The 2020 BET Awards drew 3.7 million total viewers on the simulcast of BET, CBS and BET Her. More than half of them (1.9 million) came from CBS. “For 20 years, the ‘BET Awards’ have been the ultimate celebration of black culture on television. With everything going on in 2020,Read More →
ABC’s Sunday summer game show topped prime time last night, when the network faced stiff competition from “60 Minutes” and the 2020 BET Awards on CBS. The 2020 BET Awards were also simulcast on ViacomCBS cable channels. We don’t have those Nielsen numbers yet, so we don’t currently have aRead More →
The BET Awards received a nice boost in viewership this year thanks to a first-ever simulcast on CBS. The 2020 awards show telecast, hosted by Amanda Seales and featuring appearances from an impressive array of talent (including Beyonce), garnered 3.7 million total viewers on BET, BET Her and CBS. ForRead More →
Best Female R & B / Pop ArtistNew York – The BET Awards served as an extension of black voices demonstrate in the streets on the inequalities black people face on a daily basis, as the artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights andRead More →
A full list of nominees follows below. “Homecoming: The Live Album”, Beyoncé “I knew her”, SHE “Kirk,” DaBaby “Please excuse me for being antisocial”, Roddy Ricch *WINNER Best Female R & B / Pop Artist Beyonce HER Jhene Aiko Kehlani Lizzo *WINNER Summer walker Best Male R & B /Read More →
NEW YORK – The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of blacks protesting in the streets against the inequalities blacks face daily, as the performers used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of people lost because of police officers,Read More →
Michelle Obama presented the honor to the superstar, who also happens to be friends with the former first lady. Obama praised Beyoncé for her passion, achievements and activism. “To my daughter, I just want to say that you inspire me,” Obama said. “You inspire us all. ” Beyoncé dedicated herRead More →
Political performances by Public Enemy, DaBaby, Alicia Keys and John Legend, civic speeches by Michelle Obama and Beyoncé, and a series of tributes to George Floyd and Breonna Taylor led to a virtual version, mostly socially distanced and on the theme of social justice from the BET Awards on Sunday,Read More →
BET has just redefined award shows as we know them. Last night, BET aired its annual BET Awards, and despite the home vibe of the show, it was just as emotional as a normal in-person awards show. There was no shortage of incredible moments: Beyoncé, winner of this year’s HumanitarianRead More →
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VARIOUS CITIES – JUNE 28: In this screenshot, Beyoncé is seen at the 2020 BET Awards. … [+] The annual BET Awards, which aired on June 28, 2020, took place virtually due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by BET Awards 2020/Getty Images via Getty Images)Read More →
“At BET, we prioritize the health and safety of attendees, staff, vendors and partners, which is why the biggest night in black entertainment will continue to implement this innovative production direction,” Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, said in a statement. The 20 BET AwardsRead More →
CBS’ first-ever simulcast of the BET Awards didn’t draw huge audiences, but it will likely help the telecast match last year’s performances quite well. ABC’s game shows, meanwhile, clinched the top spot among adults 18-49 on Sunday. The three-hour BET awards telecast, which also aired on BET and BET Her,Read More →
On Sunday night, BET paid tribute to various performers, entertainers, cultural and humanitarian icons across its various categories with its annual BET Awards Ceremony. Hosted by Amanda Seales, the BET Awards aired on various ViacomCBS networks, including BET, BET HER and CBS, where they made their first national broadcast, markingRead More →
With its innovative approach to pre-recorded performances, virtual packages and presentations, and one-time messages to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement, the BET Awards staged an impressive ceremony, drawing more than 3.7 million total viewers with its broadcast. simultaneously on BET, BET Elle and, for the very first time, CBS.Read More →
“Our Culture Can’t Be Undone” was the theme for the 2020 BET Awards night, which saw a powerful opening performance by Public Enemy followed by host Amanda Seales’ monologue addressing the current state of the country and of several over-the- peak performances. From Lil Wayne’s Kobe Bryant tribute to Beyoncé’sRead More →
As usual, news was king on Sunday’s prime-time broadcast schedule with CBS 60 minutes led the evening in total viewers (7.7 million), rising from last week’s 7.0 million viewers. The news magazine tied for first in the 18-49 demo with a new episode of Celebrity family feud (both scored 0.7).Read More →
The 2020 BET Awards aired Sunday, June 28 on CBS. John Legend performed “Never Break” from his latest album A greater love. The artist’s fans showed an outpouring of love and support on Twitter. john legend cheered up at the 2020 BET Awards. On Sunday night, the Grammy-winning singer gaveRead More →
Roddy Ricch took home one of the top honors at the 2020 BET Awards last night. He won album of the year for his debut album, Please excuse me for being antisocialbeating DaBaby ChurchMegan Thee’s Stallion Feverand Lizzo’s Because I love you. Please excuse me for being antisocial rolled backRead More →
Moseph Ekine BBC News Pidgin June 29, 2020 Where is this photo from? Burna Boy What we call this photo, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy na Port Harcourt boy from Ahoada region in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. Nigerian Afrobeats singer and ‘Odogwu’ crooner Burna Boy wins Best International Act forRead More →
Residence Music TV: BET Awards on CBS Fizzle, loses two-thirds of ’60 Minutes’ audience… The BET Awards were more about quality than quantity, it came to the notes last night. The show averaged 2 million viewers from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., which meansRead More →
Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated. The BET Awards may have been virtual, but her style statements were real. Celebrities who attended the annual ceremony brought their A game to the proceedings, shaking off months of sweat and reminding the worldRead More →
The 2020 BET Awards took place virtually earlier tonight on CBS, BET, and BET HER and featured standout performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson Paak, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys, and Roddy Ricch, among others. A celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary and the network’s 40th, the past, presentRead More →
It’s time for the 20th anniversary of the BET Awards. Hosted by Precarious star Amanda Seales, the show is being performed virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Check out the full list of winners below: BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST BeyonceHISJhene AikoKehlaniLizzo—WINNERsummer walker BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST Anderson PaakChris Brown—WINNERJamesKhalidTheRead More →
Last year, rising R&B talent Summer Walker teamed up with Usher for “Come Thru,” a sultry standout from her album Above. Almost a year and a music video release later, the duo showcased their acclaimed collaboration virtually on stage at the 20th BET Awards. To explore See the latest videos,Read More →
The organizers of the 20th annual BET Awards know full well that 2020 is both different from previous years and, unfortunately, not different enough – and the show kicked off Sunday night in fiery fashion with a song that sums up both 31 years ago years and now: an incendiaryRead More →
Anyone tuning in to Sunday night’s BET Awards telecast looking for a model of what virtual awards shows might look like as we head to the Emmys in the fall — and possibly well beyond. beyond – probably didn’t leave with many workable solutions. Certainly, there are things that canRead More →
Mesfin Fekadu | The Associated Press BET will celebrate 40 years as a network on Sunday, as well as its 20th awards show, but the event will continue virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. The three-hour show will be filled with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streamingRead More →
Beyoncé received the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards, with former First Lady Michelle Obama on hand to introduce the honored star. Obama celebrated Beyoncé’s activism and philanthropy in her speech. The FLOTUS alum specifically pointed to the time her friend helped out with the White House’s Let’s Move!Read More →
The coronavirus pandemic has caused several star-studded events to be postponed. However, this Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ESTthe BET Awards will become one of the first major awards shows to host their festivities virtually. Hosted by Amanda Sealesstar of the hit HBO television series Unsafethe show will featureRead More →
The BET Awards are only 20 years old, believe it or not, a milestone the ceremony will reach with this Sunday’s ceremony. In just two decades, the celebration of black music and culture has become a regular draw (Cable’s No. 1 overnight), a prestigious honor for artists, and a spaceRead More →
The product virtually BET Awards 2020 Sunday delivered a host of big names and surprises. Atop the show, Public Enemy teamed up with Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, YG, and Rhapsody Team for a blistering 2020 update to the classic “Fight the Power” EP. And that was just the start. AliciaRead More →
There was no real red carpet, but Sunday’s virtual BET Awards were nonetheless an impressive showcase of black style, starting with host Amanda Seales, representing all brands of clothing, jewelry, hair care and black-designed makeup sets, including a custom dress by LA-based rising fashion star Claude Kameni. “We wanted toRead More →
In a normal year, Sunday night’s BET Awards would surely have made a big deal out of the fact that the show — an annual celebration of black excellence in music and culture hosted by the cable network founded in 1980 — was celebrating its 20th anniversary. As it stands,Read More →
RELATED STORIES The first-ever virtual BET Awards took place on Sunday, with former Real co-host Amanda Seales presiding over the star-studded show. Drake entered Sunday’s ceremony with six nominations, including Video of the Year (by Chris Brown) and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. But Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch weren’tRead More →
what’s on tv BETTING REWARDS 2020 8 p.m. on BET and CBS. While some awards have postponed their ceremonies, this annual spectacle, which celebrates the work of black artists, athletes and performers, is still going strong. Now in its 20th year, the BET Awards will feature performances from Alicia Keys,Read More →
The 2020 BET Awards will air tonight, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET. Celebrities who will perform at the virtual ceremony include John Legend, Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion and Chloe x Halle. Blue Ivy is nominated for a BET award after starring in Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.” The BETRead More →
BET President Scott Mills wants viewers of this year’s BET Awards to understand one thing from the start: Don’t call it a virtual awards show. It’s a “complete misunderstanding of what the show is about,” says Mills of the BET Awards who, like many other special events, had to shiftRead More →
Even a pandemic can’t stop the BET Awards. The show will air Sunday at 8 p.m. on BET and CBS with its first-ever virtual ceremony hosted by comedian Amanda Seales. And there are still plenty of top performers in the music lineup, including Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Usher,Read More →
How can I watch the BET Awards? The 2020 BET Awards take place on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. EST. In the United States, the show will air on CBS and BET. In the UK you can tune in on Monday June 29 at 9pm on BET (Sky 195,Read More →
New York, NY – (June 25, 2020) – Today, BET Networks announces new additions to the lineup of the 20th Annual BET Awards, honoring prolific activists in the black community and recognizing those who sadly passed away in 2020. The world has endured incredible losses this year, including NBA LegendRead More →
French anti-racism activist Assa Traoré will receive the 2020 BET International Global Good Award at the 20th Annual BET Awards, which will premiere in the United States on June 28 before airing internationally. The Global Good Award is BET International’s recognition of public figures who use their platform for socialRead More →
In April, BET Networks President Scott Mills and the producers of the annual BET Awards acknowledged that they would have to cancel his popular four-day BET Experience and free fan festival at LA Live due to the continued spread of the coronavirus. , but they were adamant that the awardsRead More →
Nothing could stop Blue Ivy from possibly getting her first BET Award, not even the Coronavirus. This year, the BET Awards, which will be the 20th edition and mark BET’s 40th anniversary, will go virtual with performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe x Halle and more. To vote, go toRead More →
Everyone’s guessing if Lizzo will win anything at this weekend’s virtual BET Awards, but the versatile performer has already made BET Awards history: She’s the first performer in the show’s 20-year history to being nominated for both Top Female R&B/Pop Artist and Top Female Hip-Hop Artist in the same year.Read More →
Still relatively under the radar, despite a prolific career filled with TV hits, Collins looks back on his 20 years in Hollywood. Over a 20-year career, Jesse Collins has produced a wide array of hit television series and major award shows through his eponymous production company, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE).Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) Drake is the main nominee for the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate their 20th anniversary later this month. BET announced on Monday that Drake was nominated for six accolades, including Video of the Year and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. For Best Collaboration and Viewer’s Choice Award,Read More →
The nominations for the annual event, which celebrates excellence in music, film, theater and sport by athletes and artists of color, were revealed on Monday. Drake scored six nods, followed by Ricch and Stallion with five. This year’s ceremony marks the event’s 20th anniversary and BET’s 40th anniversary. Comedian AmandaRead More →
Drake leads the 2020 BET Awards nominees with six nods, while Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch picked up five each, the channel announced Monday. Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Lizzo and DaBaby are third with four nominations each; the full list appears below. The 2020 “BET Awards” will beRead More →
Nominations have arrived for the 2020 BET Awards. The annual awards ceremony celebrates creative expression and black excellence in music, film, television, sports and philanthropy. Drake leads the nominations with six nods. The rapper is up for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Video of the Year, while he wonRead More →
Blue Ivy Carter is nominated for the BET Awards! At just eight years old, Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s daughter is nominated for her very first BET Award. Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl,” featuring Blue, Wizkid and Saint Jhn, is nominated for the BET Her Award, which honors neo soul and mainstream R&BRead More →