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PHOTO: Jaden & Willow Smith Shine at BET Awards

Originally posted 06/27/2011 10:55AM

The kids were alright at the BET Awards on Sunday night, as Willow and Jaden Smith (at left in the photo) shared the YoungStars Award, much to the delight of proud parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.

At center in the photo is Diggy Simmons, who was also nominated in the category.

Chris Brown was the night's big winner, earning four awards, including best male R&B artist, while Patti LaBelle received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

"When anyone asks me who I want to be like, I always say Patti LaBelle," Beyoncé told the audience.
– Tim Nudd

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Jay-Z and Justin Bieber Up for BET Awards

Originally posted 05/19/2010 07:00AM

Jay-Z and Justin Bieber may seem like an odd couple, but both are in the running for the 10th annual Black Entertainment TV Awards – Jay-Z in five categories, including best male hip-hop artist and video of the year, and the Canadian teen and PEOPLE cover boy as best new artist.

Others with five BET nominations each are Drake and and Nicki Minaj, while Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Melanie Fiona are all up for four. Rihanna, B.o.B, Young Money and Fabolous received three nods apiece.

While Bieber may seem a far reach for a BET Award, Stephen Hill, BET head of programming, praised the 16-year-old for the "rhythm in his music ... He makes the type of music our audience likes."

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Lil Wayne Leads BET Hip Hop Award Nominations

Originally posted 09/17/2008 11:00AM

Rapper Lil Wayne leads the third annual BET Hip Hop Awards, with 12 nominations, the network announced Monday.

Kanye West drew seven nods, while Jay-Z follows with six.

New Orleans native Lil Wayne, 25, who sold one million copies of his new album, Tha Carter III, in its first week of release, will duke it out with West, 31, and Jay-Z, 38, in five categories, including MVP of the year, best live performer, and CD of the year.