2008 Red Carpet

Tune in Feb 1 at 9 pm for this year's BET Honors Award Show.

Hot to Trot - Nothing unladylike here. Keyshia Cole showed her softer side in a gray gown at the BET Honors ceremony.

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Hot to Trot - Nothing unladylike here. Keyshia Cole showed her softer side in a gray gown at the BET Honors ceremony.

Perfect Gentleman - R&B artist John Legend looked handsome in a solid black, bow tie tuxedo. Legend took the stage in front of a black, baby grand piano.

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Perfect Gentleman - R&B artist John Legend looked handsome in a solid black, bow tie tuxedo. Legend took the stage in front of a black, baby grand piano

Green Goddess - Perfectly poised, Kerry Washington graced the red carpet in an elegant, emerald green gown.

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Green Goddess - Perfectly poised, Kerry Washington graced the red carpet in an elegant, emerald green gown.

Star Struck - Jill Scott sparkled on stage, performing her single from her latest CD, at the awards show.

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Star Struck - Jill Scott sparkled on stage, performing her single from her latest CD, at the awards show.

Beautiful Banks - Tyra Banks showed off her darker locs with a feathered, bustier gown. The supermodel was honored with the Media Award at the BET Honors.

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Beautiful Banks - Tyra Banks showed off her darker locs with a feathered, bustier gown. The supermodel was honored with the Media Award at the BET Honors.

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So Fresh - DC native and Grammy nominated artist, Raheem DeVaughn, sported an all black getup and performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing” for his hometown fans.

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So Fresh - DC native and Grammy nominated artist, Raheem DeVaughn, sported an all black getup and performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing” for his hometown fans.

Foxy Lady - Vivica A. Fox turned heads in a bold, blue dress with studded embellishments.

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Foxy Lady - Vivica A. Fox turned heads in a bold, blue dress with studded embellishments

Clean Cut - Ne-Yo brought his A-game, performing a Michael Jackson hit in front of hundreds of fans.

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Clean Cut - Ne-Yo brought his A-game, performing a Michael Jackson hit in front of hundreds of fans.

Old Hollywood - Singer Niia and musician Wyclef Jean attend the BET Honors at the Warner Theater.

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Old Hollywood - Singer Niia and musician Wyclef Jean attend the BET Honors at the Warner Theater.

Royal Duo - Honoree, Alicia Keys, with boyfriend, Kerry Brothers, looks like an Egyptian princess in her red, jeweled gown. The musician received the award for her work with HIV/AIDS-infected young people in Africa.

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Royal Duo - Honoree, Alicia Keys with Kerry Brothers, looks like an Egyptian princess in her red, jeweled gown. The musician received the award for her work with HIV/AIDS-infected young people in Africa.

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Business Like - Presenter Hill Harper looked so fresh and so clean on the red carpet in his black and white tuxedo.

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Business Like - Presenter Hill Harper looked so fresh and so clean on the red carpet in his black and white tuxedo.

Man in Black - All eyes were on presenter Idris Elba, star of “Daddy’s Little Girl.” Can you blame anybody for staring?

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Man in Black - All eyes were on presenter Idris Elba, star of “Daddy’s Little Girl.” Can you blame anybody for staring?

Cute Couple - The host of the inaugural BET Honors, Cedric the Entertainer, decided black-tie wasn’t enough. He showed up with wife, Lorna, in a black hat, black shirt, black jacket, etc…

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Cute Couple - The host of the inaugural BET Honors, Cedric the Entertainer, decided black-tie wasn’t enough. He showed up with wife, Lorna, in a black hat, black shirt, black jacket, etc…

Hood Star - Chingy was in the building rockin' a hot, brown bomber.

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Hood Star - Chingy was in the building rockin' a hot, brown bomber.

All Suited - Brian McKnight’s maroon suit is a perfect contrast for the red carpet. He hit the stage and performed during the star-studded event.

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All Suited - Brian McKnight’s maroon suit is a perfect contrast for the red carpet. He hit the stage and performed during the star-studded event.

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Perfect Pair - Toure and Danella, hosts of BET’s “Black Carpet,” invade the red carpet during the BET honors event Jan. 12.

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Perfect Pair - Toure and Danella, hosts of BET’s “Black Carpet,” invade the red carpet during the BET honors event Jan. 12.

Pretty President - BET CEO and President Debra Lee looked divine in her elegant black gown. Her “bling” accented the basic black nicely.

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Pretty Woman - Chairman and CEO Debra Lee looked divine in her elegant black gown. Her “bling” accented the basic black nicely.