Prosecutors say they will seek a prison sentence for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his sex trafficking trial.

The BET Awards has delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments as it marked its 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice.

The BET Awards will honor four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin — with one of the show’s top honors, the Ultimate Icon Award.

An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil lawsuit against both men.

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are suing a man they said had falsely claimed in interviews to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on celebrities.

The Jonathan Majors-starring bodybuilder drama “Magazine Dreams” has been acquired for theatrical release after it was dropped following Majors’ conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case.

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts celebrating the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards.

BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network.

Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary.

The 2023 BET Awards are celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends, and new talent during a performance-packed show that consistently felt like a party.

Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

Sean “Diddy” Combs spoke about his own dream like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while accepting the highest honor at the BET Awards.

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.

Police in Las Vegas say they’re investigating sexual assault allegations involving R&B artist Trey Songz at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

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Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards.

Affluent Black families are the focus of “Our Kind of People,” a new Fox drama series from “Empire” creator Lee Daniels.

FILE - Bobby Brown, left, and his son Bobby Brown Jr. appear at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2016. An autopsy report says that Brown Jr. died from the combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the opioid fentanyl. The 28-year-old was found dead in his Los Angeles home in November 2020. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – The parents of Bobby Brown Jr., son of singer Bobby Brown, said Tuesday that they want those responsible for his accidental overdose death held responsible, and prosecutors said they are considering criminal charges. “My family continues to mourn my son’s death," Bobby Brown said in the statement.

FILE - Bobby Brown, left, and his son Bobby Brown Jr. appear at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2016. An autopsy report says that Brown Jr. died from the combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the opioid fentanyl. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer Bobby Brown, died from the combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the opioid fentanyl, an autopsy report released Monday said. Brown Jr. was found dead in his Los Angeles home at age 28 on Nov. 18. An autopsy showed that she had morphine, cocaine, alcohol and prescription drugs in her body.

FILE - In this June 26, 2016, file photo, Silento arrives at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, authorities said Atlanta rapper Silento has been arrested and charged with murder in the January shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)ATLANTA – Silento, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested Monday and charged with murder in the shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin, authorities said. DeKalb County police said in a statement on Twitter that the 23-year-old rapper whose legal name is Ricky Hawk was arrested in that suburb of Atlanta. The police statement said he is in the county jail, charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 21 death of Frederick Rooks.

Beyonc was recognized for her charitable work at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night. The virtual awards show presented the artist with the Humanitarian Award. Over the years, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Chance the Rapper have been given the honor; Nipsey Hussle received the Humanitarian Award in 2019. None other than Michelle Obama presented the award to her "girl," Bey, at Sunday's awards show. You inspire all of us, which is why I am so proud to name Beyonc the 2020 BET Awards' Humanitarian of the Year honoree," Obama concluded.

This year's BET Awards was next level! If you missed it, watch all of the 2020 BET Awards performances below. Hot Girl Megan Thee Stallion (@theestallion), brings all the heat with her performance of 'Girls in the Hood and Savage at #BETAwards 20! pic.twitter.com/9mjg9V0YNj BET (@BET) June 29, 2020. RIP Little Richard #BETAwards " pic.twitter.com/BZyB34euG3 BET (@BET) June 29, 2020RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: Wayne Brady Pays Tribute to Little RichardBET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners ListMegan Thee Stallion's 'Mad Max'-Like Performance Heats Up BET AwardsD Smoke on the 'Rewarding' Opportunity to Perform at BET Awards

In this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, Beyonce accepts the humanitarian award during the BET Awards. The singer dedicated her award to the Black Lives Matter movement, and encouraged activists to continue to push forward. DaBaby rapped a verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit song Rockstar with Roddy Ricch at the awards. While holding a baseball bat, DaBaby then stood on a stage behind a group of people who had their fists raised high while others held Black Lives Matter signs. During the performance, video clips were shown of the national protests over the deaths of unarmed Black people including Floyd, Arbery and Taylor.

The 2020 BET Awards are honoring the moment -- but still ready to celebrate! "Now, I must admit, this BET Awards is a little different. The 2020 BET Awards are being simulcast on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across ViacomCBS networks, including BET, BET HER and CBS. RELATED CONTENT:2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Who's Performing and More! The BET Awards Turn 20: The Most Memorable Moments Over the Years

Blue Ivy Carter's star power keeps getting brighter! Blue Ivy won the award Sunday for "Brown Skin Girl," a track from Beyonc's The Lion King: The Gift album that also features Wizkid and Saint Jhn. Lupita Nyong'o, Ester Dean, City Girls & La La; "I Choose" by Layton Greene; "Tempo" by Lizzo feat. The award was announced by Erica Ash, host of the BET Awards pre-show, who explained that "the songs in this category are as inspiring as they are empowering. RELATED CONTENT:Blue Ivy Carter Receives Her First BET Awards NominationBlue Ivy Adorably Crashes Tina Knowles' Mother's Day InstagramBlue Ivy Shows Us All Why It's Important to Wash Our Hands Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Kobe Bryant was honored by Lil Wayne at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday. Bryant closed out the awards ceremony's In Memoriam segment, which led seamlessly into Wayne's performance of his 2009 song "Kobe Bryant." Videos from Bryant's legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers played as Wayne rapped, "This is Black power status / Two fingers for the Mambacita / I'm screamin' Black Mamba matters." In January, when Lil Wayne released his album Funeral, one track, "Bing James," included 24 seconds of silence. In a March interview on MTVs Fresh Out Live, Lil Wayne praised Bryant as someone who "strived to be the best in everything."

Jennifer Hudson is carrying on Aretha Franklin's legacy! During the virtual BET Awards on Sunday, the first trailer for the Queen of Soul's biopic, Respect, debuted, with Hudson starring as the late singer. Watch the trailer for Respect below. Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018, at the age of 76, and Hudson performed at her funeral. RELATED CONTENT:Aretha Franklin: Comparing Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson's Upcoming PortrayalsJennifer Hudson Belts Out 'Respect' as Aretha Franklin in First TeaserJennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion Celebrate Aretha Franklin in Star-Studded GRAMMY Tribute

Megan Thee Stallion rocked the 2020 BET Awards! The awards show may have been conducted virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn't mean Megan was performing from her living room via Zoom. Megan and her backup dancers maintained social distance as they twerked it out in leather and chain-clad outfits, giving off Mad Max vibes. Megan Thee Stallion performs 'Girls in the Hood and Savage at #BETAwardspic.twitter.com/oaMmx80dbx Jay (@JaylinJDN) June 29, 2020Fans couldn't get enough of Megan's fierce performance. RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners ListBET Awards 2020: Host Amanda Seales on the Importance of the Ceremony2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Who's Performing and More!

The singer delivered the first live performance of her heartbreaking new song, "Perfect Way to Die," at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday, and it had fans feeling emotional. It speaks to our resilience, our resistance, and even in the messiest of circumstances we find melody," BET Awards host Amanda Seales began as she introduced Keys' performance. "I have been following its lead. It has led me to the song 'A Perfect Way to Die,'" she wrote on Instagram. Fans felt exactly what Keys was feeling while watching her emotional BET Awards performance. RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: Wayne Brady Pays Tribute to Little RichardBET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners List2020 BET Awards: Lil Wayne Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant

DaBaby and Roddy Ricch used their platform at this year's BET Awards to deliver a performance with a powerful message. While the show was filmed remotely, many of the performances were pretaped, which allowed the artists to do something incredible with their delivery of the Black Lives Matter remix of their hit song "Rockstar." The performance moved on to a scene of protesters holding Black Lives Matter signs and wearing shirts emblazoned with "I Am George Floyd" in front of a burned-out cop car. "For other networks and other shows, it might require a lot more thought process, but for a Black music show, Black music has always been intrinsically connected to what's going on in Black lives," Seales explained. RELATED CONTENT:2020 BET Awards: Lil Wayne Pays Tribute to Kobe BryantMegan Thee Stallion's 'Mad Max'-Like Performance Heats Up BET AwardsBET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners ListBET Awards 2020: Host Amanda Seales on the Importance of the Ceremony

The 2020 BET Awards, honoring the best in music, movies, TV and more, are happening virtually this year -- but the stars are still winning big! Megan Thee Stallion, who received five nods, took home two trophies. And Blue Ivy Carter, at age 8, won her very first BET Award with mom Beyonce. JHENE AIKOKEHLANI**WINNER**LIZZOSUMMER WALKERBEST MALE R&B/POP ARTISTANDERSON .PAAK**WINNER**CHRIS BROWNJACQUEESKHALIDTHE WEEKNDUSHERBEST GROUPCHLOE X HALLECITY GIRLSEARTHGANGGRISELDAJACKBOYS**WINNER**MIGOSBEST COLLABORATION**WINNER**CHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE - "NO GUIDANCE"DJ KHALED FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & JOHN LEGEND - "HIGHER"FUTURE FT. DRAKE - "LIFE IS GOOD"H.E.R. RELATED CONTENT:How to Watch the 2020 BET AwardsBET Awards 2020: See the Full List of Nominees2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June Broadcast

This year's BET Awards marked the 20th anniversary of the awards show, and the network made sure it was a memorable milestone. Despite having to tape remotely, the 2020 BET Awards provided many moments that we'll not soon forget. From moving performances to inspiring speeches, here's a look at the most memorable moments from the 2020 BET Awards. "For other networks and other shows, it might require a lot more thought process, but for a Black music show, Black music has always been intrinsically connected to what's going on in Black lives," Seales explained. RELATED CONTENT:The BET Awards Turn 20: The Most Memorable Moments Over the YearsHow to Watch the 2020 BET AwardsBET Awards 2020: See the Full List of Nominees2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June Broadcast

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards could be one of the first ceremonies that will not be held virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Cuomo announced that the VMAs are to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with limited or no audience present on Sunday, Aug. 30. The 2020 MTV VMAs will be the first Barclays Center event since the COVID-19 pandemic reached New York, said Oliver Weisberg, CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets. Just this weekend, both the Daytime Emmy Awards and the BET Awards aired virtual ceremonies. RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: Best and Biggest MomentsBET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners ListAlicia Keys Emotionally Belts Out 'Perfect Way to Die' at BET Awards

Marsai Martin doesn't know why how she looked during the virtual 2020 BET Awards was a concern for anyone watching. And theyre talking about my veneers," Martin said in a video shared on Instagram. Martin ended the video by declaring, "Yall, were in quarantine, and weve got more things to focus on than just my hair." In addition to her video, Martin also took to Twitter to address the comments about her appearance. Here are some more highlights to come out of the BET Awards:RELATED CONTENT:BET Awards 2020: Best and Biggest MomentsBET Awards 2020: The Complete Winners ListAlicia Keys Emotionally Belts Out 'Perfect Way to Die' at BET Awards

The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe x Halle. Comedian, actress and TV personality Amanda Seales will host the 2020 BET Awards, which will air on CBS for the first time. Drake is the leading nominee: Hes up for six honors, including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist. Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion follow Drake with five nominations each.

Beyonc will be honored with the Humanitarian Award at this year's BET Awards, and according to Terrence J, there's nobody more deserving. Erica Ash, who is co-hosting the BET Awards pre-show with Terrence, told ET she's got her fingers crossed for a "Black Parade" performance. Like many shows, the BET Awards has had to make some adjustments amid the coronavirus pandemic. The BET Awards pre-show, hosted by Terrence and Erica, airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT. RELATED CONTENT:D Smoke on the 'Rewarding' Opportunity to Perform at BET AwardsThe BET Awards Turn 20: The Most Memorable Moments Over the Years2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Who's Performing and More!

The 34-year-old rapper, and Season 1 Rhythm & Flow winner, will be performing for the first time at the 2020 BET Awards this Sunday, and couldn't be happier for the opportunity. "I'm super proud to share this moment with all of the artists that are performing," Smoke told ET's Melicia Johnson said about his upcoming BET Awards performance amid the Black Lives Matter movement. "So to be on the BET Awards during this time is super beautiful, super rewarding." The BET Awards will air Sunday, June 28 from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT on both CBS and BET. RELATED CONTENT:'Black-ish' Star Miles Brown on His 2020 BET Awards Nomination (Exclusive)The BET Awards Turn 20: The Most Memorable Moments Over the Years2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Who's Performing and More!

The nominations for the 2020 BET Awards are in! He's followed closely behind by Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch, who each received five nods. JHENE AIKOKEHLANILIZZOSUMMER WALKERBEST MALE R&B/POP ARTISTANDERSON .PAAKCHRIS BROWNJACQUEESKHALIDTHE WEEKNDUSHERBEST GROUPCHLOE X HALLECITY GIRLSEARTHGANGGRISELDAJACKBOYSMIGOSBEST COLLABORATIONCHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE - "NO GUIDANCE"DJ KHALED FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & JOHN LEGEND - "HIGHER"FUTURE FT. DRAKE - "LIFE IS GOOD"H.E.R. RELATED CONTENT:2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June BroadcastBET Awards 2019: Get All the Details on the Best Beauty Looks -- Rihanna, Lizzo & More! Cardi B Slays in 3 Fabulous Outfits at 2019 BET Awards -- See All Her Looks!

Blue Ivy Carter is a BET Awards nominee! Lupita Nyong'o, Ester Dean, City Girls & La La; "I Choose" by Layton Greene; "Tempo" by Lizzo feat. Saweetie, Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch and international artists like Rema and Sha Sha are just a few others celebrating, too. The awards show will simulcast on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT across ViacomCBS networks including BET, BET HER and CBS. RELATED CONTENT:Blue Ivy Adorably Crashes Tina Knowles' Mother's Day InstagramBlue Ivy Shows Us All Why It's Important to Wash Our Hands Amid the Coronavirus PandemicJAY Z and Blue Ivy Have Father-Daughter Date at Lakers Game