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Viacom, Inc. (Viacom) is a global entertainment content company. The Company operates through two reporting segments: Media Networks, which includes MTV Networks (MTVN) and BET Networks (BETN), and Filmed Entertainment. In June 2007, the Company sold its non-controlling equity investment in MTV Russia. In August 2007, MTV Networks and RealNetworks, Inc. created Rhapsody America, a venture offering a single, integrated digital music experience that consumers can access through their personal computer (PC), portable music device or mobile phone. In November 2007, Viacom and Network18 Fincap Limited (Network18), an Indian media and entertainment company, completed a 50/50 joint venture in India called Viacom 18 Media Private Limited (Viacom 18). In July 2007, it completed the sale of Famous Music to Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In September 2008, MTVN acquired Social Project, Inc.