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Your Weekly Dose of Black Star Power Programming Highlights for the Week of February 2-8, 2004. ALL TIMES ET/PT.

BET'S HOT PICKS OF THE WEEK

COLLEGE HILL (PREMIERE): It's the second episode of BET's stunning new show COLLEGE HILL that drew a record 1.4 million viewers for last week's premiere. BET has concocted a volatile formula with its first foray into the reality programming genre with an off-the-wall 13-week series that follows the lives of eight Southern University students. It's Black college life uncensored and unrestricted, from pledging and 'off-the-hook' homecoming parties, to crazy sexual escapades and even pregnancy. BET will follow these students on a candid journey of student woes, wonders, successes and everything that happens in between. Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 7 at 9:00 p.m. (Last week's episode airs on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.)

SLEEPY BROWN FEATURING OUTKAST (PREMIERE): Head out to sunny Los Angeles and hang out with Sleepy Brown, the falsetto singer featured in the hit songs "So Fresh & So Clean" and "I Like The Way You Move". Sleepy is shooting his first music video with the help of his friends Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast fame. Witness the making of his new video "I Can't Wait". When production wraps, BET grants exclusive access to the world premiere of the new video. Tuesday, February 3 at 9:00 p.m. and Friday, February 6 at 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m.

MOVIE SPECIAL: BARBERSHOP 2 PRESENTS - HAIR, A HIP-HOPUMENTARY.
(PREMIERE): After a hugely successful first installment, the Barbershop is back for a shape-up and this time a cutting-edge half-hour special is part of the package. Make an appointment for an inside look at this upcoming sequel to a fresh comedy hit. Wednesday, February 4 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: "Not So Super Super" Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m.; "A Knockout Times Two" Tuesday, February 3 at 8:30 p.m.; "My Two Dads" Wednesday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m.; "It's Showtime" Wednesday, February 4 at 8:30 p.m.; "A Beautiful Lie" Thursday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m.; "The Crush" Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 8:30 p.m.

BLACK STAR POWER CINEMA

BET MONDAY MOVIE - FIRE & ICE: Sexy late-night talk show host Michael Williams secretly longs for a special woman to share his life. What he gets is Holly Aimes, the daughter of a Georgia politician. Michael knows Holly isn't the cool, aloof woman she pretends to be. Can he convince her to gamble her future on the love that has both their hearts on fire? Starring Lark Voorhies, Kadeem Hardison, Tempest Bledsoe, Freda Payne and Glynn Turman. Monday, February 2 at 8:00 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, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
BET SATURDAY MOVIE - WAITING TO EXHALE: Don't miss an encore presentation of this touching drama exploring the bond of friendship among four Black women. Saturday, February 7 at 11:00 p.m.

MUSIC PROGRAMMING

106 & PARK: Monday: Ice Cube and Cedric The Entertainer; Tuesday: Musiq and David Banner; Friday: Kanye West & Avant. Monday - Friday at 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

106 & PARK PRIME: Get the latest music news and watch the hottest videos with a surprise special guest host. Thursday, February 5 at 9:00 p.m.

ACCESS GRANTED - MASTER P: The original "No Limit Soldier" Master P returns to the urban music scene. Hang out with Master P and crew in sunny Los Angeles as he guides you through the making of his video, "Dem Jeans", and a look at the final product. Saturday, February 7 at 9:30 p.m.

ACCESS GRANTED - MYA: Hang out with Mya in Toronto while she makes the hot video, Fallin! , and see her new video directed by Darren Grant. Saturday, February 7 at 1:30 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, February 3 at 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 a.m.
RAP CITY: Monday: David Banner; Tuesday: Ying Yang Twins; Thursday: Kanye West; Friday: Grammy Nominee Show. Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.

BOBBY JONES GOSPEL: Dr. Bobby Jones hosts an hour of stirring performances by Marvin Sapp, Carman and Leviticus. Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m.

BET JAZZ BRUNCH: Black History Month Special - The Long Road to Freedom hosted by Harry Belfonte. Sunday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m.
LIFT EVERY VOICE (PREMIERE): Praise-filled gospel trio Out Of Eden sits down with Gerard to discuss the release of their new album "Love, Peace and Happiness." Sunday, February 8 at 11 a.m.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING

COMIC VIEW: Catch the 30 most hilarious segments of COMIC VIEW this week. 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: Ludacris and Chingy. Wednesday, February 4 at 9:30 p.m.; "Best of Ladies Show" with host Ginuwine. Saturday, February 7 at 8:30 p.m.
HEY MONIE: Monie is torn between defending her pride and proving herself on the job when she has to promote a rap star client, Big Raunchy, whose lyrics she finds offensive. Monday, February 2 at 11:30 p.m.

NEWS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & SPORTS PROGRAMMING

BET NIGHTLY NEWS: As South Carolina residents gear up for the Tuesday, February 3 primary, BET NIGHTLY NEWS continues its look at issues of concern to African-American residents in that state. South Carolina State Senator Kay Patterson will address concerns about the alarming unemployment rate; BET also takes a look at the job market and prospects for graduating seniors from Benedict College and other South Carolina institutions.

Monday, February 2 at 11:00 p.m.; As South Carolina residents head to the polls to cast their vote in the Democratic Presidential Primary, BET NIGHTLY NEWS wraps up its series on South Carolina with a look at health care, a key concern for many African Americans. The director of the Richland Community Health Association and other health experts discuss caring for a growing number of African Americans who are uninsured and homeless; BET also takes a look back in time to discuss the evolution of Negro History Week and contrasts it with the current celebration of Black History Month. Local historians will discuss the life of Dr. Carter Woodson, the famed "Father" of Black History Month. Tuesday, February 3 at 11:00 p.m.; Author Raymond Fouche has written a new book on Black inventors that analyzes their accomplishments based on their patents and attempts to correct some historical inaccuracies. His book also highlights inventors lost to history. Wednesday, February 4 at 11:00 p.m.; BET NIGHTLY NEWS gets an update from financial makeover candidates paired a year ago with professional financial advisors. Friday, February 6 at 11:00 p.m.

BET JAZZ NETWORK PROGRAMMING

GHANA JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2004 PREVIEW SHOW: A preview of what's up at the 2004 Ghana Jazz and Heritage Jazz Festival. Featuring BeBe Winans, Regina Belle, Rhian Benson, and Pieces of a Dream. Friday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 1:00 a.m.

J&R PRESENTS GRADY TATE: Celebrate the career of vocalist/drummer Grady Tate, including interviews about Tate's career and latest release entitled "All Love Grady Tate Sings". Tuesday, February 3 at 12:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m. and Sunday February 8 at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m.
JAZZ CLASSICS: Enjoy a lesson in jazz history with a showcase of performances by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

JOURNEY WITH JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER - BONE STRUCTURE: Go behind the scenes with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and their photographer Frank Stewart in this one-hour program that shares poignant insight of a band that's been making great music for the past 10 years. Thursday, January 5 at 1:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m. and Sunday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m., 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

NOT JUST JAZZ: Catch the stories behind jazz music and the musicians who create, play and sing its melodic tunes. Enjoy a potpourri of jazz music featuring documentaries on Dexter Gordon, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and many more. Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m., 3:00 a.m. and Sunday, February 8 at 7:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 a.m.

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