BE A PART OF ‘THE DEAL’
The Deal is back and better than ever with exclusive interviews with your favorite artists, juicy celebrity gossip, entertainment news, and the latest in music videos. But we’re missing one thing – YOU! Wanna be a part of the movement? Check out how you can be involved with the show and upload your submissions to www.bet.com/thedeal. Check us out weeknights on Black Entertainment Television!
GOOD IN YA’ HOOD
Is there a hot trend that’s bubbling around your way? Wanna big up your town/city? Upload your one minute (60 seconds) video showing and telling us what’s good in your ‘hood for a chance to be featured on The Deal.
Entry Rules:
*You must be 21 years or older to enter.
*Clearly identify that you are applying for ‘Good in Ya’ Hood.’
*Your video must be of you only, the entrant (and not include anyone else in it).
*Your video must be one minute (:60 seconds) in length.
*You may not use any music in your video.
*Your video must be clean, and not contain any curse words or sexually explicit lyrics or gestures.
*No logos or name brands can be visible anywhere in your video.
*Tip: Avoid wearing white or striped clothing.
*Tip: Videos should be shot in a well-lit area. NO Dark videos please!
Upload Format Requirements: Only upload one of the following file formats.
*QuickTime = Mov or Mp4
*Windows Media = Wmv
*Mpeg = mpg
*AVI = avi
Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.
WORDSMITH
Is there a slang word or phrase that’s buzzing in your area or in your circle that people have no clue about? If you wanna educate the masses on your favorite slang word, be our Wordsmith of the Day.
All you have to do is upload your one minute (60 seconds) video with the word. Define it, use it in a sentence, and if it’s hot enough, you may be featured on The Deal!
Entry Rules:
*You must be 21 years or older to enter.
*Clearly identify that you are applying for ‘Wordsmith.’
*Your video must be of you only, the entrant (and not include anyone else in it).
*Your video must be one minute (:60 seconds) in length.
*You may not use any music in your video.
*Your video must be clean, and not contain any curse words or sexually explicit lyrics or gestures.
*No logos or name brands can be visible anywhere in your video.
*Tip: Avoid wearing white or striped clothing.
*Tip: Videos should be shot in a well-lit area. NO Dark videos please!
Upload Format Requirements: Only upload one of the following file formats.
*QuickTime = Mov or Mp4
*Windows Media = Wmv
*Mpeg = mpg
*AVI = avi
Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.
15 SECONDS TO SHINE
Do you have a talent you want to share with the world? If so, upload a 60 second video of you doing your thing – rhyming, singing, or reciting poetry! The submission must not contain music of any kind. It may be your time to shine!
Entry Rules:
*You must be 21 years or older to enter.
*Clearly identify that you are applying for ’15 Seconds to Shine.’
*Your video must be of you only, the entrant (and not include anyone else in it).
*Your video must be one minute (:60 seconds) in length.
*You may not use any music in your video.
*Your video must be clean, and not contain any curse words or sexually explicit lyrics or gestures.
*No logos or name brands can be visible anywhere in your video.
*Tip: Avoid wearing white or striped clothing.
*Tip: Videos should be shot in a well-lit area. NO Dark videos please!
Upload Format Requirements: Only upload one of the following file formats.
*QuickTime = Mov or Mp4
*Windows Media = Wmv
*Mpeg = mpg
*AVI = avi
Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.
THE BAR EXAM
Do you have a hot 16? Upload a video of you spittin’ your hottest freestyle for a chance to be featured on The Deal!
Entry Rules:
*You must be 21 years or older to enter.
*Clearly identify that you are applying for ‘The Bar Exam.’
*Your video must be of you only, the entrant (and not include anyone else in it).
*Your video must be one minute (:60 seconds) in length.
*You may not use any music in your video.
*Your video must be clean, and not contain any curse words or sexually explicit lyrics or gestures.
*No logos or name brands can be visible anywhere in your video.
*Tip: Avoid wearing white or striped clothing.
*Tip: Videos should be shot in a well-lit area. NO Dark videos please!
Upload Format Requirements: Only upload one of the following file formats.
*QuickTime = Mov or Mp4
*Windows Media = Wmv
*Mpeg = mpg
*AVI = avi
Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.
THE CORNER
The Deal is all about hip hop culture and talking about what’s going on in the world, so we wanna hear from you! All you have to do is gather a few friends (3 or less), and discuss one of the following questions in 60 seconds or less and upload your video clip.
Choose from the following and talk about it!
• Male celebrities step outside of their relationships and typically, their status/image remains untarnished. Can a female celebrity do the same thing? Why or why not?
• Do you think hip-hop artists deserve lead roles in movies OVER trained & accomplished actors? Why or why not?
• Do you think artists need the backing of a record label to be successful or can they create a movement independently?
• How do you feel about celebrities going off on Twitter?
• When you are trying to ‘holla’ at someone, do you call, text, or Twitter with them?
Entry Rules:
*You must be 21 years or older to enter.
*Clearly identify that you are applying for ‘The Corner.’
*Your video must be of you and three people only (4 people maximum).
*Your video must be one minute (:60 seconds) in length.
*You may not use any music in your video.
*Your video must be clean, and not contain any curse words or sexually explicit lyrics or gestures.
*No logos or name brands can be visible anywhere in your video.
*Tip: Avoid wearing white or striped clothing.
*Tip: Videos should be shot in a well-lit area. NO Dark videos please!
Upload Format Requirements: Only upload one of the following file formats.
*QuickTime = Mov or Mp4
*Windows Media = Wmv
*Mpeg = mpg
*AVI = avi
Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.
