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BET Joins the First Family for a Musical Celebration at the White House

BET Networks joins the First Family for a star-studded concert featuring performances by Usher, Jill Scott, The Roots, Janelle Monáe, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, Yolanda Adams and more with spoken word tributes by Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse Williams and Angela Bassett.

BET Networks will join President Barack Obama and the first lady for a musical celebration at the White House on Friday, October 21. Hosted by Terence J and Regina Hall, the concert will feature greatest hit performances by Usher, Jill Scott, Common, The Roots, Bell Biv DeVoe, Busta Rhymes, Janelle Monáe, De La Soul, Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams and KiKi Sheard along with appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse Williams and Angela Bassett.

"Our country has been led for the past eight years by an extraordinary president and first lady," said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO, BET Networks. "We have all witnessed history in the making and I am humbled by this momentous opportunity for BET Networks to join the Obamas for this musical celebration."

The concert special will premiere on BET Tuesday, November 15 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT.

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