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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Jamie Foxx & More To Receive Ultimate Icon Honors At 2025 BET Awards
Source: Variety / Getty BET is rolling out the red carpet for legends at the 2025 BET Awards, honoring four titans of music and entertainment with the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award. Read more about who's being honored inside. As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of 'Culture's Biggest Night,' Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg will be recognized for their decades of game-changing impact across music, film, advocacy, and culture. The highly anticipated show will air live on Monday, June 9 at 8 PM ET/PT, hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart. Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time, continues to set records with 200 million albums sold and 19 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles. Her five-octave vocal range and undeniable influence have shaped modern pop. In 2025, Carey also celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark album The Emancipation of Mimi , cementing her legendary status. Jamie Foxx, an Oscar and Grammy-winning entertainer, is being recognized not only for his groundbreaking film and music career but also for his work behind the scenes through his Foxxhole Productions banner. From Back in Action to his #1 Netflix comedy special What Had Happened Was… , Foxx continues to dominate across platforms. Kirk Franklin, a 20-time Grammy winner, has revolutionized Gospel music for more than 30 years. Fusing gospel with R&B, hip-hop, and pop, Franklin has pushed boundaries while uplifting communities, solidifying his status as one of the genre's most important figures. Snoop Dogg, a cultural icon with over 40 million albums sold and 21 studio releases, has influenced music, fashion, and business globally. Recently named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Snoop continues to evolve as an entertainer, entrepreneur, and mogul. The 2025 BET Awards will also feature performances by Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas. Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with ten, while Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla each received six. In addition, BET will commemorate 106 & Park's 25th anniversary with a nostalgic tribute featuring hosts AJ & Free, Terrence J, Rocsi, and performances by Bow Wow, Amerie, and more. As BET marks a milestone year, this star-studded celebration is set to honor icons while celebrating the past, present, and future of Black excellence. Who's watching? SEE ALSO Jamie Foxx & More To Receive Ultimate Icon Honors At 2025 BET Awards was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Foxx To Be Honored As Ultimate Icon At 2025 BET Awards
Jamie Foxx is set to be recognized with one of the night's top honors at the 2025 BET Awards. The acclaimed actor and performer was named one of this year's Ultimate Icon Award recipients on Wednesday (May 28). According to a press statement, the award is bestowed upon talent in celebration of their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. Alongside Foxx, Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg will also be honored at the annual award show. Past recipients of the Ultimate Icon award included Janet Jackson (2015), Deborah L. Lee (2018), and Tyler Perry (2019). With the honor, Carey, Franklin, and Snoop Dogg are also set to perform on the June 9 show, with previously announced sets from Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas. As far as nominations for the 25th annual BET Awards go, Kendrick Lamar is in the lead with 10 potential wins at the black-tie affair. He is followed by Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, who are all tied with six nominations, Metro Boomin with five, and SZA and The Weeknd, tied with four nominations each. BET has also previously announced that it will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the music video countdown show 106 & Park with former hosts AJ Calloway, Free Marie Wright, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J reuniting on stage. The tribute will feature performances from previous host and Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more. The 2025 BET Awards are set to air live on Monday, June 9, on BET at 8 pm ET/PT. 'I love a celebration! It's a chance to reflect, cherish, and honor life's unforgettable moments,' explained host Kevin Hart. 'I'm truly honored to host the 25th BET Awards and celebrate the culture's biggest night. This year marks the 25th anniversary, and my partners at Hartbeat, BET, and JCE are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. It's a black-tie affair, and you're all invited. Tune in live on June 9th, only on BET.' View the full BET Experience 2025 and BET Awards schedule below and learn more details on the official website. Thursday, June 5: BET Experience: Buju Banton Thursday, June 5 – June 6: WayMaker Men's Summit Saturday, June 7 – June 8: BETX 2025 FanFest Sunday, June 8: A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of '95 featuring The Roots, Lil' Kim, Redman & Method Man, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Raekwon, Goodie Mob, E-40, DJ Quik, and Havoc Sunday, June 8: Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, and Eric Bellinger with a special R&B ONLY set featuring Tiára Monique and JABARI. Monday, June 9: 2025 BET Awards More from Jamie Foxx Exclaims "Puffy Didn't Try To Kill Me" After Rumored Conspiracy Snoop Dogg Claims He "Bought Everything" Suge Knight Owns On New Song Snoop Dogg Responds To Warren G's Claims Of Being Left Out: "It's Pain We've Never Fully Addressed"
Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
BET Awards to Honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin
The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at next month's awards show, where Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee. BET says the Ultimate Icon recipients were selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy. Here's more to know about the show: Who's nominated at the BET Awards? Lamar earned 10 nominations earlier this month, including an album of the year for his highly-acclaimed project 'GNX.' His ubiquitous diss track 'Not Like Us,' emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the year and viewer's choice award. The rap megastar made waves with his Grammy triumph, winning song and record of the year for 'Not Like Us.' He followed up with a groundbreaking halftime show, becoming the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He is currently on the Grand National Tour with SZA. Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in five nods, while SZA and The Weeknd each scored four. Who are the show's performers? Rap icon Lil Wayne, rapper GloRilla and singer Teyana Taylor will hit the BET Awards stage. The lineup of performers also includes rapper Playboi Carti and singer Leon Thomas. Who will host the show? Kevin Hart is expected to bring the funny as host of the awards show, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, called this year's ceremony a 'black-tie affair.' 'It's a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life's unforgettable moments,' Hart said in a statement. He has a history with the network, hosting 'Comic View: One Night Stand' in 2008. He was an executive producer and one of the stars of 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and launched adult animated comedy 'Lil Kev' on BET+. Will there be any tributes? The BET Awards will offer tributes to former popular hosts and performances, including the network's once-flagship program '106 & Park.' ''106 & Park' was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,' said Scott Mills, BET's president and CEO. The weekday show launched in 2000 and lasted for more than a decade. The show thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances. The show will reunite past hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will feature performers such as Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park. It is not yet known whether Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive individual tributes during the ceremony. The awards will air live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT. Are there any other standout nominees? There's a competitive list of top-notch actors looking to take home the top award in their category. For best actor, the category includes Aaron Pierre, Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith. For best actress, the nominees include Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the sports stars competing for awards.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Spike Lee's wife Tonya Lewis Lee? The ex-lawyer married the director a year after meeting him and adapted his film She's Gotta Have It into a Netflix show – now she's an entertainment exec
Apple TV+ is on a roll. After the explosive premiere of Seth Rogen's The Studio, which features cameos from the likes of Martin Scorsese and Charlize Theron , the streaming giant released the highly anticipated documentary Number One on the Call Sheet. The two-part series celebrates the legacy and continued success of Black actors in Hollywood. Director Shola Lynch, producer Datari Turner, actress Ruth Negga, actor-producer Jamie Foxx and director-executive producer Reginald Hudlin at the LA premiere of Apple TV+'s Number One on the Call Sheet, in Hollywood in March. Photo: AFP The show stars icons like Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx , Viola Davis and Eddie Murphy , who recount their journeys in Hollywood and share interesting anecdotes via interviews. Murphy reveals that when he told Sidney Poitier he'd been offered the role of Alex Haley in the 1992 film Malcolm X, the legendary actor and film director told him, 'You are not Denzel, and you are not Morgan. You are a breath of fresh air, and don't f*** with that!' – meaning that he should not take up the role. The comedian and star of Beverly Hills Cop (1984) admitted he 'didn't know if it was an insult or a compliment'. Ultimately, Malcolm X director Spike Lee excluded Haley's character after taking over from Norman Jewison. Advertisement Spike Lee made his directorial debut with the dramedy She's Gotta Have It (1986). Photo: AP Lee's latest film is the neo-noir crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest (2025), starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky , and adapted from Akira Kurosawa's High and Low (1963). Amid the headlines about his work, Lee's personal life is also drawing interest. So who is Spike Lee's wife Tonya Lewis Lee, entertainment executive, founder of wellness brand Movita Organics, and the author of three children's books? Tonya Lewis Lee's background Like her husband Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee is a native of New York. Photo: @tonyalewislee/Instagram Lewis Lee was born and raised in Yonkers, New York, not far from Brooklyn, where her husband is from, per People. She studied liberal arts at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, before gaining a law degree from the University of Virginia. How did she meet Spike Lee? Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee at the 2018 premiere of A Star is Born, in Venice. Photo: AP Lewis Lee always wanted to go into the entertainment industry, but after graduating from law school in 1991, she moved to Washington to work as a lawyer, per People magazine. In 1992 she attended the Congressional Black Caucus dinner, where she met Spike Lee . They were dating by the end of the year, and when they got married in New York in 1993, Stevie Wonder performed at the wedding. The couple share two children – daughter Satchel, 30, and son Jackson, 28 – who are also in the entertainment industry. Tonya Lewis Lee works in Hollywood
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
Article content Article content CHARLOTTE, N.C. — has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight excellence across more than 100 categories, reflecting local and national player preferences. Article content Voted entirely by players, the awards recognized standout casino venues worldwide and other areas of resorts, including the Best Casino Restaurant (Le Tren Bleu, Monte Carlo Casino), Best Casino Entertainer (Jamie Foxx), and even the industry's most luxurious restrooms in the form of the Royal Flush Awards (The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas). Article content Taking center stage, Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas swept multiple top honors, including the coveted Best Casino in the World title. Article content 'The Bellagio is iconic for a reason, and its recognition in four categories speaks volumes,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP at 'These awards were decided by players, people who have actually been inside these places, so every win is a true mark of excellence.' Article content In addition to being named the Best Casino in the World, the Bellagio also won awards for Best Casino in Las Vegas, Casino with the Best Staff, and Best Poker Room. Article content Another standout, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, also earned multiple honors, including Best Casino in Florida, Best Casino for Hitting a Jackpot, and Best Casino for Celebrity Spotting. Article content The awards coincided with the inaugural International Casinos Day, officially proclaimed by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. Celebrated each year on May 15, this special date marks Las Vegas's 120th anniversary and serves as a global tribute to casino culture. It honors the vibrant entertainment experiences delivered by both land-based and online casinos, acknowledging their role in entertaining millions of people around the world. Article content 'International Casinos Day gave the world a chance to recognize that casinos are about more than just gaming, they're entertainment hubs, cultural icons, and community landmarks,' Gwilliam added. 'It was refreshing to see casinos getting the credit they deserve. This celebration is just the beginning.' Article content 'We don't want the celebration of casinos to be a once-a-year affair,' Gwilliam added. Article content 'So we're very excited to see Tribal Casinos Month take place in June. Tribal casinos play a huge role in tribal sovereignty in the United States and Canada, and are also pillars of the local community with the work that they do.' Article content Notable Award Winners in the U.S. Article content Best Casino in Atlantic City – Caesars Atlantic City Best Casino in Las Vegas – Bellagio Resort & Casino Best Casino in Pennsylvania – Rivers Casino Best Casino in Connecticut – Mohegan Sun Best Casino in Wyoming – Little Wind Casino Best Casino in Lake Tahoe – Harrah's Lake Tahoe Best Casino in Michigan – Gun Lake Casino Best Casino in Florida – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Best Casino in Alabama – Wind Creek Montgomery Best Casino in Arizona – Harrah's Ak-Chin Best Casino in Arkansas – Oaklawn Casino Resort Best Casino in California – Yaamava' Resort & Casino Best Casino in Colorado – Horseshoe Black Hawk Best Casino in Delaware – Delaware Park Best Casino in Idaho – Kootenai River Inn Casino Best Casino in Illinois – Par-a-Dice Hotel Casino Best Casino in Indiana – Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel Best Casino in Iowa – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Best Casino in Kansas – Kansas Crossing Casino Best Casino in Kentucky – Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel Best Casino in Louisiana – L'Auberge Lake Charles Casino Best Casino in Maine – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor Best Casino in Maryland – MGM National Harbour Best Casino in Massachusetts – Encore Boston Harbor Best Casino in Minnesota – Mystic Lake Casino Best Casino in Mississippi – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Best Casino in Missouri – River City Casino Best Casino in Montana – Gray Wolf Peak Casino Best Casino in Nebraska – Harrah's Columbus Best Casino in New Hampshire – Gate City Casino Best Casino in New Mexico – Sandia Resort and Casino Best Casino in New York – Resorts World Casino New York Best Casino in North Carolina – Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Best Casino in North Dakota – Sky Dancer Casino Best Casino in Ohio – MGM Northfield Park Best Casino in Oklahoma – Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant Best Casino in Reno – Peppermill Resort Casino Best Casino in Oregon – Spirit Mountain Casino Best Casino in Rhode Island – Bally's Tiverton Best Casino in South Dakota – Deadwood Mountain Grand Best Casino in Texas – Naskila Casino Best Casino in Virginia – Caesars Virginia Best Casino in Washington – Tualip Resort Casino Best Casino in West Virginia – Mardi Gras Casino Article content Award Winners in Canada Article content Best Casino In Ontario – Pickering Casino Best Casino In Vancouver – Parq Vancouver Best Casino In Alberta – Eagle River Casino Best Casino In Quebec – Casino De Montreal Best Casino In Saskatchewan – Gold Eagle Casino Article content Other Notable Award Winners Article content Best Riverboat Casino – Mississippi Belle II Best Casino Cruise – Carnival Mardi Gras Best Casino Restaurant – Le Tren Bleu Best Family-Friendly Casino Resort – Circus Circus Best Casino Rewards Program – MGM Rewards Best Casino Staff – Bellagio Resort & Casino Best New Casino Slot – Electric Joker Best Poker Room – Bellagio Resort & Casino Best Casino Influencer – Travel Ruby Best Casino Entertainer – Jamie Foxx Best Casino Show – The Mentalist Casino With The Best Food Options – The Venetian Best Smoke-Free Casino – Hard Rock Hotel Ottawa Best Celebrity-Spotting Casino – Hard Rock Casino Tampa The Most Luxurious Casino – MGM Grand Best Casino Carpet – Caesars Palace Best Land-Based Casino Slot – Wheel Of Fortune The Most Romantic Casino – Casino Niagara Best Casino For Hitting Jackpots – Hard Rock Casino Tampa The Royal Flush Awards, Best Casino Toilets – The Cosmopolitan Article content is a leading source for casino news, reviews, and rankings, serving players around the world. It is part of Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), a publicly traded company that operates more than 50 websites dedicated to helping consumers navigate regulated gambling markets. Article content Group provides trusted resources for bettors and players through editorial content, rankings, product comparisons, and expert insights, with a mission to support safe and informed entertainment. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
