BETer Be Envied Than Pitied

Rumor has it that BET will soon announce four new series:

• "American Gangster" will point the finger at notorious crime figures.
• "Black Carpet" will highlight events, celebrities and trendsetters that shape, entertain and inform African American culture.
• "Iron Ring" will sport mixed martial arts competitors managed by celebrities.
• "Star Time" will put the spotlight on an up-and-coming artist.