BET Awards

Singer-rapper Lizzo says a security guard tackled two members of her staff to the ground and used hurtful language just moments after her performance at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. Lizzo late Thursday tweeted the guard “slapped and manhandled” her hair stylist and stylist and that she was “out for blood” after he dragged them off the grounds. She called him a “racist...

Nicki Minaj went after BET on Thursday, saying the BET Awards would “rather be a messy reality show than a prestigious award show.” “When u go out of ur way to b spiteful & hurt artists who have always supported ur show… when you fire great ppl who have put their heart & soul into the show… when you’d rather...

The 2019 BET Awards featured a number of contemporary pop and rap stars who are dominating the charts, from Cardi B to Lil Nas X, but the show belonged to artists viewed as icons in the black community, including singer Mary J. Blige, filmmaker Tyler Perry and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination. BET told the Associated Press late Thursday that Cardi B’s nominations include two for the top prize — video of the year — with her hits “Money” and “Please Me,” with Bruno Mars....

The 2018 BET Awards barely handed out any trophies with big stars like Cardi B, Drake and Kendrick Lamar absent, but the show included superior performances by rising singer H.E.R, rapper Meek Mill and gospel artist Yolanda Adams, who paid tribute to Anita Baker and nearly brought her to tears.

DJ Khaled has reason to be grateful — he’s been nominated for a leading six trophies for the BET Awards. The nominations for next month’s ceremony were announced Tuesday night. Among the awards Khaled was nominated for include album of the year for “Grateful” and video of the year for “Wild Thoughts” which featured Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.

Superfan Leslie Jones is returning to the Olympics. The “Saturday Night Live” comedian is joining NBC’s coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics as a contributor, reprising her role from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

“Saturday Night Live” star and 2017 BET Awards host Leslie Jones took to social media Monday to slam the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles, accusing the hotel of racism.

The 2017 BET Awards celebrated African American accomplishments in entertainment and sports Sunday night. Hosted by “Saturday Night Live” fan favorite Leslie Jones, the live telecast aired from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Chance the Rapper brought the crowd to their feet with a powerful and passionate acceptance speech after winning the BET Humanitarian Award Sunday night.

Remy Ma beats Nicki Minaj at the BET Awards as Chance is honored by Michelle Obama.

Remy Ma has ended rival Nicki Minaj’s seven-year winning streak at the 2017 BET Awards, a show highlighted by ’90s R&B and groups popular in that decade, as well as five wins for Beyonce. Ma, who was released from prison in 2014, won best female hip hop artist Sunday in Los Angeles, an award Minaj has won since 2010. Ma...

Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne and New Edition have been added as performers at this month’s BET Awards.

Beyonce dominated last year’s BET Awards with “Lemonade,” but there’s more juice in her cup. The pop star is nominated for seven awards at the 2017 BET Awards, the network told The Associated Press on Monday. The show will take place June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Bruno Mars follows Beyonce with five nominations.

Old and new faces from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ hip-hop record label Bad Boy reunited during Sunday night’s BET Awards for a truly unforgettable tribute to the crew’s 20 years of contributions to old school rap.

BET honored Lionel Richie with a Lifetime Achievement award Sunday, which was surely a career highlight for the singer-songwriter. There was only one problem: the network spelled his name wrong.