Tuesdays Are About to Get TWIST'D with the Return of Kevin Hart's Hilarious Fake Reality Show "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD" and the Premiere of "PUNK'D" on BET Beginning Tuesday August 18

Find out Who ‘Mitchnapped' Kevin Hart at 10:00 PM ET/PT and See Chris Brown and K. Michelle Get "PUNK'D" at 10:30 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tuesdays are TWIST'D on BET beginning August 18 with the return of the Network's hit series "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD" and the premiere of fan favorite "PUNK'D."

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In the season four premiere of "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD," viewers will finally discover the culprit who "Mitch-napped" Kevin! Starring Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Nelly, Duane Martin, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and Dondre Whitfield, new season shows Kevin continuing to propel his career as a superstar. Along with his growing thirst for fame however, the competition between Kevin and his frenemy, Nick, fiercely increases. Nonetheless, the husbands maintain their bond through the jokes and cattiness that has grown to define them. Chris Brown, Nia Long, Craig Robinson, Wayne Brady, Gary Owen, Bobby Shmurda, Faith Evans, Nene Leakes, Terry Crews, EJ Johnson and Paula Abdul are just a few of the many guest stars that appear this season. "REAL (See What Shocks Chris Brown in the Premiere of "PUNK'D" Beginning Tuesday, HUSBAND OF HOLLYWOOD" is produced by August 18 at 10:30 PM ET/PT on BET) (Photo: Business Wire) Hartbeat Productions and JSR Productions for BET Networks. Executive producers are Kevin Hart, Ralph Farquhar, Jessie Collins, Chris Spencer, Stan Lathan and Dave Becky.

It's no joke that "PUNK'D" is back with new hosts, new celebrity marks and the same spirit of hilarious pranking. This season of "PUNK'D" kicks off with multi-platinum superstar Chris Brown, who encounters a mysterious lost child while shooting a video with French Montana and R&B powerhouse K. Michelle, who takes an Uber ride from hell! Over the course of the season, additional "punks" include Rosario Dawson, Zendaya, Trey Songz, Russell Simmons, A$AP Rocky, Miguel and more! Each episode finds the team putting celebrities through the ringer of outrageous situations and unexpected reactions. Jason Goldberg returns as Executive Producer of "PUNK'D".

For video sneak peeks and first looks of "PUNK'D" and "REAL HUSBAND OF HOLLYWOOD" visit the official pages at BET.com/PUNKD and BET.com/BETRealHusbands. Viewers can also find series updates on Facebook by liking the fan page at Facebook.com/PUNKD and Facebook.com/BETRealHusbands. Also, join the conversation on Twitter by using #PUNKDBET and #RHOH and follow the show for all updates & special surprises @PUNKDBET and @BETRealHusbands; on Instagram @PUNKDBET and @BETRealHusbands.

For more information on "PUNK'D" and "REAL HUSBAND OF HOLLYWOOD" and other BET Programming log onto www.BETpressroom.com.

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Punk'd Robert Avery, 212-205-3159 [email protected] or Giovanna Desselle, 310-481-3872 [email protected] or Real Husbands of Hollywood Sonia Koo, 310-481-3732 [email protected] or Ter'rece Walker, 212-205-3264 [email protected]

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