancing and performing are his passions, and he is always free styling, whether he's at a video shoot or just hanging with his boys.

Ashley L., 22, is a senior business management major attending Georgia State University, originally from Savannah, Georgia. She is one of the few cast members who were born and raised in Atlanta. Ashley L. fills every moment not studying with dance. Whether it's cheerleading, gymnastics, or go-go dancing, she loves to perform.

Ashley R., 21, is a senior marketing major attending Georgia State University, originally from Lithonia, Georgia. When she is not studying, she is usually spending time with her boyfriend Michael. After college, she hopes to continue her career in modeling and acting, possibly relocating to Los Angeles.

Sira, 22, is a senior finance major attending Georgia State University, originally from Guinea, West Africa. Sira spent much of her childhood in West Africa until her parents decided to move her family to Georgia to give them more opportunities in their lives. Not one to let her parents down, Sira takes her studies very seriously. Although most of the cast members are strangers, Sira knows there will be one friendly face in the house as she and Ashley L. are best friends at Georgia State.

Dr Pepper, Pizza Hut and Dr. Miracles are media and promotional partners of COLLEGE HILL 5: ATLANTA.

The show is executive produced by Tracy Edmonds, for Edmonds Entertainment and Sean Rankine for Phoenix Risen. BET partnered again with Edmonds Entertainment to produce this season's 13-episode run.

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BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of Black culture on a global basis. The primary BET cable network reaches more than 87 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel, and BET Hip-Hop -- are brands that combine to serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is the number one internet destination for the target audiences. BET Mobile delivers music, gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices across virtually all service providers. BET Event Productions is a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe. BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world. BET Networks inspires its audiences to make a difference in their lives and communities with a series of impactful pro-social initiatives under the Touch BET umbrella.

ABOUT EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT

Established by R&B superstar Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his then wife Tracey, Edmonds Entertainment Group has soared like a shooting star to the ranks of Hollywood's elite entertainment companies. Its major subsidiaries include Edmonds Record Group, creators of many of the world's most-recognized song titles; Edmonds Entertainment, producers of award-winning film and television projects; Edmonds Management, representing impressive artist clientele in film, television and music ventures; Edmonds Music Publishing, owners of an impressive library of original and acquired musical works; and the TracKen Place Recording Studio, offering state-of-the-art recording and production technology. Some of company's most noteworthy works include the critically-acclaimed Soul Food feature film, winner of five NAACP Image Awards; and the popular Soul Food cable television series, recipient of six NAACP Image Awards.

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