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Peacock Celebrates Season 3 of ‘BEL-AIR’ with Summer Barbecue

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On Thursday 8/1, Peacock organized a summer barbecue at Universal Studios Backlot Return BEL-AIR Season 3. Guests were treated to a stunning performance by Coco Jones, who sang her new single “Here We Go” and then invited Will Smith to duet his classic hit “Summertime” to celebrate BEL-AIR state of mind.

Coco Jones surprises guests with a performance of her new single “Here We Go.” (Photo credit: courtesy of Peacock)
A photo of Will Smith and Coco Jones performing a duet of his classic hit "Summer" to celebrate the BEL-AIR state of mind.
Will Smith and Coco Jones duet his classic hit “Summertime” to celebrate the mood at BEL-AIR. (Photo credit: courtesy of Peacock)

BEL-AIR State of mind

BEL-AIR Cast members Jabari Banks, Coco Jones, Adrian Holmes, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Akira Akbar, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones attended alongside executive producers Will Smith and Morgan Cooper and showrunner, executive producer and writer Carla Banks Waddles. Special guests included Big Sean, Jazlyn Martin, Justin Cornwell, Alycia Pascual-Peña and more.

Photo of Will Smith with members of the cast of the third season of Bel Air.
Executive producer Will Smith and the cast celebrate the BEL-AIR state of mind. (Photo credit: courtesy of Peacock)

Attendees enjoyed favorite barbecue dishes from Trejos Tacos and Black-owned joints Earle’s on Crenshaw and Eagle Rock BBQ. Summer BBQ also brought “Blackaccess” (a new term this season coined by Will and Carlton for “Blackaccess”) to life with the Blackaccess Flea Market, featuring 3 Black-owned vendors and custom Blackaccess merchandise. Host Charles Kuykendoll kept the atmosphere going throughout the evening, while yard games, iconic photo ops and music from DJ Meela gave guests plenty of opportunities to take part in the latest chapter of the Banks family: Summertime in BEL-AIRThe event promoted NBCUniversal and State Farm’s Open Doors initiative, which supports small businesses across the country – with a special focus on minority-owned businesses.

Photo of special guest Big Sean posing with BEL-AIR executive producer Will Smith
Special guest Big Sean poses with BEL-AIR executive producer Will Smith. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Peacock)

BEL-AIR Season 3

Peacock’s drama series is set in contemporary Los Angeles. BEL-AIR imagines a beloved sitcom The New Prince of Bel-Air in a dramatic new take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will grapples with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and prejudices of a world vastly different from the one he has ever known.

Inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining ’90s sitcom, BEL-AIR takes a fresh and gritty approach to this world of confidence, style and aspiration while exploring Will’s complex journey through a contemporary lens. The series features an ensemble cast that introduces new sensation Jabari Banks as Will and a creative team that includes showrunner, executive producer and writer Carla Banks Waddles and Cooper, who serves as executive producer.

Cast photo from the third season of Bel Air.
The new season 3 of BEL-AIR will premiere on August 15, only on Peacock, and will initially consist of three episodes. (Photo credit: courtesy of Peacock)