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BET Forms Star-Studded Advisory Board Ahead of Paramount+ Merge

6/4/2026

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BET announced on June 2, 2026 that it created its first Board of Advisors.
The board includes founder Bob Johnson, President Louis Carr, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Troy Vincent, Lazard President Raymond J. McGuire, and Paramount Skydance chair George Cheeks.
Louis Carr said the board will provide insight, perspective, and accountability as BET expands programming and audience engagement.
BET will fold its BET+ streaming service into Paramount+ in July 2026, with the advisory board guiding the transition.

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BET announced on June 2, 2026 that it created its first Board of Advisors.
The board includes founder Bob Johnson, President Louis Carr, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Troy Vincent, Lazard President Raymond J. McGuire, and Paramount Skydance chair George Cheeks.
Louis Carr said the board will provide insight, perspective, and accountability as BET expands programming and audience engagement.
BET will fold its BET+ streaming service into Paramount+ in July 2026, with the advisory board guiding the transition.