BET Awards 2012
The 12th BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 2012.[1] The awards recognize Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actor Samuel L. Jackson hosted the event for the first time. A tribute to Whitney Houston was performed this evening following her death earlier in the year.
12th BET Awards | |
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Date | July 1, 2012 |
Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California |
Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
Hosted by | Samuel L. Jackson |
Website | http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012.html |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | BET |
Runtime | 210 minutes |
The BET-televised event was watched by 7.42 million viewers and achieved a 3.2 rating in the adult 18-49 demographic, marking the highest numbers for the night on basic cable.[2]
Performers
Nominees and winners
Winners are highlighted in boldface
Video of the Year | Video Director of the Year |
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Best Female R&B Artist | Best Male R&B Artist |
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Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Best Male Hip-Hop Artist |
Best Collaboration | Best New Artist |
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Best Group | Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice |
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YoungStars Award | Centric Award |
Best Actress | Best Actor |
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Best Movie | Best Gospel Artist |
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Subway Sportswoman of the Year | Subway Sportsman of the Year |
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Best International Act: Africa | Best International Act: United Kingdom |
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FANdemonium Award
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BET Lifetime Achievement Award
BET Humanitarian Award
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References
- Vena, Jocelyn (June 16, 2011). "Beyoncé Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- Kondolojy, Amanda (July 3, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'BET Awards' + 'True Blood', European Football, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Real Housewives of NJ' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- Bark, Theo (June 8, 2011). "Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
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