Ryan Garcia Set to Defend World Title Against Conor Benn In Paramount+ Global Bout at T-Mobile Arena on September 12 Over Mexican Independence Day Weekend

RYAN GARCIA SET TO DEFEND WORLD TITLE AGAINST CONOR BENN IN PARAMOUNT+ GLOBAL BOUT AT T-MOBILE ARENA ON SEPTEMBER 12 OVER MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND

The Biggest Welterweight Fight of 2026 From Zuffa Boxing and Ring Magazine Will be First-of-its-Kind on Paramount+

July 15, 2026 – Paramount+ and Zuffa Boxing announced today that Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) will put his welterweight world title on the line against England's Conor Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) on September 12 over Mexican Independence Day Weekend, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

• The entire Garcia vs. Benn card will stream exclusively on Paramount+ at no additional cost to subscribers worldwide (excluding UK & Ireland.)

• “This is such a great fight,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “Conor Benn has won 26 of his 27 professional fights and is coming off a big win in the U.K. earlier this year. Ryan Garcia is one of the biggest stars in boxing and a world champion. These guys are in their prime, and it’s a fight they’ve both wanted for a long time. They’ll come face-to-face for the first time today before stepping into the ring on September 12 during Mexican Independence Day weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The energy in that place will be incredible.”

• "For decades, Mexican Independence Day weekend has served as the main stage for some of the most highly anticipated boxing matches in the sport. Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will author the next chapter in this tradition and we are thrilled to bring this premium live event to audiences around the globe," said Efrain Miron, EVP, Head of Content Strategy and Licensing, Direct-to-Consumer at Paramount.

• Garcia headlines boxing's premier Mexican Independence Day weekend event for the first time in his career, returning to T-Mobile Arena where he captured the title over Mario Barrios in February.

• Benn enters his toughest test yet — challenging for his first world title off a decisive win over two-time world champion Regis Prograis in his Zuffa Boxing debut.

• Garcia and Benn face off this evening ahead of ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

• Additional event details to be announced in the coming weeks.

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BET's 4th Annual Black + Iconic Soirée to Premiere June 29, Exclusively on Paramount+

BET'S 4TH ANNUAL BLACK + ICONIC SOIRÉE TO PREMIERE JUNE 29, EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT+

Hosted by Laverne Cox, the Celebration of Black LGBTQ+ Excellence Features Honorees Jason Lee, TS Madison, Damon Jones, Marquise Vilson Balenciaga, and a Special Performance by Tweet

NEW YORK, NY – June XX, 2026 – BET today announced that the 4th Annual Black + Iconic Soirée will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on June 29, 2026, bringing BET's signature celebration of Black LGBTQ+ excellence, culture, and community to audiences nationwide.

Filmed at MGM National Harbor in Oxon, Maryland, the Black + Iconic Soirée honors trailblazers, advocates, entertainers, and changemakers whose contributions continue to shape culture, advance equity, and inspire future generations. Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and advocate Laverne Cox, with Lavelle Dontae serving as Red Carpet Host, this year's celebration highlighted the power, influence, and impact of Black LGBTQ+ leaders and allies across entertainment, advocacy, business, and media.

The special features appearances from Amara La Negra, Bryan Terrell Clark, Carter The Body, Eva Marcille, and Ty Young, alongside unforgettable moments of recognition, storytelling, and community celebration.

This year's honorees include:

• Damon Jones, Chief Communications Officer, Procter & Gamble – Executive Realness Award

• Jason Lee, Host and Politician – Culture Trailblazer Award

• Marquise Vilson Balenciaga, Actor and Advocate – Active Advocate Award

• TS Madison, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Media Personality – Miss Major's Pioneer of the Year Award

The evening also features a special performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tweet, whose soulful performance served as one of the night's standout moments.

"The Black + Iconic Soirée is a reflection of our belief that visibility, representation, and community matter," said Tiyale Hayes, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Audience Development, Paramount Television Entertainment Group. "It's a celebration of resilience, joy, leadership, and authenticity, honoring individuals whose impact extends far beyond entertainment. We're proud to bring this celebration to Paramount+ and to share these powerful stories with audiences everywhere."

Sponsored by Gilead Sciences and supported by Procter & Gamble, the 4th Annual Black + Iconic Soirée continues BET's commitment to uplifting stories, voices, and communities that have long shaped culture while driving meaningful conversations around equity, visibility, and representation.

From inspiring acceptance speeches and powerful tributes to unforgettable performances and red carpet moments, the Black + Iconic Soirée stands as a celebration of pride, purpose, and progress.

The 4th Annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée premieres June 29, 2026, exclusively on Paramount+.

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The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is the world’s largest media company rooted in community, culture, and connection for the Black community. For over four decades, BET has served as a trusted home for Black audiences, amplifying authentic stories, elevating Black voices, and creating spaces where culture thrives and community comes together.

Through a powerful portfolio of brands—including BET, BET Her, BET Studios, and VH1—along with FAST channels such as BET Tyler Perry Comedy, BET Tyler Perry Drama, BET Comedy Movies, BET Cinema, BET Classics, BET Visionaries, BET Throwbacks, and BET Pluto, BET connects audiences across cable, digital, live events, studios, and global platforms. Together, these platforms deliver culturally resonant content that reflects the depth, creativity, and impact of the Black experience.

For more information, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For additional announcements, visit paramountpressexpress.com/bet/.

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'UFC Freedom 250' Reaches 17M Total Viewers In U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+

UFC FREEDOM 250 REACHES 17M TOTAL VIEWERS IN U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA ON PARAMOUNT+

The Biggest Live Exclusive Event in Paramount+ History Delivers 8.2M Average Viewers Across Unprecedented Seven-Bout White House Card

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June 18, 2026 – Paramount+ today announced that viewership across the U.S. and Latin America for UFC Freedom 250 reached a record-breaking 17M total viewers on Paramount+ according to Nielsen (US) and Adobe Analytics** (Latin America). UFC’s unprecedented White House card marked the biggest exclusive live event in Paramount+ history, averaging 8.2M viewers across both markets. The UFC will announce viewership numbers outside the U.S. and Latin America next week.

It was also the first time in UFC history in which every fight on the card ended with a “Knockout”  or “Technical Knockout”  (KO or TKO), culminating with  an upset by Justin Gaethje, who earned a win over Ilia Topuria following a fourth-round corner stoppage to claim the undisputed lightweight title. The event was available exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America without the additional pay-per-view cost historically required for UFC Numbered Event main cards.

Since the beginning of the year, 16 million subscriber households have watched more than 180 million hours of UFC programming on Paramount+—delivering viewership more than 20x the average pay-per-view event over the past two years. The inaugural numbered event, UFC 324 on January 24, broke the record at the time for the  largest exclusive live event on Paramount+ with 5M average viewers and 7M households in the US and Latin America, according to Adobe Analytics**.

UFC Freedom 250 was the 6th marquee event in a seven-year deal between UFC and Paramount+ that includes 13 Numbered Events and 30 Fight Nights in the US and Latin America for 2026, with select offerings in Australia. UFC and Paramount+ also recently announced the expansion of UFC Numbered Event Main Card rights to Canada beginning in 2027.

VIEWERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS FOR UFC FREEDOM 250 (Note: all metrics are US and Latin America Only as the exclusive rights holders; UFC will announce viewership numbers outside the U.S. and Latin America next week):

• Live Average Minute Audience/Streaming Views (Over Seven Bouts): 8.2M

• US*: 7.0M
• Latin America**:1.2M

• Viewers Reached: 17M

• US*: 15.26M
• Latin America**: 1.67M

*Nielsen Live Streaming Custom Analysis; 1-minute qualifier; Qualifications Available Upon Request; all numbers are P2+ which = any viewer age of two or older.

**Denotes Adobe Analytics and Channel Partner Data from 8:53pm -1:07am ET on 6/14-6/15; no co-viewing or delayed viewing included.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

• Social Highlights***:

• #1 Most Social event of the night across all Broadcast, Cable, and Streaming
• The event dominated X on fight night with 27 trending topics in the US including 10 hours at the #1 spot.  Worldwide, the event generated 22 trending topics with 8 hours at #1.

• More than 130,000 people also gathered over two days in the Ellipse across from the White House  for the Fan Fest that featured athlete meet & greets, ceremonial weigh-ins, live music, and the thrilling UFC Freedom 250 watch party.

***Source: Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, Live, Linear Window, 4/13/24-6/15/26; Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, Episode, 6/15/26; Meltwater, Excluding RTs, 6/13/26-6/15/26 12pm ET; Trends24, 6/15/26-6/16/26

Paramount+ will follow the  success of UFC Freedom 250 with the  highly anticipated UFC® 329: MCGREGOR vs. HOLLOWAY 2, on Saturday, July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a thrilling rematch that will see former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor collide with former featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making.

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UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes, representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.

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CBS Presents 'Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live,' Airing Tuesday, May 19 on CBS and Paramount+

CBS PRESENTS “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY^® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,” AIRING TUESDAY, MAY 19 ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+

CBS and the Recording Academy^® present FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY^® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE, airing Tuesday, May 19 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.* Visit ParamountPlus.com to get started.

This electrifying once-in-a-lifetime television event honors Sir Rod Stewart, the GRAMMY Award-winning two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the best-selling artists in music history. This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.

In addition to Stewart’s unrivaled showmanship and iconic catalogue, FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE also reveals the man behind the music. Stewart invites viewers backstage for an intimate interview reflecting on his extraordinary life, devotion to his family and enduring passion for performing. Featuring rare archival footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the broadcast captures the superstar still at full throttle as Stewart and his band launch the extended U.S. leg of his “One Last Time” tour, which launched in 2024 and has evolved into a multi-year must-see global event driven by overwhelming fan demand.

Ben Winston, Patrick Menton, Harvey Mason jr. and Lou Fox are executive producers, with Menton also serving as showrunner. Fulwell Entertainment and GRAMMY^® Studios are producing with support from Iconic Artists Group.

Photos and clips from the special, which taped in Miami, Fla., will be made available in the lead up to the airdate.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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CBS Presents 'The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special,' An Entertainment Tonight Production, Monday, April 6 on CBS

CBS PRESENTS “THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A FAREWELL SPECIAL,” AN ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT PRODUCTION, MONDAY, APRIL 6 ON CBS

Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier

03/16/2026

CBS presents THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A FAREWELL SPECIAL, an ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.* Hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on THE NEIGHBORHOOD’s stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy’s final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show’s evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, THE NEIGHBORHOOD has become a beloved part of CBS’ comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series’ most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew’s last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A FAREWELL SPECIAL brings audiences inside the cast’s final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they’ve called home for nearly a decade.

About ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is the #1 entertainment news show on TV with nine Emmy wins. ET ranks #1 for entertainment news video on Facebook and YouTube. ET’s social platforms generate 1.8 billion monthly impressions and more than 615 million videos views per month across all platforms. ETonline.com is the go-to destination for celebrity interviews and entertainment news video. ET’s streaming channel is available on Pluto, Paramount+, Samsung TV, The Roku Channel, FreeVee, and more.

Produced and distributed by CBS Media Ventures, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is co-hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner with Emily Curl, Cassie DiLaura and Denny Directo as correspondents. Erin Johnson serves as executive producer with Whitney Wallace and Leslie Kawaguchi as co-executive producers. 

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episodes airs.

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