This weekend the Daytime Emmys are going virtual and so are the BET Awards. The ceremony is happening from artists' homes, while still marking a major milestone...
The BET Awards Sunday on BET & CBS
Amanda Seales will host the 20th annual awards show, which is set to air this Sunday at 8PM ET. #BETAwards https://t.co/5gaNdnLGIq— #BETAwards (@#BETAwards) 1593007589
The event, which celebrates the best of black excellence, is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. BET still going forward with the award show on June 28th despite social distancing. And for the first time, it will also be broadcast on CBS.
This year's nominees include Drake, who is up for a leading 6 awards. Other big names getting nods: Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Rich, Beyonce', Nicki Minaj and Lizzo,
Amanda Seales will host the show. Erica Ash and Terrence J will host the countdown show. Performers will include: Jennifer Hudson, Nas, Public Enemy, Questlove and John Legend.
BET also announcing: "The world endured incredible losses this year including NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard. In memoriam of those great losses, Grammy Award-winning global icon and superstar Lil Wayne will give tribute to Kobe Bryant, and the multi-talented Wayne Brady will honor Little Richard.
BET Network also announces Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will be honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award at the 20th Annual "BET Awards."
Congrats to all the nominees and big congratulations to BET on 20 years of greatness!
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