Statement from BET Networks on Michael Jackson

A statement from Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET
Networks, follows:

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Words cannot capture the impact Michael Jackson has had on pop culture around
the world. He changed the way we hear and feel and move to music; he
epitomized what true musical talent and star power really mean. He is and
always will be the King of Pop.

Michael's influence is felt every day in so many ways at BET Networks, and
it's been that way throughout our network's entire 29-year history. We watched
him grow up, and he truly feels like he is a member of our family. He will be
missed more than we can say... but his legend and memory live on in the
artists, musicians, producers, dancers, fans, and everyone else who looks to
him for inspiration.

Our annual BET Awards show, scheduled for this Sunday in Los Angeles, is
dedicated to Michael Jackson and will pay tribute to his legacy.

All of us at BET Networks send our thoughts and prayers to the Jackson family.

CONTACTS:
Tracy McGraw
212-205-3013
tracy.mcgraw@bet.net

Bernadette Simpao
212-205-3154
bernadette.simpao@bet.net

/PRNewswire -- June 26/

SOURCE BET Networks