If you love listening to the Breakfast Club on your radio stations every morning, then you’re definitely going to be here for this news.
BET Network has partnered with iHeartMedia to air a daily broadcast of the syndicated radio show which is hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy on New York’s Power 105.1-FM. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in addition to BET, its sister network VH1 will also air a one-hour edition of the show at 9 a.m. ET weekdays starting April 17.
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This is the first time in almost a decade BET has decided to tap back into Daily programming. Charlamagne Tha God took to his Instagram to announce the exciting news to his fans. While sharing the show details he said, “Starting April 17th you can watch breakfastclubam Monday-Friday at 9 AM on BET and VH1 WE THANK GOD FOR IT ALL!!!!!”
He also said in a statement to the outlet, “BET has been the home of so many cultural institutions, like Rap City and 106 & Park, that have shaped a generation,” said Charlamagne. “Those shows laid the foundation for The Breakfast Club to stand on and grow into the cultural institution that we have become. We look forward to carrying on the tradition.”
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DJ Envy also said, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to showcase The Breakfast Club on BET. I love what the new BET is doing!”
BET CEO and president Scott Mills provided a statement to the Hollywood Reporter saying,
“We’re thrilled to partner with iHeartMedia to bring The Breakfast Club and their unique brand of entertainment and cultural commentary to our audiences. We recognize the show’s influence and popularity, and we are confident that the partnership will be meaningful to our viewers and to our partners. Hosts Charlamagne and DJ Envy are longtime members of the BET and Paramount family, so we couldn’t be more excited to welcome The Breakfast Club home to BET.”
John Sykes, president of entertainment enterprises at iHeartMedia added, “What began as a daily morning radio show over a decade ago in New York City, has now become a cultural beacon across America. This new partnership with BET will expand the radio show’s reach to millions more watching on this iconic television network.”
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The show marks BET’s first daily program since 106 & Park ended in 2014 and its first daytime show.
Clearly, the network and its parent company, Paramount Global has been getting to work. This all nearly four years after partnering with Tyler Perry, who has created tons of shows and movies under the BET belt. Adding more proof of value, media mogul Byron Allen and Sean “Diddy” Combs have all expressed interest in buying stake just like Mr. Perry who has already done so.
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