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The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET. BET commissioned Artist/Sculptor and Hip Hop culture icon Carlos Mare139 Rodriguez to design the Award sculpture.
[edit] LocationsThe inaugural ceremonies in 2001 were held at the Paris resort on the Las Vegas Strip. From 2002 through 2005, the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood hosted the ceremonies. Since 2006, the awards have been held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. [edit] Hosts
[edit] PerformersMain article: List of performers at the BET Awards [edit] Award categoriesMain article: BET Award for Best R&B Artists [edit] GroupsMain article: BET Award for Best Group [edit] Hip HopMain article: BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists [edit] New ArtistMain article: BET Award for Best New Artist [edit] GospelMain article: BET Award for Best Gospel Artist [edit] Music videoMain article: BET Award for Video of the Year [edit] ActingMain article: BET Award for Actors of the Year [edit] Lifetime Achievement & HumanitarianMain articles: BET Lifetime Achievement Award and BET Humanitarian Award The BET Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian Award recipients, along with the nominees for other categories are announced in a press conference. At the awards ceremony a mini-documentary is shown covering the honoree's life. The awards are given out separately. The BET Lifetime Achievement Award is given a R&B, pop, and soul artist or group who has been a recording artist (or group) for numerous years and is known for their notable contributions to the music industry. The honoree is paid tribute to by current popular singers who perform the honoree's most recognized songs. The honoree will usually perform themselves after being paid tribute. In 2002, at the second annual BET Awards the category for the BET Award Humanitarian Award was created. The Humanitarian Award is given a celebrity philanthropist who donates their time and money to a charitable cause. [edit] Viewer's ChoiceMain article: BET Award for Viewer's Choice [edit] BET Award MVPsArtists, athletes, and actors who have earned 10 or more career nominations:
[edit] 2009 tribute to Michael JacksonMain article: Death of Michael Jackson After the death of Michael Jackson, BET re-organized most of the 2009 BET Awards ceremony to commemorate the artist's life. Host Jamie Foxx said, "We want to celebrate this black man. He belongs to us and we shared him with everybody else." The show was revised within three days of its airing on June 28, 2009, with several artists changing their original planned routine to sing many of Michael Jackson's songs, including songs he sang as a member of The Jackson Five as well as songs in his solo career.[1] His father, Joseph Jackson, and former confidant, Reverend Al Sharpton were present as audience members throughout the show. Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson's sister made an appearance at the finale of the show, and spoke briefly on behalf of the Jackson family. The show itself set an all-time ratings high with a 5.8 rating (over its previous high of 3.7 million) and overall saw a 61 percent increase over its 2008 broadcast.[2] The tribute was criticized by viewers who thought most of the tribute although not intended was a disrespect to Michael Jackson. These were the tributes to the King of Pop throughout the show such as: New Edition gave tribute to the Jackson 5 by singing "ABC", host Jamie Foxx danced to "Beat It" and moonwalked across the stage, Ne-Yo sings Jackson's "Lady in My Life," Ciara performed Jackson's "Heal the World", Keri Hilson gave tribute by adding a few of his moves in her dance routine, and Beyonce singing a part of Sarah McLachlan's song "Angel", which was in memory of Jackson. Also, when she won the award for Best Female Artist, she dedicated it to Jackson, who she called her hero. Janet Jackson paid tribute to her brother by giving a short, tearful speech to the audience at the awards, she said: "To you Michael is an icon. To us Michael is family. And he will forever live in all of our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of the love, thank you for all of the support. We miss him so much. Thank you." Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx ended the ceremony performing the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There". [edit] BET Awards 2010During the BET Awards 09' After Party, a very big announcement was made, that the two Wayans brothers, Shawn and Marlon would host the 10th annual BET Awards. And T.I will also be introduced, after being in prison for a year and one day. [edit] References
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