Lil Wayne honours Kobe Bryant in BET Awards performance

Work it, Adele! The 33-year-old singer partied it up at a gay nightclub in London on Thursday, Feb. 10, just two days after she took home three awards at the 2022 Brit Awards. Adele was in the audience for G-A-Y’s Porn Idol event, which is a stripping contest, at Heaven nightclub, before she decided to hop on the stage herself! The “Easy on Me” songstress performed a brief pole dance, which caused the audience to go absolutely wild. The epic moment was caught on video by a fan, and can be seen below.

Whitney Houston’s impact is felt a decade after her death. On Feb. 11, 2012, the GRAMMY-winning superstar died of drowning, and effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.

Mary J. Blige is confident that fans are going to be wowed at Super Bowl LVI. On Sunday, the 51-year-old R&B legend will join Dr.

Jennifer Lopez pulled out all the stops to promote her new film, Marry Me – wowing fans in a glittery nude jumpsuit during a concert for streaming service Peacock on Thursday.MORE: Jennifer Lopez is a vision in a glam lace dress on romantic date with Ben AffleckThe 52-year-old looked unbelievable in the eye-catching ensemble that was adorned with hundreds of multi-colored gems that sparkled under the stage lights. JLo's skin-tight outfit hugged her famous curves and featured religious motifs including the Virgin Mary's face.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez commands attention in skintight nude jumpsuitPosting a clip of the Marry Me Tonight! performance – which saw four real-life couples get married as part of the special – on Instagram, Jennifer didn't put a foot wrong as she provocatively danced around the stage with a group of backing dancers.Fans went wild over her look, with many left unable to speak, simply commenting with flames, hearts, and heart-eyes emojis.MORE: Jennifer Lopez’s $97million property portfolio is out of this worldMORE: J.Lo gets emotional on Jimmy Fallon talking about an experience with a fan she can't forgetSome were able to pull a sentence together, with one responding: "WOW! AWESOME! I love my JLo." A second said: "You're a goddess," and a third simply added: "Beautiful." Jennifer put her famous curves on showIn the film, Jennifer plays a pop star who plans to marry her fiancé at one of her concerts but backs out after learning just before the ceremony that he has been cheating on her.Instead, she decides to marry the first person she sees, who happens to be Owen Wilson, who is temporarily holding a 'Marry Me' sign that belongs to his friend.

Kim Petras is feeling frisky!

Naman Ramachandran The 36th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival will open with Alli Haapasalo’s “Girl Picture” and close with Kevin Hegge‘s documentary “Tramps!” “Girl Picture,” which won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award at Sundance in January and will screen at the Berlinale next week, follows three girls at the cusp of womanhood. Over three consecutive Fridays, two of them experience the effects of falling in love, while the third goes on a quest to find something she’s never experienced – pleasure.Feature documentary “Tramps,” world premiering at the festival, looks at how in London in the 1980’s, an onslaught of art students arriving in the city resulted in a unique cross-fertilization of British art, fashion, music and film culminating in a group known as The New Romantics.

Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy, likening it to a feudal system in which the north has to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster 'who determine what happens in our own lives and our community'.

Sometimes laughter is the best way to get people through a difficult time. A number of comedians will join forces to participate in Laugh Aid, a four-hour live stream that benefits Comedy Gives Back's COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

Comedy is giving back a lot more than laughs in a time of crisis.

BET Awards host Amanda Seales represented the work of Black fashion innovators with her looks on the night.The annual prizegiving, established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network, took place virtually on Sunday, with the live event cancelled due to Covid-19. Lizzo, Beyonce, and Megan Thee Stallion were among the winners, and while the 2020 awards show was forced to take place online, the stars still donned their finest outfits for the ceremony.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterWith its innovative approach of pre-recorded performances, virtual packages and presentations as well as on-point messaging to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement, the BET Awards delivered an impressive ceremony, drawing over 3.7 million total viewers with its simulcast on BET, BET Her and, for the first time ever CBS.Hosted by stand-up comedian and Insecure star Amanda Seales, the BET Awards celebrated Black culture with an all-star lineup of presenters and performers, taking the top spot among P18-49 when it comes to cable awards show for 2020 broadcast season. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the ceremony has done so.

Connie Orlando, BET’s evp of specials, music programming & music strategy. “What would an award show look like if we had to produce it during the pandemic?”Turns out, they had to do just that.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe BET Awards received a healthy audience boost this year thanks to a first ever simulcast on CBS.The awards show’s 2020 telecast, which was hosted by Amanda Seales and featured appearances from an impressive array of talent (including Beyonce), amassed 3.7 million total viewers across BET, BET Her and CBS. For comparison, last year’s awards delivered just under 3.8 million for its multi-network simulcast.

Screen Actors Guild since ‘92 by bringing back BET’s classic shows such as BET News, Comic View, Teen Summit, Bobby Jones Gospel and Rap City. I was procrastinating like a mofo writing this monologue and then last Sunday it FINALLY hit me, don't write it like your stand up, write it like your one-woman shows! You never know how your past work is gonna end up training you for what in your future.

The Black Lives Matter movement took center stage at the2020 BET Awards. The Sunday night awards ceremony, hosted by comedian and actress Amanda Seales, saw a number of impactful musical performances and moving acceptance speeches from the evening's winners.

Klaritza Rico “Our Culture Can’t Be Canceled” was the theme of the night at the 2020 BET Awards, which saw a powerful opening performance by Public Enemy followed by host Amanda Seales’ monologue addressing the current state of the country and several over-the-top performances. From Lil Wayne’s Kobe Bryant tribute to Beyoncé’s humanitarian award speech, this year’s BET Awards gave viewers many unforgettable moments.The 20th anniversary of the awards show may have been virtual this year, but that did not stop the celebration which honored Black creatives and culture.

Megan Thee Stallion delivered a Mad Max-inspired mini-movie in the desert replete with off-road vehicles, and a tiered stage made of scaffolding. Wayne Brady tapped into the late Little Richard's fabulous flamboyance with a booty-shaking tribute inside what looked like a modernist California mansion. Jennifer Hudson took viewers to church with a knockout performance of "Young, Gifted and Black," in a stark white studio. Every performance looked unique in a way that's impossible to achieve inside one of the auditoriums such shows usually take place in, and yet it all felt cohesive. Here Are All the Winners of the 2020 BET AwardsHost Amanda Seales held the show together in a way that showcased her formidable talents.

The BET Awards was hosted and filmed virtually this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the show was just as, if not more, interesting as it would have been if it was filmed under the same roof.

All the winners from the 2020 BET Awards have been announced!

BET Awards marked the 20th anniversary of the awards show, and the network made sure it was a memorable milestone.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThe 2020 BET Awards were held virtually earlier tonight on CBS, BET and BET HER and featured standout performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson Paak, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Roddy Ricch, among others.

On Sunday night (June 28), the 2020 BET Awards didn't skip a beat, even after being forced to go the virtual route due to the global pandemic. With host Amanda Seales quarterbacking the three-hour festivities, a slew of Black celebrities punched in splashy performances and stirring speeches as if they were center stage at the Staples Center.

Alicia Keys knows how to give a moving performance. The singer delivered the first live performance of her heartbreaking new song, «Perfect Way to Die,» at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday, and it had fans feeling emotional. «Whether it's spiritual, or the blues, jazz, or hip-hop, music has always been the voice of the Black experience.

Amanda Seales would like to talk to the manager.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe virtually-produced 2020 BET Awards is airing tonight at 8 p.m. PT/ET.

2020 BET Awards, honoring the best in music, movies, TV and more, are happening virtually this year — but the stars are still winning big!Sunday's awards show is being hosted by comedian and actress Amanda Seales, with performances from stars like Alicia Keys, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher and Wayne Brady.Drake leads this year's pool with six nominations.

2020 BET Awards are honoring the moment — but still ready to celebrate!The virtual awards ceremony kicked off on Sunday with an emotional performance by 12-year-old Keedron Bryant and a powerful rendition of «Fight the Power» before host Amanda Seales delivered a stirring monologue — making references to Breonna Taylor, worldwide protests for racial equality and… Terry Crews. Seales joked she was chosen as this year's host because she's «been telling y'all everybody's racist!» «I saw you up in the comments saying I was doing the most, but look at us now — everyone is posting black squares. Y'all's feeds went from onlyfans to onlyfists in like, 24 hours,» she cracked.

On Sunday night (June 28) the BET Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary — virtually, of course — with a special show that boasted the tagline: "Our culture can't be cancelled."

Insecure star Amanda Seales, the show is being presented virtually due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.Check out the full list of winners, updating live, below:BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTISTBeyonce H.E.R. Jhene Aiko Kehlani Lizzo Summer WalkerBEST MALE R&B/POP ARTISTAnderson .Paak Chris Brown Jacques Khalid The Weeknd UsherBEST GROUPChloe X Halle City Girls Earthgang Griselda Jackbous MigosBEST COLLABORATIONChris Brown Ft.

Ahead of her first time hosting an award show at tonight's 20th Annual BET Awards, Amanda Seales is opening up about the necessity of the iconic ceremony amid the heightened racial unrest currently galvanizing America. In a new interview with People magazine, the Insecure actress and comedian explained why she believes now more than ever is the time to grant Black entertainers, artists, and creatives the space to celebrate their community and accomplishments.

Amanda Seales will be hosting the 2020 BET Awards. Not only will the comedian be making her debut as the show’s host, she’ll also be the first person in the network’s history to host virtually.

Oh, this good thing is happening right now, or you see a funny meme, and then the next hour you hear of another story of somebody having to deal with some form of discrimination, oppression, police brutality, you name it.”So as this year’s show lands during a history-making moment, we’re lucky to have someone as nimble as Seales to juggle the funny with the fury. Here’s everything you need to know about the talented star, and why “escapism without avoidance” has been her brand since day one.