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 they are broadcast live on BET. BET commissioned Artist/Sculptor and Hip Hop culture icon Carlos Mare139 Rodriguez to design the Award sculpture. Global promotion is provided by Kroszover Entertainment.
2012 BET Awards set to air on Sunday night from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, we thought long and hard before we decided to make any predictions. The show is produced by BET Networks, touted as the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. Check out of the full coverage live streaming of the 2012 BET Awards:
Kelly Rowland she had one of the hottest songs of 2011 and was nominated for every other award show this year for Motivation. Plus her SHUT THE SHOW DOWN LAST YEAR! BET Awards nominations always seem random & a popularity contest! Usher Climax is already nominated!
Many of the biggest names in these genres will be present Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Celebrities like Drake, Rhianna, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj will be in attendance and Samuel L. Jackson will be the host. Fans can check out the BET Awards live stream online so that they can see it live from anywhere, as long as a computer and internet connection is available.
The full BET Awards Nominations list is below.
Best New Artist
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Diggy Simmons
Future
Meek Mill
Best Male R&B Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Miguel
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyonce
Marsha Ambrosius
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Rihanna
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Trina
Brianna Perry
Best Group
Bad Meets Evil
Diddy-Dirty Money
Maybach Music Group
Mindless Behavior
The Throne
Best Collaboration
"Party," Beyonce feat J. Cole
"Marvin & Chardonnay," Big Sean feat. Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
"I'm On One," DJ Khaled feat Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
"The Motto," Drake feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
"Otis," The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) feat. Otis Redding
"Lotus Flower Bomb," Wale feat Miguel
Video of the Year
"Countdown," Beyonce
"Love on Top," Beyonce
"N---s in Paris," The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
"Otis," The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
"Climax," Usher
Video Director of the Year
Beyonce and Alan Ferguson
Benny Boom
Chris Brown and Godfrey Tabarez
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best Gospel
Fred Hammond
James Fortune & FIYA
Kim Burrell
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Yolanda Adams
YoungStars Award
Astro
Diggy Simmons
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith
Viewers' Choice Award
"Love on Top," Beyonce
"Turn Up the Music," Chris Brown
"The Motto, "Drake feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
"Hello," Mindless Behavior
"Otis," The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) feat. Otis Redding
"Lotus Flower Bomb," Wale feat. Miguel
Centric Award
Common
Estelle
Robert Glasper
Robin Thicke
Tyrese
Best International Act: U.K.
Emeli Sande
Estelle
Labrinth
Sway
Wretch 32
Best International Act: Africa
Camp Mulla (Kenya)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Lira (South Africa)
Mokobe (Mali)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Viola Davis
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Denzel Washington
Best Movie
"Good Deeds"
"Jumping the Broom"
"Laugh at My Pain"
"Red Tails"
"The Help"
Sportswoman of the Year
Skylar Diggins
Candace Parker
Brittney Griner
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Be sure not to miss this event because it will e filled with memorable moments. The ET Awards are one of the most entertaining award shows so it should be interesting. With recent altercations between Chris Brown and Drake, it should be interesting to see what happens when both artists are present, and their common lover Rhianna will also be there so anything can happen.
You can also get all the latest updates, live feed of BET Awards 2012, images and videos on the official BET Awards 2012 apps. BET Awards 2012 aps are available for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The Awards ceremony airs live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET and is hosted by "The Avengers" star Samuel L. Jackson Live Online.
BET Awards 2012
