Diva Mariah Carey led the list of recipients at the 2012 BET Honors last night.
Set to air on February 13th, the show saw the singer give an impassioned speech about her storied career, as husband Nick Cannon and son Moroccan watched on.
Prior to taking to the stage, the 41 year old was honored by both Kelly Rowland and Patti Labelle, who performed ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Hero’.
Peep more pics from the show, which honored the likes of Gabrielle Union, among others, below…
The 2012 BET Honors are taking place live as we type in Washington, DC.
As ever, That Grape Juice has the good-good with the night’s red carpet arrivals.
Peep the likes of Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and more arriving at the star-studded event below…
The BET Honors airs on February 13th.
Looking every bit the diva she’s become, Kelly Rowland sizzled in a scorching pink ensemble as she arrived at the BET Honors in Washington moments ago.
The ‘Motivation’ singer is set to tribute one of the the women who motivated her to sing – Mariah Carey. We have it on reliable word that MiMi personally requested Rowland for the gig, a fact which should make her performance of ‘Fantasy’ all the more interesting.
Peep another shot of Ms. Kelly with singer Ledisi below…
With fans already anticipating her forthcoming tribute to Billboard champion Mariah Carey, knockout beauty Kelly Rowland is reportedly one of many tapped to honor boxing legend Muhammad Ali at the 16th Annual Power of Love Gala. The event, which will double as Ali’s 70th birthday celebration, has assembled some of music’s finest to pay homage to the prized fighter including John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Cee Lo Green, and more.
The annual affair aims to bring awareness to causes like Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s (which Ali presently suffers from). Hosted by the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, all proceeds from the event will fund Louisville, Kentucky’s ‘Muhammad Ali Center’ and Cleveland, Ohio’s ‘Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’.
Fans who are unable to attend the February 18th event should not fret as it will be televised on ABC Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m.
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Whether you like it or not, Mariah Carey is a Pop icon.
Cited for inspiring acts along the lines,Beyonce, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Lady GaGa and Leona Lewis, this year will see the belter honored for her contributions to music at the 2012 BET Honors Ceremony.
Today, groundbreaking details from the ceremony emerged which will be sure to strike up a number of varying opinions.
It has been confirmed that ‘Here I Am‘ diva Kelly Rowland is to tribute her at the ceremony.
Details below…
Peep these snaps of X Factor UK star Kelly Rowland purchasing a number of gifts for Blue Ivy, the daughter of Destiny’s Child alum Beyonce and Rap mogul Jay Z.
Spotted New York’s Lucky Wang store hours ago, one of the items the singer/songwriter is believed to have picked up was a green Bob Marley babygro, which can be seen being wrapped and bagged a cashier for Rowland, who was met by a fans and paparazzo alike upon leaving the store.
More below…
The last few years have seen Kelly Rowland really step out as a solo force. An occurrence which has not only been noted by many a music head, but also Essence – who are to honour the singer next month.
Full story after the jump…
Kelly Rowland set the charts ablaze last year with ‘Motivation’, going on to earn critical acclaim with its accompanying album ‘Here I Am’.
And in looking to keep her momentum afloat, the 30 year old has hit the recording booth with the brainchild behind Rihanna‘s monster hit ‘We Found Love’ - Calvin Harris.
Details after the jump…
Hip-Hop titan Rick Ross unleashed his hotly anticipated mixtape ‘Rich Forever’ moments ago.
The “bawse” enlisted the likes of Diddy, Birdman, and a certain Kelly Rowland for the free set.
Check out he and Rowland, as they trade verses on mid-tempo ‘Mine Games’ below…
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