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Your Weekly Dose of Black Star Power: Programming Highlights for the Week of January 19 - 25, 2004. All Times ET/PT

BET'S HOT PICKS OF THE WEEK

MOVIE SPECIAL - YOU GOT SERVED (PREMIERE): Elgin (Marques Houston of IMX) and David (Omarion of B2K) are best friends and leaders of the best dance crew in the area. When another town's top group challenges them to a battle, David and Elgin-along with their buddies (Lil Fizz, J Boog and Raz B of B2K) must create and perfect the most cutting edge moves in order to remain on top. Jennifer Freeman, Meagan Good and Steve Harvey co-star. Take a behind-the-scenes look at this red-hot movie. Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m.

THE PARKERS: There's never a dull moment with everyone's favorite mother-and-daughter duo Nikki and Kim Parker. This week's episodes include: "Family Ties & Lies" Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m.; "The Altos" Tuesday, January 20 at 8:30 p.m.; "The Revolution" Wednesday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m.; "Don't Believe the Hype" Wednesday, January 21 at 8:30 p.m.; "To Love or Not To Love" Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 p.m.; "Quarantine" Thursday, January 22 at 8:30 p.m.

BLACK STAR POWER CINEMA

BET MONDAY MOVIE - DO THE RIGHT THING: It's a long, hot summer in the Bed-Stuy district of Brooklyn, and tensions are growing in the Black community where there are only two local businesses - a Korean grocery store and Sal's Pizzeria. Tensions erupt into a senseless act of violence when a neighborhood radical attempts to launch a boycott of Sal's. Starring Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m.

BET FRIDAY MOVIE -WAITING TO EXHALE: Based on the novel by Terry McMillan, this story follows the friendship between four African-American women as they deal with the trials and tribulations of their everyday lives. Friendship becomes the strongest bond as men, careers, and families take them in different directions. Starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine. Friday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.

BET SATURDAY MOVIE - SOUL FOOD: Mama Joe's Sunday dinner is the glue that has held the Joseph family together for more than 40 years. When she is hospitalized, tensions among her daughters and their personal lives spiral out of control. But leave it to her young grandson to cook up a scheme to remedy the feud and bring the family back to the table. Starring Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long and Mehki Phifer. Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m.

MUSIC PROGRAMMING

106 & PARK: Monday: Marques Houston; Wednesday: Dave Chapelle; Friday: Freestyle Fridays. Monday - Friday at 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

ACCESS GRANTED - BEYONCE: BET's popular behind-the-scenes "making of the video" show is back with Beyoncé. Sexy, soulful diva Beyoncé shines with a follow-up to her smash hit video, "Baby Boy." Head to sunny Los Angeles to hang out with Beyoncé and witness the making of her new video, "Me, Myself, & I." Wednesday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m.

ACCESS GRANTED - RUBEN STUDDARD: The American Idol winner has returned. Hang out with Ruben on the set of his new video, "Sorry 2004." Follow Ruben and his video love interest Gabrielle Union as they guide you through the making of the video. Saturday, January 24 at 1:30 p.m.

BET THE NEXT: From hip hop to neo-soul, BET's hip new host Terrence knows his musical chops and brings viewers new music first. Each week BET chooses a selection of videos, and gives background on the music and featured artists. Formulate your opinion, and then go online to BET.com and chat about who you think will have THE NEXT hit! Saturday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m.; last week's episode airs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

BLUEPRINT - WYCLEF: BLUEPRINT combines in-depth interviews with intimate performances and personal expression to depict the human side of the musical artists. This episode features hip-hop artist and producer Wyclef Jean. Wednesday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m. and Friday, January 23 at 11:30 p.m.

GROWN FOLKS MUSIC: Welcome to the "old school" video show that takes folks back to the days when music was music and the videos set trends and made you want to groove along with them. It's the videos you've forgotten about. You know . . . GROWN FOLKS MUSIC. Tuesday, January 20 at 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 a.m.

RAP CITY: Monday: Swin Cash; Tuesday: Memphis Bleek; Wednesday: Lil' Jon, Lil' Scrappy, Trillville; Thursday: Chingy & I20; Friday: Twista; Saturday: Top 10 Countdown. Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.

TOP 25 COUNTDOWN: Join heartthrob Marques Houston as he counts down his 25 favorite videos. Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m.

BOBBY JONES GOSPEL: Dr. Bobby Jones hosts an inspirational hour of riveting performances by Natalie Wilson & S.O.P. Chorale, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Cynthia Liggins. Sunday, January 25 at 9:00 a.m.

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Host Gerard Henry travels to beautiful Nassau, Bahamas for its annual Family Festival. Sunday, January 25 at 11 a.m.

BET JAZZ BRUNCH: Highlights from the Grammy Goes to Schools Series. Sunday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING

COMIC VIEW: J. Anthony Brown hosts a bevy of "A-List" comics on a new Hollywood set. Catch new comedians and COMIC VIEW alumni on stage. Monday - Friday at 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.; Saturdays at 10 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

HOW I'M LIVING: Best of Ladies Show hosted by Ginuwine. Wednesday, January 21 at 9:30 p.m.; Salli Richardson and Alfonso Ribiero. Wednesday, January 21 at 11:30 p.m.; Trina and Fabulous. Saturday, January 24 at 8:30 p.m.

HEY MONIE: Monie and Yvette audition for Oprah's "Best Friends" show taping. But they get into a fight while in the waiting room and are kicked out before getting a chance to meet their favorite TV personality. . Monday, January 19 at 11:30 p.m.

NEWS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & SPORTS PROGRAMMING

BET NIGHTLY NEWS: Martin Luther King Holiday - On the day America honors the life and work of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., BET NIGHTLY NEWS covers commemorations from around the nation. Monday, January 19 at 11 p.m. "Play It Smart" is a new initiative helping to develop young athletes into better classroom students. This program, sponsored by the NFL, is focused on developing leadership, sportsmanship and a drive for academic success. BET gets a look at how the program is faring. Thursday, January 22 at 11 p.m. BET's "Building Black Wealth" series continues with a focus on starting franchise businesses. Friday, January 23 at 11 p.m.

BET NIGHTLY NEWS SPECIAL ELECTION COVERAGE: The eyes of the nation are on Middle America as the Iowa Caucuses take center stage in the Democratic race for the White House. BET NIGHTLY NEWS takes a look at Iowa's African-American voters who make up less than two percent of the states population. What do they want from Washington and can they make up in tenacity what they lack in numbers? A special four-part series look at the important election-year issues from the perspective of African Americans in Iowa. HEALTH CARE (IOWA) - Health care disparities in Iowa are just as apparent as they are in any other cities. Black Iowans still suffer disproportionately from diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, infant mortality rates and HIV/STD rates. Compounding matters is an going struggle to access to health insurance. Iowa health care experts address these problems and possible solutions. Monday, January 19 at 11 p.m. EDUCATION (IOWA) - The achievement gap in Middle America between Black and White students can't be ignored, and has been magnified by a recent "The State of Black Iowa" report. BET gets an inside perspective on the education gap in Iowa with educators and a student struggling to make the grade. Tuesday, January 20 at 11 p.m. CRIME (IOWA) - Crime story headlines in Iowa rival those of many big cities, with an alarming homicide rate and gang problems on the rise. Iowa also ranks as the leading state for incarcerating Black men. BET NIGHTLY NEWS examines these trends and what needs to be done to make the community safer. Wednesday, January 21 at 11 p.m. BLACK RETENTION (IOWA) - Iowa's Black population represents barely two percent of the state's citizens. Statistics also show an increasing number of Iowa's most educated and affluent Black families are leaving the state. BET investigates state-wide efforts to make Iowa more attractive to African-American families and newcomers. Thursday, January 22 at 11 p.m.

MAAD SPORTS: MAAD SPORTS host Joe Clair chats with welterweight boxing champ "Sugar" Shane Mosley about his winning ways in the ring. Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m.

BET JAZZ NETWORK PROGRAMMING

CLASSIC CONCERTS: Vintage concert performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Joshua Redman, Charlie Byrd, Arnett Cobb, Nina Simone and many more. Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m., 3:00 a.m.; Friday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 4:00 a.m.

DAVE KOZ - SAXOPHONIC: Take a musical journey with Dave Koz highlighting his new CD "Saxophonic" which features collaborations with Jeff Iorber, Brian McKnight, Chris Botti, Norman Brown, Bobby Caldwell and Marc Antoine to name a few. Monday, January 19 at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 8 at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

GHANA JAZZ and HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2004 PREVIEW SHOW: A preview of the Ghana Jazz and Heritage Festival, featuring artists such as Regina Belle, BeBe Winans, Rhian Benson and Pieces Of A Dream. Friday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

JOURNEY WITH JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER - DANVILLE: Join the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis as they bring America's music to the heartland of the country. This enthralling concert is performed to a packed audience in Danville, Kentucky at the fabulous Norton Center at Centre College. Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

MASTERS OF AMERICAN MUSIC: Traces the lives and works of master musicians who defined the course of America's classical music. Featuring Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Count Basie and more. Tuesday, January 19 at 12:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

NOT JUST JAZZ: Enjoy a potpourri of jazz music featuring documentaries on Dexter Gordon, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and many more. Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m., 3:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 25 at 7:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 a.m.

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