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Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas in the RAF7 rematch, after Poullas finally paid the $10,000 bet from their first clash; Tsarukyan donated the winnings to a sick child, and the two had previously traded threats but reconciled after the fight.
In RAF 7 in Tampa, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas by decision and delivered a decisive throw; Poullas paid the $10,000 bet in cash afterward, and Tsarukyan announced the money would be donated to a child in need.
Paramount+ will fold BET+ into its service in June after Paramount Skydance buys out Tyler Perry Studios’ stake, migrating about 1,000 hours of BET+ programming—including All the Queen’s Men, Zatima, The Ms. Pat Show and Diarra From Detroit—to Paramount+. Perry will continue to produce BET content under a broad content-partnership, with BET’s linear channel and digital operations remaining active as the brands consolidate to broaden reach.
Paramount Skydance is buying out Tyler Perry’s 25% stake in BET+ and folding BET+ content into Paramount+, phasing BET+ out as a standalone service with its catalog moving to Paramount+ starting in June 2026. Terms of the stake sale weren’t disclosed; BET’s channels, BET Studios, and BET Digital will continue, with BET content prominently featured in the Paramount+ hub as part of Paramount’s multiplatform strategy.
Paramount Global will fold BET+ into Paramount+ beginning in June after acquiring Tyler Perry Studios’ minority stake in BET+. More than 1,000 hours of BET+ content, including Perry titles such as Ruthless, Divorced Sistas, All the Queen’s Men and Zatima (and Average Joe, Diarra from Detroit), will migrate to Paramount+, with BET content housed in the BET Hub. Direct BET+ subscribers will get discounts to join Paramount+, and the expanded library will reach Paramount+’s ~80 million subscribers, a major jump from BET+’s ~3.5 million direct subs. Perry will remain a partner under his programming agreement as Paramount seeks greater scale across its streaming platforms.
'Sistas' Season 10 introduces cast exits, new characters, and a new trailer, continuing the story of Black women navigating love and career challenges amid dramatic events, with new episodes airing weekly on BET starting January 7.
BET has renewed Tyler Perry's 'Sistas' for a tenth season, which will premiere on January 7, 2024, with new episodes weekly. The series follows a group of single Black women navigating love, careers, and friendships in Atlanta, and is currently a top-rated scripted cable series among Black viewers. A spinoff, 'Divorced Sistas,' has also been announced, focusing on women dealing with divorce and relationships.
Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis agreed to a $2 million side bet on their upcoming Netflix exhibition boxing match, which led to a physical altercation during a press conference, though they were quickly separated. The event also featured a heated exchange and playful taunts between the two fighters.
Netflix has renewed its live-action series 'Bet,' based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui, for a second season featuring 10 episodes. The show, set in a boarding school for the elite where gambling rules social hierarchy, follows student Yumeko's quest for revenge and her impact on the school's status quo. The first season was a hit, ranking in the global Top 10 for English-speaking shows.
Derrick Henry, who narrowly missed 2,000 rushing yards last season, has a bet with Dan Patrick that if he reaches 2,000 yards this season, he will get a role in an Adam Sandler movie, as Sandler is Henry's favorite actor. Henry has previously rushed for over 2,000 yards and would make history if he does it again.
Kevin Fredericks, known as KevOnStage, is a comedian, actor, and producer dedicated to making people laugh across various platforms. With a strong social media presence and nearly two million Instagram followers, he has transitioned from stand-up comedy to mainstream Hollywood with his BET+ sitcom 'Churchy,' which has been renewed for a second season. Fredericks aims to provide a consistent source of laughter, drawing from his personal experiences and faith, while also creating opportunities for fellow Black artists. He continues to expand his reach with upcoming projects, including a dynamic comedy tour.
The 1991 cult comedy "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" is being remade with a Black cast, but critics question the need for a remake and the cultural relevance of the story for Black characters. The new film, directed by "Insecure" star Wade Allain-Marcus, features a talented cast but fails to justify its existence, mainly recreating the original's catchphrases and scenes without addressing plotlines that would affect its Black characters differently. The remake also raises questions about the strategy of BET+ and its efforts to attract more Black audiences.
Drake won a $1.115 million bet on the Super Bowl, pocketing $2.3 million when the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious. Instead of keeping the winnings, he plans to give it away during his concert in St. Louis. This surprising turn of events has sparked speculation about the infamous "Drake curse" potentially turning around in 2024.
Amazon's "Invincible" second season premieres on March 14th, Hulu sets March 28th launch for "We Were the Lucky Ones," BET+ developing a dramedy inspired by Ludacris' life, new cast members join HBO's "The White Lotus" for its third season, and Netflix greenlights adaptations of two Harlan Coben novels.
Tyler Perry expressed disappointment with the way Paramount Global handled the bidding process for the potential majority stake sale of its BET business. Perry, along with other moguls, had expressed interest in acquiring the stake but felt disrespected by the process. He stated that he would not reconsider if BET was put up for sale again. Despite this, Perry still maintains a minority stake in the BET+ streaming service and continues to work with Paramount. The potential sale would have given Paramount more cash to focus on its main streaming service, Paramount+.