Inside the Honoree Reception
Take an exclusive look at the honoree reception.
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Inside the Honoree Reception - Take a look inside the honoree reception!
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Get Ready for a Wonderful Weekend! - BET Networks CEO Debra L. Lee and this year's BET Honors host Arsenio Hall speak to guests during Debra Lee's Honoree Reception!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Lavish - The only way to kick off a weekend celebrating excellence is in style.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Empire Collab in the Making? - Jazmine Sullivan and Lee Daniels pose for a pic and we can't help but wish for her to be one of Empire's guest stars in the near future.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Group Pic - Babyface, Valerie Jarrett, Debra L. Lee and L.A. Reid smile for the camera during Ms. Lee's Pre-BET Honors reception. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Solo Shot - Arsenio Hall will take the stage as this year's BET Honors host, so of course a solo pic documenting his weekend with us was necessary!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Always Stylish - Jussie Smollett keeps it stylish in this slightly candid pic at the reception. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Golden Voice - Church on a Friday night? With Jazmine Sullivan on the mic, that's exactly what the audience felt. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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In Charge - Chief of Staff at Ariel Investments Jamie-Clare Colvin arrived at Debra Lee's Honoree Reception in a sophisticated chic look. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Family Portrait - Former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder and Sharon Malone pose with their beautiful family before enjoying the night. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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One of the Men of the Hour - Music mogul L.A. Reid will be honored and recognized for his place in music history this weekend, so there's no wonder that he's all smiles.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A New Empire? - Lee Daniels and Jussie Smollett pose with Valerie Jarrett and we can't help but wonder what kind of empire they could run as a trio. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Black Excellence - Arsenio Hall, Debra L. Lee, Eric Holder and Wanda Pratt take a gorgeous pic together at Debra Lee's Honoree Reception. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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As the Reception Begins - Michelle Garner and singer Eddie Levert stop for a quick pic before enjoying the evening and the reception.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Full of Love - Positive vibes were the only thing flowing in the room last night. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Destiny's Leader - Famed choreographer and creative director Frank Gatson celebrated the evening in style with a smile. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Fashion Forward - Of course Arsenio Hall looks handsome, but Wanda Pratt brought her fashion A game to the scene and we love it!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Triple Threat - Vicky Free, Eddie Levert and Donna Blackman attend the BET Honors 2016, Debra Lee's Honoree Reception ready to celebrate with a smile. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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History Maker - Former Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder will be honored at the 2016 BET Honors for his dedication to justice for all people(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Blackmans - Donna and Kirk Blackman should definitely frame this photo because it's perfection!(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Loving Family - Legendary vocalist Eddie Levert celebrated last night with his family.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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All Night Long - Well, maybe the party wasn't all night long, but it was definitely an affair to remember. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Mr. Saxophone Man - Saxophonist Brian Lenair brought his instrument and his talent to the reception. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Lady in Red - News anchor Jummy Olabanji took a night off from the news to enjoy the night with peers in style and excellence.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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True Blue - Government official Valerie Jarrett set an example of style and grace as always.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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