The BET Awards was the event of the summer! Another big success for BET. It was a fabulous star studded family reunion minus the barbecue chicken and macaroni and cheese of course!
Alicia Keys, T-Pain, Usher, Keyshia Cole, Rihanna, Chris Brown, LiL Wayne & Ne-Yo all had spectacular performances. Alicia Keys gave us a treat when she brought out her favorite girl groups, SWV, En Vogue, and TLC during her performance.
Although Usher lipsynced his performance of "Love In This Club", his performance was tight and flawless. The best part of Chris Brown's performance was when he and Ciara did a solo performance with rain falls in the back drop. Chris Brown and Ciara definitly gets the best dance performance for sure.
Lil Wayne did his thing with is smash "A Million". His album sold a record 1 million in it's first week. Can you say "pre-destined?" Amazing! Ne-Yo showed off his stage performance skills with a smooth dance routine ending with the winners of this years America's Next Dance Crew winners Jabbawockeez.
Lil Wayne did his thing with is smash "A Million". His album sold a record 1 million in it's first week. Can you say "pre-destined?" Amazing! Ne-Yo showed off his stage performance skills with a smooth dance routine ending with the winners of this years America's Next Dance Crew winners Jabbawockeez.
On the red carpet, En Vogue, TLC, Solange Knowles, Terrence Howard, Ashanti, and others smiled and posed for the camera before entering the event.
Take a look at a few highlights from the red carpet and the awards ceremony.
Transformer star, Tyrese looked very, very sexy in all white with a colgate smile! Tyrese has a new upcoming movie called Death Race. Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen hits theatres soon.
Solange, Beyonce's baby sis, looked pretty in purple in her floral silk mini. Solange just celebrated her 22nd birthday.
75 year old Quincy Jones won the BET Humanitary Award. During his acceptance speech Quincy urges "When it rains, get wet - Live your life - Don't be afraid to make a mistake. "
Rhianna, Chris Brown's girl, looked radiant in her yellow floor length ruffles. Her performance of Take a Bow was great. During her performance she gave a wink to Chris Brown who sang the lyrics to the entire song while watching from the audience!
Jennifer Hudson has a sleek new bob hair style that is just perfect for her. Her new video for her first single Spotlight debuted on BET this week.
Cindy, Terry, Dawn & Maxine of En Vogue gave a surprise performance care of Alicia Keys. Any chance of a renuion album En Vogue???
Al Green received the BET Lifetime Achievement award and also honored us with an awesome performance of Love and Happiness.
Alicia Keys looked pretty in pink with her silk halter mini. She showed off her throwback 3-finger rings. Her performance was rockin! She performed Teenage Love Affair and was joined by SWV, En Vogue and TLC. All the groups sang their #1 hits.
Major respect to you Alicia for spreading the love!
Ashanti was a presenter this year, but she looked flawless in her jeweled out gown with a mile high slit.
Big Boi of Outcast joined T-Pain, Rick Ross & DJ Khaled on stage for a powerhouse performance of I"m so Hood. The crowd with bananas. And not because of the circus theme.
Jordan Sparks looked radiant in her dazzling red halter skirt. With the success of her hit No Air, she was nominated for Best New Artist.
Soulja Boy, I told ya, you have bright, white teeth!
Soulja Boy was one of the Generation Now presenters at the BET Awards.
18 year old Sean Kingston throws up his gang signs. Since when did you become a thug Sean??
TLC members, T-Boz & Chilli, performed their hit Water Falls during Alicia Keys set.
A very fresh face, clean cut Ludacris looked very GQ in all white Polo ensemble.
Kim Whitley looked ravishing in purple as she supports Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama
A very slim Terrance Howard looked mighty dapper. But what's up with the cane???
Lisa Velez, former member of 90's group Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam was a presenter.
Ne-Yo shocked us all when he showed us his dance moves during his performance.
Keyshia cole looked radiant in her yellow bow dress. Rumors are spreading that she and Young Jeezy are no longer together.
Rumor has it that she proposed to Jeezy but he turned the proposal down. Allegedly, Keyshia was apparently pregnant with Jeezy's child but aborted the pregnancy.
Musiq Soulchild looked fresh and clean in all white. His pink striped tie completed the outfit.
Musiq get's the best dressed award of the evening!
Comedian, Neecy Nash of the Style Network home makeover show, Clean House urged everyone to adopt white children!! Neecy Nash also stars in Comedy Central's Reno 911.
Love birds, Nelly and Ashanti are a match made in heaven. Wedding plans just may be in the works!
Dancing with the Stars star, Mario gave the camera an intimidating stare. Whats up with that Mario???
MC Lyte provided the voice over for the awards show. MC Lyte is also the voice behind the The Boot, a dating game on BET.
Veteran of the game, L.L. Cool J. shows off his mean, lean body. His new single ,I'm your Baby, featuring The Dream is currently in rotation. Milk does do a body good for sure!
T-Pain, the master collaborator, knows what time it is!! T-Pain won big at the BET Awards.
T-Pain and Rick Ross during a circus performance of I'm So Hood.
Generation Now presenters, David Banner, Solange Knowles, Soulja Boy & Cassie urge everyone to vote and support Barak Obama
Derek Luke and Gabrielle Union make fun with reading minds. Gabrielle stars in the new movie with Eddie Murphy called Meet Dave.
Keyshia Cole gave a wonderful performance of Sent from Heaven. She stood up on a 30 foot platform and did a costume change right on stage!!
Jennifer Hudson and Terrance Howard performed a mini duet. Who knew Terrance could play the guitar!!!
Ashanti and L.L. presented an award. Both are still standing strong in the game.
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