UNCF, An Evening of Stars 2013: Show Highlights

The stars brought down the house at the Evening Of Stars.

Our Host! - Anthony Anderson opens the show with all the natural hilarity he's known for. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Our Host! - Anthony Anderson opens the show with all the natural hilarity he's known for. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

Mr. President - UNCF President Dr. Michael Lomax greets the crowd at this year's Evening of Stars. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Mr. President - UNCF President Dr. Michael Lomax greets the crowd at this year's Evening of Stars. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Educating Our Future - Keenan Ivory Wayans and Tracee Ellis Ross encourage the audience and those who will watch the show on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C to donate to this amazing cause. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Educating Our Future - Keenan Ivory Wayans and Tracee Ellis Ross encourage the audience and those who will watch the show on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C to donate to this amazing cause. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

Yolanda Adams  - Gospel great Yolanda Adams returns to Celebration of Gospel! (Photo:  Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Just a Little Bit - Singer Yolanda Adams surprises the crowd with a rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect!" (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Teach Them Well and Let Them Lead the Way - Diamonique Jackson got the chance of a lifetime to sing "The Battle Is Not Yours" with gospel legend Yolanda Adams. Watch this amazing performance on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Teach Them Well and Let Them Lead the Way - Diamonique Jackson got the chance of a lifetime to sing "The Battle Is Not Yours" with gospel legend Yolanda Adams. Watch this amazing performance on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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This Is Your Moment - Diamonique Jackson, a UNCF scholar performs for the first time on the Evening of Stars. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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This Is Your Moment - Diamonique Jackson, a UNCF scholar performs for the first time on the Evening of Stars. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

What's It's All About - UNCF scholars David Boone, Diamonique Jackson and Calvin Monroe address the Evening of Stars crowd.  (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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What's It's All About - UNCF scholars David Boone, Diamonique Jackson and Calvin Monroe address the Evening of Stars crowd.  (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

Tyrese Gives His Best - Tyrese lit up the stage with his new single "The Best of Me" to the delight of everyone in attendance.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Tyrese Gives His Best - Tyrese lit up the stage with his new single "The Best of Me" to the delight of everyone in attendance.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Amen Somebody! - Host Anthony Anderson takes us to church and "keeps the faith." You've got to watch on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C to see what we mean! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Amen Somebody! - Host Anthony Anderson takes us to church and "keeps the faith." You've got to watch on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C to see what we mean! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Keyshia Cole - The wife, mother and reality star performed her new single "Zero" for the first time for the UNCF crowd. Watch UNCF: An Evening Of Stars on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C!

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Keyshia Cole - The wife, mother and reality star performed her new single "Zero" for the first time for the UNCF crowd. Watch UNCF: An Evening Of Stars on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C!

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Anthony Hamilton - In 2004, Anthony Hamilton blessed the stage, performing Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Anthony Hamilton at His Best - Anthony Hamilton gives a sexy and laid back performance of his single, "Best of Me." (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Say a Prayer - Aretha Franklin's gospel roots can be heard in Faith Evans' vibrato, and Faith has become a diva in her own right, flowing effortlessly as an R&B singer over gospel instrumentation for her Keep the Faith.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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"Tears of Joy" - Faith Evans delivers a passionate rendition of her R&B hit "Tears of Joy." (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Usher's New Look - R&B superstar Usher presents scholarships to deserving students through his New Look foundation. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Usher's New Look - R&B superstar Usher presents scholarships to deserving students through his New Look foundation. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Usher Gives Back - Usher gets to know UNCF Rising Star Ammon Lyle. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Usher Gives Back - Usher gets to know UNCF Rising Star Ammon Lyle. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Tatyana Ali - UNCF supporter Tatyana Ali stresses the importance of education. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Tatyana Ali - UNCF supporter Tatyana Ali stresses the importance of education. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Access Granted - Spelman alum, host and author Shaun Robinson expresses her long lasting support for UNCF! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Access Granted - Spelman alum, host and author Shaun Robinson expresses her long lasting support for UNCF! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Derek Luke  - Actor Derek Luke urges us all to give! Tune in Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Derek Luke  - Actor Derek Luke urges us all to give! Tune in Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Melanie Fiona - The Toronto native will shine in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for her "Wrong Side of a Love Song."(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Melanie Fiona Soars - You absolutely must watch UNCF: Evening of Stars on Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C to hear melanie Fiona's moving rendition of "I Believe I Can Fly." (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Little Black Dresses - Kim Coles and UNCF scholar Delrisha White share the importance of UNCF. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Little Black Dresses - Kim Coles and UNCF scholar Delrisha White share the importance of UNCF. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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R&B Is Back! - Tyrese joins Charlie Wilson in a medley of hits. You've got to see how it goes down on Sunday, January 27 at 10P/9C!

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R&B Is Back! - Tyrese joins Charlie Wilson in a medley of hits. You've got to see how it goes down on Sunday, January 27 at 10P/9C!

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Hello Old Friend - North Carolina A&T alum Terrence Jenkins is living the dream of so many UNCF scholars and came out to show his support. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Hello Old Friend - North Carolina A&T alum Terrence Jenkins is living the dream of so many UNCF scholars and came out to show his support. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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A Good Fumble - Trey Songz performed his new hit, "Fumble," to a crowd of adoring fans at the UNCF: Evening of Stars.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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A Good Fumble - Trey Songz performed his new hit, "Fumble," to a crowd of adoring fans at the UNCF: Evening of Stars.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Amber Riley - Glee star Amber Riley presents at UNCF: An Evening of Stars. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Amber Riley - Glee star Amber Riley presents at UNCF: An Evening of Stars. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Dance Fever - Wayne Brady gets his Melle Mel on in the opener to to Chaka Khan's "I Feel For You." (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Dance Fever - Wayne Brady gets his Melle Mel on in the opener to to Chaka Khan's "I Feel For You." (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Benefit With Benet - Benet bedazzled the stage for UNCF's 33rd annual An Evening With the Stars in 2012. As you can see, he has no problems singing out. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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Eric Benet's Got News for You - The always sexy Eric Benet gives the night's smoothest performance. See it Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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So Devine - Actress and singer Loretta Devine presents with UNCF scholars.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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So Devine - Actress and singer Loretta Devine presents with UNCF scholars.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

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On Target - Target President of Community Relations Laysha Ward and UNCF President Dr. Michael Lomax discuss their deep commitment to UNCF and education. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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On Target - Target President of Community Relations Laysha Ward and UNCF President Dr. Michael Lomax discuss their deep commitment to UNCF and education. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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I Feel For You - Khan continued her solo success, releasing her sixth album I Feel For You in 1984. The album’s title track, which was written by Prince and featured a harmonica solo from Stevie Wonder, would become a smash hit—helping launch her career to sights unknown.

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We Feel You Chaka  - Long time UNCF supporter Chaka Khan brings down the house with a medley of hits! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Don't Miss It - UNCF: An Evening of Stars was exactly that, an evening of stars. Don't miss it. Watch Sunday, January 27, at 10P/9C! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)