Black Voices Editor, HuffPostCertified Bad Boy for life Sean “Diddy” Combs received his flowers and then some when he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Senior Reporter, HuffPostAfter stepping back from the spotlight following a series of controversies involving Kim Kardashian, Kanye “Ye” West made his return to the public eye at the 2022 BET Awards.The rapper appeared onstage during the award ceremony Sunday night to help present the lifetime achievement award to Sean “Diddy” Combs after opening remarks from singer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.

This week’s repeal of Roe v. Wade loomed heavy over Sunday evening’s 2002 BET Awards, with numerous artists using the event to share their emotions and thoughts on the continued attacks against abortion rights in the United States.

Senior Reporter, HuffPostBad bitch o’clock arrived right on time at the 2022 BET Awards, which kicked off with a performance by Lizzo practically bursting with joy.Dressed like a walking disco ball in a shimmering gold crop top and flared pants, the music superstar blessed the crowd at the award ceremony Sunday night with an electrifying rendition of her smash single “About Damn Time.”

Taraji P. Henson feels it's about damn time for Lizzo to get the applause she deserves.During her 2022 BET Awards opening monologue, the host praised Lizzo not only for her sparkling performance of her 2022 hit "About Damn Time" at the start of the show, but for teaming up with Live Nation to pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood and abortion rights organizations after the Supreme Court's ...

West Coast Choppers founder and TV personality Jesse James is married once again, tying the knot in a small ceremony with former adult film star Bonnie Rotten. The actress, real name Alaina Hicks, shared photos of the moment on Instagram and celebrated the romantic moment.

Culture ReporterSinger-songwriter Brandy is not only in the business of making hits, but apparently, mending fences.At the 2022 BET Awards, the “Queens” actor made a surprise appearance during Jack Harlow’s performance, showcasing her rap skills, versatility and longevity. She performed alongside the Louisville rapper for his hit single “First Class.”

Jodie Sweetin got into a physical altercation with the Los Angeles Police Department during an abortion rights protest on June 26. In a video posted to Instagram by photographer Michael Ade, the Full House and Fuller House alum can be seen speaking into a megaphone from the side of the freeway ramp before being violently pushed by officers.

CNN is saying goodbye to one of its longtime weekend anchors Sunday. New Day anchor Christi Paul is ending her time at the network after nearly a decade of holding down weekend broadcasts alongside Victor Blackwell and Boris Sanchez. She has spent time between CNN and HLN since 2003, with close to ten years spent holding down CNN weekends.

The 2022 BET Awards are officially here!  Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the star-studded award ceremony is set to air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 26 and feature phenomenal performances from Lil Wayne, Lizzo, Giveon, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe and more.

There is no shortage of family drama in the world of Little People, Big World star Matt Roloff. His decision to sell a large portion of the family farm, including the main family home, has caused a rift with his sons, and some sad observations by his ex-wife Amy. But this weekend saw the former couple reunite for a happier time, alongside their respective partners.

American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy appeared on the show looking for fame and fortune, instead garnering notoriety. The country singer reached the Top 5 of season 19 before a prior social media post caused him to leave the show. Before making his controversy-filled exit, he quickly became a favorite with the audience and received praise from the judges.

In honor of their wedding anniversary, Being the Ricardos star Nicole Kidman shared a never-before-seen photo from her wedding with Keith Urban. To celebrate 16 years of marital bliss, Kidman captioned a photo of the two lighting candles at what appeared to be their reception, "Sweet XVI ❤️ Remember this like it was yesterday. Forever." Several famous faces shared their congrats on the milestone. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of Roe v. Wade started in the Senate.It was the Senate Republican partnership with President Donald Trump to confirm conservative judges, and transform the federal judiciary, that paved the way for the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to overturn the constitutional right to abortion.

After having to pull out of other scheduled major performances, Lil Wayne will perform at the 2022 BET Awards, scheduled to air live on Sunday, June 26. It's a long-awaited show for the rapper's fans, having canceled previous gigs on the day of sets in recent weeks. Wayne was scheduled to perform at the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis in May. But an hour before the "A Milli" rapper ...

Culture ReporterOn Sunday, BET is celebrating “culture’s biggest night” at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for the 2022 BET Awards. Hosted by “Empire” actor Taraji P. Henson for the second year in a row, the show is a testament to “Black excellence across music, television, film and sports” ― and the red carpet was no exception.

Everybody remembers the first time they got into a fender bender. For Ben Affleck's 10-year-old son Samuel, it reportedly happened on Sunday in a car worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars. According to TMZ, Ben and fiancé Jennifer Lopez went with Samuel -- whom Affleck shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner -- to a luxury car rental dealership in Los Angeles.

The Bachelorette's Nayte Olukoya is setting the record straight on his and Michelle Young's recent breakup.  Just over a week after the couple confirmed they had gone their separate ways, the sales executive announced that he was going to "address a few things" about their split in a June 25 Instagram Story post. In a numbered list, Nayte denied ever cheating on Michelle and reminded readers that ...

Turn up the music, turn down the lights cause Lizzo has officially arrived at the 2022 BET Awards.The "About Damn Time" singer turned heads on the 2022 BET Awards red carpet on June 26 in a shimmering black gown with feather accents and a thigh-high slit, paired with matching peep-toe platform pumps.

This year, the BET Awards made a powerful statement with their surprising and emotionally resonant "In Memoriam" segment. After a brief introduction from host Taraji P. Henson, the award show's traditional tribute to those we've lost in the past year took a political stance immediately, with the first name in the montage being "Roe v. Wade."