EVENTS: 1ST ANNUAL BET HONORS
Sunday, January 13, 2008

( Photos: Splash News / Wireimage / Getty )
The 1st Annual BET Honors took place in Washington D.C on Saturday, paying tribute to blacks in all aspects of work. Honorees were Alicia Keys (Entertainment), Tyra Banks (Media), Dr. Cornel West (Inspirational/Education), Richard Parsons (Corporate), the Honorable Maxine Waters (Government) and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd (Entrepreneur).
Join host Cedric The Entertainer when it airs February 22nd, 2008 with performances by: John Legend, Jill Scott, Ne-Yo, Wyclef, and Raheem DeVaughn. For more photos and coverage visit BET.COM…








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76.
MISSISSIPPI G_DDAMN
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
BET Honors = OXYMORON
CHINGY: Dress UP for a black tie event, fool. If your ass is broke, RENT a tux. Damn.
RAHEEM: ‘Sneaks are for the VIDEO MUSIC awards. Please file this and refer back for future reference.
ALICIA: Lose the crooked dyke smile and zombie make up, please. This classic look called for the “fresh ‘n soft face” effect.
VIV: Looks like she’s attending a benefit banquet to raise funds for new robes for her church’s choir. Just saying.
TYRA: Does PETA know how many birds sacrificed feathers for that dress?
KERRY: On point, but we know you ain’t REALLY got that much attitude.
JOHN L. : On Point.
KEISHA: E for Effort and probably picked up an honor award for Most Improved.
77.
Lnana
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I don’t like anything about Alicia’s make up, hair or dress, try again.
78.
Claris (CEEJAY)
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
everybody lookin good especially alicia, she looks so beautiful
79.
Movin_On_Up
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Has anyone noticed that Alicia Keys wears darker foundation for African American events and lighter foundation for non-black events?
80.
Overseas Messenger
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I will say OK to the people honored by BET but where is DONNIE SIMPSON and for you young ones who don’t know who he is, Mr. Simpson broke new ground as one of the nation’s first VJs. hosting BET Music Soul. I miss the old days, when music videos told a story. Now everyone is half naked shaking that ass, long weaves, and red bone. Things might have changed because I stopped looking at Music Videos about three years ago.
81.
Teezy
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Dont hate on Alicia! She could have came to the awards with a potato sack, and still look better than everyone else
@18 I do agree that good shows like teen summit(shout out to Ananda Lewis and Laz Alonzo for hosting) should be on instead of hot ghetto mess, but at the end of the day its business!
I hope Jill and Lamman are a couple! They look great together.
82.
ms_mac
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Dang, Jill’s my girl and all but I would break that Lamar Rucker dude off something proper like. If I could get sandwiched between him and Idris Elba … or Lawd … Somebody wipe me down!
83.
Karen
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Is Jilly tapping the Sheriff? If she is, I can’t hate on that!!! He’ IS fine!
84.
kazona
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
okay so glad to see their honoring black deserving stars more than ever.
Now. Kerri looks wonderful as usual:)
Alicia Keyes please stop losing weight before you look like a bob-el head doll!
Keisha it’s ok you just don’t fit in at this classy events we know you from the hood.
Tyra looks fierce minus the feathers.
Wyclef glad to see you.
Keep on rocking BET.
85.
SAY WHAT:O
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Kerry’s dress looks heavey, nice color.
Tyra looks like a Barbie-Stunning!!!
73. im with you 100%. Alicia is natural beauty. She doesn’t need heavy/bold makeup, in fact she looks her most stunning when she has very little makeup. Besides her dress could have been a lil bit more fabolous. Love u Alicia, but could’ve done better boo-boo.
86.
ninabrown (jus keepin' it real in'08!)
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
keyshia n tyra looked great!
lamman lookin’ fine! jill on the other hand….do over!
alicia..something seems a little off, was her hair pulled up too tight?
raheem has a beautiful smile!
87.
the floacist
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Nice to see a respectable program on BET for a change. And say whatever you want about Tyra Bank’s annoying self, she has accomplished A LOT, so seeing her among the others is profound.
88.
JSCENE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Tyra should not have worn that dress….when your arms aren’t toned, it makes you look older and gooey…..she needs to tone up for real.
89.
sheneice
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
EVERYBODY LOOKS NICE
90.
angelat704
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
#80 it was video soul boo
91.
Jen
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I’m going to disagree with some of the above statements and say, DAMN. Alicia looks JUST like her Mama.
92.
MW09
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
THIS IS A BET PROGRAM I COULD WATCH!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!
@24 Megan, I see SO FEW African Americans on T.V in the first place so could you please excuse me if I want most of the images I see to be POSITIVE =).
93.
ThinkAboutIt
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Very nice… at least this time they are trying to do something positive @ BET, so give credit when it’s due. Everyone looks very elegant, esp. Keyshia Cole -
I know Neyo may be self conscious about his head, and feels more comoratble with a hat, it would have been a better look, with something not so casual.
94.
adrien
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
i see you alicia gettin’ your lena horne on.
95.
CHEI!
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
39 has got it straight!!! Thanks SFSINGER!!
96.
morena
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I’m in love with Alicia! lol.
97.
lelony
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
#58 of course i care what you say cuz u help pay my taxes tchrrrr
98.
the_one
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 /
I am mad all these beautiful people were here last week and I missed it. Damn Damn Damn Gina!
the one has spoken, shut the back door!
99.
kazona
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 /
Neo - lmao. please lose the hat. I am starting to think you sleep with it on your head. We all know you are self conscious about it, but c’mon. hhmm. I wonder if he takes it off at a formal dinner party?
100.
Gino
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 /
@ kyandi: Your Pretty But Don’t Let It get To ya head you kinda look like alicia keys
101.
applecake
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 /
OOOhhhhh Jill you better get it girl. I am so glad that you two are being spotted together in public. I did notice the chemistry the two of them shared on screen, sure hope its something that is realistic. Everyone looked absolutely stunning!
102.
Stlchick
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /
A. Keys is my girl but I don’t like the bun thing she has going on. Kerry Washington wins “Best Dressed” for this one hands down!!! Vivica looks good too.
103.
NY1
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Jill Scott looks so beautiful!
…what a fine piece of man she has too lol.
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