Other hires and promotions within the music industry took place at Disney Music Group, Sound Royalties and Amazon Music.
Queen Latifah attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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For the first time in its 46-year history, BET has formed a Board of Advisors. The company’s board was established under the leadership of Louis Carr, president of BET, and will serve as a strategic and cultural soundboard.
Named to the new board of advisors includes Bob Johnson (founder, BET), Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Troy Vincent (executive vp of football operations, National Football League), Raymond J. McGuire (president, Lazard) and George Cheeks (chair, TV media, Paramount). Together, the members of the board will help drive BET to remain at the intersection of media, community and culture.
