BET's The Next Big Thing gets the backing of three powerhouse producers
Premiering on October 16, 2018, BET’s The Next Big Thing may aim to uncover tomorrow’s superstars, but it’s produced by three of today’s most influential female executives. This powerhouse trio — Rikki Hughes, Holly Carter, and Tina Davis — brings the ten-episode docu-music competition to life in 2018. The show represents the union of three of the industry’s African-American girl bosses behind-the-scenes for one game-changing project. These are the #LadiesofNBT.
Hughes stands out as an Emmy and Grammy award-winning film and television producer. A long-time trusted collaborator of comedy icon Dave Chappelle, she recently produced Netflix’s Equanimity — for which she won the Emmy for “Producer Outstanding Variety Special” — and The Bird Revelation in addition to The Age of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas whose companion soundtrack received the “Best Comedy Album” Grammy Award. Other credits include Hood Adjacent, HBO’s All Def Comedy, and more, showcasing her diversity.
