Soul Train Awards Return, International Oscar Submissions Grow, and New Reality Series Announced

The iconic Soul Train Awards are set to make a comeback this fall, airing on BET and CBS after a three-year hiatus. The ceremony, which celebrates achievements in R&B, hip-hop, soul, and gospel music, will broadcast on November 27th, marking its first simulcast on CBS.

In other entertainment news, the race for the International Feature Film Oscar is heating up with Romania, South Korea, and Chile among the latest countries to submit their entries. The Academy will announce its shortlists in December. Meanwhile, Netflix is launching a new unscripted social experiment series titled 'Playing with Matches,' where couples compete in a game of romantic deception. Food Network is also entering the competition reality space with 'Sweet Deceit,' hosted by Josh Peck, and Variety has announced additional speakers for its upcoming Entertainment & Technology Summit.