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  • Onsite! Exclusive: B. Simone Recalls Hanging Up On 106 & Park Producers After Auditioning Call

    Onsite! Exclusive: B. Simone Recalls Hanging Up On 106 & Park Producers After Auditioning Call

    ontiB. Simone had a shot at hosting 106 & Park, going by her latest disclosure. The actress was at the BET Awards on June 9, 2025, when she exclusively told Onsite! About her audition. B. Simone claimed she thought the initial call from producers of 106 & Park was a prank call, so she hung up. However, she got a second chance and auditioned to host the iconic program. 

    Simone Hung Up On 106 & Park Producers

    Simone almost lost a chance to audition for 106 & Park years back. In an interview with Onsite! on the BET Awards red carpet, she recalled auditioning for the show. She also revealed that she hung up on the show’s producers, assuming it was a prank call.

    “I sent in my audition tape. They called me. I was at work,” she told the outlet’s correspondent. “They said, ‘This is so and so from New York, and we want you to come…’ I hung up on them. I thought they were lying.” She continued, “I hung up. I said, ‘This is bullsh-t.’” 

    Simone added that 106 & Park producers gave her a second call. “They called me back, and they said, ‘Is this Braelyn? I said, ‘Oh, it’s me. I’m sorry. I thought you was playing on my phone.” She added, “I got a client. I flew, and I actually did 106 & Park live on TV,” she said, adding that it was “an amazing experience.” The comedian then asked people to check out her audition on YouTube.

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    106 & Park's Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J
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    106 & Park was the people’s show during its 14-year run. The show celebrated 25 years of existence at the BET Awards held yesterday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. BET Media Group announced it would honor the show’s anniversary with an unforgettable tribute at the Awards event. According to BET, the celebrations began with a “BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest, live from the 106 & Park stage at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8.” 

    There was a reimagined Freestyle Friday Battle on Saturday, with surprise guest appearances, and on Sunday, some of the show’s hosts reminisced on their favorite moments. BET also planned for former hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J to reunite on stage. 

    106 & Park remains a huge part of Black culture despite ending several years ago. It shaped many people’s love for and relationship with music. A-list R&B and Hip-Hop stars were a staple on the show, which also featured a visit from FLOTUS Michelle Obama. Scott Mills, President and CEO at BET, said of 106 & Park:

    “[It] was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade.” He noted that the show’s segments, such as Freestyle Friday and the live performances “launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged.” Mills added that “106 & Park both celebrated and fueled many of the most important musical and culture evolutions that occurred during its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.”

    Simone’s disclosure that she once received a call from producers of 106 & Park reveals the show’s far-reaching impact. The celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary is an opportunity for many to reminisce about the fun they had with the much-loved music video show.

    #Clique, what do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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    As BET celebrates 25 years of the legendary show 106 & Park, B.Simone reflected on the time she auditioned to host the show. She mentioned she initially hung up when she got the call because she thought they were ‘lying.’ #BETAWARDS2025 Clique, what are your thoughts?

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  • 106 & Park’s 25th Anniversary: 10 Moments We’ll Never Forget

    106 & Park’s 25th Anniversary: 10 Moments We’ll Never Forget

    BET‘s 106 & Park has made a name for itself as a beloved music program among Black people. The 90-minute countdown program was more than just a music video show; it was the heartbeat of the Black music industry. 106 & Park lasted for over a decade, from 2000 to 2014, and in that time, it gave us moments we will never forget. Some of these moments were fun and hilarious, while some were just heart-wrenching. On the 25th anniversary of this iconic show, let’s take a look at some of these unforgettable moments.

    1. Michael Jackson’s Death Announcement

     

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    When Michael Jackson died in 2009, hosts Terrence J and Rosci were on air. J later revealed that he and Rosci received the shocking news on their earpiece. He noted that the whole situation unfolded in real time, leaving them little time to process what they had just heard. 

    The announcement of the King of Pop’s death remains one of the heartbreaking and unforgettable moments on 106 & Park. 

    2. Aaliyah’s Final Interview

    Aaliyah’s death is definitely one of the top unforgettable moments on 106 & Park. The singer lost her life too early when she died in a plane crash in 2001, ending a promising career. A.J. Calloway announced the death of R&B’s princess on the show and described it as one of his most challenging tasks on the program.

    It was even more remarkable, as Aaliyah had appeared on 106 & Park just four days before her death. During the interview, she discussed her acting role in Queen of the Damned, her self-titled album, and her future plans. It turned out to be her final televised interview.

    3. Michelle Obama’s Appearance

    106 & Park also had several good moments and was not all doom and gloom. 106 & Park stood out among the other shows of its time because of its significance in championing Black rights issues. This became evident when the former First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), Michelle Obama, graced the show.  

    During her visit, she pushed her husband’s North Star initiative. She also shared how education changed her life and discussed her education initiatives. However, beyond that, she made room to discuss issues affecting Black youths, such as eating disorders and gun violence.

    4. Tom Cruise’s Motorcycle Dance

    Tom Cruise’s motorcycle dance on 106 & Park was one of those moments you just had to witness for yourself. He was there in 2006 during the Mission: Impossible III press tour and performed Yung Joc’s It’s Going Down motorcycle dance. It indeed remains an unforgettable moment in the minds of all those who saw the actor’s impressive dance. 

    Grantland called Tom Cruise uncool and narcissistic for going on the show. However, it signaled how much influence 106 & Park had within the Black community. The audience and BET didn’t share Grantland’s sentiments either. The screams and cheers were enough evidence of that.

    5. Tribute to Janet Jackson

    106 & Park’s tribute to Janet Jackson is an unforgettable moment for fans of the singer and the show. Janet Jackson cemented her celebrity status at an early age, and the show rightfully honored her in due time. 

    106 & Park paid tribute to her while she was promoting her eighth studio album, Damita Jo. The Rhythm Nation singer was surprised when she saw a set of tribute dance covers of some of her biggest hits.

    6. Kanye West & 50 Cent’s Friendly Beef 

    If there was one thing 106 & Park was famous for, it was for drawing A-listers to the studio easily. One such remarkable moment was the feud between Kanye West and 50 Cent on 106 & Park in 2007. The musical duo decided it was time for a friendly competition when they released albums on the same day.

    Kanye West and 50 Cent both pitted their albums against each other’s and appeared on the set of 106 & Park. 50 Cent’s album beat Kanye West’s by a landslide. However, beyond that, their competition signaled the show’s significance within the music industry and black community. It remains an unforgettable time in hip-hop history.

    7. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Nae Nae’ Dance

    Arnold Schwarzenegger’s impression of the Nae Nae and Stanky Legg dance ranks high among the unforgettable moments of 106 & Park. The actor and his co-star, Joe Manganiello, were on the show in 2014 to promote their new action flick, Sabotage. 

    Schwarzenegger impressed co-hosts Bow Wow and Keshia Chante when he took up the roulette challenge and did the dance.

    8. Michelle Williams’ Fall

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    Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams Infamous Fall On ‘106 & Park’ back in 2004. #106andpark #bet #fyp #funny #trending #viral #DestinysChild #othersideofyesterday

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    While Michelle Williams would prefer to forget her infamous fall, it remains unforgettable in the minds of fans of BET. Williams had appeared on 106 & Park with her Destiny’s Child group to perform their classic hit, Soldier, when she fell. Meanwhile, the singer has taken it in good faith and even jokes about the memes gotten from the fall.

    9. Chris Brown’s Performance

    Chris Brown has had a good run as a great performer throughout his decades-long career. One of the earliest moments of his musical journey was on the set of 106 & Park. The singer was on the show to perform Run It for the first time, and he achieved great success with it. The song went on to top the charts and catapulted him to superstardom.

    10. Rosci Challenged Victor Cruz to a Dance-Off

    Victor Cruz was once known for his signature move—the salsa dance and Rosci wanted a piece of the action. In a 2012 episode of 106 & Park, they gave fans an unforgettable moment when they engaged in a salsa battle. Rosci and Cruz had earlier prepared for it after the 106 & Park co-host challenged Cruz.

    Although it ended over a decade ago, 106 & Park remains a source of entertainment and pride for the Black community. Several stars have graced the show, and the memories from the beloved program remain unforgettable for many. 

    #Clique, which of these ten 106 & Park moments is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.