BET Her


BET Her is an American basic cable television network currently owned by the BET Media Group subsidiary of Paramount Skydance's CBS Entertainment Group.
The channel originally launched in 1996 as BET on Jazz, a spin-off from BET with a focus on jazz music programming targeting African Americans. By 2006, the network's name was shortened to BET J and was carrying a broader array of music-based, demographic-centric general-interest programming. In 2009, the network relaunched as Centric, with a focus on lifestyle and music programming targeting an upscale audience. Centric would be re-positioned as a general entertainment brand targeting women by 2014, and in 2017, the network would be relaunched under its current name.
, BET Her is available to approximately 33,000,000 pay television households in the United States; down from its 2017 peak of 51,000,000 households.

History

Music and general entertainment formats

The channel launched on January 15, 1996, as BET on Jazz, as a spin-off channel to BET. It would later be rebranded as BET Jazz in 2002; and BET J, on March 1, 2006.
As BET J, the channel's focus shifted from pure jazz programming into general interest offerings. While jazz music still remained the stated primary focus, programming expanded to include a block of Caribbean-oriented programs as well as some R&B, neo soul, reggaetón and alternative hip hop. To a lesser extent, BET J also focused on go-go, electronica and alternative rock. Programs introduced during this era included My Two Cents with Keith Boykin, Bryonn Bain, Crystal McCarey Anthony and Staceyann Chin, The Best Shorts hosted by Abiola Abrams, Living the Life of Marley about Ky-Mani Marley, My Model is Better Than Your Model with Eva Pigford and The Turn On hosted by Charlotte Burley.
On April 24, 2009, network officials announced it would rebrand BET J as Centric, a new general entertainment network with lifestyle and music programming targeting "upscale" African-American adults. The new channel was considered to be a competitor to TV One. Centric's initial lineup primarily featured programming sourced from other BET's corporate siblings, and others that had been previously announced for BET J. The network planned to launch more original programs in 2010, such as the reality series Keeping Up With The Joneses and Model City. The channel also picked up reruns of the music series Soul Train, and revived the Soul Train Music Awards. Centric launched on September 28, 2009; its launch day primetime programming featured a tribute to Michael Jackson.

Shift to Woman-centric programming

At its 2014 upfronts, BET's parent company announced that it would re-position Centric as a network targeting African-American women. Included in the repositioning was a development deal with Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment.
On September 25, 2017, Centric rebranded as BET Her, as part of an ongoing restructuring of Viacom's networks around its flagship brands.

Programming

The channel has produced and aired a limited amount of original programming over the years. Currently, BET Her's main programming consists of reruns and simulcasts of BET programming, along with a morning block of music videos, acquired and syndicated programs, and film telecasts.

List of programs broadcast by BET Her

As of July 2023.

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Hit the FloorLet's Make a DealTyler Perry's Assisted LivingTyler Perry's House of Payne

Former

227A Different WorldA Sunday of Worship with Regina & DanielAccording to AlexAccording to Him + HerAll RiseAlmost MarriedAmateur Millionaires ClubAmenAmerican GangsterApollo LiveAre We There Yet?Arise 360The A-TeamBackstage ConfidentialBaldwin HillsBeauty and the BallerBeingBeing Mary JaneThe Bernie Mac ShowBETX Turn Up Party Repeat BET J Virtual Awards BET After DarkThe BET Honors BET StartBET Start WeekendsBob Hearts AbisholaThe [Book of Negroes (miniseries)|The Book of Negroes]The Brian McKnight ShowBrothersBrothers to BruthaCentric's 20 to 1 CountdownCentric Celebrates Selma Centric Comedy All-Stars Centric GospelCentric Hits Centric LiveComicViewCommunity Impact Awards The Cosby ShowCriminals at WorkCSI: NYCulture ListDaddy's GirlsEddie Griffin: Going for BrokeEveEverybody Hates ChrisFameFamily FeudFantasia for RealThe First FamilyFlick CentricFrankie & NeffeFrom the Bottom UpThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe GameGet Christie Love!GirlfriendsGot 2B Real: The Diva Variety ShowHalf & Half Harlem HeightsHell DateHomicide: Life on the StreetThe Hot 10 CountdownI Want to Work for DiddyIn Living ColorIn the HouseInstant MomIt's a Mann's WorldThe Jamie Foxx ShowJudge KarenK. Michelle: My LifeKeith Sweat's Platinum HouseKeeping Up with the JonesesKeyshia Cole: All InKeyshia Cole: The Way It IsLa La's Full Court LifeLeading Women/MenLens on TalentLet's Stay TogetherLet's Talk About PepLutherLyric CafeMaking the BandMalcolm & EddieMaster of the MixMcDonald's 365 Black AwardsMiami ViceModel CityMoeshaThe Montel Williams ShowMorning Cup Mr. Box OfficeMy Current SituationMy Wife and KidsThe Nat King Cole ShowThe NeighborhoodNew York UndercoverNoah's ArcThe ParkersPitchPlayed by FameThe Players' Awards The Proud FamilyQueen BossThe [Queen Latifah Show]The Real Real Husbands of HollywoodReed Between the LinesRetro Centric Run's HouseRuPaul's Drag RaceRising IconsThe Salt-N-Pepa ShowScandalSecond Generation WayansSingle LadiesSister, SisterSmart Guy