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'BET HONORS' TO AIR FRIDAY: Ced the Entertainer-hosted event honored Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Cornel West and others.
*BET's inaugural celebration of "The BET Honors" at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. last month is scheduled for broadcast on Friday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the network announced.
Hosted by Cedric “The Entertainer,” the show, which recognizes African American luminaries across a broad range of achievements, featured Jill Scott’s rendition of “The Real Thing” to honor Dr. Cornel West, professor in the Center for African American Studies, with the Education Award. Hill Harper of "CSI: NY" presented Dr. West with his award.
Wyclef Jean got the audience on their feet during his performances of “The Sweetest Girl” and “Bad Mama Jama,” and Idris Elba spoke about the trailblazing media mogul Tyra Banks, who was recognized for her contributions in media.
Vivica A. Fox presented CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd with the Entrepreneur Award while Brian McKnight saluted the honoree with songs “Win” and “Back at One.”
"In Treatment" star Blair Underwood introduced Entertainment Award honoree Alicia Keys, who was left speechless by Stevie Wonder’s performance of “Ebony Eyes” and “As.”
Time Warner Chairman Richard Parsons was presented with the Corporate Citizen Award by Danny Glover, and John Legend paid tribute to Parsons with crowd favorites “Ordinary People” and “We’re a Winner.”
The legendary Gladys Knight then performed “The Need to Be” and “(Just My) Imagination” to honor Congresswoman Maxine Waters (Public Service Award), who was presented with her award by Kerry Washington.
Other performances of the night included Raheem DeVaughn singing “Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing” and Ne-Yo with a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Lady in My Life.”
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