BET Awards 2012

2012 BET Awards
Date July 1, 2012
Location Shrine Auditorium,
Los Angeles, California
Country United States
Presented by BET Networks
Host Samuel L. Jackson
Official website www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012.html
Television/Radio coverage
Network BET
Runtime 210 minutes

The 2012 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. Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the show, winning 2 awards each. [2]

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.[3]

Performers

Nominees and winners

Winners are highlighted in boldface

Video of the Year Video Director of the Year
Best Female R&B Artist Best Male R&B Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Collaboration Best New Artist
Best Group Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice
YoungStars Award Centric Award
Best Actress Best Actor
Best Movie Best Gospel Artist
Subway Sportswoman of the Year Subway Sportsman of the Year
Best International Act: Africa Best International Act: United Kingdom

FANdemonium Award

BET Lifetime Achievement Award

BET Humanitarian Award

References

  1. Vena, Jocelyn (June 16, 2011). "Beyonce Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 Bark, Theo (June 8, 2011). "Patti LaBelle to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  3. 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.

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