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BET Recognizes Six Exceptional Individuals That are Legendary in Music, the Arts, Service and Education in the Fourth Annual BET HONORS

By: Dec. 13, 2010
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In its fourth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS , an unforgettable night honoring the achievements of six extraordinary legends in music, the arts, service and education. Hosted by actress Gabrielle Union for the third year and taped at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, BET HONORS  recognizes lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, media, film, service and education. The special will premiere during Black History Month onMonday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m.*  

The 2011 honorees include legendary actress Cicely Tyson (Theatrical Arts), Oscar award-winning actor/musician and comedian Jamie Foxx (Entertainer), supermodel/entrepreneur Iman (Service), publishing mogul Linda Johnson Rice (Media), world renowned musician/composer Herbie Hancock and accomplished historian/educator Lonnie G. Bunch (Education).

Last year's monumental show honored Whitney HoustonQueen Latifah, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ruth Simmons and Keith Blackwith once-in-a-lifetime performances by Jennifer HudsonMary J. Blige, India.Arie, Patti LaBelleStevie Wonder, among others.

Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks, and Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET Networks are executive producers, along with John Cossette of John Cossette Productions.

Proceeds from this year's BET HONORS  private ticket sales will be given to the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr.National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.  Additionally, BET Networks will encourage audience members, viewers at home and online visitors to donate to the Project.

For more information on THE BET HONORS, visit www.bet.com/bethonors.

 



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