Reginald Hudlin

Score another one for Mo'Kelly and all those who wish for common sense and decency in African-American-themed entertainment programming. The Washington Post article can be found HERE Here's the skinny: * It allegedly was a "mutual decision," (read: it wasn't an amicable breakup) * During his tenure, BET's viewership had declined significantly. Average household daily viewership, dropped from 353,000 in 2006 to 316,000 in 2007 , according to the media research company SNL Kagan. * Before joining BET, Hudlin was a vocal critic of its programming; as programming chief, however, he vigorously defended the schedule -- even as he pledged to dramatically alter the ... Read Full Story

By: Lynn Green DeeLove just sent me an interesting article. Reginald Hudlin—the man responsible for nonsense produced by BET, including “Hot Ghetto Mess”, has resigned his position. That’s good news. BET lost all credibility with me when they put that “Hot Ghetto Mess” nonsense on air. If that’s the best they can do regarding black life and black television, they need to be off air totally. Under Hudlin’s stewardship, the network, which reaches 90 million households, enjoyed some success with reality-based programming, including ” Li’l Kim: Countdown to Lockdown,” “American Gangster,” “Baldwin Hills” and “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is.” But under Hudlin, viewership ... Read Full Story

BET president Reginald Hudlin is leaving the embattled scarequote-urban-unscarequote network for hazy reasons. He introduced several successful reality shows during his three years, but also saw ratings drop. BET says Hudlin wants to get back into the movie business; we say he just fears Master P. [WP] 27 Vote(s) Read Full Story

Producer/filmmaker Reginald Hudlin left his perch as BET's president of entertainment this week and I felt nothing. Hudlin, and his older brother Warrington , were born and raised in the Metro East in Centreville, Ill. near East St. Louis, so I've always tried to keep an eye on their careers. In Hudlin's three years with BET I can't really have a response because there is simply no response for a network that devoid of substance. Hudlin brought a few things to the table, but at the end of the day, this is America and BET is owned by Viacom . Bring on the reality ... Read Full Story

Rumors are he was fired: BET entertainment chief Reginald Hudlin, who boosted original programming at the channel known for music videos and reruns, is leaving the company, BET Networks said Thursday. Hudlin is returning to his “entrepreneurial roots” as an independent producer, according to an internal memo Thursday from BET Chairwoman and CEO Debra Lee that was released publicly by BET. BET executive Stephen Hill, who’s in charge of music programming and talent, will serve as interim entertainment president during the search to replace Hudlin, Lee said. In her memo, Lee lauded Hudlin for infusing BET’s program development with creativity and energy, and noted ... Read Full Story