Who's Who at the BET Inaugural Gala Presented by AT&T
See who dazzled at the hottest ball in town.
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2013 BET Inaugural Gala Presented by AT&T - At the 2013 BET Inaugural Gala Presented by AT&T, Washington's African-American political and media elite and enthusiastic citizens from around the nation gathered together in their finest formal wear at the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate President Obama's historic inauguration. The fete, presented by AT&T and sponsored by Marriott, Perennial Strategy Group, Hennessy V.S., Wells Fargo, Wal-Mart and Southern Company was without a doubt the proverbial bell of the many balls that night. — Joyce Jones, Naeesa Aziz and Angel Elliott (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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AT&T and Atmosphere - The room was absolutely transformed into a gorgeous wonderland that had celebrities, media mavens, politicos and guests alike awed. Of course our sponsor AT&T's presence was felt with their tasteful logo super-imposed on the wall. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Gabrielle Union - BET Honors host Gabrielle Union looked fashion-forward in a deep royal purple gown. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Tatyana Ali - Second Generation Wayans actress Tatyana Ali didn't miss the party. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Lady in Red - BET Networks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Debra L. Lee wore a long, red gown. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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The Perennial Lounge - A gorgeous, golden backlit open bar, more bartenders than you could count, a lofty dance floor and delicious hors d'oeuvres were just a couple of the features that made Perennial Strategy Group's second floor lounge a hit with ball attendees. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Hall of Heroes - The ball was held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, filled with extraordinary art that included images of every president, including President Obama. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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On the 1s and 2s in the Marriott Lounge - Go DJ! Jermaine Dupri provided the soundtrack in the Marriott Lounge, which featured free-flowing libations, gourmet food and a performance by Frederic Yonnet.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe - Actors Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe were in the building. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Rocsi Diaz - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Wayne Brady - Comedian Wayne Brady was in attendance. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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NAACP CEO Benjamin Jealous - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Beverly Bond and President of Music Programming and Specials at BET Networks Stephen Hill - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Kenny Lattimore - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Awurama Simpson - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Jermaine Dupri - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Shaun Robinson - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Dan Gasby, B. Smith and A.J. Calloway - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Mikki Taylor - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Thomas Motley, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks Debra Lee, Patrick Ewing and A.J. Calloway - (Photo: Countess/Getty Images for BET)
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Wayne Brady, Doug E. Fresh and AT&T - Doug E. Fresh and Wayne Brady may have taken the stage to entertain guests and, of course, they all thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment impresarios, but we see a third star in this photo, AT&T's logo, of course!(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Blame It on the Bubbly: Hennessy V.S. - We can thank Hennessy V.S. for keeping the champagne and drinks flowing! Sprinkled throughout the gala were specially dedicated bars where attendees could stop and get a taste or two (or three) of Moët & Chandon and Hennessy. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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BBD - Bell Biv DeVoe performed a medley of their classic hits. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Lynn Whitfield - Actress Lynn Whitfield wore a glittery gown. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)
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MC Lyte - MC Lyte performed with Big Daddy Kane later in the evening. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)
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Kenny Lattimore and Shaun Robinson - (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)
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Kenya Moore - (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)
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Jermaine Dupri and Wilmer Valderrama - (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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Steve Johnson - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
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Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe of Bell Biv DeVoe - (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
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