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Paramount+ to Integrate BET+, Boosting Black Storytelling

3/14/2026

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Summary

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Paramount will merge BET+ into Paramount+ starting in June 2026 to streamline streaming.
BET+ users will transition to Paramount+.
The move adds over 1,000 hours of programming, including The Ms. Pat Show and All the Queen’s Men.
Louis Carr, BET Networks President, says the plan expands Black storytelling within Paramount's broader content strategy.

History

Historical Context

The merger of CBS and Viacom in 2019, forming ViacomCBS, marked a significant consolidation in the media industry. This reunion followed years of negotiations, beginning with National Amusements' push for a merger in 2016. The combined entity boasts over 140,000 hours of programming, including iconic franchises like Star Trek, reflecting a strategic response to competition from streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon.

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Story summary

Paramount will merge BET+ into Paramount+ starting in June 2026 to streamline streaming.
BET+ users will transition to Paramount+.
The move adds over 1,000 hours of programming, including The Ms. Pat Show and All the Queen’s Men.
Louis Carr, BET Networks President, says the plan expands Black storytelling within Paramount's broader content strategy.

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