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Childish Gambino to Perform, BET Awards Hosted by Taraji P. Henson

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NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last yr’s show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop, paying tribute to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and latest talent in a show full of spectacular performances that also felt like a celebration. This yr guarantees to be just as exciting, with a lineup of award-winning performers — Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Megan Thee Stallion and Will Smith, is anyone there? — and presenters.

Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards for the third time.

“If we didn’t have BET, how would the younger generation know that all this greatness exists? How are we going to inspire each other if we don’t see each other,” Henson told The Associated Press. “So this is a safe space for us to lift each other up — and sometimes in this industry, we don’t see each other being lifted up and celebrated in that way.”

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Here’s all the things you would like to know before the concert on June 30.

When are the BET Awards and the way can I watch them?

The BET Awards will air survive June 30 at 8 p.m. ET on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It can be simulcast on MTV, Comedy Central, MTV2, TVLand, Nickelodeon, Pop and Logo.

Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, performs on the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Who is nominated for the BET Awards?

Drake leads the nominations category with seven, including album of the yr for his eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs.” One of the awards he’s up for is the music video for “First Person Shooter,” his collaboration with J. Cole which will have been the catalyst for his recent rivalry with rapper Kendrick Lamar.

In second place is Nicki Minaj with six, including album of the yr for her long-awaited release “Pink Friday 2.” Two of her nominations were for the song “Barbie World” with Ice Spice, which was a part of the hit “Barbie” soundtrack.

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J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA and Grammy winner for Best New Artist Victoria Monét each have five nods; 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla and Usher each have 4.

Months after wowing audiences along with his 2024 Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher may also receive a BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

This yr’s film nominations include: “American Fiction”; “Bob Marley: One Love”; “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”; “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”; “The Book of Clarence”; “The Color Purple”; “The Equalizer 3” and “The Little Mermaid.”

Competing for the prizes are sports stars similar to Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Steph Curry, LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes.

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Who will perform on the BET Awards?

They will perform, amongst others: Hill and her son YG Marley, Ice Spice, Tyla, Childish Gambino, Chlöe, Coco Jones, Keke Palmer, Marsha Ambrosius and Summer Walker.

Megan Thee Stallion can be the show’s opening act.

Smith is ready to perform a brand new song. The Grammy and Oscar winner remains to be reeling from his infamous Oscar battle two years ago, and the successful release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die has helped him get back on the scene.

“Whatever Will sings, I’ll just be there to enjoy it because we know he’s got some hits,” Henson said. “But you understand, it’s summer. I believed I’d just throw it out,” she added, referencing the 1991 Grammy-winning song “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince.

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“I’m excited to hear his new music.”

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Country musician Tanner Adell may also perform on the BET Amplified stage.

Previously announced bands also include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey and Monét.

Who is acting at the BET Awards?

As announced on Friday, speakers will include Andra Day, Colman Domingo, DC Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Jay Ellis, Jessica Betts, Ms. Pat, Niecy Nash-Betts, Saucy Santana and plenty of others.

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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

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It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.

And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.

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Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.

“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.

Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.

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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.

In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.

Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.

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In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.

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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

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Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.

After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.

The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.

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“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”

The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.

Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.

“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.

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Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.

While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.

Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.

“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”

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