Posts Tagged ‘BET Awards’

Homepage, Music, News - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 14:47 - 3 Comments

Chris Brown Was Not Shut Out Of BET Awards

Photo: Jeff Kravitz

Although rumors have been flying that Chris Brown was shut out of BET’s Awards show — which were a tribute to Michael Jackson — on Sunday, sources for BET and Brown have told MTV News that the rumors are untrue.

Despite the controversy that has surrounded Brown since his altercation with Rihanna in February — to which he pleaded guilty earlier this month — many fans wondered why Brown, who has garnered many comparisons to Michael Jackson over his career, did not take part in the ceremony. Brown paid homage to the King of Pop during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, and many thought the young singer and fellow chart-topper Usher — who has also paid respect to Jackson in dance form over the years — should have been present at the show. Usher’s absence was explained Sunday night when he released a statement saying he was overseas and expressed his regrets for not being able to attend, but there hasn’t been a word from Brown.

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Events, Homepage - Monday, June 29, 2009 22:14 - 0 Comments

Pics: Fabolous and Rick Ross for 1800 Tequila

The “BET Award” wasn’t the only thing gifted to artists this weekend. At Def Jam’s pre-BET party at Avalon Theater in Hollywood, headlining performer Fabolous was thrilled to be gifted his own customized bottle of 1800 Tequila while newly signed brand ambassador of the brand, Rick Ross, celebrated with the 100 proof 1800 Select Silver at the BET post-party at Element in Hollywood.

Photos: Katy Winn

Homepage, News, Photos & Video - Monday, June 29, 2009 15:59 - 1 Comment

Joe Jackson, Al Sharpton and L. Londell McMillian Speak At BET Awards

The Associated Press spoke with Joe Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton and L. Londell McMillian at The BET Awards.

Homepage, Music, News, Rumors - Monday, June 29, 2009 14:02 - 65 Comments

Did Hova Shut Down Brown?

Those of you were hoping for Chris Brown to return to the spotlight by tearing up the stage in honor of Michael Jackson, might have been dissapointed by not seeing him take the stage at last night’s BET Awards. Rumors are flying that Chris Brown was confirmed to put on a tribute for the late icon on Friday. Brown had even rehearsed for three days in L.A. for the show, however, once Jay-Z caught wind of this, he flexed some of his muscles, threatening not to take the stage if Brown had. BET obviously obliged and had Brown cut the morning of the awards show. This could have been the reason for so many Ne-Yo/Jamie Foxx performances. Despite the controversy surrounding Brown, there aren’t many artists out there that exemplify the dance aspect of Michael Jackson’s career like the Virginia native.
If you were an executive at BET, would you have let Brown take the stage?

Homepage, News - Sunday, June 28, 2009 13:01 - 2 Comments

MJ Tribute at BET AWARDS

Los Angeles is bubbling with industry insiders, entertainers and artists who will be heading to the Shrine auditorium for the BET Awards show tonight. The most anticipated part of the show? Everyone is talking about the special tribute to Michael Jackson. Will it open the show? How big will it be? And which artists will make the final presentation that will pay homage to the greatest entertainer of all time?

Word on the street this morning was that Usher and Chris Brown were scheduled to be included in the festivities….but unfortunately, Chris Brown was just cut.

Tell us what you think… Should Chris Brown perform tonight?

Events, Hollywood, Homepage, Music - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:47 - 4 Comments

Rick Ross and Friends Live after the BET Awards

This Sunday, following the BET Awards, come to the official Maybach Music Group after party at Element in Hollywood featuring Rick Ross and friends in concert. Special invited guests include DJ Khaled, John Legend, Ace Hood, T-Pain, and Yung LA. Get your tickets at Ticketannex.com.