The 2015 BET Awards take place tonight (Sunday, June 28) and it will be must-see TV as Janet Jackson will be appearing for the 1st time in years to perform and will also be honored with
The awards are being held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and will be hosted by “Black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson Tracey Ellis Ross.
This year’s ceremony will feature special awards being given to to Smokey Robinson, (the Lifetime Achievement Award) and Jackson (the Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award).
For those who plan to watch here is everything you need to know, from the time the show starts to free live streaming options, red carpet shows, nominees and more.
Show Time: The show starts at 8 P.M. (EST)/ 5 P.M. (PST) on the BET Channel.
Red Carpet: The BET Awards 2015 Pre-Show: LIVE! RED! READY! will air from 6-8 P.M. (EST)/ 3-5 P.M. (PST), also on BET.
Free Live Streaming: BET will not be streaming the awards, but they will stream backstage coverage through BET Awards live stream, which is available on PC’s, smartphones and tablets.
Performers: In addition to Janet Jackson, the show will feature performances by (but not limited to): Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Janelle Monae, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Tyga, K. Michelle, Future, E-40, Anthony Hamilton, Fetty Wap and cast members of the hit TV series, “Empire.”
Nominees:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
• Beyoncé
• Janelle Monáe
• Jhene Aiko
• Ciara
• Rihanna
• K. Michelle
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
• Chris Brown
• Trey Songz
• The Weekend
• August Alsina
• Usher
• John Legend
Best Group
• A$AP Mob
• Migos
• Rae Sremmurd
• Rich Gang
• Young Money
• Jodeci
Best Collaboration
• Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
• Big Sean Ft. E-40 – “IDFWU”
• August Alsina Ft. Nicki Minaj – “No Love”
• Chris Brown Ft. Usher and Rick Ross – “New Flame”
• Common and John Legend – “Glory”
• Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
• Kendrick Lamar
• Common
• Big Sean
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Wale
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
• Azealia Banks
• Dej Loaf
• Iggy Azalea
• Tink
• Nicki Minaj
• Trina
Video Of The Year
• Beyonce – “7/11”
• Big Sean Ft. E-40 – “IDFWU”
• Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
• Chris Brown Ft. Usher and Rick Ross – “New Flame”
• Common and John Legend – “Glory”
• Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Video Director Of The Year
• Benny Boom
• Beyonce, Ed Burke and Todd Tourso
• Chris Robinson
• Fatima Robinson
• Hype Williams
Best New Artist
• Bobby Shmurda
• Dej Loaf
• Fetty Wap
• Rae Sremmurd
• Sam Smith
• Tinashe
Best Gospel Artist
• Michelle Williams
• Erica Campbell
• Deitrick Haddon
• Fred Hammond
• Mali Music
• Lecrae
Best Actress
• Gabrielle Union
• Kerry Washington
• Taraji P. Henson
• Tracee Ellis Ross
• Viola Davis
Best Actor
• Anthony Anderson
• Idris Elba
• Jussie Smollet
• Kevin Hart
• Terrence Howard
Youngstars Award
• Jacob Latimore
• Jaden Smith
• Mo’ne Davis
• Quvenzhane Wallis
• Zendaya Coleman
Best Movie
• “Annie”
• “Beyond the Lights”
• “Selma”
• “Think Like a Man Too”
• “Top Five”
Sportswoman Of The Year
• Brittney Griner
• Candace Parker
• Serena Williams
• Skylar Diggins
• Venus Williams
Sportsman Of The Year
• Chris Paul
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• LeBron James
• Marshawn Lynch
• Stephen Curry
Viewer’s Choice Award
• The Weekend –“Earned It”
• Kendrick Lamar – “I”
• Dej Loaf – “Try Me”
• Rae Sremmurd Ft. Nicki Minaj and Young Thug – “Throw Sum Mo”
• Beyonce –“7/11”
• Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown – “Only”
Centric Award
• Avery Sunshine – “Call My Name”
• Jazmine Sullivan Ft. Meek Mill – “Dumb”
• Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
• Sam Smith Ft. Mary J. Blige –“Stay With Me”
• The Weekend – “Earned It”
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