Kevin Hart to Host 2025 BET Awards
Kevin Hart is set to host the 2025 BET Awards.
The Emmy-winning superstar actor, comedian and mogul will emcee this year's 25th anniversary awards show, which is set to air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET on Monday, June 9 from the Peacock Theater in L.A.
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'I love a celebration! It's a chance to reflect, cherish, and honor life's unforgettable moments,' Hart said in a statement. 'I'm truly honored to host the 25th BET Awards and celebrate the culture's biggest night. This year marks the 25th anniversary, and my partners at Hartbeat, BET, and JCE are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. It's a black-tie affair, and you're all invited. Tune in live on June 9th, only on BET.'
This year's BET Awards, which the network refers to as 'culture's biggest nightm' will recognize the past 25 years of cultural artistry and honor influential voices in music, film, TV and sports.Hart's BET credits include hosting the stand-up comedy showcase Comic View: One Night Stand in 2008, executive producing and starring in Real Husbands of Hollywood, which premiered in 2013 and his Hartbeat company produces the BET+ adult animated comedy Lil Kev, based on Hart's childhood and family.
'For over a decade, Kevin Hart has been a beloved part of the BET family, and we couldn't be more excited to have him return to host the 25th anniversary BET Awards,' BET president and CEO Scott Mills said in a statement. 'His unparalleled talent, infectious energy, and deep connection to our audience make him the perfect host for this historic celebration. Kevin has continuously pushed boundaries in entertainment. On the heels of the successful launch of BET+ original series Lil Kev, we are eager to expand our partnership and continue to bring groundbreaking projects to life.'
BET executive vp, specials, music programming and music strategy, Connie Orlando, added, 'Kevin Hart is a powerhouse of an entertainer. His impact spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. As we celebrate 25 years of the BET Awards, we couldn't think of a more dynamic host to lead this historic night. Kevin's unmatched charisma, comedic brilliance, and deep-rooted connection to our culture make him the perfect choice to commemorate this milestone event.'
Orlando executive produces the show, along with BET's Jamal Noisette, from Jesse Collins Entertainment, with Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as executive producers.
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