Unlike ABC controversial project to drop eight-category on-air presentations at this year’s Oscars, BET CEO Scott Mills tells TheWrap that the network hasn’t made any major changes to the 53rd NAACP show Image Awards, which will air on Saturday, February 26 and will be hosted by “Black-Ish” and “Law &Read More →
Bigg Boss OTT fame Urfi Javed is known for her unusual, offbeat and eccentric fashion choices. However, this time Urfi was accused of copying popular Hollywood actress Zendaya’s look. Urfi donned a purple ensemble in her last public appearance. As soon as she got her makeup done, photos and videosRead More →
Yesterday, Bow Wow opened his Twitter for a Q&A with his fans. During the question-and-answer session, Bow Wow explained that he wants to be honored at the upcoming BET Awards for his two-decade career. One of Bow Wow’s fans asked him if he thought he deserved to be in theRead More →
Following Monday’s announcement that actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ ‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ and more, has died at age 54-year-old from a reported drug overdose, the internet was filled with tributes from his film and television contemporaries, as well as clips from Williams’ mostRead More →
Last month, Lil Nas X blew the internet with an iconic BET Awards performance that saw him kiss a dancer on stage. Now, although he reflects on the experience and opens up to what was going on in his head at the time. Although he looked cool as a cucumberRead More →
Lil Nas X had some fears ahead of his famous (and for some controversial) performance at the BET Awards in late June. Talk to Outside as their latest cover star, the 22-year-old ‘Industry Baby’ star opened up about the nervousness he felt before – and even after! – go onRead More →
Lil Nas X is known for standing up to online trolls, but he admits he’s not as fearless as he looks. The “Old Town Road” artist opened up about his controversial BET Awards performance in an interview with Out Magazine published Tuesday. During the June show, Lil Nas X performedRead More →
“Real Husbands of Hollywood” is relaunched at BET Plus. The comedy series returns for a limited six-episode revival to the streamer, with Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, JB Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Cynthia McWilliams and Jackie Long all returning. The new series will also feature a rangeRead More →
Real Hollywood Husbands come back. BET + announced Thursday that it has ordered a limited-series six-episode cover of the parody reality show first premiered in 2013. The revival, which is currently in production in Los Angeles, will see the return of Kevin hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, JB Smoove, nelly,Read More →
It’s around 10 a.m. in Los Angeles and Tyler the creator is energetic and happy on our audio-only Zoom call, although he tells me he’s drunk when I ask him how he’s doing. He’s on his way to a destination. In the middle of a question, the sound goes completelyRead More →
It’s around 10 a.m. in Los Angeles and Tyler the creator is energetic and happy on our audio-only Zoom call, although he tells me he’s drunk when I ask him how he’s doing. He’s on his way to a destination. In the middle of a question, the sound goes completelyRead More →
One of the big surprises at last month’s BET Awards was hearing Jazmine Sullivan“Heaux Tales” was announced as Album of the Year. The album certainly gets the high praise for earning the title, but the category often goes to bigger albums, with past winners including Beyonce‘s “Lemonade” and Roddy Ricch‘sRead More →
Before she was a regular on the Hollywood awards circuit, makeup artist Kierra Lanice Wray used to make money sewing jeans at Sexton High School. “I used to turn people’s bootcut jeans into skinny jeans for, like, $ 20,” said the 27-year-old Lansing native. “My parents are wondering, ‘How doRead More →
At last month’s BET Awards, some fans on Twitter expressed confusion over Jack Harlow’s presence at the ceremony and his nominations, as Harlow is not black despite participating in what he recognizes to be a gender traditionally black. He addressed the debate in a new interview with Yahoo !, saying,Read More →
Lil Nas X received unnecessary reactions for his performance of “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” at this year’s BET Awards. However, an industry legend chose to send Nas X nothing but love. While on The clay cane show on SiriusXM Urban View, the incomparable soul singer Patti LaBelle, whoRead More →
Little Kim had the perfect answer to 50 cents mocking her look at the BET Awards last weekend, giving in to criticism and laughing at herself instead of getting upset. At this point, the “Many Men” rapper has become a known troll. If something big is happening in entertainment orRead More →
The age-old drama continues between Lil ‘Kim and 50 Cent. The two rappers have a love / hate relationship that stretches back to 2002 and continues until now, when Lil ‘Kim called 50 Cent via Instagram on Friday, July 2 for comments regarding her look at the BET Awards. KimRead More →
The BET Awards, held in person in Los Angeles on Sunday, brought a throwback fantasy courtesy of Zendaya and runway perfection on Lil Nas X. Lil Nas X in Richard Quinn: 5 What’s amazing about this Richard Quinn look is that it takes British grandma wallpaper and mixes it withRead More →
UPDATED 7/21/21 9:04 PM ET: Lil ‘Kim responded to the 50 Cent troll and took the opportunity to plug in his next memoir. The rapper took to 50 Cent on Instagram and said she was in no rush. “Hilarious precision 😂 doesn’t bother me at all. My family and friendsRead More →
Lil nas xit’s sensational BET Awards 2021 the performance was flawless, went off without a hitch. But that didn’t mean the “MONTERO” rapper felt as confident on the inside as he did on the outside. Nas X, who has just announced his debut album, titled after his hit song “MONTERO”,Read More →
Among the stars gracing the red carpet at Sunday’s BET Awards was R&B crooner Giveon, who hinted at a potential tour when asked about his plans for 2021. “My first project was during a pandemic, so I was in the house and never got to see the people listening toRead More →
The 2021 BET Awards were a momentous occasion for many viewers and attendees, but for Ma $ e he was not feeling the vibes. The rapper and pastor took to social media to denigrate the event, saying it was “not for the good of black people.” On Tuesday (June 29),Read More →
The BET Awards, nearly a year after their virtual iteration in 2020, returned for a spirited in-person ceremony that drew 2.4 million viewers across multiple ViacomCBS networks, including BET Her, MTV, Logo and VH1. The 2021 BET Awards, which saw Megan Thee Stallion lead the night’s wins with a totalRead More →
Did the ‘Whats Poppin’ hitmaker really shoot Quavo’s ex-girlfriend? This year’s BET Awards have generated a lot of celebrity-related news stories over the past few days. For example, there was a moment on the ceremony red carpet between Jack Harlow and Saweetie that made a lot of noise. The shadowRead More →
After Sunday night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles, the network continued the party with the world premiere of DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic: BET Awards Editionthe latest installment in the pandemic series from the music maestro keeping pace as music legends take the stream from one virtual location to another.Read More →
Black woman scored epic wins at the 2021 BET Awards! It was extremely fitting as this year’s theme for the show was ‘the year of the black woman’. Here are highlights from the prestigious awards ceremony. Queen Latifah honors black women and her mother by accepting her Lifetime Achievement AwardRead More →
For the 21st edition of BET Awards held in Los Angeles, Zendaya opted for a flowing purple dress from the Versace archives, which she carried with Stuart weitzman pumps and Bulgarian jewelry. The American actress, who was nominated in the “Best actress” category, has once again chosen the boldness thatRead More →
Chibu Dangote showed up for the BET red carpet wearing a Maaasi outfit that drew all the attention on him and people couldn’t help but ask for photos and selfies. Many of those who showed up for the awards wore designer clothes and costumes, but Dangote opted for classic AfricanRead More →
Grammy-winning Afro-fusion pioneer Burna Boy added another international award to his repertoire by winning the Best International Act award at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday evening. With this victory, the African giant becomes the first African artist to earn three BET nominations and win consecutively, having won the BETRead More →
With a live audience and fully vaccinated, the 2021 BET Awards took place Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, who made her grand entrance descending from the ceiling on a golden swing, the show highlighted “the year of the black woman.” GoldenRead More →
The 2021 BET Awards celebrated not only the best of R & B / hip-hop, but also the contribution of black women to culture, while providing star-studded lineup for breathtaking performances. Among them was Migos, who performed “Straightenin” and “Type Shit” from their latest album, Culture III. The biggest surpriseRead More →
The 21st edition of the BET Awards returned on Sunday June 27 with a theme focused on “the year of the black woman”. Award-winning actress and producer Taraji P. Henson hosted the ceremony from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where a live audience watched the nearly four-hour show. “CelebratingRead More →
Jazmine Sullivan’s fourth record, “Heaux Tales,” won Album of the Year at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday night. The singer-songwriter’s 14-track EP was nominated for this honor along with albums by The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Nas and Chloe X Halle. Sullivan was joined on stage to acceptRead More →
Eva Marcille knows how to rock a red carpet look. The clip above shows some of the The Real Housewives of Atlanta Award sets that date back to the early 2000s. And almost 20 years later, Eva still has it. For her appearance at the BET Awards on June 27Read More →
Lil nas x brought him back to ancient Egypt dressed in a gold pharaoh costume as he performed his hit “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” at the BET Awards 2021. RELATED: Lil Nas X Breaks The Internet With A Quick Change Of Look On The BET Awards Red CarpetRead More →
Photo by Bennett Raglin / Getty Images for BET For the 2021 BET Awards, women will take center stage as hosts Taraji P. Henson and icon Queen Latifah are honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The annual party honoring black culture promises a night of celebration of “the year ofRead More →
Even though it’s been 82 years since Billie Vacation released the song “Strange Fruit”, Andra’s Day demonstrated live on the stage at the BET Awards how his dark, anti-lynching message is still as relevant today as when Holiday released the iconic song in 1939. The lead role of a lifetimeRead More →
Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz and more pay homage to DMX 10:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. PT: Rappers took to the stage to honor the memory of DMX. Busta Rhymes, Male method, Swizz beatz and Griselda delivered powerful performances in homage to the hip hop legend. Method ManRead More →
The artist with multiple awards, Damini Ebunoluwa, popularly known as Burna Boy, won the award for best international act. He was against his colleague, Wizkid, Aya Nakamura (France), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Emicida (Brazil). The other contenders in the Best International Act category were Headie One (UK), Young T & BugseyRead More →
The late American actor, Chadwick Boseman, became the winner of the “Best Actor” category at the recently concluded 2021 BET Awards. That makes him his 10th posthumous award this year as the actor defeats Eddie Murphy and Damson Idris at the award. The other nominees in the category are AldisRead More →
JT and Rah Ali – Getty *#TheCityGirls lit the stage last night with their “#Twerkulator” performance for #BETAwards 2021, so we’d never think the #JT rapper, half the band, would be on #Twitter arguing with people. Well, we were wrong. Not only did JT applaud the people dragging her overRead More →
Written by Megan C. Hills, CNN Lil Nas X took the red carpet at BET Awards on Sunday by storm, stepping out in two bold and flowing outfits before performing in an ancient Egypt-inspired look. The musician, who showed up in a striking gown, reappeared in an eye-catching floral costume,Read More →
By MESFIN FEKADU, AP music author NEW YORK (AP) – Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winner and pregnant. The Grammy-winning star made her baby bump debut in a live performance on Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She alsoRead More →
Nigerian musician Burna Boy • Burna Boy was crowned best international actor at the 21st BET Awards • The event took place on June 27 • Other winners include Criss Brown and Cardi B The 21st annual BET Awards, which took place on June 27, 2021, saw Burna Boy setRead More →
There are a few brands you can expect from all of Jennifer Hudson’s red carpet looks. The Oscar-winning actor-singer will always present herself with dewy, radiant skin and she will gravitate towards shades that showcase her easy, complicit smile. As such, Hudson’s makeup at the 2021 BET Awards, which airedRead More →
Play video content TMZSports.com Gap had their hands full to announce baby #2 with Cardi B Sunday, but he wasn’t TOO busy to keep tabs on his Atlanta Hawks…saying TMZ Sports his beloved team will recover from their loss in Game 3!! Of course, it was a huge night atRead More →
Sunday’s (June 27) telecast of the 21st Annual BET Awards gave black women their flowers and crowned black men (primarily Lil Nas X) as kings to celebrate their contributions to music. The awards show’s theme of celebrating black women (and their limits) ran throughout the night’s performances, from Megan TheeRead More →
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winner and pregnant. The Grammy-winning star debuted her baby bump during a live performance on Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also wonRead More →
Cardi B and Gap revealed that baby number two is on the way to the BET Awards on Sunday night. The “WAP” rapper broke the big news during a performance at the awards show with her husband’s band, Migos. Following the trio’s rendition of “Straightenin,” Cardi joined them for theRead More →
Tyler The Creator delivered a dramatic performance of “Lumberjack” during the 2021 BET Awards. He entered the stage in a Rolls Royce, as the song’s lyrics tout, and battled a windstorm to get to the show . The performance marked the rapper’s first performance on the BET Awards stage asRead More →
Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, won Best International Act at the 2021 BET Awards show, making it his third win in a row. Burna Boy had won the Best International Act category at the BET Awards in 2019 and 2020. His fans took to Twitter toRead More →
The BET Awards are always a major fashion event, but after a year indoors and away from the red carpet, attendees at Sunday night’s awards show went above and beyond. The result? A slew of bare-bellied acts — from cut-outs to sheer fabrics and cropped tops — turned up theRead More →
At Sunday night’s 2021 BET Awards (June 27), Megan Thee Stallion entered the night as the top nominee (she and DaBaby both scored seven nods) and she left the night’s biggest winner. Check out the top winners of the night below: Album of the year: After hours – The weekendBaby’sRead More →
LOX, Method Man and other hip-hop greats took to the stage at the 2021 BET Awards tonight (June 27) to pay tribute to the late rap icon DMX, performing a medley of superstar Ruff’s greatest hits Ryders. Starting with Method Man performing an a cappella version of DMX’s 1998 singleRead More →
Sunday night’s BET Awards marked the first major awards show to return to the pre-pandemic format, rolling out the red carpet in Los Angeles for Issa Rae, HER, Cardi B, Andra Day, Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, with Queen Latifah receiving the GrandRead More →
When it came time for her performance at Sunday night’s 2021 BET Awards, DaBaby brought all the energy, stunts and, of course, a giant mascot for her rendition of her single “Ball If I Want To”. Leaving into the crowd, DaBaby made her way to the stage in a tealRead More →
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NEW YORK (AP) – Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winner and pregnant. The Grammy-winning star made her baby bump debut in a live performance on Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also won Video of the Year forRead More →
Lil nas x Photo: Paras Griffin / Getty Images for BET Lil Nas X gives off Parisian vibes in a ball gown on the awards red carpet. Eva Marcille Photo: Paras Griffin / Getty Images for BET “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Eva Marcille shines in a white tuxedo dress.Read More →
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak gave a special gift to a select group of fans at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday (June 27). The duo, known collectively as Silk Sonic, performed their hit “Leave the Door Open” at Club Novo at LA Live for newly vaccinated fans. To exploreRead More →
Kim. Photo: Arturo Holmes / Getty Images No, it’s not 2011, but time doesn’t make sense now, and we haven’t survived a whole pandemic to not do whatever we want. So why not thaw that beef that sat in the back of the freezer for ten years or so andRead More →
The 2021 BET Awards will air tonight (Sunday, June 27) from 8 / 7C. The awards celebrate the year in black music, television, film, sport and social impact, honoring culture-changing hitmakers. RELATED: Culture’s Biggest Night: Live Updates from the 2021 BET Awards RELATED: Taraji P. Henson to Host 2021 BETRead More →
Update 06/27/2021 10:45 PM The BET Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. Megan Thee Stallion performs at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. HER performs at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021 atRead More →
Migos took the stage at the 2021 BET Awards tonight (June 27) for a performance of several songs from their recently released Culture III album – with a special guest showing up with an unexpected new look. Taking the stage in matching shiny shirts and pants (and gas masks, initially),Read More →
Jazmine Sullivan warmly thanked her mother and all black women during her acceptance speech for the 2021 BET Awards Album of the Year. The R&B singer won for Tales of Heaux, his new first album in six years. She began the speech by thanking God and honoring her mother, whoRead More →
Roddy Ricch’s performance of his new single “Late At Night” for the 2021 BET Awards could be summed up in two words: cool and chic. Inspired by a burlesque spectacle, the performance saw Roddy and his band pose as an old-fashioned jazz band against a backdrop of the city skylineRead More →
Andra Day took the 2021 BET Awards to theaters in her performance on Sunday (June 27) when she performed a mix of songs from The United States vs. Billie Holiday. She debuted with “Strange Fruit”, accompanied by a trumpeter. After the first verse, she continued with the theme and seamlesslyRead More →
Jes Macallan and Caity Lotz wearing cowboy hats in DC’s Legends Of TomorrowPhoto: The CW Here’s what’s happening in the TV world for Sunday, June 27. All times are Eastern Time. The best choice DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (The CW, 8 p.m.): There are wells to which the magnificent dorksRead More →
Zendaya decided to pay tribute to Beyonce at the BET Awards this weekend. The Spider-Man star was pictured in a longer version of the iconic dress the R&B legend wore in 2003. “Crazy in Love” blaring in the background, Zendaya fans and the Hive were out in force to celebrateRead More →
The 21st Annual BET Awards air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Sunday starting at 8 p.m. on BET Networks. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the ceremony recognizes black excellence in music, television, film and sports. Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby lead with seven nominations each, while CardiRead More →
Cardi B revealed her second pregnancy on Sunday night at the BET Awards. The rapper took the stage with Migos in a bling-out one-piece outfit with a mesh cutout showing off her pregnant belly. She already has a 2-year-old daughter named Kulture with her husband Offset, who is part ofRead More →
Jazmine Sullivan dazzled attendees and viewers with her performance of her new single, “Tragic,” at the 2021 BET Awards, which included an appearance by California Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Co-written by Dutch singer-songwriter Leven Kali, who also produced the track, “Tragic” extracts Waters’ famous “reclaiming my time” quote from a 2017Read More →
The “BET Awards: Year of the Black Woman” will air on BET on Saturday, June 26. The hour-long special will feature some of the women expected at the event, including Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Jazmine Sullivan, HER, City Girls and Andra Day. The “BET Awards 2021” will airRead More →
2021 has seen Lil Nas X push the boundaries more and more, between his unambiguous homoerotic video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and his rendition of the song on “Saturday Night Live” (which was also memorable for its accidental pants-split as his interaction with his dancers). And onRead More →
Memphis hustler Moneybagg Yo took the stage at the 2021 BET Awards to perform a medley of hits from his chart-topping release, The pain of a gangsta. After receiving a white styrofoam cup from a woman in a purple “Wockesha” singlet, Moneybagg Yo launches into a brief performance of “Wockesha”Read More →
Twitter has thoughts on a white rapper. Are you surprised? As has happened many times before, when the very white Eminem received several nominations for the BET Awards – an awards ceremony designed to highlight black excellence in entertainment – fans are appalled that Jack Harlow is in contention forRead More →
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B’s “WAP” has new meaning at the BET Awards: winner and pregnant. The Grammy-winning star debuted her baby bump during a live performance on Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also won Video of the Year for herRead More →
In case you missed (or didn’t) AMC +, Sundance Now or Shudder, the sumptuous supernatural fantasy A discovery of witches begins airing its second season on AMC the old fashioned way. The BET Awards celebrates “the year of the black woman”. Enjoy the magic of Hitchcock classics all weekend onRead More →
After a depressed awards season that boosted long-standing ratings earlier this year, the BET Awards have become a relatively popular commodity among advertisers, with the event celebrating black entertainment selling faster than never, even with more ad spaces to fill. It comes as brands have re-examined their reach to variousRead More →
If you purchase an independently rated product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. The BET Awards are fast approaching and this year’s theme is ‘Year of the Black Woman’, aimed at celebrating and honoring the impact of black women on culture. SeeRead More →
Lauren London takes her fashion game seriously! From trendy pantsuits to eye-catching dresses, the “Games that people play” actress, who will present live on stage at BET Awards 2021 this Sunday keeps us in awe of her style choices. Sharing her fashion sense with the world, the multi-talented star recentlyRead More →