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Monica (pictured above with BET CEO Debra Lee), Comedianne Monique and Actor Terry Crews (”Everybody Hates Chris”) will all be featured in BET’s upcoming lineup next season. Mo and Crews will have reality shows built around their lives, while Monique will host her own late night comedy show.

The slate of shows represents the first programming under new co-presidents Loretha Jones and Stephen Hill, who took over the position following the exit of Reginald Hudlin last year. During a sneak preview Jones and Hill said the new programming will represent a branding strategy of family values and community pride – an attempt at moving away from some of the negative African American programs the network has received criticism for in the past.

“Monica: Standing Up” will focus on the Monica’s family life and her comeback album, “Breakin’ Up With Mo’Nique” will mark the network’s first late-night talk show and “Crews Control” will focus on the actor, his wife and five kids.

If you’re an avid reader of this site, you recieved this information months ago when I sat down with Monica one on one.  That’s my girl and I’m soooo happy for her! Congrats again Mo….I’ll definitely be watching!

Monique ~ Debra Lee ~ Monica

Chilli celebrates with Monica at BET preview

Mary J. Blige & Monica

Monica & Tocarra

Monica’s about to take over television!

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