BET taps Cam Newton for new sports talk show

The big picture: The weekly series, called "106 & Sports," will feature a lead story, celebrity interviews, fashion critiques, viral highlights, hot takes and debates.

• It will be a spinoff of "106 & Park," a music-focused staple on the network from 2000-2014.

Friction point: The announcement of the series during Monday night's "BET Awards" received a lukewarm reaction from fans.

Behind the scenes: "106 & Sports" will be filmed in front of a live studio audience in Newton's hometown of Atlanta.

• The former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback has made several appearances as a commentator on ESPN and hosts two talk shows on his YouTube channel.

SpringHill, the studio within Fulwell Entertainment owned by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, will produce the show.

What we're watching: BET has not yet announced if the series will be available on its streaming service, BET+.