Tyler, the creator took home the hip hop album of the year and the awards for best live performer, as well as the top cultural influence award at the prerecorded ceremony. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion won three awards, including Best Hip Hop Video. Cardi B Duck J. ColeRead More →
The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards were a star-studded affair and fans were blown away by the electric performance given by rapper Tobe Nwigwe and his wife, Fat. the BET Hip Hop Awards aired on October 5 and thousands of viewers tuned in to see their favorite artists walk theRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 “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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Taraji P. Henson will host the 2021 “BET Awards” airing LIVE at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, Sunday, June 27 (8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. CT) from Microsoft Theater. * Get ready for a Back to the “BET AWARDS” weekend! The hour-long special featuresRead 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 →
Taraji P. Henson is gearing up for a big weekend! Friday night, the star is up for a Daytime Emmy, Sunday night she’s hosting the BET Awards, and right now she’s talking to “Extra” Cheslie Kryst! Taraji changes it for this show after hosting the American Music Awards, saying, “Oh,Read 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 →
A year after the BET Awards became one of the first big awards to take place during the pandemic (two days after the Daytime Emmys took place via a virtual event), the ceremony will return next month as the first to invite vaccinated fans to be part of the public.Read More →
It wasn’t “You get a car!” but Oprah Winfrey gave TV executive Jesse Collins something equally, if not more, cool: “You can produce the Oscars!” Emmy-nominated Collins has had success over the years with the BET Awards, Grammy Awards and various TV specials, and now he’s bringing his magic touchRead More →
October 28, 2020 Where is this photo from? Getty Images Burna Boy and Coldplay Chris Martin use the powerful performance of “Monsters You Made” to honor the victims of police brutality in Nigeria at the 2020 di BET awards. Artists like Rapsody, Master P, Megan Thee Stallion are among thoseRead More →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →