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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
See below for the full list of nominees with winners shown in bold. Good News – Megan Thee Stallion Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER King’s disease – Nas Unholy Hour – Chloe X Halle Best Female R & B / Pop Artist Beyonce HER *WINNER Jazmine Sullivan Jhené AikoRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
Who will take home the Best New Artist award at the 2021 BET Awards on June 27? Unlike some years where there is clearly a favorite, this year’s competition seems wide open. The nominees are split equally between male artists (Giveon, Jack Harlow and Pooh Shiesty) and female artists (CoiRead More →
Even though the pandemic slowed things down considerably last year, it’s finally time to celebrate the best examples of black culture. Nominations for the “BET Awards 2021” have arrived, reflecting the creative expressions of music, television, film and sports. Find out who made the nominees list, when and how toRead 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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
ATLANTIS — Go against Nicki, it could cost you dearly. After the Twitter account Music News Facts claimed that the ratings for the 2019 BET Awards were lower than the previous year, “MEGATRON” rapper Nicki Minaj responded to the possible reasons. “When you go out of your way to beRead More →
SplashNews The stars were out Sunday night for the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles! Before the show, “Extra’s” Tanika Ray spoke with John, who talked about having more kids with Chrissy Teigen, and his “Voice” family. Look! Regina Hall hosted the ceremony, attended by John Legend, Mary J. Blige,Read More →
Mesfin Fekadu | The Associated Press Nipsey Hussle, the late rapper who was a respected and beloved community activist in South Los Angeles, will be honored at the 2019 BET Awards with the Humanitarian Award. The posthumous honor will be presented Sunday evening at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Read More →
The 2019 BET Awards kicked off with a performance from Cardi B, who entered the night leading with 7 nominations and, unsurprisingly, took home Album of the Year for her “Invasion of Privacy.” Other top nominees included Drake with 5, and Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole, each with four.Read More →
The 2019 BET Awards take place on Sunday, and we’ve got a guide on how to watch this year’s biggest celebration of African American artists, performers, athletes and more. “Insecure” actress Regina Hall is set to host, and Migos, Cardi B and Lil Nas X are among the performers. ThisRead More →
JUST ADDED AS PERFORMERS TO THE 2019 BET AWARDS: MEEK MILL, FANTASIA, DABABY, JEREMIH, KIRK FRANKLIN, ERICA CAMPBELL, KELLY PRICE, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND JAMES FUNK OF RARE ESSENCE ———- LA LA ANTHONY, AYESHA CURRY, LARENZ TATE, AMANDA SEALES, REVEREND AL SHARPTON, RYAN DESTINY, JACOB LATIMORE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, MIKE COLTER, DAMSONRead More →
The nominations for the 2019 BET Awards were announced today with Cardi B leading with 7 nods, followed by Drake (5), Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole each with four. Bruno Mars, 21 Savage, Childish Gambino, HER and Ella Mai also received multiple nominations. The show, now in its 19thRead More →
The 2018 BET Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Kendrick Lamar taking home most of the awards, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year for “DAMN.” Beyonce was crowned top female R&B/pop artist and Cardi B took home top femaleRead More →
DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations at this year’s BET Awards, with six and five nominations respectively, including Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and Album of the Year. Lamar has two names in the album category for his solo effort “DAMN.” and “Black Panther: The Album”, whichRead More →