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2009 BET Awards

2009 BET Awards

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Jun, 26, 2009
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We Love You, Michael

Last night’s 9th Annual BET Awards show was a celebration of the life and legacy of pop icon Michael Jackson. New Edition opened the show with a Jackson 5 medley.

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Host With the Most

Host Jamie Foxx kicked off the show with a hilarious bit dedicated to the King of Pop.

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Above and Beyoncé

Beyoncé wowed the crowd with a performance of “Ava Maria.” B took home awards for Best Female Artist and Video of the Year for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

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Soul Sisters

Keyshia Cole and Monica were in the building. The two performed “Trust,” a cut off Cole’s “A Different Me.”

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Winning Appeal

Keri Hilson reacts after winning the award for Best New Artist. The ATL singer-songwriter rocked a solid performance of “Knock You Down” and closed out her set with a nod to MJ.

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We Three Queens

Mary Mary and Queen Latifah rocked the house with an uplifting performance.

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Thriller

Ciara works a haute Michael Jackson-inspired jacket as she makes her way inside the BET Awards. The ATL native sung Michael’s touching anthem “Heal the World.”

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Hova's Back

Surprise guest Jay-Z ripped through his new joint “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-tune).” Look for “Blueprint 3” to do big things when it drops September 11.

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All for Michael

Joe Jackson was on hand to represent the Jacksons. Janet later came out to say a few words on behalf of the family: “Michael may have been a pop icon to all of you, but to us he was our brother, and we miss him.”

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He Got Game

Tyra Banks presents LeBron James with the Best Athlete award. The NBA star sent his condolences to the Jackson family during his acceptance speech.

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A Sister's Love

In an emotional moment, Janet Jackson speaks on behalf of her family, and thanks fans for their support during the passing of their brother and the world’s icon, Michael Jackson.

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That Girl Is Poison

The boys are still looking good. Bell Biv DeVoe gets a sneak peek at the new “DJ Hero” at GBK’s Gifting
Lounge at the 2009 BET Awards.

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A New Job for Ciara

Is spinning the records in Ciara’s future? Maybe so as she gets a sneak peek at the new “DJ Hero” while attending the 2009 BET Awards.

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America's Next Top DJ

Eva Marcel can’t believe how good she is on the new “DJ Hero” at GBK’s Gifting Lounge at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Only One Shot

Is this your favorite song, Ginuwine? He’s enjoying the festivities at the Gifting Lounge at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Microphone Check

Jimmy Jean-Louis of “Heroes” gets a sneak peak at the new “DJ Hero” while attending the 2009 BET Awards.

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My, My, My

Johnny Gill can still get women to put on their red dress and slip on those high heels.

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Turnin' Me On

Keri Hilson takes a spin on the new “DJ Hero” at GBK’s Gifting Lounge.

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Watch Out

Ne-Yo gets a $2,500 diamond watch by Lex Diamonds at GBK’s Gifting Lounge at the 2009 BET Awards.

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That's What I'm Talking About

Tevin Campbell shows off his blinged-out cell phone by Posh Life at
GBK’s 2009 Gifting Lounge at the BET Awards.

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