Beyonce and the 2009 BET Awards!

Posted by fjgirls in June 29th, 2009

The 2009 BET Awards were held on June 28 atÂ The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles with a huge turnout from all the stars. Beyonce grabs the headline as she stole the show on the red carpet in our opinion and also she stole the show literally by winning the most gongs clearing up at the event winning Female R&B Artist and also Video of the Year: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”. Photo: Newscom

Â The BET awards is a celebration ofÂ African/American entertainemt covering all showbiz aspects including music, film and sport.

At this event Michael Jackson was never far away from peoples thoughts and various tributes were made throughout the night via live performances in acknowledgement to the king of pop and his passing away late last week. Janet Jackson made an emotional speech at the awards ceremony this was her first public appearance since his death last week. Michael Jackson’s father Jo Jackson sat in the front row at the event. Janet Jackson photo: Getty

There was never any doubt that the award ceremony was going to go ahead even after the news of Michael Jackson’s death, it was just a question of what format the event would take, and a tribute event with awards was the theme of the night.

The Full Guest list:

Adrienne Bailon, Alesha Renee, Alicia Keys, Amerie, Anthony Anderson, Arsenio Hall, Beyonce, Big Tigger, Bobby Valentino, Carmelo Anthony, Cassie, Chaka Khan, Chamillionaire, Ciara, Claudia Jordan, Darius, Darris Love, Day26, Denyce Lawton, DJ Clue, Doug Christie, Elise Neal, Erica Campbell, Estelle, F. Gary Gray, Fabolous, Faune A. Chambers, Fonzworth Bentley, Ginuwine, Jazze Pha, Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Joe Jackson, John Salley, Kanye West, Katie Price, Keke Palmer, Keri Hilson, Kim Coles, La La Vazquez, Lance Gross, LeToya Luckett, Lil Mama, Lisa Leslie, LisaRaye, Mario, Marlon Wayans, Mary Mary, MC Lyte, Meagan Good, Melody, Melody Thornton, Melyssa Ford, Mike Epps, Naturi Naughton, Ne-Yo, Nichelle Nichols, Niecy Nash, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, Paul Wall, Paula Patton, Ray J, Rick Ross, Robi Reed-Humes, Rochelle Aytes, Rocsi, Ron Artest, Ron Browz, Ryan Leslie, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Sean Kingston, Sean Paul, Shane Mosley, Shaun Robinson, Sherri Shepherd, Soulja Boy, Stephen Hill, Tamala Jones, Taraji P. Henson, Tatyana Ali, Tempestt Bledsoe, Terri J. Vaughn, Terry Crews, Three 6 Mafia, Tigger, Tina Campbell, Toccara Jones, Trey Songz, Trin-i-tee, Tyra Banks, Tyrese Gibson, Valentino Garavani, Wale, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Won-G, Wyclef Jean, Yo-Yo, Zoe Saldana.

The Winners list from the ninth annual BET Awards:

- Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo.

- Female R&B Artist: Beyonce.

- Group: Day 26.

- Collaboration: “Blame It,” Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain.

- Male Hip Hop Artist: Lil Wayne.

- Female Hip Hop Artist: M.I.A.

- New Artist: Keri Hilson.

- Gospel Artist: Mary Mary.

- Video of the Year: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” Beyonce.

- Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom.

- Actor: Will Smith.