Congratulations are in order for rap veteran MC Lyte.  According to eurweb.com, Lyte will now become the Vice President of James DuBuse, the reality television producers,(James has done show like “The Keyshia Cole Show, Hell Date, And Monica’s New show, One ON One) new artist development company DuBose Music Group.

The recording artist and writer will be tasked with shepherding DMG’s talent acquisitions and artist development, according to a statement released by the company.

“Lyte is a rap music icon and music scholar with a wealth of industry connections and an extensive knowledge of urban music,” said James DuBose, CEO of DuBose Entertainment. “With Lyte at the helm, DMG is perfectly positioned to usher in the next generation of artists and influence a new generation of music fans.”      

       As her first major deal since joining DMG, Lyte announced the signing of Tenille Johnson, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Atlanta who has already completed recording several tracks for her debut album.      

I have to say that I was quite impressed by all of BET’s new programing.  I was given a special invitation to cover the event and got the chance to meet all of BET’s top players.  I believe,  for the last 4 years BET’s show substance and programming took a nose dive.  I just couldn’t relate at times,  to some of the shows but after seeing the new direction and the type of programing that’s on the schedule, the netowrk has won me back.  Although,  I can’t tell yall about all the shows I can tell ya that the stars you see featured here will be participating in a show. 

Monica,  Maxwell,  Mary J Blige,  Chilli,  MC Lyte,  Mario Van Peeples, and Mo’ Nique were just some of the few special guests who were in the building to talk about their new shows.  Monica will have her own reality show on the network, entitled, ‘Monica: Still Standing’ and she says it is set to air sometime in October.

Look at Mo and Chilli doing the “Stanky Leg.”   Mo ‘Nique will be getting her own late night show and a reality show that could be taped in the ATL,  so you know ya boy will be getting all the exclusive pics.  Maxwell is set to make his come back on BET later this year.    BET.com will be giving you all the details really soon.

My Girls Mary J and MC Lyte will be getting their own shows,  which will focus on uplifting young women,  and I have to say that I was really moved by  the preview.  Last, but not least I have to tell yall, that BET will be bringing back,  news programming with the focus on us,  which I’m really happy about,  cause the community really needs it.  You can see all the pictures in the gallery.

Special shoutouts to Debra Lee, Stephen Hill, Connie Orlando and Anita Baker.  Oh and Anita Baker told me tell ya’ll she is still looking for a man!