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The2021 BET Awardsare right around the corner!
Later this week, the 21st edition of the famed awards show ceremony will air live on Sunday from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
“As we return LIVE with culture’s biggest night, this year’s show marks many firsts-including the highest number of performers in 21 years of BET Awards; and viewers can expect several surprise moments,” Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy said in a press release. “Some of today’s hottest talent will join us for our return to LA for an unforgettable night celebrating Black excellence.”
Here’s everything to know about the annual show:
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Who’s hosting?
Taraji P. Henson.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Taraji P. Hensonis set to host the 2021 BET Awards, and this year she’s looking forward to honoring Black women like herself.
“This year in particular, we’re honoring Black women,” she said before raving that young Black and brown girls have a large selection of successful women to look up to like politician and activistStacey Abramsand historic Vice PresidentKamala Harris. “I’m such a girls' girl. I love to uplift women.”
Who’s nominated?
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Who’s performing?
DJ Khaled performing at the 2020 Grammys.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Last year, the awards show was hosted virtually and featured performances from the likes ofAlicia Keys,Chloe x Halle,John LegendandLil Wayne.
Who is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award?
Queen Latifah.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/WireImage
This year,Queen Latifahis set to be honored with the lifetime achievement award during the big night.
How do I watch the 2021 BET Awards?
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source: people.com
