Monday, June 29, 2009 |
Host Jamie Foxx pays tribute to Michael Jackson to open the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, June 28th in Los Angeles, California.
If you follow Concrete Loop on twitter, then you’ve seen our commentary on this show this year. It has some great moments, but overall is wasn’t up to par.
Check out performance + backstage photos of: Maxwell, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Drake, and more. I’m sure youtube has some rips of some of the performances.
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Monday, June 29, 2009 |
Janet Jackson made a very emotional appearance at the end of the ‘09 BET Awards on Sunday night. The singer/actress spoke on behalf of the Jackson Family with this statement:
“My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful. So they elected me to speak with all of you.
To you, Michael is an icon, to us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all of our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love, thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”
In related news, Janet was made executor of Michael Jackson’s estate and will soon begin the long process of handling his assets, debts and what money her brother left behind. A family friend tells the New York Post, “She’s in charge, she had the documents, she has control of his stuff.”
Our hearts are definitely with Janet and the Jackson family at this time - that took a lot of strength. View video below…
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Monday, June 29, 2009 |
Check out some pics from the couples that arrived together to the BET Awards. Can’t even hate, Kanye & Amber take the prize for best looking couple of the night.
Kanye West and Amber Rose arrive at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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Monday, June 29, 2009 |
For this edition of ‘Who Rock’d It Better’ we have Kanye’s main squeeze Amber Rose and singer Amerie rocking the same Alexander Wang Pre-Fall White Backless Mini.
Both ladies showed up to the 2009 BET Awards wearing this mini dress last night. Amber rocked it with pink accessories, while Amerie rocked hers with McQueen booties. Take your pick…
Monday, June 29, 2009 |
Singer Beyonce arrives to the 2009 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, June 28th in Los Angeles, California.
Other celebs that attended the event: Keri Hilson, Alicia Keys, Drake and LeToya, Tyra Banks, Amerie, and Cassie, just to name a few. Peep ALL the pics.
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Beyonce & Debra Lee
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Estelle
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LeToya
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Alicia Keys
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Monica
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Zoe S. & Nichelle
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Cassie
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Drake
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Tiny & Toya
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Monday, June 29, 2009 |
The patriarch of the Jackson Family, Joe Jackson, speaks publicly for the first time since his the death of his son, Michael Jackson. The interview was very awkward and many people are saying Joe just attended the awards for media face time. He even had his assistant read this statement, ON THE RED CARPET:
“Until such time, however, we have the personal and legal authority to act, and solely Katherine and I have authority for our son and his children. We wish to handle his memory and legacy with dignity. The attorney for the Jacksons is L. Londell McMillan and no one has the authority to speak on behalf of the Jackson family at this time.”
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Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
Up and coming singer Shontelle released a brand new music video with director Jessy Terrero, for her next official U.K single “Battle Cry” last week.
The 23 year old, who recently opened for Beyonce, is from Barbados and reportedly good friends with Rihanna. She was recently signed to Universal Motown Records and you can get more info about the upcoming artist on her official website.
