BET AWARDS 2008 - Live From The Red Carpet (Sharon Carpenter

Tune in ... "BET AWARDS '08" - 'The Hottest Ticket on Television' - Premieres Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 P.M.*
Hosted By D.L. Hughley, "BET AWARDS '08" Features Performances by Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Marvin Sapp, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nelly, Usher and Young Jeezy, With Appearances by Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jac
Jill Scott Confirmed to Perform Tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Al Green
Quincy Jones to Receive 2008 BET Humanitarian Award
NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, Usher, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Nelly, Marvin Sapp, and Young Jeezy are all on board to perform at BET AWARDS '08. In addition, LL Cool J, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Mary Mary, Lauren London and Kevin Hart will be on hand as presenters, and Jill Scott will perform a special tribute to legendary R&B icon Al Green, who is receiving BET's Lifetime Achievement Award. Quincy Jones, celebrated producer/arranger/composer, is also being honored this year with BET's prestigious Humanitarian Award for his outreach to young African-Americans through the Listen Up Foundation. Hosted by actor and comedian D.L. Hughley, BET AWARDS '08 premieres live from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m.*




Tagged as "the hottest ticket on television," BET AWARDS '08 brings together the biggest stars in music, sports and entertainment for an electrifying evening. For the past seven years, the BET AWARDS has boasted unforgettable moments such as Michael Jackson's surprise appearance during James Brown's tribute; Rick James in his final duet with Teena Marie; Will Smith presenting Muhammad Ali with the first-ever Humanitarian Award; Prince onstage backing Chaka Khan; Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams and India Arie in a powerhouse tribute to Rufus' first lady of funk; Destiny's Child's steamy lap dance; the reunion of one of hip hop's most beloved trios, The Fugees; and last year's touching opening performance with Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holliday.

BET has once again teamed up with Cossette Productions, the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards® and the seven record-setting BET AWARDS shows, to handle production of the telecast. Stephen Hill, BET Executive Vice President, Music and Programming, along with Lynne Harris-Taylor, BET Vice President of Specials, will executive produce the telecast.

BET AWARDS '08 will be sponsored by Dodge, Pepsi, Verizon Wireless, General Motors, P&G, Target, CIROC Vodka and Ford.

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[weezybaby772]

im black and the kid under me is kinda rite but it already is a show like that it only hosts white people

[blacktreemedia]

weezybaby - the kid is wrong, u are right, there are plenty of award shows that excludes blacks in its nominations, performances, presenters, etc... Robin Thicke was just nominated for an award a year ago, I think he may have won. But the point is, that it is not just for Black people, but it is a glimpse into what many consider 'Black Culture'. The fact that it is the highest rated awards show on cable television should speak for its diversity. Is it the word Black that makes it racist?!

[weezybaby772]

naw itsz not the word itsz just the way people use it like oh look at that blackk kidd or look at that nigga white people are startin to use the word nigga but me i dont care as long as the r in it isnt used

[blacktreemedia]

weezybaby772 - so how would you say that the kid under you was correct to label a show like BET as racist? And does BlackTree Media fall under the same umbrella. Please help me to understand what about either is racist.

[AliceTeMiha]

Black people rule!!!!!!!!!!

[Michaellaj]

I hate to say it guys being a brit...I ncan tell you she has lost the real british accent. She sounds a bit yank...she is trying so mad hard to try and hold the british accent....keep it real miss. Love u still

[IISourAyyII]

shes madd pretty!

[yuhcgte]

@Ocean3589 so what if she is indian and white.. your point??? i come from pakistan, but i like all races...so i dont know why you getting offended for??

[Ocean3589]

@Lamon226 Maybe there is a problem in the black community instead of blaming Sharon you should fix your problems of seeing light skin as better and certain features as more superior.

[Ocean3589]

@yuhcgte she's white and Indian do your research

[enferno00]

@Michael121307 You do have a white award show it is called the COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS lol,and mtv use to be that way until michael jackson came along.

[Tetzukai]

@AliceTeMiha Some

[LootableCorpse]

LoL targeted Entertainment for a particular race of the community is soo fkin American.

Imagine a Whiteman Entertainment Tv station only for white ppl, where black actors/actrices would not be welcome ... why would that be racist but this Black Tree and BET not be racism?

[top2010100]

CHECK ME OUT COMMENT AND REAL TALK IM DA TRUTH IN DA STREETS aND Da BOOTH

[rarah9999]

I likeey

[VALENNEA]

damn, lots of you definitely have that light skin syndrome WOW! Yes she is cute but i can black women be a dime in your eyes. i actually wonder. Maybe you guys should move to india since you love eindian women so much!