Many stars and celebrities gathered for the annual "BLACK ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS" at the Nokia theater LA live on Sunday, unless you're living under a rock you wouldn't know that BET is a show which celebrates African american and other minorities in music, acting, sports and other fields of entertainment.
Lionel Richie, who received a lifetime achievement award, lead the star-studded line-up both on the red carpet and performing during the award show.
Jennifer Freeman and Joyful Drake both look pretty in pink on the red carpet |
John Legend also performed at the BET Awards. |
From the left, Trey Songz performs with August Alsina and Chris Brown. |
Actress Jennia Fredrique wore this tight-fitting black dress, complete with gold clutch. |
Demetria McKinney looked elegant in this floral fishtail gown. |
Usher brought his own hat style to the BET Awards, during his performance. |
The Lionel Richie lifetime achievement tribute, also featured Yolanda Adams performing 'Jesus Is Love'. |
Al-round entertainer Ashanti is another who opted for a white gown. |
Eva marcille in her beautiful white gown, while hunger games star
Latarsha Rose in a black crop top and a flaring skirt
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John Legend and Nelly contrast on the red carpet with their respective black and white outfits. |
This year's BET Awards were hosted by Chris Rock. |
Television and radio personality Claudia Jordan shows off some skin.
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Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams gave an energetic and entertaining performance. |
Lionel Richie accepts his lifetime achievement award at the 2014 BET Awards in Los Angeles. |
Singer and songwriter Ne-Yoon the BET Awards red carpet.
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Zendaya and Kenya Moore bring very different styles to the BET Awards red carpet. |
Iggy Azalea, left, and T.I. also performed at the BET Awards. |
Keke Palmer and Ledisi both went for short dresses, Palmer's futuristic Gold and white dress, was very different from Ledisi's black ensemble.
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Actor Robert Townsend and his daughters Ciara, left, and Skye arrive at the 2014 BET Awards in Los Angeles. |
Pharrell Williams accepts the award for video of the year for 'Happy'; he was also named the best male R&B/pop artist |
Jennifer Hudson reaches out to the audience during her BET Awards performance |
August Alsina accepts the award for best new artist |
Nominee listings are as follows:
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST- BEYONCE
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST- PHARREL WILLIAMS
BEST GROUP- YOUNG MONEY
BEST COLLABORATION- "DRUNK IN LOVE" -BEYONCE F/JAYZ
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST- NICKI MINAJ
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST- DRAKE
VIDEO OF THE YEAR- PHARREL WILLIAMS - "HAPPY"
VIDEO DIRECTOR- HYPE WILLIAMS
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST- TAMELA MANN
BEST NEW ARTIST- AUGUST ALSINA
BEST ACTRESS- LUPITA NYONGO'O
BEST ACTOR- CHIWETEL EJIOFOR
BEST MOVIE- 12 YEARS A SLAVE
YOUNGSTAR'S AWARD- KEKE PALMER
SUBWAY SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR- SERENA WILLIAMS
SUBWAY SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR- KEVIN DURANT
THE WORST CENTRIC AWARD- JHENE AIKO
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT(NIGERIA)- DAVIDO
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT(UK)- KONAN & KREPT
COCA-COLA VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD- AUGUST ALSINA
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