2011 BET Awards Dinner and nominations
Tachina Arnold rocks a "saucer ring"
Elise Neal talks to the press.
Laz Alonza talks to press
Mona Austin with veteran broadcaster Tanya Hart
Kerri Hilson and her assymetrical hairdo was flawless
Chocolate dipped Ledisi
Dinner is served
Guests of Debra Lee arrive on the gold carpet for an exclusive dinner. Lee and Anthony Anderson hosted the evening that was held in Culver City, CA June 24, 2011.
With the arrival of these gorgeous couples, marraige never looked so good. . .
The Kodjoe's
The Anthonys
The Crews'
The 2011 BET Awards will annouce winners at the historic tonigon Sunday, June 26, at 8 p.m. ET and is hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.
Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Drake, Jill Scott , May Mary, and Alicia Keys are among the performers.
Check out the full list of nominees for the 2011 BET Awards.
Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyonce
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Diamond
Nicki Minaj
Cymphonique
LoLa Monroe
Best Group
Diddy-Dirty Money
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Cali Swag District
Best Collaboration
B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams - "Airplanes"
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
Chris Brown feat. Tyga & Kevin McCal - "Deuces"
Rihanna feat. Drake - "What's My Name?"
Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash & Wale - "No Hands"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna - "All of the Lights"
Video of the Year
Marsha Ambrosius - "Far Away"
B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore - "Airplanes"
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
Keri Hilson - "Pretty Girl Rock"
Willow Smith - "Whip My Hair"
Kanye West feat. Pusha T - "Runaway"
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
J. Cole
Willow Smith
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Wiz Khalifa
Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Actress
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx
YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith
Best Movie
"For Colored Girls"
"Death at a Funeral"
"Takers"
"The Book of Eli"
"Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?"
Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick
Viewer's Choice Award
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz - "6 Foot 7 Foot"
Mindless Behavio - "My Girl"
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake "Moment 4 Life"
Rihanna feat. Drake "What's My Name"
Trey Songz feat. Nicki Minaj "Bottoms Up"
Centric Award
Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benet
Cee Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act (UK)
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah
Best International Act (Africa)
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D'Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)
Teargas (South Africa)
