Days after being lambasted for its 2009 awards programming BET says it "regrets" and will edit encore presentations of the show.
"BET Networks deeply regrets the performance by Young money at the BET Awards 09 (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake, Mack Maine, and Gudda Gudda)," a BET representative told AllHipHop.com.
The controversial performance, with immense sexual references and young g ...Read
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Beyonce was the big winner at Sunday night's anticipated BET Awards 09'.
Taking place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, the BET Awards 09' celebrated not only accomplishments in film, sports and music but, also the life of Michael Jackson.
In addition to performances from Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, GUY, Tevin Campbell, Maxwell, Trey Songz, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Monica and Keyshia Cole, the ...Read
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Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance during Sunday's BET Awards in Los Angeles.
Jackson, reportedly elected to speak on behalf of the family, made an impromptu and brief appearance towards the end of the ceremony.
With her father, Joe Jackson, seated in the front row with Al Sharpton, Janet Jackson uttered the words "My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was just to ...Read
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R&B chart-topping duo Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson are leading an early set of winners at the BET Awards 09'.
Ne-Yo, recognized for the 2008 effort "Year of the Gentleman," picked up an award for Best R&B Male Artist after performing a special tribute to Michael Jackson.
Also dedicating his award to the late Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo kicked off a surprising round of performances from ...Read
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Organizers for Sunday's BET Awards have officially revamped both the show and red carpet with Michael Jackson related tributes. They have also added an extra half hour of programming !
In a release early Sunday, BET Award organizers confirmed that the show would officially feature performances from unexpected guests as well as moments that are geared toward the King of Pop.
Recording artists and other entertainers previously confirmed for Sunday's BET Awards, including Jamie Foxx, are reportedly working on Michael Jackson related tributes.
In a release issued Friday, BET Awards executive producer Stephen Hill confirmed that there would indeed be a tribute and a number changes to the show.
"This will be a show heavy on Michael Jackson's memory. I think ...Read
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The forthcoming BET Awards are full of veteran entertainers including Beyonce and T.I. but there are also seven new artists who will be vying for awards.
Leading the pack is "Knock You Down" singer Keri Hilson. First seen just over a year ago on Timbaland's "The Way I Are," Hilson has since become a Billboard chart-topping artist and forced to be reckoned with. Touring with both Lil Wayne ...Read
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In just three days the BET Awards 09' will go down in Los Angeles but, the real battle during this year's show will be between R&B/Pop's leading women. Five chart-topping ladies, including Beyonce, are vying for Best Female Artist !
In addition to Beyonce, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Jazmine Sullivan and Jennifer Hudson are nominated for the award, which was given to Alicia Keys in 200 ...Read
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Trey Songz and Keri Hilson have just been confirmed to perform at the BET Awards 09' this weekend !
Songz and Hilson, fresh off the singles "Knock You Down" and "I Need A Girl," were announced as performers in a recent BET release that also unveils a special performance from former New Edition member Johnny Gill.
As previously announced on Singersroom, the BET Awards 09' are slated t ...Read
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