BET AWARDS 2012

BET Awards 2012 Adds: Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean As Performers; Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj Also Set to Perform

D’ANGELO MAKES HIS FIRST TELEVISED PERFORMANCE IN OVER A DECADE

BET AWARDS 2012
Grammy Award-winning singer Usher, whose seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, hit stores today, will return to the BET Awards show stage for the first time since 2010.

In addition to Usher, Def Jam recording artist 2 Chainz will also hit the stage as will Big Sean, whose nominated for three BET Awards this year including Best New Artist, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Best Collaboration for his song “Marvin & Chardonnay”. Both artists are featured on “Mercy,” the first single from G.O.O.D. Music’s upcoming compilation, Cruel Summer, which is set for release this summer.

Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, are currently enjoying the success of their individual records in rotation as well as their collaboration, “Right By My Side,”.

G.O.O.D. Music To Perform At BET Awards 2012

The G.O.O.D. Music family will take the stage at this year's show. G.O.O.D. Music is slated to perform at the BET Awards 2012.

Ford has partnered with BET Networks for the fifth year in a row to sponsor the red carpet and Ford Hot Spot, as well as give one lucky viewer the opportunity to win a brand new 2013 Ford Escape and $1,000 in cash. The winner will be announced live during the “106 & PARK” BET AWARDS PRE-SHOW: LIVE, RED & READY on Sunday, July 1st starting at 6:00 p.m.*. Visit BET.com/BrandNewEscape to register now through Saturday, June 30th for your chance to win. http://bethiphopawards.blogspot.com

BET Awards 2012 Nominations: Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake & Nicki Minaj

The 2012 BET Awards nominees have been announced and the categories feature a wealth of hip-hop and R&B artists that have commanded radio play, graced stages around the world and been featured extensively at events over the last year. The awards show also gives trophies to athletes, actors and actresses for their outstanding achievements.

Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, who are confirmed to perform at the ceremony, earned nods with the crooner scoring a Best Male R&B Artist, Viewers' Choice Award ("Turn Up the Music") and Video Director of the Year nomination while the rapper landed a spot in the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category. http://bethiphopawards2007.blogspot.com

Beyonce lays claim to six nominations: Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration for her J. Cole-assisted track "Party," Video of the Year for "Countdown" and "Love on Top," Video Director of the Year and Viewers' Choice Award for "Love on Top."

Drake falls under categories for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration ("I'm On One," "The Motto") and Viewers' Choice Award ("The Motto").

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