2010 BET Awards Pre-Show Reception

Check out the 2010 BET Awards Pre-Show reception.

Toya - Uh-oh, ladies—Style Alert! Renaissance woman and ubiquitous fashion icon Toya debuted a new short hairdo at last year’s BET Awards that had salons everywhere copying this look for their clients! Catch her on Toya: A Family Affair on Tuesdays, 10p/9c.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Toya - Uh-oh, ladies—Style Alert! Renaissance woman and ubiquitous fashion icon Toya debuted a new short hairdo at last year’s BET Awards that had salons everywhere copying this look for their clients! Catch her on Toya: A Family Affair on Tuesdays, 10p/9c.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Keshia Knight Pulliam - Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam’s come a long way from her pigtailed adolescent days as Rudy on The Cosby Show. From the looks of this photo at the 2010 BET Awards, her next gig should be a My Black Is Beautiful haircare campaign.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Keshia Knight Pulliam - Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam’s come a long way from her pigtailed adolescent days as Rudy on The Cosby Show. From the looks of this photo at the 2010 BET Awards, her next gig should be a My Black Is Beautiful haircare campaign.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Alesha Renee  - It was good to see BET host Alesha Renee relaxing for once, showing these amateurs how to work the red carpet without breaking a sweat at last year’s awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Alesha Renee - It was good to see BET host Alesha Renee relaxing for once, showing these amateurs how to work the red carpet without breaking a sweat at last year’s awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Brandy & Ray J - Brandy and her brother strut their stuff at the 2010 BET Awards. Flashing lights are in this musical family’s blood. They’ve had these red carpet poses down pat since they were babies.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Brandy & Ray J - Brandy and her brother strut their stuff at the 2010 BET Awards. Flashing lights are in this musical family’s blood. They’ve had these red carpet poses down pat since they were babies.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Carmelo Anthony & Lala  - Consummate red carpet couple, Carmelo Anthony and Lala giving some Hollywood vets a lesson on working the room at the 2010 BET Awards. There’s no subtle way to show off that bling!(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Carmelo Anthony & Lala - Consummate red carpet couple, Carmelo Anthony and Lala giving some Hollywood vets a lesson on working the room at the 2010 BET Awards. There’s no subtle way to show off that bling!(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Ed Gordon - Being a purveyor of all things political didn’t stop Weekly With Ed Gordon host Ed Gordon from showing his dapper-suit swag on the 2010 BET Awards red carpet.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Ed Gordon - Being a purveyor of all things political didn’t stop Weekly With Ed Gordon host Ed Gordon from showing his dapper-suit swag on the 2010 BET Awards red carpet.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Estelle - British singer Estelle’s got red carpet style that Kate would envy, yet she could make ol’ Queen Elizabeth smile with pride. Here’s how she worked it at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Estelle - British singer Estelle’s got red carpet style that Kate would envy, yet she could make ol’ Queen Elizabeth smile with pride. Here’s how she worked it at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Gabourey Sidibe - Last year might have been actress Gabourey Sidibe’s first BET Awards, but she looked right at home. Here she shows plus-sized beauties how to rock a red carpet look that’s flattering and stylish at the same time. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Gabourey Sidibe - Last year might have been actress Gabourey Sidibe’s first BET Awards, but she looked right at home. Here she shows plus-sized beauties how to rock a red carpet look that’s flattering and stylish at the same time. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Lance Gross - We heard a collective sigh from the ladies (and some gents) when Lance Gross stepped onto the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards. This guy was meant for the spotlight.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Lance Gross - We heard a collective sigh from the ladies (and some gents) when Lance Gross stepped onto the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards. This guy was meant for the spotlight.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Jeff Johnson - Who wouldn’t love a politically conscious hip-hop impresario like Jeff Johnson? The veteran BET host attended Debra Lee’s exclusive BET Awards 2010 pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Jeff Johnson - Who wouldn’t love a politically conscious hip-hop impresario like Jeff Johnson? The veteran BET host attended Debra Lee’s exclusive BET Awards 2010 pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Debra Lee - Ouch! BET CEO Debra Lee was hurtin’ ’em on the red carpet at last year’s BET Awards, rockin’ a look that only the head of the best entertainment company in the world could pull off.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Debra Lee - Ouch! BET CEO Debra Lee was hurtin’ ’em on the red carpet at last year’s BET Awards, rockin’ a look that only the head of the best entertainment company in the world could pull off.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Garcelle Beauvais - We’ve been envying Garcelle Beauvais’ style since Jamie Foxx was fawning over Fancy in the ’90s. Her look at the 2010 BET Awards was no exception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Garcelle Beauvais - We’ve been envying Garcelle Beauvais’ style since Jamie Foxx was fawning over Fancy in the ’90s. Her look at the 2010 BET Awards was no exception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Jermaine Dupri - Who said hip-hop street wear and prep-school swagger couldn’t merge into a marriage of delicious red carpet style? Jermaine Dupri was blazin’ the trail at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Jermaine Dupri - Who said hip-hop street wear and prep-school swagger couldn’t merge into a marriage of delicious red carpet style? Jermaine Dupri was blazin’ the trail at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Lauren London - Actress Lauren London walked Ms. Lee’s pre-show reception red carpet in an olive-green, sequined Alice & Olivia dress at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Lauren London - Actress Lauren London walked Ms. Lee’s pre-show reception red carpet in an olive-green, sequined Alice & Olivia dress at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

The Family Crews - We’ve seen Terry and Rebecca Crews manage their lovable yet hijinks-prone family in The Family Crews. At the 2010 BET Awards we got to see their red-carpet talents.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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The Family Crews - We’ve seen Terry and Rebecca Crews manage their lovable yet hijinks-prone family in The Family Crews. At the 2010 BET Awards we got to see their red-carpet talents.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Melanie Fiona - Singer Melanie Fiona was not only looking radiant but also riding high off her four nominations at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Kodak Jones/PictureGroup)

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Melanie Fiona - Singer Melanie Fiona was not only looking radiant but also riding high off her four nominations at the 2010 BET Awards.(Photo: Kodak Jones/PictureGroup)

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Pooch Hall - The Game’s Pooch Hall brought that million-dollar smile to Debra Lee’s 2010 BET Awards pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Pooch Hall - The Game’s Pooch Hall brought that million-dollar smile to Debra Lee’s 2010 BET Awards pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Tia Mowry - In a case of life imitating art, Tia Mowry’s glamorous red carpet look at the 2010 BET Awards channeled her character Melanie on The Game.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Tia Mowry - In a case of life imitating art, Tia Mowry’s glamorous red carpet look at the 2010 BET Awards channeled her character Melanie on The Game.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Trey Songz - When Trey Songz isn’t serenading the ladies and collecting fans all over the globe, you can find him on a BET red carpet near you.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Trey Songz - When Trey Songz isn’t serenading the ladies and collecting fans all over the globe, you can find him on a BET red carpet near you.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Wendy Raquel Robinson - Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson keeps us cracking up with laughter on The Game, but there was nothing funny about this woman’s red carpet style at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Wendy Raquel Robinson - Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson keeps us cracking up with laughter on The Game, but there was nothing funny about this woman’s red carpet style at last year’s BET Awards.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Terry Kennedy - We were waiting for skateboarder Terry Kennedy to roll down the red carpet all night long at last year’s BET Awards. He may have trendy red-carpet style, but his best accessory definitely has wheels on it.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Terry Kennedy - We were waiting for skateboarder Terry Kennedy to roll down the red carpet all night long at last year’s BET Awards. He may have trendy red-carpet style, but his best accessory definitely has wheels on it.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Rocsi (@rocsidiaz) - Rocsi the fighter! Now you know why she is successful. TWEET: "One thing I have learned is you fight for what you want you don't just walk away." (Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup).

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Rocsi - Rocsi brought that same allure as host of 106 & Park to the 2010 BET Awards pre-reception red carpet. Ladies, this is how you work a little black dress.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Tatyana Ali - If actress Tatyana Ali looked right at home at the 2010 BET Awards, maybe it’s because she’s been making the red-carpet rounds ever since she starred as Ashley Banks on the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Tatyana Ali - If actress Tatyana Ali looked right at home at the 2010 BET Awards, maybe it’s because she’s been making the red-carpet rounds ever since she starred as Ashley Banks on the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Michelle Williams - Grammy Award–winning singer Michelle Williams was destined to make a departure from her long, wavy Destiny diva locks. This pixie haircut had the paps camera’s flashing like crazy at the 2010 BET Awards pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Michelle Williams - Grammy Award–winning singer Michelle Williams was destined to make a departure from her long, wavy Destiny diva locks. This pixie haircut had the paps camera’s flashing like crazy at the 2010 BET Awards pre-show reception.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Terrence J - Last year Terrence J reminded us of the real reason the audience on 106 screams so loud: They just can’t get enough of his handsome face, and hot host swagger.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Terrence J - Last year Terrence J reminded us of the real reason the audience on 106 screams so loud: They just can’t get enough of his handsome face, and hot host swagger.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)