Palmer joins previously announced board members Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Troy Vincent, Raymond J. McGuire and George Cheeks.

Keke Palmer at the CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner held at Tribeca Grill on June 08, 2026 in New York, New York.

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After unveiling its new board of advisors earlier this month, on Tuesday (June 23), BET appointed Hollywood polymath Keke Palmer as its latest member.

“Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment,” said Louis Carr, president of BET. “She understands audiences, embraces innovation, and has consistently used her platform to open doors for others. Her insight, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset will be invaluable as we continue positioning BET for the next generation.”