BET Counts Down the New Year with Exclusive Appearances from Brandy, Jim Jones, Jasmine Sullivan and New Network Darlings, Brutha

BET Counts Down the New Year with Exclusive Appearances from Brandy, Jim Jones, Jasmine Sullivan and New Network Darlings, Brutha

Top 100 Music Videos of 2008 Get "NOTARIZED" 11:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.*,

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, December 31 from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.*, BET's much anticipated NOTARIZED list is finally unveiled. Beginning at 11:00 p.m.*, join hosts Terrence and Rocsi as 106 & PARTY follows the illustrious countdown and rings in 2009 with the party of the year featuring performances by Jasmine Sullivan, Brandy, Ray J, Plies, Brutha, Ace Hood, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones.

On Wednesday, December 31, BET celebrates New Year's Eve with the following shows:

"NOTARIZED" / 11:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.*

BET's annual top 100 countdown special is set to bring in 2009 by giving viewers a look back at the best videos, highlights and events of 2008. In this exclusive 12-hour pre-party, your favorite artists and BET hosts reveal the best videos of the year and share their most memorable moments of '08, as well as their goals and resolutions for 2009. Don't miss the ultimate music year-end countdown to see who takes home NOTARIZED 2008's coveted #1 spot.

"106 & PARTY" / 11:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.*

It's time to get the party started! Start your 2009 with the fabulous Terrence and Rocsi at the televised social event of the year. 106 & PARTY rings in the new year with the most fashionable and entertaining two hours of television with exclusive performances by Jasmine Sullivan, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Brandy, Ray J, Ace Hood, Plies, Jadakiss and Brutha. Forget the crowds and the freezing weather; join the party as BET shares the holiday spirit with the liveliest audience and viewers at home.

   *All times ET/PT    About BET Networks  

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households, according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

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