BET Awards 2008 - Photos
The BET Awards 2008 at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angles, on June 24, saw an impressive star turnout that included Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles, Jurmaine Dupri and Chris Brown. The event was hosed by D. L. Hughley.


June 25, 2008 (Sawf News) - The BET Awards 2008 at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angles, on June 24, saw an impressive star turnout that included Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles, Jurmaine Dupri and Chris Brown. The event was hosed by D. L. Hughley.

Soul/gospel icon Al Green was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and the legendary music producer Quincy Jones was given the Humanitarian Award.

The evening was highlighted by stellar performances by blockbuster artists. Usher gave the opening performance with Love in This Club. Rihanna performed Take a Bow. Other performers included Marvin Sapp, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Lil Kim, En Vogue, Al Green, Jermaine Dupree and Fergie-Nelly.

Rihanna was the sartorial standout in a lemon colored tiered and ruffled Giambattista Valli gown with a deep neckline and spaghetti straps.

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET.

Here's the complete list of winners from the 2008 BET Awards:
Best Male R&B Artist: Chris Brown Best Female R&B Artist: Alicia Keys Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kanye West Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Missy Elliott Video of the Year: UGK featuring Outkast, "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)" Best New Artist: The-Dream Best Group: UGK
Best Collaboration: Kanye West featuring T-Pain, "Good Life" Best Video Director: Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto Best Gospel Artist: Marvin Sapp Viewers' Choice Award: Lil Wayne featuring Static, "Lollipop" BET J Award: Raheem DeVaughn Best Actor: Denzel Washington Best Actress: Halle Berry Female Athlete of the Year: Candace Parker
Male Athlete of the Year: Kobe Bryant
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