BET Announces the 2011 BET Honors Honorees
Cicely Tyson, Jamie Foxx, Iman and others are chosen as this year's recipients.
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Cicely Tyson - The iconic actress will receive the Theatrical Arts Award.
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Get to Know Cicely - Cicely Tyson was born in Harlem, New York, in 1933. She was discovered by a photographer for Ebony magazine and would soon conquer Hollywood. In 1972, she was honored with an Oscar nomination for Sounder and she would later go on to win two Emmys. Tyson is an icon, breaking barriers for African-Americans in theater.
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Jamie Foxx - Jamie Foxx will receive the Entertainer Award. Previous honorees include Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige.
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Get to Know Jamie - Jamie Foxx is a Texas native who got his big break on In Living Color. His roots are in comedy, but he would go on to win a Grammy, and his 2004 performance in Ray would earn him a Golden Globe and an Oscar. And we can't forget—Foxx was one of the most memorable BET Awards hosts.
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Herbie Hancock - The legendary Herbie Hancock will receive the Musical Arts Award.
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