Summer Walker dared to bare almost everything while attending the 2022 BET Awards this weekend!
27.06.2022 - 03:35 / etonline.com
2022 BET Awards are here to honor Black excellence across music, television, film and sports! Some of the biggest celebs turned out for the big occasion.This year's awards show was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson for the second year in a row. Last year, Henson used her hosting position to honor some iconic Black women who have had an impact on pop culture with a memorable opening monologue and various ensembles that honored and celebrated the styles and looks of some groundbreaking artists.
This year she brought the same fun, exciting energy to the ceremony.Going into Sunday's show, Doja Cat reigned as leader of the pack with six nominations under her belt, with Ari Lennox and Drake scoring the second-most nods with four nominations each. Baby Keem, Silk Sonic, Chlöe, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige and Tems all tied for the third-most nods with three nominations each.Check out the full list of winners below, which ET will be updating throughout the night, with winners marked in Ari Lennox Chlöe Doja Cat H.E.R. Mary J.
Blige Summer Walker Blxst Chris Brown Givēon Lucky Daye The Weeknd Wizkid Yung Bleu Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic Chlöe x Halle City Girls Lil Baby & Lil Durk Migos Young Dolph & Key Glock «Essence» – wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems Every Chance I Get – dj Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk Family – Tiesbaby Keem & Kendrick Lamar Kiss Me More – doja Cat Feat.
Sza Way 2 Sexy – drake Feat. Future & Young Thug Whole Lotta Money (Remix) – bia Feat. Nicki Minaj Cardi B Doja Cat Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Saweetie Drake
.Summer Walker dared to bare almost everything while attending the 2022 BET Awards this weekend!
Best New Artist trophy at the 2022 BET Awards, Latto gave viewers one of the best performances of Sunday night's ceremony. The 23-year-old began with her new single, «It’s Givin,» dancing on a desk surrounded by dancers in center stage. She smoothly segued into her mega-hit, «Big Energy,» with Young Dirty Bastard joining the rapper to pay homage to his father, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. Young Dirty Bastard rapped his verse from the «Fantasy» remix, which Latto's track features. 2022 BET Awards: See All of the Star-Studded Performances! Then, to the surprise of the audience, Latto directed attention to a silhouette positioned center stage, which then dissolved into a kaleidoscope of butterflies as Carey belted out her signature high note.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe BET Awards are officially a celebration of “Black excellence,” and Sunday night’s show featured blockbuster performances from Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, Jack Harlow (who was joined by Brandy and Lil Wayne) and an elaborate tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean “Diddy” Combs that included an unannounced in-person speech from Kanye West.But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.
Tisha Campbell is still feeling the love after BET's reunion -- but that doesn’t mean she's down for a reboot. Earlier this year, Campbell, Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II reunited, marking nearly 30 years since they first graced the small screen together. One person missing was Tommy Ford, who played Tommy on the series, and died in 2016 at age 52. Campbell told ET that although the reunion was «magic,» Ford's absence would make a reboot difficult. «Tommy is not with us so that's a little hard to say,» the 53-year-old actress told ET's Kevin Frazier at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The2022 BET Awards are here to honor Black excellence across music, television, film and sports! Some of the biggest celebs turned out for the big occasion.
Everybody remembers the first time they got into a fender bender. For Ben Affleck’s 10-year-old son Samuel, it reportedly happened on Sunday in a car worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars.
Halle Bailey is opening up about getting teary over seeing her magical transformation in .The actress and singer spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier on the red carpet at this year's BET Awards, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, and she revealed how she's seen a few scenes of Disney's live action take on the iconic story while doing post-production work, and it really moved her.«I've seen little clips… and I cried the other day,» Bailey recalled. «Because I was like, 'I don't understand how this is happening! How this is even me?'»«It's very overwhelming,» she added with a smile. «I get really emotional just talking about it.»While is currently in post-production — and slated to hit theaters May 26, 2023 — Bailey is also appearing in the upcoming film version of the musical adaption of .«We're supposed to be wrapped next week, so crossing my fingers that we get it done, and I've been having a great time,» she marveled. «I pinch myself every day on that set… to be a part of such a historic film that we've all known growing up.»«It's like, 'Wow, what can we do to make this even greater than it already is?' Because it's such an amazing base, and I'm just grateful to be part of the whole project.» — which also stars Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Taraji P.
Taraji P. Henson hosted this year's BET Awards for the second time in a row in style! The actress served as the night's emcee and used the opportunity to show love for some iconic Black men and women who have impacted pop culture.The actress kicked off the show by taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and wowing the audience with an unforgettable opening monologue, which amid all the celebration, called attention to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade over the weekend.Sauntering onto the stage in a stunning sparkling gold gown and short black bob, Henson began her monologue by showing love to black excellence as she addressed her kings and queens in the audience on «culture's biggest night.»«Thank you.
The stars are stepping out for the 2022 BET Awards!
Ellise Shafer The BET Awards are back for their 2022 edition, with Taraji P. Henson hosting Culture’s Biggest Night for the second year in a row. The show airs live on BET Sunday night at 8 p.m.
Taraji P. Henson is looking forward to a big night with a lot of special moments at this year's BET Awards! From her job as host to getting the chance to honor Sean «Diddy» Combs, the actress is opening up about why this year's show is so special.Henson spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier on the red carpet at this year's BET Awards, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, and she opened up about celebrating Diddy with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.«It's about time!» Henson marveled. «He's so incredible and big to the culture… and to BET's culture, and we have to give him his flowers!Not only will Diddy be be presented the coveted honor, but he'll also take part in a star-studded performance, that will serve as a retrospective on his musical legacy as a producer and artist.The music mogul will take the stage for a tribute performance featuring Mary J.
Jussie Smollett has made his return to Hollywood after his slew of legal troubles over the past three and half years, and he's excited to be making his art again.Smollett spoke with ET on the red carpet at this year's BET Awards, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, and opened up about his career comeback as a director of the BET+ original movie While Smollett said he «never thought of myself as working my way back,» he admitted that getting the chance to get back on a set and create following his legal scandal has been «wonderful.»«This has always been the plan, to expand my empire, so to speak,» Smollett said of stepping behind the camera to helm a project and work with other actors as a director. «To expand the level of what I want to do… to be able to usher in a new generation of artists and actors and these amazing talents.»Starring, Timothy Richardson, Ledisi, Brandee Evans, Heather B, Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Broderick Hunter and Thomas Mackie, is the film adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s novel by the same name.Smollett's directorial debut comes after he was sentenced to 150 days behind bars in March and given 30 months of felony probation -- three months after he was found guilty on five of the six counts of disorderly conduct for which he was charged. Smollett also had a message for those who stuck by him and supported him throughout his legal scandal as he staunchly denied wrongdoing.«I tell them, with all my heart, just thank you,» Smollett told ET.
Each year, the BET Awards honor the best in Black music, culture and sports. Established in 2001, the show will take place this Sunday at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater and will broadcast live on BET and a handful of streaming outlets.Taraji P. Henson reprises her role as emcee (making her only the fourth two-time host in the show’s 22-year history) and more than two dozen stars are set to perform.
LOS ANGELES — The BET Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies.Doja Cat enters the show as the leading nominee with six. The chart-topping performer is up for best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, album of the year for her No.