BET COMMEMORATES THE LIFE OF JAMES BROWN:

Two Special Tributes Honoring The God Father of Soul


*In immediate response to the passing of one of the greatest contributors to American music, BET News has prepared two specials reflecting on the life and impact of the author of soul, James Brown.

Premiering on Saturday, December 30, 2006 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT, "Soul Brother#1: Remembering James Brown" will be the ultimate tribute with highlight footage and loving retrospect from political activist, Rev. Al Sharpton; Actress, Rosie Perez; R&B singers, Omarion and Full Force; Cultural Critics, Nelson George and Harry Allen; funk bassist and singer, Bootsy Collins and many more.


BET will provide an inside look at the many accomplishments framing the singer's success. In a final salute to a true icon, on Sunday, December 31, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. ET/PT, "The Godfather of Soul: Celebrating The Life of James Brown" will re-cap the public memorial and celebration in Augusta, Georgia with BET NEWS correspondent, Andre Showell.

BET NEWS SPECIAL - SOUL BROTHER #1: REMEMBERING JAMES BROWN
PREMIERE: Saturday, December 30 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT (half hour special) (Re-air Sunday, December 31 @ 2 a.m. ET/PT) (Re-air Sunday, December 31 @ 9 a.m. ET/PT) (Re-air Monday, January 1 @ 11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

BET NEWS SPECIAL - THE GODFATHER OF SOUL: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES BROWN
PREMIERE: Sunday, December 31 @ 9:30 a.m. ET/PT (half hour special) (Re-air Monday, January 1 @ 11:30 p.m. ET/PT)