Media Girls LA's 2nd Annual Media Honors Brunch Kicks Off BET Awards Week in Style
At Media Girls LA’s 2nd Annual Media Honors Brunch, leading figures from various media fields were celebrated for their contributions to diversity and creativity, setting a vibrant tone for the BET Awards week with heartfelt speeches and industry camaraderie. We discuss it here!
2nd Annual Media Honors Brunch
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Media Girls LA’s 2nd Annual Media Honors Brunch, held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, set the stage for BET Awards week with a star-studded gathering of media trailblazers. Sponsored by Millennials Naturals and Janet Collection, this unforgettable event unfolded at a breathtaking mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
The event echoed the inspiration and heart of last year's inaugural celebration, where we honored luminaries like Karen Civil, Sidnee Douyon, Derrian “Phreshy” Perry, Luke Lawal, and Miracle Watts. Their stories of grit and triumph laid the foundation for a tradition we now cherish.
Kicking off BET Week this year, we came together to celebrate another group of exceptional individuals. Tasha McCaskiel, the forward-thinking CEO of Black Girls In Media, continues to champion diversity and inclusion. Nina Parker, a vibrant talk show personality, touches countless lives. Kyle Simpson, the dynamic CEO of The Neighborhood Talk, keeps us informed and engaged. Arnell Armon, a beloved beauty content creator, inspires confidence and creativity. Gia Peppers, a captivating TV host, brings stories to life with grace and charisma. And Kwaylon "BlameitonKway" Rogers, an actor and Instagram sensation spreads joy and laughter to millions.
2nd Annual Media Honors Brunch
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Each honoree epitomizes innovation, resilience, and excellence. Their journeys are personal triumphs and shared victories that uplift our community.
Guests enjoyed specialty drinks from Mezcal Rosaluna and The Roche Collection, captured moments at the Pixi Photobooth, and mingled with industry peers. The brunch's atmosphere was genuine and heartfelt, as honorees were surprised by touching speeches from close friends, these moments highlighted the deep bonds of friendship and mutual inspiration that drive our community forward.
Adding a personal touch, media personality Danielle Young presented a heartfelt speech to her close friend and honoree Gia Peppers, underscoring Gia’s profound impact on her and the media community. Surprisingly, Nina Parker was honored by her friend, actress Nichelle Hines, who shared a moving tribute about their inspiring friendship and Nina’s influential career.
The event showcased excellence in media, celebrating TV personalities, talk show hosts, media moguls, and social media pioneers. Attendees left inspired and empowered, with gift bags from Janet Collection ensuring they took a piece of the magic home.
The brunch was not only a recognition of individual achievements but also a testament to the power of community and collaboration within the media industry, setting the tone for an exciting week leading up to the BET Awards.
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2024 BET Awards Nominations Announced with Drake Leading the Pack
The 2024 BET Awards nominations are out and the excitement is building for Culture’s Biggest Night. Leading the nominations is Drake. Check out the full list here!
Drake attends the 'Amsterdam' World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Sept. 18, 2022, in New York City.
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The 2024 BET Awards nominations are out, and the excitement is building for Culture’s Biggest Night. Leading the nominations is Drake, with an impressive seven, followed closely by Nicki Minaj, who garnered six nominations. Other standout artists include J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét, each with five nominations. 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher each received four nominations, highlighting the diverse talent within the music industry.
One of the most anticipated categories this year is Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, which features all the fan favorites. The nominees are Cardi B, Doja Cat, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Sexyy Red. With such a strong lineup, this category is expected to be fiercely competitive and one of the highlights of the night.
In addition to the nominations, the BET Awards 2024 will showcase some of the hottest performers. GloRilla, known for her country and masculine style, is set to bring high energy to the stage. Latto, who has confidently rebranded herself, will surely get the crowd moving with any of her latest hits. Muni Long, transitioning from songwriter to star, will deliver soulful and heartfelt performances.
Sexyy Red, with her playful and daring style, is sure to be a standout. Shaboozey’s unique blend of genres will offer a fresh take on hip-hop. Victoria Monét’s captivating voice and presence will showcase her incredible talent.
As the BET Awards 2024 draws near, anticipation is high for a night of spectacular performances and well-deserved recognition. This year, the ceremony will air live from Los Angeles on BET on Sunday, June 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with the theme Standing on Culture.
Check the complete list of nominations below:
Album of the year
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Best female R&B/pop artist
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monèt
Best male R&B/pop artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
Best group
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Best collaboration
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “Everybody”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Best female hip-hop artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Red
Best male hip-hop artist
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Best new artist
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla
Video of the year
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Person Shooter”
Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Video director of the year
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Shirley Caesar, “Award All of the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Things”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, Do You Believe in Love?”
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Problems”
Tems, “Me & U”
Kirk Franklin, “Try Love”
Viewer’s choice award
Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Long, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, “Rich Baby Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Tyla, “Water”
Best international act
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa)
Viewer’s choice: best new international act
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)
BET Her
Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Girl”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”
Best movie
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
The Little Mermaid
Best actor
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
Best actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King
YoungStars Award
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria McCullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the Year Award
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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Recap of the 23rd Annual BET Awards
Recap from the 23rd Annual BET Awards featuring nostalgic performances, tributes, and winners celebrated in a star-studded event. We discuss it here!
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By: Joshua Martin
Wow!! What a night!! The 23rd annual BET Awards, which honors the year’s best performances in music, TV, film and sports was jam packed with plenty of nostalgic performances, memorable speeches and tributes to the late great Tina Turner and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winner Busta Rhymes.
Patti LeBelle sings at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Michael Tran/ Getty Images)
Led by musical melodies curated by DJ and Producer Kid Capri, the 5 hour long ceremony took place at a packed Microsoft theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony featured live performances from Hip Hop legends like Big Daddy Kane, Master P, Uncle Luke, Trina, Trick Daddy, Ja Rule, the Ying Yang Twins and more… It was truly a celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop.
The past two award shows were hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson, but due to the writers strike, BET like many others are switching to a hostless format. SInger Muni Long took time to acknowledge the importance of writers amid the WGA strike.
“Writers are, in many instances, the glue to the execution of artistry and storytelling. Our ability to extract emotion from performers helping them to articulate their voices and vision to the world is irreplaceable. The protection of the writer is crucial. We simply must protect our intellectual property.”
During the broadcast Latto won Best Hip Hop Female Artist while Coco Jones took home the award for Best New Artist.
Coco Jones receives the Best New Artist at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Kevin Minter/Getty Images)
Drake led all nominees with 7 nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the ‘Year for Her Loss’ with 21 Savage. 21 Savage and Lizzo followed with 5 nominations each, while Beyonce, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA had four.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Quavo and Offset onstage reunion brought out all the feels. It was great to see them squash whatever they had between them to perform some of the ‘Migos’ classic songs in the memory of fallen group Takeoff.
Quavo and Offest performs at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Kevin Minter/Getty Images)
Busta Rhymes also had something to say about the current state of Hip Hop and what needs to change.
Busta Rhymes received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Michael Tran/Getty Images)
“Y’all messing up the bag. Y’all messing up the energy. I don’t like when I talk to these dudes that run these streaming platforms and they talking about, ‘You know, we turning the consumer off because there’s so much little this and little that going on with you rappers.’ We’re gonna stop that. We’re gonna love each other, and we gonna get to this money.”
Sza and Beyonce each won three times including tying for the Album of the Year Award
Below is the complete list of winners of each category
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris — WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett — WINNER
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin — WINNER
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — WINNER
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Renaissance, Beyoncé — WINNER (tie)
SOS, SZA — WINNER (tie)
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA — WINNER
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Chris Brown — WINNER (tie)
Usher — WINNER (tie)
BEST GROUP
Drake & 21 Savage — WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
“Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems — WINNER
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto — WINNER
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar — WINNER
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Kill Bill,” SZA — WINNER
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor — WINNER
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones — WINNER
BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL
“Bless Me,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin — WINNER
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé — WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy (Nigeria) — WINNER
BET HER AWARD (honoring motivational and empowering songs that center women)
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé — WINNER
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese — WINNER
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts — WINNER
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