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Drake is Leading the Pack…BET Awards 2013 Nominees
With the assistance of Kendrick Lamar and Tamar Braxton, BET revealed who’s in the running for this year’s BET Awards. Kendrick and Tamar tag teamed on announcing this year’s nominees in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Leading the way with nominations, to no surprise considering his success thus far, is none other than Drizzy Drake with 12 nominations. In addition to being up for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, he has five nods for Video of the Year and 4 spots in the Best Collaboration category. Drake is also up for the Viewer’s Choice Award and Best Male Look/Award Winning Look.
Following closely behind Drake with eight nominations each are 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake pulling up the rear with four nominations apiece. The legend that is Charlie Wilson will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award as well as perform. Other confirmed performers so far include R. Kelly and Chris Brown.
The 2013 BET Awards which will be hosted by comedian-actor Chris Tucker who has deemed the show’s theme as “anything can happy”, will air live on Sunday, June 30th at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live. Check out the full list of nominees below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher
Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)
Best Collaboration
2 Chainz f/ Drake – No Lie
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne – “Pop That”
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye
Video of the Year
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Drake f/ Lil Wayne – “HYFR”
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd
Best Gospel Artist
Deitrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington
YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhané Wallis
Best Movie
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Sparkle
Think Like A Man
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Robert Griffin III
LeBron James
Ray Lewis
Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Centric Award
Tamar Braxton – “Love and War”
Fantasia – “Lose To Win”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Nas – “Daughters”
Charlie Wilson – “My Love Is All I Have”
Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
Toya Delazy (South Africa)
Donald (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
R2Bees (Ghana)
Radio and Weasel (Uganda)
Best International Act: UK
Marsha Ambrosius
Estelle
Labrinth
Rita Ora
Emeli Sandé
Wiley
Founder of BET Launches New Urban Youtube Paid Channel “OnCue”
The uber strategic businessman and founder of Black Entertainment Televison (BET), Robert L. Johnson, announced the launch of two new paid Youtube channels. The new channels, “Acorn TV” and “OnCue”, will be two of several other channels that will fall under Youtube’s new “paid subscription” plan.
Johnson’s RLJ Entertainment will now give Youtube fans the opportunity to watch “theme-driven” videos. “OnCue”, for instance, will offer urban-only content that will showcase African-American films and digital television series. All of the videos will highlight the best in action, drama, romantic comedies/stand-up, documentaries, music, and stage plays. Content will include 35 & Ticking (starring Kevin Hart and Meagan Good), All Things Fall Apart (50 Cent & Lynn Whitfield), The Last Fall (Lance Gross), and I Ain’t Scared of You (featuring the late Bernie Mac).
RLJ Entertainment created these channels on the basis of giving audiences an alternative in digital programming. The “paid” subscription route will be profitable for shareholders, but also create an outlet for producers to air original content.
“Acorn TV” will showcase British TV-related content.
13th Annual BET Awards Are Coming Soon; Chris Tucker to Host
The 13th Annual BET Awards are on the way and the network promises that this year’s “celebration of music, entertainment, and Black culture” will be “bigger and better than ever.” As the three-day event nears more and more details are being released about the goings on that will take place starting on June 28th.
The weekend which the network has deemed as the “BET Experience at L.A. Live” will include a Fan Fest, film festival, Grammy museum, seminars, and youth programs. Several different performers will take one of the events’ six stages throughout the weekend to include Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, J. Cole, The Jacksons, R. Kelly, Mike Epps and Cedric the Entertainer.
The weekend will culminate with the actual awards show on Sunday, June 30th at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live. This year’s host will be none other than comedian-actor Chris Tucker. About the honor to host Tucker said in a statement that he’s “looking forward to being part of a really great show.”
Check out the promo for the 13th Annual BET Awards below.
Robin Thicke Out, Chris Rock In As Part of “Real Husbands of Hollywood”
Kevin Hart recently confirmed the word on street concerning Robin Thicke’s departure from the comedian’s show on BET, “Real Husbands of Hollywood.” While many have speculated that Thicke’s decision to leave the show involves some beef, Hart says that’s not so.
In a recent interview Hart revealed that Thicke’s departure was simply due to schedule conflicts between show tapings and Thicke’s music happenings. Hart said,“Within this season, his schedule and what he was doing didn’t coincide with the show, so he opted to go and do his music. Hopefully at some point in time, we can have Robin come back and do some stuff.” You can check out the video below for Hart’s more in-depth explanation.
Fresh off of that news it’s now been announced that comedian-actor Chris Rock will now be joining the “Real Husbands of Hollywood. Rock will join Hart, Duane Martin, Boris Kodjoe, J.B. Smoove and Nick Cannon for the show’s upcoming second season.
Chris Rock’s addition to the show should make for an interesting new twist. We’ll keep you posted on when season two will return with its 12 new episodes.
Will you be tuning in when season two of the “Real Husbands of Hollywood” premieres???
BET Announces New Programming Line-Up; Past Shows Get Revamped
Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan attends BET Upfront event in LA
For years now, BET television programs haven’t done the best when it comes to competing with the other cable channels (i.e. VH1, MTV, Bravo, etc). The “reality tv” craze is one area that the other stations have successfully capitalized off of. While, viewership has grown because of reality television and other types of programming, BET is now preparing to step up their game.
At their recent Upfront presentation, in Los Angeles, BET announced several new shows and past programs that are being revamped. Several of the actors and actresses came out to the Montage Beverly Hills in support of the network and also to give that added appeal to the potential advertisers that were in attendance. Celebrities present at the event were Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Laura London, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Duane Martin, Tony Rock, Richard Roundtree, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and a host of other celebrities and BET Network executives.
With the new and revamped shows set to launch on BET, Loretha Jones, Pres. of Original Programming, insists that the network will be the top contender when it comes to the overall “connection” between African-American viewing audience and television programs. To kick off their list of new programs airing during the fourth quarter of 2013, shows will include:
T.D. Jakes: Mind, Body, & Soul – BET brings better talk with spiritual leader, educator and humanitarian Bishop T.D. Jakes as host of a brand new talk show. Covering a wide range of topics including health and wellness, finance and relationships, Bishop Jakes unearths deeper conversations and insight on the topics that matter count on Bishop T.D. Jakes to take talk to another level every Sunday. Executive Producer: Marilyn H. Gill.
Comic View (Revamped) – Some of our biggest names in comedy got their big break on the COMIC VIEW stage. The beloved original comedy series is back, reimagined for a new season on BET. Showcasing the best and brightest in stand-up, COMIC VIEW takes funny to a new level in 2014. Executive Producer: James Dubose.
In early 2014, BET is set to premier the following shows starring Gabrielle Union and the Burns family.
Being Mary Jane – From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and box-office hits JUMPING THE BROOM and SPARKLE comes an original series starring the gorgeous and talented Gabrielle Union. The series is a follow up to the release of the BEING MARY JANE movie of the week slated to launch on BET this summer. BEING MARY JANE is a story to which millions of modern women will both relate and respond. Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn’t share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family. Starring: Gabrielle Union, Omari Hardwick, Lisa Vidal, Richard Roundtree, Richard Brooks, Aaron D. Spears and Margaret Avery. Executive Producers: Mara Brock Akil (also Creator) and Salim Akil.
Burns BBQ – Being a small business doesn’t mean thinking small. This new unscripted reality series takes viewers into the daily operation of a long-standing family barbecue business changing hands from one generation to the next. But do the young self-involved entrepreneurs have what it takes to carry the torch and the family legacy? Production Co: A. Smith and Co. Productions.
The normal day-to-day programming and yearly specials will continue to air on BET (i.e. 106 & Park, Bobby Jones Gospel, The Game, Apollo Live, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Sundays Best, The Sheards, BET Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, etc).
Question: What are your thoughts on the new BET line-up? Do you think these programs will help BET maintain the lead in black programming?
New Vid: Bow Wow Says He’s a “Grown A** Man”
While Bow Wow has been busy getting his hosting on as part of BET’s 106 and Park, it appears he’s still grinding out his mixtape Greenlight 5.
Even though we grew to love Bow Wow as a child rapper, the Ohio native is making it clear that he’s not a child anymore. At the age of 26, he pushes his stance on that in his recently released video for his song “Grown A** Man” which is featured on Greenlight 5. The song also features a bit of wisdom from Snoop Lion formerly known as Snoop Dogg.
Check out the visuals for “Grown A** Man” below as Bow Wow reflects on his life and career.
Promo for the 6th Season of BET’s The Game [Video]
The 6th season premiere of the BET’s hit show The Game is right around the corner and the network is beefing up the promos. While several promo pics have been making their rounds, a new promo video has made its way to the forefront. Even though Tia Mowry-Hardict and Pooch Hall have left the show taking Melanie and Derwin with them, two new characters have been casted to be played by Lauren London and Jay Ellis.
Check out the promo for the upcoming season of The Game below.
The 6th season of The Game premieres on March 26th at 9pm [EST].
Kelly Rowland, Teyana Taylor, Omarion Swag It Out In Black @ BET’s Rip The Runway Red Carpet [Photos]
Ms. Kelly Rowland strutted her stuff in a cute all black piece this week at the taping of BET’s Rip The Runway. Set to air on March 20, Rip The Runway red carpet was gracefully adorned by celebrities such as Jada Pinkett-Smith and son Jaden, Omarion, Teyana Taylor, Meek Mill, and more. This years event was held at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. In succinct with BET’s mission to cater to the African-American community, surprisingly most of the celebs appeared in black attire this time around.
Check out the hot looks below…
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- Teyana Taylor
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- Sevyn Streeter
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- Omarion
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- Meek Mill & Kelly Rowland
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- Karrueche Tran
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- Jada Pinkett-Smith & Jaden Smith
Photos spotted at SingersRoom.com.
Bow Wow’s ‘Greenlight 5′ Mixtape [Tracklist]
Even though Bow Wow has been doing his thing as one of the co-host of BET’s music show “106 & Park”, he’s still been on his music grind.
In addition to prepping for Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def 20th anniversary jam, he’s evidently been hard at work in the studio prepping his mixtape ‘Greenlight 5.’ A few of ‘Greenlight 5’s’ features include Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Tyga, Kendrick Lamar and Jadakiss.
Check out the tracklist for Bow Wow’s new mixtape and see who else will be featured.
’Greenlight 5′ Tracklist
1. Intro
2. I Got Problems
3. Eat the Cake feat. Lil’ Wayne
4. 8 Figgaz
5. Paysos
6. We In Da Club
7. Grown Ass Man (Snoop Dogg Speaks)
8. I Try
9. The World Needs Yor
10. Texaco
11. Driving & Smoking
12. Going feat. Gucci Mane
13. P*ssy On My Mind
14. She Gone Get It feat. Omarion
15. Self Made feat. Tyga and Busta Rhymes
16. Ballin’ feat. Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock
17. We Going Hard feat. Ace Hood
18. Ohio To Yonkers feat. Jadakiss
‘Greenlight 5′ drops in March.
Kevin Hart’s ‘The Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Takes Over BET; Premieres Jan. 15 [Sneak Peak]
Kevin Hart is definitely one funny dude. After several skits aired during the 2011 BET Awards, the feedback from the viewers secured the spot for his own full fledge television show. ‘The Real Husbands of Hollywood’ will premiere on BET next Tuesday, January 15 at 10pm. The show will follow Kevin and his other celebrity male friends Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Robin Thicke, Nick Cannon, and JB Smoove) as they go through life dealing with the craziness of marriage.
Check out the 30-second sneak peak below:
This is going to be hilarious!
‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Returns to BET’s Centric As ‘Apollo Live’
Ki Ki Shephard, The Sandman, and an array of different hosts all contributed to the success of music’s legendary talent show. ‘Showtime At The Apollo’, first aired in 1987, ended their momentus run on air in 2008. But, during the shows celebrated presentation of musical legends and brave newcomers, Harlem, New York became known as the birthplace of music. Despite its slow demise in the later years, no one can deny the show’s impact on the music business and television.
Well, Centric is bringing it back! Renamed as “Apollo Live”, the new program will focus on the “amateur night” portion of the original show. To add a newer touch, the shows producers will give away cash and other various prizes to winning contestants. Comedian/actor, Jamie Foxx will executive produce the project along with Marcus King and Don Weiner.
Grabbing show formats from American Idol and X Factor, “Apollo Live” will include three celebrity judges (Gladys Knight, Dougie Fresh, and Michael Bivins). Tony Rock will bring the comedic flavor as the shows’ host.
“Apollo Live” will air November 25 at 11pm, immediately after the 2012 Soul Train Awards.
2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards…The Cyphers
The 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards aired Tuesday night with plenty of celebrities as usual in the house, Mike Epps as host and quite a few impressive performances. But even with all of that, we can’t go without mentioning one of our favorite parts of the show…the Cyphers. As expected, the heat was on and fire was spit throughout. Talib Kweli spit the hardest lyrics cypher-wise overall period…IJS. Unexpectedly, quite a few of the unsigned artists came just as hard if not harder than some of the signed artists. The artists of the West Coast Cypher went all in. The Grand Hustle artists were a bit mild mannered, but stood their ground nonetheless. Eve and DMX came hard reminding us of why they called themselves the Ruff Ryders in the first place.
Check out some our favorite cypher from this year’s show below…
The True School Cypher
The Grand Hustle Cypher
The West Coast Cypher
The Ruff Ryders Cypher
Your thoughts???
New Music: Keyshia Cole – Trust and Believe + ‘Family First’ Sneak Preview
The street tough, but modestly sensitiv,e R&B songstress Keyshia Cole is making her way back to the forefront of music. With the upcoming release of her album Woman To Woman, Keyshia is set on giving her fans the music that made them love her in the first place. In addition to her first release, “Enough of No Love” featuring Lil Wayne, the harddriven love song has kept a positive spot on the billboards. Now, to continue with that momentum, her new track “Trust And Believe” hit the internet last night. And without a doubt, all of her hardcore fans is drawn to the infectiousness of it’s words “…you can trust and believe you gonna need me.”
Take a listen to the hot new track below:
But wait, Keyshia has a lot more to come. Premiering again on the BET network, is Keyshia and her family in her newest reality show ‘Keyshia & Daniel: Family First’. The show will follow Keyshia as she continues her life purpose with her husband/NBA star Daniel Gibson, her young son DJ, and her mom Frankie and others from her family. The show is set to air on Tuesday, October 9 at 10pm est.
“Testosterone-filled” Red Carpet Photos: BET Hip Hop Awards 2012
Bottom line…there were not enough female artists at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. Stephen Hill and Debra Lee, WHERE THE HECK WERE THEY???
The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards are normally attended by just as many females as males. But since the demise of the female dominance in hip hop, the award show has received less participation from the women of hip hop. If they were in attendance, media outlest damn sure didn’t see them walk the red carpet. The only representation from hip hop were male artists: T.I., Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Busta Rhymes, and others. So, in honor of the ladies (or lack thereof), here are few red carpet photos from Saturday’s event.
50 Cent
2 Chainz & his daughter
Busta Rhymes
Diggy Simmons
Meek Mill
Mystikal
Q-tip & Kendrick Lamar
Rick Ross
T.I.
Wiz Khalifa
Photo Credit: MTV/Getty Images
Foolery: Gunplay’s Maced After Altercation with 50 Cent’s Entourage @ BET HipHop Awards
Rick Ross & Gunplay
BLACK FOLKS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ACT!!!!
Over the weekend, BET hosted the 7th Annual BET Hip Hop Awards at the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. As many of our favorite artists walked the red carpet and headed inside for a few unforgettable performances, the mostly peaceful evening quickly turned sour when rival artists (Rick Ross and Young Jeezy) ran into one another backstage.
According to several reports, the two came into close contact while backstage of the awards show. Surrounded by their security, Ross and Jeezy shared a few harsh words and things went left. Although, no one was touched and quicly deaded by BET staff, APD, and their security, the beef drifted onto their entourages later on in the parking lot.
Apparently, Gunplay, Rick Ross closes comrade and MMG/Def Jam rapper, got into a dreadful argument with an unknown out of 50 Cent’s camp. It has not yet been confirmed exactly who from 50′s camp go into squabble with Gunplay. But, according to the video footage below (from WorldStar HipHop), some dudes apparently jumped on Gunplay. But, Gunplay being the known goon that he is, turned the tables on one of the fools and jumped back. Police were in the vicinity and quickly sprayed mace on the rapper and apprehended him.
No word yet on if Gunplay was taken to jail and/or released. Until the full story comes out, take a look at the blurry footage of the fight.
WHEN WILL THE UNNECCESARY BULLSH*T IN HIP HOP STOP???
Photo Credit: Vibe.com
Kevin Hart’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood” [Mini Trailer]
Ever since he made major waves with his stand-up comedy film “Laugh At My Pain”, comedian Kevin Hart seems to keep big things popping. Following the recent success of the film “Think Like a Man” in which he starred and his hilarious hosting gigs at the BET awards show, he’s now bringing his own version of reality tv to the BET network.
By way of “Real Husbands of Hollywood”, Hart will bring to the network a semi-scripted parody of the popular reality shows being watched today. In addition to Hart, other celebrity features include, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin and Robin Thicke. This is sure to be a shake up to the already existence of the female-dominated world of reality tv.
The 10-episode premiere season has been added to BET’s sitcom line-up for 2013. Will keep you posted on the actual premiere date but until you can catch a sneak peek below…
And the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards’ Nominees Are…
It’s almost that time of year again when BET gives you their best of the best in hip-hop. Leading the way this year in nominations is none other than Kanye West. Following behind are rappers 2 Chainz and Drake. It’ll be interesting to see who comes out on top considering the three of them are up against each other in their categories.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Mike Epps for the 3rd consecutive year. The show will air on Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 8pm [EST]. Check out the full list of nominees…
Best Hip-Hop Video
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky – “Goldie”
Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne – “HYFR”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga – “The Motto”
J. Cole f/ Missy Elliott – “Nobody’s Perfect”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”
Best Live Performer
A$AP Rocky
Drake
J. Cole
The Throne
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
J. Cole
Jay-Z
Kendrick Lamar
Nas
Kanye West
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky x Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
J. Cole
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
No I.D.
Kanye West
MVP of the Year
2 Chainz
J. Cole
Jay-Z
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Track of the Year
“Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out)
“I’ma Boss” (Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross)
“N–gas In Paris” (The Throne)
“No Lie” (2 Chainz f/ Drake)
“The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga)
CD of the Year
The Dreamer, The Believer (Common)
Take Care (Drake)
Cole World: The Sideline Story (J. Cole)
Watch The Throne (Jay-Z x Kanye West)
TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition (Young Jeezy)
DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Enuff
DJ Envy
Funkmaster Flex
DJ Khaled
Rookie of the Year
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Ca$h Out
Future
Meek Mill
Made You Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Best Club Banger
“Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out)
“The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga)
“Same Damn Time” (Future)
“Ni–as In Paris” (The Throne)
“Mercy” (Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T)
Best Mixtape
LiveLoveA$AP (A$AP Rocky)
1999 (Joey Bada$$)
Dreamchasers 2 (Meek Mill)
Rich Forever (Rick Ross)
Taylor Allderdice (Wiz Khalifa)
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Diddy – “Same Damn Time (Remix)”
Drake – “Stay Schemin’”
Ludacris – “Same Damn Time (Remix)”
T.I. – “Magic (Remix)”
Hustler of the Year
2 Chainz
Jay-Z
Lil’ Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Impact Track
“Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)” (Lupe Fiasco)
“Bitch Bad” (Lupe Fiasco)
“Daughters” (Nas)
“Murder To Excellence” (The Throne)
People’s Champ Award
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
Driicky Graham – “Snapbacks & Tattoos”
Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross – “I’ma Boss”
The Throne – “Ni–as In Paris”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”
Best Hip-Hop Online Site
2DopeBoyz.com
AllHipHop.com
Complex.com
HipHopDX.com
NahRight.com
RapRadar.com
WorldstarHipHop.com
Terrence J Headed to ‘E News’
It was announced back in May that the hosts of BET’s “106 & Park”, Terrence J and Rosci Diaz would be leaving the show to pursue other career opportunities. While there has been much talk as to what Rosci’s plans are, Terrence J seems to be making some moves and has secured him a new gig.
“E News” has announced that Terrence J will now co-host the show along with Giuliana Rancic. He will replace former host Ryan Seacrest who left earlier this year. About the opportunity Terrence said, “I’ve always had a passion for the wide spectrum of pop culture that ‘E! News’ covers so well. I’ve had a great career so far, and it’s all been building towards this.”
With a recurring role on the last season of The Game, and roles in ‘Think Like A Man’ and ‘Sparkle’, I think it’s safe to say that Terrence J is on the move and will not keep his face and name confined to just being a BET host.
Congrats to Terrence J on the new job!
Pooch Hall Back On BET’s “The Game”
After quite a bit of hearsay, it’s been confirmed that Pooch Hall AKA Derwin Davis will be returning to BET’s hit show “The Game”. In a tweet, Pooch said two words…
”DERWIN LIVES”
And if that isn’t enough confirming for you, he later tweeted…
“Its official… who said Pooch wont be back on @TheGameBET I
will send pics from the set to Prove it, in the fall. Love u guys…”
Well there you have it! The rumors can be put to rest…you heard it from the horses mouth.
106 & Park’s Terrance J & Rocsi Officially Announce Their Departure
For seven years, Terrance J and Rocsi has graced our tubes as the young and hip hosts of BET’s 106 & Park. Well, all good things must come to an end. And as such, the duo officially announced their departure from the popular show.
It is evident that Terrance and Rocsi has their sights on making more career moves. Terrance expanded his acting chops with starring roles in shows such as The Game. He also had a role in the movie ‘Think Like A Man, Act Like a Woman.” Rocsi is said to be moving to Hollywood so that she can audition for roles as well. Guess, they both got the acting bug. But despite their career choices, it is clear that their time on 106 has been a memorable one. Check out their official “departure” announcement below:
Well, we wish both of them good luck on their future endeavours.
BET Awards 2012…Tidbits and Nominees
The nominations for the 2012 BET Awards were just announced and it’s no surprise Kanye West along with Beyonce and Jay-Z lead the pack in nominations with 18 total between the three of them. Here are a few other tidbits about the show and the full list of nominees.
Rapper Trina got her due justice with a nom this year in the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category.
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will receive the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award.
Roc Nation has a tight hold on the Video of the Year category…of the five nominees, Beyonce and Jay-Z have two in a piece. Good Luck Usher!
This year’s show will be hosted by acting vet Samuel L. Jackson.
You can click here to put in your vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award
The show airs live on July 1st at 8 p.m. EST.
On to the nominees…
Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Trey Songz
Usher
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 (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best New Artist
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Diggy
Future
Meek Mill
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé ft./ J. Cole – “Party””
Big Sean ft./ Kanye West & Roscoe Dash – “Marvin & Chardonnay”
DJ Khaled ft./ Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne – “I’m On One”
Drake ft./ Lil Wayne and Tyga – “The Motto”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) ft./ Otis Redding – “Otis”
Wale ft./ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “Countdown”
Beyoncé – “Love on Top”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – “Ni**as in Paris”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – “Otis”
Usher – “Climax”
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
Benny Boom
Chris Brown and Godfrey Tabarez
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Kim Burrell
James Fortune & FIYA
Fred Hammond
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
YoungStars Award
Astro
Diggy
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith
Viewers’ Choice Award
Drake ft./ Lil Wayne & Tyga – “The Motto”
Beyoncé – “Love on Top”
Chris Brown – “Turn Up the Music”
Mindless Behavior – “Hello”
The Throne ft./ Otis Redding – “Otis”
Wale ft./ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Centric Award
Common
Estelle
Robert Glasper
Robin Thicke
Tyrese
Best International Act: U.K.
Estelle
Labrinth
Emeli Sande
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
Tia Mowry Speaks on Departure From ‘The Game’ During Interview [Video]
Creating a wave of shock, the recent announcement of Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall AKA Derwin and Dr. Melanie Barnett Davis’ departure from BET’s The Game, many are left wondering why and if the show can go on without their main thing. While many speculated that the two were fired, Tia spoke out first saying she was walking away to make other career moves. Well she further stated her claim, in an interview yesterday morning with Carrie Keegan on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live. In the interview she says the split was amicable and talks about her upcoming project with ABC Family. You can check out the full interview below.
As for Pooch, who has yet to comment, it’s being reported that he was recently casted in a new Showtime drama. Only time will tell how this will turn out and just what impact it will have on the success of the show.
BET Brings Out Hip-Hop’s Hottest for ‘Rip The Runway’ 2012
BET’s Rip The Runway 2012 brought out some of hip hop’s elite for this year’s fashion show. The show merges music with fashion in a very creative way and this year will be no different. Rip The Runway, which is hosted by model Selita Ebanks and The Game’s Pooch Hall, stayed true by incorporating the industry’s hotttest artists such as Robin Thicke and Estelle. Also, the rap game was majorly represented this year with Lil Kim, Meek Mill, Wale, B.o.B, and Diggy.
Check out pics below:
Meek Mill
Wale
Diggy Simmons
B.o.B
Rip The Runway airs Wednesday, March 21 @ 10PM/9C.
Source: BET
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards…Cyphers
Check out two of the rap cyphers from this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards which were filmed in Atlanta this past weekend.
These are always one of our favorite parts of the show!
Black Girls Rock! 2011
BET will air the Black Girls Rock! 2011 program on November 6 at 8PM. The program, first shown on BET in 2010, is the birth child of founder/CEO Beverly Bond. The BGR organization recognizes women of color who stands as positive and influential role models. This years show will be hosted by two very talented actresses, Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King.
Taping of the show will take place in Bronx, NY on October 15.
Larenz Tate Set to Star In New Film “Gun Hill”
Gun Hill, a gripping new cop drama set in New York City, will star seasoned actors Larenz Tate, Tawny Cypress, and Aisha Hinds. The tale is about identical twins (one a cop, the other a con) who’s lives takes on a new role when the cop dies and the con takes on the others identity. The film is directed and executive produced by Reggie “Rock” Bythewood (“New York Undercover”, “Notorious”) and Don Kurt (“Biker Boyz”, “New York Undercover”).
Gun Hill is a made-for-tv orginial film for the BET Network. No premier date has been confirmed.
This is a good look for Larenz. WILL YOU BE WATCHING??
2011 BET Hip Hop Nominees Announced; Mike Epps To Host Again
The BET Network recently announced their nominees for the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. Inevitably leading the pack of nominees, Lil Wayne has been nominated an astonishing 18 times this year. With his latest project selling over 1 million copies, Lil Wayne is basking in success. But one of his YMCMB cohorts are coming through with several nominations as well. Nicki Minaj is nominated for Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, CD of the Year, Made You Look (Best Hip Hop Style), Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse), and the Verizon’s People’s Champ Award.
Here is a full list of the categories and nominees…
Best Hip Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – My Last
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One
Eminem f/ Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – All Of The LightsReese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – Hustle Hard (Remix)
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B – Country Sh*t (Remix)
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One
Lupe Fiasco f/ Trey Songz – Out Of My HeadBest Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Cee-Lo Green
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye WestLyricist of the Year
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross
Kanye WestVideo Director of the Year
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype WilliamsProducer of the Year
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Kane Beatz
Lex Luger
No I.D.
Kanye West, Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike DeanMVP of the Year
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Wiz KhalifaTrack of the Year
6 Foot 7 Foot – Produced by Bangladesh (Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz)
Black and Yellow – Produced by Stargate (Wiz Khalifa)
I’m On One – Produced by T-Minus (DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne)
Look At Me Now – Produced by Diplo & Afrojack (Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne &
Busta Rhymes)
My Last – Produced by Lex Luger (Big Sean f/ Chris Brown)CD of the Year
Big Sean – Finally Famous
Lupe Fiasco – LASERS
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday
Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Wiz Khalifa – Rolling PapersDJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Enuff
DJ Envy
DJ Khaled
DJ ProstyleRookie of the Year
Big K.R.I.T.
Big Sean
Frank Ocean
Diggy Simmons
Tyler the Creator
Wiz KhalifaMade-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Wiz KhalifaBest Hip Hop Online Site
All Hip Hop.com
Bossip.com
Nah Right.com
Rap Radar.com
World Star Hip Hop.comBest Club Banger
Ace Hood – Hustle Hard (Produced by Lex Luger)
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One (Produced by T-Minus)
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – 6 foot 7 foot (Produced by Bangladesh)
Waka Flocka Flame – No Hands (Produced by Lex Luger)
Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow (Produced by Stargate)
YC Worldwide f/ Future – Racks (Produced by Sonny Digital)Best Mixtape
Big K.R.I.T. – Return Of 4Eva
B.o.B – No Genre
J. Cole – Friday Night Lights
Kendrick Lamar – Section .80
Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, UltraSweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now (Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)
Lil Wayne – Motivation (Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne)
Nicki Minaj – Monster (Kanye West f/ Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver)
Wiz Khalifa – Bright Lights, Bigger City (Cee-Lo Green f/ Wiz Khalifa)
Wiz Khalifa – Till I’m Gone (Tinie Tempah f/ Wiz Khalifa)Hustler of the Year
Diddy
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye WestVerizon People’s Champ Award (Viewers’ Choice)
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – 6 Foot 7 Foot
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – Moment 4 Life
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – All of The Lights
Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow
Actor/Comedian Mike Epps will return this year as host. This marks his third time hosting the show. BET’s hip hop awards will tape on Saturday, October 1 at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. The actual show will air on Tuesday, October 11 at 8PM EST.
WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THIS YEAR???
BET’s Upcoming Aaliyah Tribute
With this year being the 10 year mark for the untimely death of singer and actress Aaliyah, BET is planning a tribute in honor of the beloved star. Just as her career was beginning to reach new heights, Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash on August 25, 2001 after shooting a music video in the Bahamas.
The tribute show, ‘Aaliyah: One in a Million’, will commemorate the star’s life and feature commentary from Missy Elliott, Patti Labelle, Kelly Rowland, Timbaland and others. The special airs Thursday, August 25 at 8pm (ET). We will definitely be watching! Will you????
BET’s 1st Web-Series, “8 Days A Week”; Debuts Aug. 24 @ 8PM
A New York Times bestseller book series titled The Come Up will soon hit household television screens. The BET Network has announced that it will debut the 10-part web series on August 24 at 8PM. The BET adaptation will be called “8 DAYS A WEEK” and will…
“…follows the lives of six urban youths navigating the perks and pitfalls of living life in the fast lane. Featuring up-and-coming musicians and artists, 8 DAYS A WEEK explores the harsh realities of trying to make it big in Hollywood.”
This will be BET’s first ever in-house produced web series. It may even be the first for any other cable network.
“8 DAYS A WEEK brings to life the energy, attitude, drive and relentless spirit of young African-Americans, in particular,” said the series’ creator Lyah Beth LeFlore. “I’m especially excited that the cast is so diverse and reflects the dreams, determination and day-to-day trials and triumphs of BET’s core audience.”
In the premiere episode, Blue Reynolds and J-Shine have just arrived to Hollywood and are ready to take over the city after J-Shine rips the stage at Club Heat until a mysterious girl catches Blue’s attention and the night ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Blue’s later encounter with a shady music industry player, connected with up-and-coming artist Tommy “Whiteboy” James’ past may jeopardize his future in this town.
8 DAYS A WEEK is created and written by Lyah Beth LeFlore; and is directed and executive produced by Kenn Michael.
8 DAYS A WEEK Cast:
Blue Reynolds (played by Justin “Irocc” Williams) – the music mogul-in-the-making, who despite his father’s wishes and family’s legacy, is determined to change the game on his own terms
Jade Taylor (played by Skye Townsend) – the struggling college coed, striving to become a psychologist
Jayson “J-Shine” Martin (played by Nicolas Green) – the musical prodigy and rapper hoping to be crowned the “next one”
Mamie “DJ Ill MaMa” Lopez (played by Alex Lynn Ward) – an ambitious deejay fighting to get her moment in the spotlight
Tommy “Whiteboy” James (played by Justin Jacoby) – an aspiring artist fighting the pull of his hustling past
Zoe Olivia Daniels (played by Skye P. Marshall) – a budding fashion designer with dreams of Paris runways
For more information on 8 DAYS A WEEK, go to www.bet.com.
Battle of the Child’ren: Kelly vs Beyonce
I don’t know if this is a publicity stunt, but there’s a worldwind of gossip surrounding the former Destiny Childs’ members Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles. Honestly, I don’t really give a d**n. The two ladies are talented in their own right. The unfortunate part is that Kelly has always played the back when it came to Beyonce. Beyonce has always been the bigger star. But now that Kelly has a hot single on her hands, Motivation, the buzz surrounding her is off the charts. What do you think? Do you think the way the media is batting them against each other is right?
Nevertheless, Kelly brought her “A” game to the BET Awards this past Sunday. Her performance and throwback homage to Janet Jackson made non-believers finally believe. Kudos to Kelly! If you missed her performance, here it is:
That same evening, everyone anticipated Beyonce’s performance of Best I Never Had. But BET’s first time ever internationally televised live feed didn’t quite come off as magnetic as I’m sure they thought it would. Beyonce’s performane seemed lackluster (to say the most). But at the end of the day, she’s still BAD!
In case you missed her live performance at Glastonbury Music Festival, check it out below:
Speaking of B… although the NY Post rated her new cd 1/2 a star, Beyonce’s album “4″ was released today in stores. I’ve heard it in its entirety and I think it’s good. Not her best…but decent. Go out and cop it!
Photo: Singersroom.com
