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TimesLIVE
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'It's a win for all young women coming up': Amapiano duo TxC on BET award
South African amapiano duo TxC have made history with a joint win at the 2025 BET Awards, sharing the title of Best New International Act with Brazilian newcomer Ajuliacosta. BET stands for Black Entertainment Television, a US-based cable network that focuses on black culture and entertainment. At the red-carpet event ahead of Sunday's ceremony at the Peacock Theatre, Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke — collectively known as TxC — expressed surprise and gratitude. 'This is our very first award, and to win it on an international stage like this is unbelievable,' said Reid. 'We're just so grateful to represent South Africa and amapiano music. It's a win for us, for the genre, and for all the young women coming up in this space.' Hefke added: 'To share this moment with Ajuliacosta is an honour. It shows the world is listening — not just to South Africa but to voices from across the African diaspora over to South America.' The duo were styled in custom designs by American designer Tyler Lambert, known for his distinctive reconstructed streetwear looks. 'The theme of our dress was 'joined at the hip'; it really brought our vision to life tonight. We'd love to collaborate more often,' said Reid.
IOL News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
LOOK: Highlights from the 2025 BET Awards red carpet
Ciara and Jennifer Hudson stunned in all-black outfits on the BET 2025 red carpet. The 2025 BET Awards, Black Entertainment Television's premier annual celebration of Black excellence in music, film, sports and television, took place on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Now marking its 25th anniversary, the ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, honoured outstanding achievements across various categories, including Album of the Year, Best Actor, and Best New Artist. As always, the red carpet kicked things off in style, showing off the night's boldest fashion moments and setting the vibe for the night. These are our favourite red carpet looks. Doechii, who won the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, served a 90's-inspired look in a scarlet red Miu Miu two‑piece. She completed the ensemble with double belts, stacks of bangles, and 3D floral‑accented sandals.
IOL News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
LOOK: Highlights from the 2025 BET Awards red carpet
Ciara and Jennifer Hudson stunned in all-black outfits on the BET 2025 red carpet. The 2025 BET Awards, Black Entertainment Television's premier annual celebration of Black excellence in music, film, sports and television, took place on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Now marking its 25th anniversary, the ceremony, hosted by Kevin Hart, honoured outstanding achievements across various categories, including Album of the Year, Best Actor, and Best New Artist. As always, the red carpet kicked things off in style, showing off the night's boldest fashion moments and setting the vibe for the night. These are our favourite red carpet looks. Doechii, who won the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, served a 90's-inspired look in a scarlet red Miu Miu two‑piece. She completed the ensemble with double belts, stacks of bangles, and 3D floral‑accented sandals.
Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Cynthia Erivo crowned best actress at BET Awards
Cynthia Erivo crowned best actress at BET Awards There were also awards for Doechii and Kendrick Lamar British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo was crowned best actress at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards (Image: Invision ) British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo was crowned best actress at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in Los Angeles. Hosted by Kevin Hart, Monday's BET Awards celebrated the work of black people in music, entertainment, film, sports and philanthropy. The London-born star, who rose to worldwide prominence last year for her role in Wicked, was also nominated for the BET Her Award - which recognises empowering songs that focus on women - for her rendition of Defying Gravity. Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii used her acceptance speech to sharply criticise US President Donald Trump's handling of protests in Los Angeles. Collecting the award for best female hip-hop artist, she accused the president of "creating fear and chaos" in his response to demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which sparked days of protest across the city. "I do want to address what's happening right now, outside the building," she said. Article continues below "These are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities. In the name of law and order, Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want you all to consider what kind of government it appears to be, when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us." Mr Trump announced plans to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to California to quell the protests, which began on Friday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was "essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States". The decision drew sharp criticism from Democratic politicians, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called the move "purposefully inflammatory". London-based girl-group FLO missed out after picking up nominations for best group and the Bet Her award for their track In My Bag, featuring GloRilla. Fellow UK artists Bashy and Ezra Collective earned nominations for best international artist, while multi-genre artist Odeal and R&B singer kwn were shortlisted for best new international act. Kendrick Lamar, who led the pack with 10 nominations, took home awards for album of the year and best male hip-hop artist. He also won video of the year and video director of the year for his hit Not Like Us, as well as best collaboration for Luther, his track with SZA SZA won best female R&B/pop artist, while Chris Brown took home best male R&B/pop artist. Article continues below The evening featured a star-studded cast, including actor Jamie Foxx, with performances by Ashanti, Mariah Carey and GloRilla. Foxx, Carey, gospel star Kirk Franklin and Snoop Dogg were honoured with the ultimate icon award for their contributions to community, entertainment, and advocacy. Miles Canton, Luke James and Lucky Daye delivered an R&B tribute to Quincy Jones, who died in November.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
BET Awards 2025: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10 Nominations
Washington DC: Singer Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards with a total of 10 nominations, followed closely behind by Doechii, GloRilla and Future with six nominations apiece, reported Variety. The BET Awards honour creative expression and Black excellence across music, film, television and sports. As per the outlet, Lamar's nominations include album of the year for 'GNX' video of the year for 'Not Like Us', three viewer's choice entries ('Not Like Us,' 'Luther' featuring SZA, and 'Like That' with Future & Metro Boomin), three best collaboration nominations ('Like That,' '30 for 30' and 'Luther'), video director of the year (with Dave Free), and best male hip hop artist, reported Variety. Drake's nominations include album of the year for '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,' video of the year for "Family Matters," viewer's choice award for 'Nokia' and best male R&B/pop artist, as reported by Variety. As for the singer Future, he was nominated for album of the year with 'We Don't Trust You' alongside Metro Boomin, video of the year for "Type Shit," best collaboration and viewer's choice award for 'Like That' and best male hip hop artist, reported Variety. According to the outlet, SZA and The Weeknd tied with four nominations each, while Chris Brown, Ayra Starr, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims and Tyler, the Creator each earned three nominations. SZA was recognised in the best female R&B/pop artist category, along with best collaboration for "30 for 30" featuring Lamar. Earlier this year, the rapper Kendrick Lamar gave a historic performance at the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans. It marked the first time for the solo rapper to headline a halftime performance in the history of the Super Bowl. As per Deadline, three years ago, Kendrick shared the stage for the halftime show hip-hop dream team of Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent. Kendrick's performance started with the introduction of actor Samuel L Jackson, as a tic-tac-toe board lit up the stadium. It was followed by a spotlight on Kendrick before he started singing the verses of his chartbuster songs while standing on the roof of a car. Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won big at the Grammy 2025. His hit song earned him five Grammys in total. He won a Grammy for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. With these wins, Lamar is now a 22-time Grammy winner, according to Variety.
