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BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards
Read full article: BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET AwardsUsher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy — and few people got to hear it.
Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles
Read full article: Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los AngelesCardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts celebrating the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards.
Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says
Read full article: Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit saysThree of Lizzo’s former dancers have accused the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
New horror flick ‘The Reading’ starring Mo’Nique has Houston ties
Read full article: New horror flick ‘The Reading’ starring Mo’Nique has Houston tiesA new BET+supernatural thriller starring Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique has huge connections to H-Town with talent in front and behind the camera.
A Lizzo fan made a TikTok video asking to borrow a dress for a red carpet event. It worked.
Read full article: A Lizzo fan made a TikTok video asking to borrow a dress for a red carpet event. It worked.When the writer Aurielle Marie found out that they were included in the Out 100 list, they were thrilled. As part of the honor, Marie, whose pronouns are they/she, was invited to attend Out Magazine’s gala in New York.
Remembering Migos rapper Takeoff: See photos through the years with family, friends, best performances
Read full article: Remembering Migos rapper Takeoff: See photos through the years with family, friends, best performancesRapper Takeoff, one third of the Atlanta-based rap group Migos, was killed in a shooting at a private party early Tuesday in Houston.
LIZZOVERSE: Houston-native Lizzo announces upcoming performance, light show ahead of brand new album
Read full article: LIZZOVERSE: Houston-native Lizzo announces upcoming performance, light show ahead of brand new albumGrammy-award-winning singer and pop icon Lizzo has her fans on edge as they wait for her new highly anticipated album, which will have a grand rollout.
Lizzo to perform on ‘TODAY’ Show on July 15; Here’s how you can get fan passes if you’re headed to NYC
Read full article: Lizzo to perform on ‘TODAY’ Show on July 15; Here’s how you can get fan passes if you’re headed to NYCHouston star Lizzo is headed to the “TODAY” Plaza at Rockefeller Center in New York City this month.
Actress Taja V. Simpson making waves on Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ airing on BET
Read full article: Actress Taja V. Simpson making waves on Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ airing on BETBreakout star, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Taja V Simpson is making waves on the current season of BET’s & Tyler Perry’s, The Oval. Perhaps best known for playing Priscilla Owen in BET’s #1 scripted cable drama, Tyler Perry’s “THE OVAL.”
Tyler Perry's work honored with 2020 Governors Award
Read full article: Tyler Perry's work honored with 2020 Governors AwardNEW YORK Tyler Perry has won awards from the NAACP and BET. Now he's getting a big one from the Television Academy: He and his foundation are the recipients of the 2020 Governors Award. Tyler Perry has changed the face of television and inspired a new generation of content creators. He pioneered a new brand of storytelling that engages people of color both in front of and behind the camera, and his shows have resonated with a global audience, said Governors Award selection committee Chair Eva Basler in a statement. The award honors an individual or organization in the television arts and sciences whose achievement is so exceptional and universal in nature that it goes beyond the scope of annual Emmy Awards recognition.Previous recipients of the Governors Award include Star Trek, American Idol, Masterpiece Theater and Comic Relief.
Despite pandemic, MTV VMAs to take place Aug. 30 in Brooklyn
Read full article: Despite pandemic, MTV VMAs to take place Aug. 30 in BrooklynNEW YORK – The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will still go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic. An MTV spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday that the show will take place Aug. 30 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement during a briefing Monday, explaining that “the event will follow all safety guidance, including limited or no audience.”The announcement comes a day after BET successfully aired its virtual awards show on Sunday, which featured a number of highly produced pre-taped performances from DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker and more artists.
Beyoncs message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
Read full article: Beyoncs message, epic performances stand out at BET AwardsIn this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, Beyonce accepts the humanitarian award during the BET Awards. The singer dedicated her award to the Black Lives Matter movement, and encouraged activists to continue to push forward. DaBaby rapped a verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit song Rockstar with Roddy Ricch at the awards. While holding a baseball bat, DaBaby then stood on a stage behind a group of people who had their fists raised high while others held Black Lives Matter signs. During the performance, video clips were shown of the national protests over the deaths of unarmed Black people including Floyd, Arbery and Taylor.
DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually
Read full article: DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtuallyThe three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. Comedian, actress and TV personality Amanda Seales will host the 2020 BET Awards, which will air on CBS for the first time. Drake is the leading nominee: Hes up for six honors, including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist. Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion follow Drake with five nominations each.
2020 BET Awards: How to Watch
Read full article: 2020 BET Awards: How to WatchGet ready for the BET Awards! See the full list of BET Awards nominees here. How to watch the preshow: Hosted by Terrence J and Erica Ash, the BET Awards preshow will air at 7 p.m. ET/PT on BET. Watch the video below for the biggest highlights from last year's BET Awards. RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: See the Full List of Nominees2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June BroadcastBET Awards 2019: Get All the Details on the Best Beauty Looks -- Rihanna, Lizzo & More!