Posts Tagged ‘Debra Lee’
Music industry mourns death of Quinn Coleman, son of former BET CEO Debra Lee
The music industry is mourning the untimely passing of Quinn Coleman, the son of former BET CEO Debra Lee, who died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, according to Billboard. He…
Read MoreDebbie Allen, Debra Lee honored at BE’s 2020 Women of Power Legacy Awards
Award-winning actor, producer, director and choreographer Debbie Allen and former BET Networks CEO and Chairman Emeritus Debra Lee were honored by Black Enterprise at its 2020 Women of Power Legacy…
Read MoreAnother 1 bites the dust: BET’s ‘The Quad’ has been canceled
BET’s “The Quad” has been canceled a week after its second season concluded. No stranger to cutting shows, BET has given the boot to another one of its series. Joining the…
Read MoreDebra Lee replaced as BET’s president and CEO
BET’s parent company Viacom has named Scott M. Mills as the new president of the Viacom-owned network, replacing current president, Debra L. Lee, who will serve as chairman and CEO, according to reports. Mills…
Read MoreDebra Lee explains the purpose of Black Girls Rock! Awards
BET’s longtime CEO Debra Lee took the time to tell us about the purpose of the Black Girls Rock! Awards. And she expressed her appreciation for Black men as well.…
Read MoreBlack Girls Rock 2017 highlights: Hair, fashion and inspirational quotes
Black Girls Rock definitely brought out the women not only about their business in life but also the ones conscious of making statements through their hairstyles, choice of clothing and…
Read MoreMacy’s celebration of diversity is a win for Black women in power
Macy’s new CEO Jeff Gennette was surrounded by a powerful group, a benefit of his predecessor’s Terry Lundgren’s hard work and the relationships he’s built in the African American and…
Read MoreBirdman, Ray J spotted at ‘Music Moguls’ premiere party
BET’s newest docu-series “Music Moguls” stars Birdman, Damon Dash, Jermaine Dupri, and Snoop Dogg. The show premiered Tuesday, June 28, and became the No. 1 trending topic. BET’s president Debra…
Read MoreTwitter appoints 1st Black board member, Debra L. Lee
After enduring much criticism due the the lack of diversity among Twitter employees, the social media giant made a move to correct matters. Monday, May 16, Twitter revealed that BET’s Debra…
Read MoreRecord number of attendees: Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
Black Enterprise’s 2016 Women of Power Summit opened on Wednesday, March 9, with a record breaking one thousand attendees gathering for the leadership development conference that includes professional workshops, a…
Read More5 reasons you should attend BE’s Women of Power Summit
Black Enterprise magazine’s 2016 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit is touted as a business event that attracts more than 800 mid- to senior-level managers, “C-level” decision makers, HR officers,…
Read MoreKelly Rowland turns heads in white suit on red carpet
On Dec. 2, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off their five-week holiday season with a night of electrifying dance performances and celebrity sightings. Some stars in attendance were…
Read MoreBrandy, Debra Lee rock curls on Alvin Ailey holiday gala red carpet
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated the start of their five-week holiday season with a night of jaw-dropping dance performances and plenty of celebrities. The Dec. 2 gala was…
Read MoreMichelle Obama speaks alongside M.A.D. Girls at Black Girls Rock!
When first lady Michelle Obama spoke onstage alongside the M.A.D. Girls; Kaya Thomas, Chental-Soing Bembry and Gabrielle Jordan, it was apparent the young girls were elated. After all, they graced…
Read MoreDespite recent drama Cash Money makes ‘Billboard’s’ Power 100 list
Despite currently having their hands full with two separate lawsuits and their star artist trying to make a very public exit from the label, Cash Money Records executives Ronald “Slim” Williams…
Read MoreBET CEO, Debra Lee recognizes 50 years since Civil Rights Movement
During the show, BET’s head-woman-in-charge took a slight break from the entertainment to recognize a pivotal moment in American history — the upcoming 50 year anniversary of the Civil Rights…
Read MoreJanelle Monáe, Pink, BET’s Debra Lee honored at Billboard’s Women in Music event
P!nk, Janelle Monáe, and the top women in business were honored at Billboard’s Women in Music event that took place at Capitale Tuesday at NYC’s Capitale, luminaires from the music industry celebrated the top…
Read MoreBest updos and short cuts on the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards 2013
Toni Braxton, Jennifer Hudson and more wore their hair short at The Soul Train Awards 2013 in the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Check out the best short cuts on the red carpet at The…
Read MoreCadillac presents BET’s 7th pre-awards dinner: GM’s Don Butler, NeNe Leakes and more
BET’s CEO Debra Lee hosts celebrity pre-awards dinner sponsored by Cadillac The seventh annual BET pre-awards dinner hosted by the network’s CEO Debra Lee highlighted and showcased their accomplishments. Lee…
Read MoreNeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey attend Debra Lee’s Pre-BET Awards Dinner
Stars came out to show their support at Debra Lee’s 7th Annual Pre-BET Awards Celebration Dinner held at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.
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