Last night Atlanta played host to the 2009 Soul Train Awards which returned after a two year break. The who's who of the black music industry attended the event including, of course, co-hosts Taraji P. Hensen and Terrence Howard, Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, Toni Braxton, Keri Hilson, Monica, Chrisette Michelle, Keith Sweat, MC Hammer, Fantasia (who has lost much weight and looks great!), Chico DeBarge and the list goes on. However, there were quite a few big no shows as well. Among the no shows: Beyonce, Kanye West, Maxwell, Mary Mary, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Drake. The absentees were glaring because many of them won awards but were not present to accept. Beyonce won several awards including Best Album. Mary, Mary and Maxwell also won awards. Some of the moments of note, Charlie Wilson receiving the Soul Train Legend Award and a special tribute performance. The tribute included performances by Keith Sweat, Genuwine, Raheem DeVaughn, Brian Mcknight, K-Ci and JoJo and Kandi. Angie Stone did a tribute to Chaka Khan by performing "Ain't Nobody". The act was highlighted by Chaka jumping in at the end to duet with Angie spontaneously (hope this isn't edited out!).
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on Nov 04, 2009
After a two year hiatus, The Soul Train Awards Show is back and in a big way!! The show presented by BET's spin-off channel Centric. The show will simulcast on BET and Centric on Nov. 29 at 9 pm ET. The show will be hosted by Academy Award nominee actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Scheduled to perform are Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Ryan Leslie, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Karyn White, Boyz II Men, Ledisi, Chico Debarge, Angie Stone, Brian McKnight, Ginuwine, Melanie Fiona, and Johnny Gill plus many others.
This year's show will also pay tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson won more Soul Train awards than anyone else in the history of the show and he will be honored posthumously with a special Entertainer of the Year Award.
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on Oct 24, 2009
BET has announced the nominees for the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards. Leading the pack, is Kanye West with nine nominations. Lil Wayne and Jay-Z are not far behind. Ice Cube will get the "I Am Hip Hop Icon Award". Some surprises, no Lil Wayne in the Best Hip Hop Video
Once again, the BET Hip Hop Awards show will be held in Hotlanta. The show will be taped on October 10 and air on October 27 at 8pm. This year's show will be hosted by comedian Mike Epps.
Nominees and categories for the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS:
Best Hip-Hop Collabo
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on Sep 16, 2009
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