BET The Deal Wants YOU

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?Your original video may be used by BET Networks for on-air programming, BET wireless outlets, and in any medium in perpetuity.

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.

Film Producer Vs. Film Director (Celebrity Guest Blog by Dianne Ashford)

“I meet people all the time with a desire to be a director and/or a producer but most don’t know the difference in the job responsibilities, so I thought I would take this time to define the two in laymen terms.”

Dianne Ashford is a film producer who has a long compendium of films and owner of Symmetry Entertainment in Atlanta, GA. She is a producer for Rainforest Films who is responsible for the films Stomp The Yard, Stomp The Yard 2, Obsessed, and other major films. She is an award winning film producer and outright beautiful and caring person.

“I meet people all the time with a desire to be a director and/or a producer but most don’t know the difference in the job responsibilities, so I thought I would take this time to define the two in laymen terms.

Directors are creative people. They provide direction to virtually every department on the set from the cast to the locations. They consult with the wardrobe department on the style of the characters. They meet with the Art Department on the look and design of the sets. They collaborate with the Director of Photography (DP) on the visual look of the film and the camera movement (pan left to right, tilt up or down). They are concerned with all things in front of the camera. They provide the vision.

Producers are action people. We do everything in our power to make the Director’s vision a reality. Our world is behind the camera. We negotiate deals with actors, hire the crew and maintain the budget. We are the point of contact for all things right or wrong (mostly wrong) on a set. We are the most celebrated and hated people on the set; The Kings and Queens of “NO”. Not the most glamorous job, but somebody has to do it! That’s where I come in J!

In essence, both jobs are crucial to the movie making process but they are two totally different beasts and I’ve only given you a small look into some of the real responsibilities! No two days are the same, there are challenges both must face on the daily basis but that’s why the movie making business is so magical and that’s why you have to LOVE what you do to do it!”

Written by Ms. Dianne Ashford of Symmetry Entertainment.

DJ Clue TV Searches For The Best DJ’s

DJ Clue TV is doing a reality tv show to search for the hottest dj’s worldwide. Bring your heat.

Alfre Woodard’s Daughter Mavis Spencer Miss Golden Globe

Alfre Woodard’s daughter (Miss Golden Globe) was on the Golden Globe Awards show tonight and no one had really ever seen her. Here’s Mavis Spencer with both of her parents.

Alfre Woodard’s daughter (Miss Golden Globe) was on the Golden Globe Awards show tonight and no one had really ever seen her. Here’s Mavis Spencer with both of her parents.

LL Cool J On The Set Of NCIS

Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J film scenes for their new hit show NCIS: Los Angeles on the boardwalk in Venice Beach. The two seemed to enjoy themselves quite a bit while on set. They filmed up and down the boardwalk, including a scene where they ran after someone and another where Chris tried on [...]

Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J film scenes for their new hit show NCIS: Los Angeles on the boardwalk in Venice Beach. The two seemed to enjoy themselves quite a bit while on set. They filmed up and down the boardwalk, including a scene where they ran after someone and another where Chris tried on a couple of pairs of silly sunglasses. In between scenes, LL relaxed by swinging himself on a couple of yellow poles while Chris read the newspaper and chowed down on some famous ‘Titos Tacos’.

Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J film an episode for their new television show NCIS: Los Angeles at the famous Venice Beach

Gerard Spinks is the CEO of Spinks Industries; a web content developer and online marketing agency based in Atlanta, GA USA. You can get started with a comprehensive marketing plan at http://www.spinksindustries.com.

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Monica Danger from For the Love of Ray J gives birth

Monica Laura Leon just announced on her twitter that she gave birth to a baby girl. From Danger’s Twitter: I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl still recovering in the hospital, she is healthy and we r happy!

Monica Laura Leon just announced on her twitter that she gave birth to a baby girl. From Danger’s Twitter:

Monica Danger from For The Love of Ray J announces her childs birth

Monica Danger from For The Love of Ray J announces her childs birth

I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl still recovering in the hospital, she is healthy and we r happy!

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Jeronimo Spinx To Star on CBS Criminal Minds

My brother and great African American actor, Jeronimo Spinx, will be starring in CBS Television’s Criminal Minds on October 14, 2009 at 9 PM. Jeronimo Spinx is an over night sensation after working in the industry as an actor for over 10 years! He has worked hard and diligent to get to where he is. [...]

My brother and great African American actor, Jeronimo Spinx, will be starring in CBS Television’s Criminal Minds on October 14, 2009 at 9 PM. Jeronimo Spinx is an over night sensation after working in the industry as an actor for over 10 years! He has worked hard and diligent to get to where he is. Please stay tuned!

Jeronimo Spinx stars in CBS Criminal Minds October 14, 2009

Jeronimo Spinx stars in CBS Criminal Minds October 14, 2009

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