The Christmas season may last an entire month, but a soulful holiday line up like tonight only comes once a year on BET.

With that in mind, this year’s BET’s annual holiday special, A VERY BET CHRISTMAS premiers at 8pm.

This one-hour primetime special will feature Christmas memories and musical performances by Robin Thicke, Kurtis Blow, Mindless Behavior, Monica, Lloyd, Kurtis Blow, Jacob Latimore and BET’s Music Matters artist, Elle Varner.   A VERY BET CHRISTMAS will also world premiere “When Christmas Comes,” Mariah Carey and John Legend’s latest holiday video.

For more on BET’s holiday specials and programming, click after the break:

BET is also treating viewers to additional holiday programs THE PERFECT GIFT, NOTARIZED 2011 and 106 & PARTY. In the BET exclusive premiere of THE PERFECT GIFT, featuring Ruben Studdard (American Idol Season 2 winner) and Golden Brooks (CW’s “Girlfriends”), holiday stress immediately turns into family anarchy when Sandra’s (Golden) parents stop by for an unannounced visit! During this time of department stores, card sending and gift wrapping, Michael (Ruben) must learn that the gift of love and understanding—which he alone can give—is the greatest one of all. Catch this heartwarming stage play on Sunday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m.*

Bringing in 2012 with a bang, BET’s annual favorite NOTARIZED 2011 premieres Saturday, December 31 starting at 11 a.m.* BET will countdown the Top 100 music videos of the year with appearances from today’s hottest talent—Common, Melanie Fiona, DJ Khaled, Pooch Hall, Hosea Chanchez and many more—joining together to help bring viewers 12-consecutive hours of the year’s hottest videos of 2011. Immediately following NOTARIZED 2011, tune in to the hottest New Year’s Eve bash on television at 11 p.m.*, 106 & PARTY, as your favorite BET hosts Terrance and Rosci along with an array of celebrities look back on some of the year’s most memorable 106 & Park moments.

All times are ET/PT.

Stay Tuned to MSDTV for more updates.

Listen up! Frankie Lons; famous for being R&B songstress Keyshia Cole’s mom and a reality television star has a book debuting online on December 20th. “The Best Years I Never Had” is an inspirational tome chronicling Frankie’s addiction to drugs, prostitution, incarceration and single parenthood. Through telling her story, Frankie encourages readers not to let the past hold them back. She offers real world advice for women stuck in a dangerous cycle.

But wait … there’s more! Frankie is also the host of the live show “Frankie Diggin’ Deep” on USTREAM.TV and will  appear on a “where are they now special” of VH1′s “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Revisited” airing on December 11th.

In addition to Lons’ book and show, her vibrant single “Frankie Leg,” is going to be a hit at African-American weddings for years to come. Family members of all ages can get down to moves including the “tip toe” and “old folk.”

Check out more, including her video after the break.

Wedding planner and star of WE tv’s MY FAIR WEDDING – David Tutera rounded up an east coast press tour this week that included stops in both New York and Atlanta.

On Tuesday, December 6th — Tutera screened an upcoming episode of his popular wedding makeover show at Pranna Restaurant for 50 NYC media and VIPs that included PEOPLE, NY Times, Associated Press, STAR, National Enquirer, EBONY/JET, Juicy, ESSENCE and of course, Ms. Drama of MSDTV.

The next day, Tutera  went down to the ATL to entertain Atlanta press for an intimate dinner and screening at 103 West with CNN, Bossip, V103, KISS 104, AJC, Rolling Out, Cadillac Kim, SIR, BE-Entertained Mag, EURWeb and tv star/stylist Dwight Eubanks.

All attendees in both locations, were given a DVD copy of the best of MFW — Weddings WE Love: My Fair Wedding with David Tutera – and a rhinestone pin from Bridal Collection by David Tutera.

 “Sharing my experience on MY FAIR WEDDING at these dinners has really been a lot of fun,” said Tutera during the post-screening Q&A. “I love seeing people’s reaction to the show, especially this season. We have some great brides with some truly, amazing stories.  It’s our best season yet!”

MY FAIR WEDDING with DAVID TUTERA airs Sunday nights at 9/8c on WE tv! Visit the show at http://www.wetv.com/shows/my-fair-wedding.

Want a sneak peak of what’s coming up this Sunday? Check out the next episode summary after the break:

David Tutera - Kim Martin (Pres, WE tv)

EPISODE 5:  “DRAGONFLY BRIDE”ßthis episode airs this Sunday!

SUNDAY, DEC 11 AT 9PM ET/PT

Having lost a child, bride Regina wants a dragonfly-themed wedding as a symbol of hope.  However she is in need of a major overhaul: her mother’s dress is already fraying and her bridesmaids’ dresses are all different shades of green - David’s least favorite color for fashion.  What’s more, Regina and her fiancé are planning a backyard wedding with no food for the guests!  First, David must convince this sweet-natured bride that she deserves every part of the garden wedding he’s creating.  Then, it’s one surprise after another for Regina, culminating in an emotional fairytale wedding with larger-than-life entertainment.

As reported by MSDTV, Juicy J. recently inked a deal with Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang. With his new situation – and strong alliance, the rapper offers fans a taste of what to expect in his highly anticipated mixtape “Blue Dream & Lean”.

Download the mixtape featuring Taylor Gang boss, Wiz Khalifa; Project Pat; Kreayshawn and a host of others.

Get the mixtape here.

Of course, MSDTV will keep you posted. Stay Tuned.

Actor/singer Tyrese offers his fans a behind the scenes look into the making of his latest album Open Invitation.

With the success of now having a #1 album and #1 single, Tyrese shows what really went done in his 4 week R&B boot camp. Check out the mini movie below with appearances from Akon, Jamie Foxx, Brandy and Tank.

Open Invitation is available in stores and online now.

Tyrese presents… The Making of “OPEN INVITATION” from Voltron Recordz on Vimeo.

Here are some promo pics of Tyga for his debut studio album Careless World: Rise of the Last King. The album is scheduled for a December 20th 2011 on Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. The 2 singles for this album, “Far Away” and “Still Got It” are HOT & we’re can’t wait to hear what else T Raw has coming. Pics were shot by photographer Pamela Littky. More pictures after the jump.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Russell Simmons is ready to take a stand against what he feels is not portrayed well on television as American Culture. He states:

“Television landscape needs an integrated channel that better reflects American culture. Networks are a little slow in how mainstream culture is shifting. There’s a lack of integration in Hollywood, and I want to address that.”

The entrepreneur is taking his new business venture very seriously and is looking to buy a TV network at this moment, He feels his channel will be the exact meaning of diverse and not the typical segregated channels. Simmons stated at a Charity event in Hong Kong:

“Networks are a little slow in how mainstream culture is shifting. There’s a lack of integration in Hollywood, and I want to address that.””

This household name has decided that he wants to be known for more than just Def Jam Records and Phat Farm and is taking his empire to another level. During the Charity event in Hong Kong he also revealed that he will be working with the infamous Brian Grazer and Ron Howard on a television project. Russell Simmons has promised a formal announcement about his up and coming project soon. Stay tuned.

50 Cent has been going through a on going battle with the courts about copyright issues.But fortunately for him the battle is over and the case is dismissed.

This particular lawsuit dealt with “Before I Self Destruct,” a feature film that includes Fiddy’s 2009 album that has the same name.50 Cent was accused of stealing some key phrases in a 2008 book, “The Preacher’s Son – But the Streets Turned Me Into a Gangster,” written by Shadrach Winstead.

Here’s what a representative said about the lawsuit:

“With respect to the various specific phrases and lines which Winstead alleged that our client took from the book, we demonstrated that many were misquoted, manipulated or not in the movie at all and that, in any event, they were non-copyrightable short phrases or unpredictable expressions used in the ‘street’ such as ‘get the dope, cut the dope,’”

In a new video by Atlantic recording artist Musiq Soulchild, the R & B singer uses his role as a breast cancer ambassador to highlight the women who have survived the deadly disease.

Soulchild, who was recently signed on as one of the ambassadors for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise — “a movement designed to further engage black women around the globe in the fight against breast cancer” is offering his fans a real life depiction of being a survivor and supporting one in his upcoming video “Yes”.

The video “Yes” which will be from Soulchild’s sixth studio album, MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ, features Musiq as a man who loves and supports his girlfriend through her battle with breast cancer and a group of survivors who come out to embrace the couple’s journey.

Check out more behind the scenes photos after the break, and find out why this particular cause is so important to the singer:

Musiq explains that this cause is extremely dear to him because of his large female fan base who has been so instrumental in his success:

“I care because they are at risk. They have always supported me and it’s time that I return the favor and support them. I feel the need to make an impact before breast cancer impacts them and if my music can be the vehicle, then I am happy to serve.”

To join the movement, log on to www.circleofpromise.org or dial 1.877.GO-KOMEN.

Congrats to Musiq for being part of a great endeavor.

Stay tuned!

Lionsgate’s WARRIOR is not your average fight movie. Yea, it follows the pattern of fights, graphic violence and some sort of reconciliation — but unlike most fight flicks,  this movie offers a clear vision – a story you can identify with and believe.

Taken right out of our current times — rising stars Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton compel us into their story as two estranged brothers facing the fight of their lives — to win back their family and respect.

Directed by Gavin O’Conner, the inspirational action drama takes you into an emotional story that makes you ultimately question, what do you fight for?

Check out the full summary and pictures after the break:

Tommy (Tom Hardy, left) and Brendan (Joel Edgerton, right) in WARRIOR. Photo credit: Chuck Zlotnick

Haunted by a tragic past, Marine Tommy Conlon (Hardy) returns home for the first time in fourteen years to enlist the help of his father (Nick Nolte) to train for Sparta, the biggest winner-takes-all event in mixed martial arts history. A former wrestling prodigy, Tommy blazes a path toward the championship while his brother, Brendan (Edgerton), an ex-fighter-turned teacher, returns to the ring in a desperate bid to save his family from financial ruin. But when Brendan’s unlikely, underdog rise sets him on a collision course with the unstoppable Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront each other and the forces that pulled them apart, facing off in the most soaring, soul stirring, and unforgettable climax that must be seen to be believed.

A rousing ode to redemption, reconciliation and the power of the human spirit, WARRIOR is also a moving testament to the enduring bonds of family. WARRIOR stars Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom, Star Wars: Episode III), Tom Hardy (the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Black Hawk Down), Jennifer Morrison (“House”, Star Trek) and Nick Nolte (Tropic Thunder, The Thin Red Line). The film is directed by Gavin O’Connor; screenplay by Gavin O’Connor & Anthony Tambakis & Cliff Dorman and story by Gavin O’Connor & Cliff Dorfman. Lionsgate and Mimran Schur Pictures present a Lionsgate / Mimran Schur Pictures production. A Solaris Entertainment and Filmtribe production.

Nick Nolte stars as ‘Paddy’ in WARRIOR. Photo credit: Chuck Zlotnick