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Epic Performances By Chris Brown,
Lil Wayne, Tiwa Savage, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, Yolanda Adams And Many
Others…
It was a night full of electrifying
performances, emotional speeches and unforgettable moments at the “BET Award
'14” - also known as the "Black World Cup," according to hilarious
host Chris Rock -- which took place at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE last
night (Sunday 29 June).
Young Money and Beyoncé both
took home three awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept
the film award categories. Pharrell Williams and August Alsina each won
two awards, while Nigerian phenomenon Davido bought home the trophy for Best
International Act: Africa.
Presenter Kerry Washington, making
her first television appearance since giving birth to daughter Isabelle in
April, got in on the night's fun with co-presenter Kevin Hart, who tried to
convince the crowd that he was, in fact, Oliver Pope, a reference to Kerry's
alter-ego Olivia Pope on her hit show "Scandal".
Pharrell Williams opened
the show with an energetic rendition of "Come Get It Bae" surrounded
by a bevy of cheerleaders, and was joined by surprise performer and fellow
Virginia native, the amazing Missy Elliott, who brought the crowd to their feet
to "Pass That Dutch." Williams became a familiar face on the
stage after winning both "Best Male R&B/Pop Artist" and
"Video of the Year," and again coming on to present music icon Lionel
Richie with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chris Brown also made a triumphant
return to the “BET Awards” stage that drew a standing ovation. He proved he
hasn't missed a beat delivering an incredible performance of "Loyal",
which was amped up even more with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and
Travis Barker.
Taking a cue from Ellen DeGeneres'
pizza delivery at this year's Oscar® Awards, Rock provided the audience with a
delivery of Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles, which they accepted with
enthusiasm. Rock had the crowd laughing throughout the night, thanks to
his riffs on a range of hot topics, from Donald Sterling to Jay-Z and Solange
to Dr. Dre and the Beats/Apple deal.
A taped performance of Beyoncé and
Jay-Z of "Partition" capped the epic night, which delivered on its
promise to be the hottest ticket in town. The "BET Awards '14 drew the
biggest names in music, entertainment and sports, with appearances by Gabrielle
Union, Keke Palmer, Regina Hall, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow, Keshia Chante, Eva
Marcille, Terrence Jenkins, Keyshia Cole, Mike Tyson, Nick Cannon, Zendaya,
DeSean Jackson, Boris Kodjoe, Gary Owen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chadwick Boseman,
Tyrese and Nate Parker.
Tim King (Founder, President and CEO
of Urban Prep Academies) and Denzel Thompson (a 19-year-old founder and manager
of a successful community urban farm and garden) were recognized as the 2014
Shine-A-Light recipients.
The “BET Awards” is one of the most
watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company.
The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among
African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes
the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19
categories.
The complete list of “BET Awards” ’14 winners is:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams
Best Group
Young Money
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
August Alsina
Best Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann
Best Actress
Lupita Nyong’o
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
YoungStars Award
KeKe Palmer
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ - I
Luv This
Centric Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
Best International Act:
Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act:
UK
Krept & Konan
FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé
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