The BET Awards 11 just aired on this past Sunday and again on last night. Mary J. Blige opened the star-jam-packed- event with some of her classics and then ended her set with a song you may or may not have heard yet. Well, the song is entitled 'It ain't over ('til it's over)', and it is from DJ Khaled's soon to be released "We the Best Forever". The song features Mary of course and fellow Yonkers native Jadakiss and Fabolous. The unit have already shot a video for the song a few days ago, that should be impacting TV really soon. Fresh off of 'I'm on one', Khaled seems to be in 'GRIND' mode right now. Take a listen of the track and see what you think.
Mary J. Blige credits Anita Baker's 'Sweet Love' for her getting her first record deal. Mary opened up Sunday's BET Awards 11 with some her classics and of course the incomparable Anita Baker.
By far the must see performance of the year. FOR YEARS, I had been telling people that there is another stand-out performer in Destiny's Child. DC does not end and begin with 'B'. Beyonce fans please do not bombard me with email and comments, because this is not in no form a dis to your leader. Beyonce is a tremendous talent, a remarkable person and a true business woman. But so is Kelly. Now, it seems we are seeing the real Kelly Ro that had been somewhat stifled under the mega-watt spotlight that was directed at Bey. Last night at the BET Awards 11, Kelly stepped into her own spotlight--a spotlight that she is well deserving of. A spotlight that has eluded her solo career to date. But not anymore. The performer from last night's fete seemed to transform before our eyes into a true bonafide solo act to be reckoned with.
The vocals were on point, the choreography was precision. Kelly is poised to soar! Let's take a look in case you missed it.
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This is the 'KELLY' we've been waiting to see! You got to LOVE IT!
The big show is over, but the people are still talking about who wore what or why who wore what, and all the stops in between. The BET Awards 11 was all about the LOOK last night. Even the styling of the show was taken up a notch, so let's take a look at what the stars were wearing last night!
Kelly Rowland-Just stunning!
Kevin Hart- The host with the most! Pants a bit tight in the thigh area for my liking, but he swagged it up well during the show.
Nick Cannon- Nice, crisp look. I could rock this---MINUS the white band shoes.
Nelly- Pretty Dope. I think Nelly stole my vest!
Game-Simple-crisp. Good look with the LV belt. I'd rock this look!
Nicki Minaj- Nice-simple look for her. Goes well with the BET theme.
Eve- Wow! Looks like she would karate kick you and still be fierce while doing so. This is working for her. Shout out to my cousin Kimberly, cause Eve is trying to look like you! *inside joke*
Estelle- Love the new single, but you BROKE my heart with this get-up. I can't rock with you on this one. Still will iTune your song though.
Drake- Nice swag with this look. I was rocking with it...until the shoes. Change them, and you are still in the game Drizzy!
Diddy-Dirty Money- Hmm? *Turning page sideways, then upside down. Then putting silly putty on it, then looking at it again. Umm, white is nice in the summer. And that's all I am going to say about that.
Diddy is looking at her like he thinking "I wish you would say something crazy?"
Keri Hilson- Beautiful girl, but I have seen her look 100x better. She looks like she dressed to go get her nails done, get some Ajax, slim jims, and a plunger from The Dollar Tree, then put some gas in the jeep, then go back to the house and REALLY get GLAMMED. A bit of a downer for me. Face still on point.
Traci-Ellis Ross-Wow, there are some good genes flowing in the Ross family. Traci looks really good. Nice shoe game-can't go wrong with red. The body is bananas. Who knew 'Joan' was holding like this?
Tami Roman- Nice Fresh look. She can look a little busted at times on that show, but she looks good here! I can dig it! Evelyn probably hatin' on her as we speak. LOL
Tika Sumpter- Wow, her black is beautiful. That's what the BET slogan says.-LOL- Legs, body, face on deck! A+
Rick Ross- BOSS! That's all needs to be said!
Willow & Jaden Smith- Great to see kids doing positive things in life. Yes I get it. But I am tired of these two. LOL. I am Glad your parents let you express yourselves and wear whatever the HELL you want to. WE GET IT! Now go sit down. You two look like you represent the lollipop guild. Yeah I said it. But keep doing your thing! You got more money than me...for now... *Sinister GRIN*
Chris Brown- The man of the hour, sweeping the BET Awards last night. The thing around the neck--I don't get it- but hey do you. Congrats on all your trophies. Now just be good for the next 90 days.
Well you guys know that Kelly Rowland will be blazing the stage today at the BET Awards 11, but did you know, she won't be alone..... Take a look at who Kelly's bringing along for the 'ride'.
It's TREY SONGZ!!!! You know he is featured on the HOT 'MOTIVATION' remix, so why wouldn't he be in the place to be today!?
We can't let everything out of the bag just yet, just be warned, the lighting for Kelly's set is going to be seen from SPACE! Wear some sunglasses! LOL
Kelly was not giving any more detail about the performance. Just being beautiful and sweet was enough!
It's getting closer and closer. The BET police are on patrol! They don't want us to leak out too much stuff before the big show this afternoon, so let me sneak this out while they not looking. Kevin Hart speaks about this year's show!
In a few hours, the biggest and brightest will flock to The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, for what has become arguably the greatest night of urban/pop music showcase. That's right, the BET Awards 11! One of the highest viewed awards show on television. It's hard to believe that BET has been putting this fete on for 11 years already! Where did the time go? There is one thing that can be said about the annual event and that is you never know just what to expect. We have come to expect the unexpected, really. We know we will see the biggest, latest and brightest stars put their best feet forward, but there is always a special twist or surprise that will have the viewers talking for days after a the water cooler. So without further fanfare and accolades, let's just take a look back at some of the most memorable BET Awards moments since its inception in 2001. Some of you may disagree about the order that these moments may fall, but at the end of the day, this is how I see it in MY mind. So take a look and pick out your faves!
10: Christina Aguilera honors Whitney Houston!
Christina wows the audience with her rendition of Whitney's 'Run to you' as Houston goes on to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award.
9:Destiny's Child offer 'Lap Dances'
Destiny's Child, offer up lapdances to 'unsuspecting' men from the audience as they perform their megahit 'Cater 2 U'. The lucky 3 were Terrence Howard, Nelly & Magic Johnson back in 2005's show. 8:'Fire & Desire' Teena Marie and Rick James reunite!
This was a spastic, off the cuff performance back in 2004, but still memorable in its originality. The two icons, friends, lovers, reunited for one night only and gave the world 'Fire & Desire' for the last time.
7:Alicia Keys embodies 'GIRLPOWER'!
Keys brings the powerhouse girl groups of the 90's to centerstage for her set at 2008's show! Alicia performs with EnVogue, SWV & fills in for Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in TLC as they perform 'Waterfalls'.
6: FUGEE-LA The Reunion of THE FUGEES!!!
The supergroup The Fugees rocked the stage together at 2005's award show! The group has disbanded and pursued solo careers. Amidst all the rumors of bickering and hard feelings amongst the members, the group surprised all the fans when they came together as one to revisit some of their classics. http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/9V0WCrQdVJc/ Click on LINK to see performance---
5: 'Redemption Song'- Chris Brown embodies MJ!
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I remember being backstage ans seeing parts of this as it was going down. It was eerie at how spot on Chris came to mastering Michael Jackson's choreography. This perfromance was definitely a turing point for Chris and for the fans. I know my bestfriend BRILLION-A-MILLION is rolling her eyes so far into the back of her head right now by me saying this, but Chris really tapped into some deep-rooted emotion for this performance! This was a genuine display of loss for MJ and for everything that Brown himself had endured. This was the tribute that the fans were watiting to see since MJ's passing. And Brown so wanted to do this the year before when we lost Michael. It was magic in the moment and i do believe this was Chris' 'redemption' song. Shortly thereafter, the fans he had lost, and media re-embraced the artist back into good graces after his domestic trouble with Rihanna.
4:The Reunion of 'Good Times!
Janet Jackson Bet awards 2006by bmjw06 It was great to see the 'kids' from 'Good Times' together again on one stage. It was PRICELESS to see Janet GLIDE across the stage to join her castmates.
3:Beyonce SLAYS BET Awards.. not once but TWICE!
Beyonce opens the 2003 BET Awards with 'Crazy in Love' accompanied by non other than JAy-Z!
If it aint broke why fix it? Beyonce and Jay-Z rock out again at 2006's fete! The hip smack is priceless!
2. Janet Speaks on behalf of the Jackson Family on Michael's passing.
Janet Jackson rend hommage à son frère aux BET...by Nouvelobs This was so moving and touching. This shows how strong the BLACK family really is! Janet was brave and strong enough to be the voice for the Jackson Family at the untimely passing of their beloved MJ just days before the show. Stephen and crew at BET revamped the entire awards show to be a tribute to the life and times of the immortal, incomparable Michael Jackson! I applaud Janet for her strength and the BET crew for their ability to go on despite such a tremendous loss!
1. The two greatest entertainers share a stage!
I am not sure how BET managed to pull off such an epic melding of two icons, but this moment was pure magic! There are no other words to describe it. A once in a lifetime sort of thing that just happens when all the planets, stars, and universe are aligned for one night! Genius!
James was on point, MJ was on point! What else can you say? It was sheer pandemonium in the audience. Everybody was out of their seats in disbelief! The Godfather of Soul sharing the stage with the King of Pop! Epic! Timeless! Priceless. Hats off to Stephen Hill and the BET family !
Wow, did I do 10 already? I can't believe that, I have so much more! Let's add two more, in no particular order.
HONARABLE and i do mean honarable mentions!
Prince & Patti!
This moment almost did not happen. BET had been trying for years to get Prince to come to the fete to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2010, he finally accepted and was lauded by none other than Miss Patti Labelle!
Patti does her signature 'shoe kick' and Prince graciously accepts the shoe!
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And my last Honorable mention of the day, and this is not a diss to any of the BET AWARDS hosts--they all have been great. But my all-time fave was Mo'Nique! Mo'Nique is real, she tells it like it is and is not afraid to 'go there'. Mo'Nique shows the world that the 'big girls' can 'work it out too. Mo'Nique takes on Beyonce!
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