Former BET Award host Kevin Hart beat out Don Cheadle, Denzel Washington and Idris Elba to win the Best Actor accolade for his role in movie “Think Like a Man.” Hart, who made his acting debut in the ensemble relationship comedy took to the stage and joked that he was a better actor than Denzel and Don and far prettier than Idris.
Debra Lee, Rev. Sharpton
Other winners at this annual show which was hosted by Samuel Jackson and held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles include Viola Davis, who won the best actress accolade, Beyonce who received the best female R&B award and Wizkid, who won the award in a tie with Ghanaian artist, Sarkodie for Best International act. British singer Marsha Ambrosius took home the Centric Award and Wale won the Best Collaboration Award for his rap track “Lotus Flower Bomb” which features Miguel.
(L-R) Solange, Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian
An annual award show which has been held since 2001 and celebrates African Americans and other minorities in all fields of entertainment, there were ongoing tributes to lost icons Don Cornelius, Donna Summer and Dick Clark, although the most anticipated moment of the night was a tribute to Whitney Houston, which was introduced by Mariah Carey.
Cissy Houston
“We miss your laughter and we will always love your music as you are an inspiration to all us,” said a tearful Carey before Brandy, Monica, Chaka Khan, Houston’s brother Gary and mother Cissy all individually sang some of Houston’s hits in her honor.
Yolanda Adams
With performances by Melanie Fiona, Chris Brown, Kanye West and D’Angelo, Black Entertainment Television’s chairman and CEO Debra Lee presented Al Sharpton with his Humanitarian Award which he dedicated to his mother. Frankie Beverly featuring Maze were honored with the lifetime achievement award were serenaded with performances by Tyrese, Faith Evans and Joe.
Beyonce
Presenters included Cedric the Entertainer, Megan Good, Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington.
Samantha Ofole-Prince is a journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film. She serves as the Entertainment Editor for Trendy Africa.
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