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The "cherry on top" of Black Music Month, the BET Awards has announced Oscar winning actress Taraji P. Henson will return to host when it airs live on Sunday, June 30 at 8 OPM on BET from the Peacock Theater.  Plus, Usher will receive his flowers with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award. ----------   “BET AWARDS” 2024  WILL AIR LIVE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 30 AT  8 PM ET/ PT ON BET ---------- #BETAWARDS  #CULTURESBIGGESTNIGHT   New York, NY  –   (June 3, 2024)  – Today,  BET  announces Academy Award® nominated and Golden Globe® winning actor, author, director, producer, and philanthropist  Taraji P. Henson  will return to host  “BET Awards” 2024  LIVE from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.  GRAMMY®   award winning global entertainment icon USHER  will be honored with the prestigious  Lifetime Achievement BET Award.  Previously announced   performers included  GloRilla, ...

Generation Defining USHER to Perform During Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Sunday, February 11, 2024, on CBS Today,   Apple Music,  the   NFL   and   Roc Nation   announced one of the most influential artists of a generation,   USHER  will perform during the   APPLE MUSIC SUPER BOWL LVIII HALFTIME SHOW  at Allegiant Stadium in   Las Vegas, NV.   on   Sunday, February 11, 2024 , airing on CBS. "It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can't wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they've seen from me before," said  USHER . "Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I'll see you real soon." "Usher is an icon whose music has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape throughout his career, we couldn't be more excited to have him headline this year's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show," said  Seth Dudows...

Usher Raymond Louisville, KY – Tuesday, February 19, 2019 :    R&B superstar and Grammy Award winning singer Usher has been tapped to headline The 2019 Trifecta Gala, the premiere Derby Eve event of the Kentucky Derby, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at The YUM! Center in downtown Louisville.  The Trifecta Gala, recognized by Churchill Downs as an official Kentucky Derby event, is an annual philanthropic celebration presented by former NBA star and Heartland Coca-Cola CEO Junior Bridgeman and his family. Slated to perform during the Gala’s latter portion, Usher, who is known for his distinct style, soulful voice, and electrifying dance moves, will entertain Derby attendees with back up dancers and various songs from his chart-topping hits during the exclusive and special performance. “We are truly excited about partnering with Usher for the 2019 Trifecta Gala,” said event host Eden Bridgeman.  “His talents as an international entertainer will ...

buzzz worthy. . . THE BAND PERRY, ARIANA GRANDE, LADY GAGA, AND JOHN LEGEND TO PERFORM ON "STEVIE WONDER: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE — AN ALL-STAR GRAMMY ® SALUTE" Two-Time GRAMMY Winner LL COOL J To Host Music Stars Will Perform Iconic Songs By The 25-Time GRAMMY ® Winner; Special To Be Broadcast On CBS, Feb. 16, 2015 SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2015) — Current 57th GRAMMY ® nominees The Band Perry , Ariana Grande , Lady Gaga , and John Legend have been added to the list of performers for "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute . " They join previously announced performers Janelle Monáe , Ed Sheeran , and Usher . The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy ® , AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS, will pay homage to Wonder's iconic career with superstar performances celebrating his incomparable songbook. The live concert takes place at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Tuesday, Feb. 10 . Tickets are on sal...

buzzz worthy. . . Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry Set to Present on CBS Entertainment Special Announcing Nominations for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Nov. 30 Telecast Will Feature a Special Live Announcement Regarding a Historic Band Reunion Set to Take Place on the GRAMMY Stage in February 2012 SANTA MONICA, Calif.  — Valerie Simpson (of the hit songwriting/performing duo Ashford and Simpson) and Mike Stoller (of the GRAMMY®-winning songwriting team Leiber & Stoller) — both of whom lost their longtime songwriting partners (Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber) this past year — will join previously announced seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher in a moving tribute to songwriters on "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®" (www.grammy.com). R&B/rap star Nicki Minaj and pop singer/songwriter Katy Perry are the first presenters announced for the one-hour special, which takes place live on Wednesday, ...