BET Awards 2012
12th BET Awards | ||||
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Date | July 1, 2012 | |||
Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California | |||
Presented by | Black Entertainment Television | |||
Hosted by | Samuel L. Jackson | |||
Website | http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012.html ![]() | |||
Television/radio coverage | ||||
Network | BET | |||
Runtime | 210 minutes | |||
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The 12th BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 2012.[1] The awards recognize Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actor Samuel L. Jackson hosted the event for the first time.[2] In honor of Whitney Houston, who died earlier in the year, a musical tribute was performed by Monica, Brandy, Gary Houston, Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan,[3] while Mariah Carey shared some personal memories of her longtime friend.[4][5]
The BET-televised event was watched by 7.42 million viewers and achieved a 3.2 rating in the adult 18-49 demographic, marking the highest numbers for the night on basic cable.[6] Typically taking place every June, this was the first ceremony to be held in July.
Performers
Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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Kanye West Big Sean Pusha T 2 Chainz | "Mercy" "Cold" (West) "New God Flow" (West) |
Usher | "Climax" |
Yolanda Adams Jessica Reedy Amber Bullock Y'Anna Crawley | "You Brought the Sunshine" |
Chanté Moore | "Love to Love You Baby" "Bad Girls" (Tribute to Donna Summer) |
Charles Perry | "Home" |
Nicki Minaj 2 Chainz | "Champion" (Minaj) Beez in the Trap" |
Valerie Simpson | "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" |
Melanie Fiona | "Wrong Side of a Love Song" |
D'Angelo | "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" "Sugah Daddy" |
Rick Ross Wale Meek Mill | "Bag of Money" "So Sophisticated" (Ross) "Black Magic" |
Joe Tyrese Faith Evans | Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly | "We Are One" "Before I Let Go" |
Chris Brown | "Don't Wake Me Up" "Turn Up the Music" |
Monica Brandy Gary Houston Cissy Houston Chaka Khan | Tribute to Whitney Houston
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Cash Out Tyga | "Cashin' Out" (Cash Out) "Rack City" (Tyga) |
Nominees and winners
Winners are highlighted in boldface:[7]
FANdemonium Award
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References
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (June 16, 2011). "Beyoncé Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards". MTV News. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ L. Carter, Kelley (2012-06-02). "BET Awards 2012: Winners List". MTV News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ^ "BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Marks Emotional High". Billboard. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2012-07-01). "BET Awards 2012: Mariah Carey, Cissy Houston, Brandy Pay Tribute to Whitney Houston". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ^ "Whitney Houston tribute brings tears at BET Awards". CBS News. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 3, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'BET Awards' + 'True Blood', European Football, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of NJ' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Rahman, Ray; EDT, 2012 at 04:01 AM. "Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce take prizes at 2012 BET Awards: See the full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Bark, Theo (June 8, 2011). "Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
External links
- Official website
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- Album of the Year
- Video of the Year
- Video Director of the Year
- Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award
- Best Collaboration
- Best Group
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Best New Artist
- Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
- Best International Act
- Best New International Act
- BET Her Award
- YoungStars Award
- Humanitarian Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ultimate Icon Award
- Best Actor & Actress of the Year
- Best Gospel Artist
- J Cool Like That Award
- J Award
- Best International Act: Africa
- Best International Act: UK
- FANdemonium Award
- International Viewers' Choice Award
- Best International Act: Europe