GH Alum Sean Blakemore Cast in New Pilot

Sean Blakemore

Deadline is reporting that General Hospital alum Sean Blakemore has been cast in BET's 2-hour scripted pilot The Yard

THE YARD is a dynamic scripted dramatic show that takes viewers inside the unique, culture-filled world of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). THE YARD follows ambitious yet troubled Dr. Eva Fletcher (Anika Noni Rose ), the newly-elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University.

The series is created by Felicia D. Henderson (Gossip Girl, Soul Food) and Charles Holland (CSI: Miami, NY Undercover), based on a concept created by Rob Hardy (How To Get Away With Murder, Power). The show is executive produced by Henderson and Hardy, who will also direct. Hardy executive produced Stomp The Yard. Co-executive producers on the project include Holland, Will Packer and Mitzi Miller. THE YARD is production of Rainforest Entertainment and WaterWalk Productions in conjunction with BET Networks.

'The Xperiment' Premieres March 2 on BET, Hosted by Brandon Broady

BET is launching The Xperiment on Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m. ET/PT.

Hosted by the incredible funnyman Brandon Broady and his mötley crüe of friends this game-changing and dope new show The Xperiment will showcase celebrity guests, parody fare, buzz-worthy viral clips, comedic sketches, man on the street segments, viewer participation, music and more LMAO moments -- pretty much anything that is sure to surface on your timeline! Go ahead get started in spamming all your friends’ social media accounts with #TheXperiment.

Watch a sneak peek below:

BET Renews 'Being Mary Jane' Renewed for Third Season

BET announced Thursday morning on Twitter that it had renewed drama Being Mary Jane for a third season. The season two premiere on Tuesday earned a 1.2 adults 18-49 rating.