" ROCKING THE HOUSE!!! " STARS OF THE MUSIC WORLD AND HOLLYWOOD BRING THEIR BEST FOR BET "BLACK GIRLS ROCK" SHOW

 

Saturday, October 13 was a night for the black and beautiful as Hollywood’s elite stepped out for Black Girls Rock 2012. The organization, founded by Beverly Bond, aims to empower and mentor young women of color, while also promoting a positive portrayal of black women in the media.

This year’s event was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King and includes appearances from Ciara and Missy Elliott, Keyshia Cole, Brandy and more.

Scandal star Kerry Washington and singer Janelle Monae were among those honored by the organization for their contribution to black girls everywhere through their careers. The ceremony airs on BET until November 4.

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" KANYE , JAY & BEY AND MANY MORE RACK UP! "

" 2102 BET AWARDS WAS  GOOD AND I MEAN REALLY GOOD! "

The BET Awards didn't begin with a bang but an extended bleep, as the censor police worked overtime during a performance by Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music group, Nicki Minaj and Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee's parody of Jay-Z and West's hit song "... In Paris." There were extended moments of muted silence as West, Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz kicked off the show with a performance of "Mercy" (though not all the offending words were bleeped out). Moments later, Jackson, the show's host, was joined by Lee as they did their rendition of the West-Jay-Z hit, to laughs."Two distinguished Morehouse men," Lee joked after the performance, referencing the alma mater of the two.

West and Jay-Z won the ceremony's first award; at first, West arrived onstage alone, and alluded to his many awards-show mishaps."I wish Jay-Z was here to say something politically correct for me," he said, before his mentor came to the stage. Other early winners included  Beyonce and Chris Brown for best male R&B artist, his second consecutive win in the category. Kevin Hart — who hosted the awards last year — also won for best actor, Big Sean was named best new artist and Wale and Miguel's smooth hit "Lotus Flower Bomb" won best collaboration.

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"HAIL TO THE THRONE!"

"THE ILLEST MOTHERF#%KERS ALIVE!"

Jay-Z, Kanye West headline The 2012 BET award show

The upcoming 2012 BET Awards will have a list of black stars of the music world including Kanye West with 7 nominations, and his mentor and friend Jay-Z who has earned 5 nominations. Jay-Z's wife Beyoncé has earned 6 nominations. Jay-Z's and Mr. West's video "Otis" from their album "Watched The Throne" is up for video of the year. While Beyoncé "Love on Top" and "Countdown" has 2 nominations. Samuel L. Jackson will host the July 1st show which will be held in the Shirne Auditorium in Los Angeles. Other nominees attending Lil Wayne, Drake, J.Cole, Nikki Minaj and Chris Brown who will both be performing as well. MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly  will receive a BET Lifetime Achievement award.

Source:Black Entertaiment Televsion