Inside the 2011 BET Honors

Take an insiders look at the prestigious event, featuring Iman, Jamie Foxx, Cicely Tyson and Yolanda Adams to name a few. The show is scheduled to air on Monday, Feb. 21 at 9/8C.

Iconic Ladies - Honorees Cicely Tyson and Iman display their ageless beauty in the audience of the BET Honors, which was taped at Washington's D.C.'s Warner Theater.

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Iconic Ladies - Honorees Cicely Tyson and Iman display their ageless beauty in the audience of the BET Honors, which was taped at Washington's D.C.'s Warner Theater.

Star Power - Honoree Jamie Foxx, host Gabrielle Union, and honorees Herbie Hancock, Linda Johnson-Rice, Cicely Tyson, Lonnie T. Bunch, and Iman join forces on stage.

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Star Power - Honoree Jamie Foxx, host Gabrielle Union, and honorees Herbie Hancock, Linda Johnson-Rice, Cicely Tyson, Lonnie T. Bunch, and Iman join forces on stage.

The Music Men - Foxx and Hancock bond with musician, Chick Corea at the show.

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The Music Men - Foxx and Hancock bond with musician, Chick Corea at the show.

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Mommy and Me - R&B singer Trey Songz and his gorgeous mother, April Tucker, hang out in the audience.

Yolanda Adams\r - A legend of gospel music, Adams studied at Texas Southern University. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Heaven Sent - Gospel singer Yolanda Adams looks stunning while hanging out in the audience of the BET Honors.

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Leading Men - Jamie Foxx and actor Hill Harper have a quick chat in the audience at the Warner Theater.

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Leading Men - Jamie Foxx and actor Hill Harper have a quick chat in the audience at the Warner Theater.

In Living Color - Singer Angelique Kidjo and dancers from the Broadway hit "Fela" strike a pose backstage.

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In Living Color - Singer Angelique Kidjo and dancers from the Broadway hit "Fela" strike a pose backstage.

Like Mother, Like Daughter - Iman and her oldest daughter, Zulekha Haywood, can't hide their good genes while waiting in the audience.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter - Iman and her oldest daughter, Zulekha Haywood, can't hide their good genes while waiting in the audience.

I Got Your Back - Jamie Foxx and singer Tank do their best B-Boy impressions in the audience of the BET Honors.

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I Got Your Back - Jamie Foxx and singer Tank do their best B-Boy impressions in the audience of the BET Honors.

Follow the Leaders - Historian Lonnie T. Bunch and publishing executive Linda Johnson-Rice were both honorees at this year's show.

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Follow the Leaders - Historian Lonnie T. Bunch and publishing executive Linda Johnson-Rice were both honorees at this year's show.

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Male Bonding - Former Guy singer Aaron Hall, musician Chick Corea, singer Damian Hall (Aaron's brother) and Herbie Hancock stand tall and proud at the award show.

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Male Bonding - Former Guy singer Aaron Hall, musician Chick Corea, singer Damian Hall (Aaron's brother) and Herbie Hancock stand tall and proud at the award show.

Family Affair - Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, Debra L. Lee, and her daughter Ava Coleman prepare to enjoy the show.

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Family Affair - Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, Debra L. Lee, and her daughter Ava Coleman prepare to enjoy the show.

A Funny Thing Happened... - Comedian Cedric the Entertainer joins model Britt Loren and Jamie Foxx backstage.

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A Funny Thing Happened... - Comedian Cedric the Entertainer joins model Britt Loren and Jamie Foxx backstage.

Happy Days - BET's Debra L. Lee, Tyler Perry and Honoree Cicely Tyson share a moment backstage.

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Happy Days - BET's Debra L. Lee, Tyler Perry and Honoree Cicely Tyson share a moment backstage.

The Happy Couple - Jamie Foxx and his date, model Britt Loren, stay close while sitting in the audience.

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The Happy Couple - Jamie Foxx and his date, model Britt Loren, stay close while sitting in the audience.

Beauty and Brains - Singer/actress Anika Noni Rose joins host Gabrielle Union backstage at the event.

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Beauty and Brains - Singer/actress Anika Noni Rose joins host Gabrielle Union backstage at the event.