G.O.O.D. Music swerved through the building as Kanye West and his crew kicked off the BET Awards 2012 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Dressed in all white, each member took turns hitting the stage with their verses on “Mercy.” Big Sean was up first, followed by Pusha T, and then 2 Chainz. The sensor was working overtime when Yeezy emerged from a white Lamborghini to perform “Cold” and his new song “New God Flow.”

He and Jay-Z went on to win Best Group. “Shout out to Maybach Music and Young Money for making this a real good competition for all the fans out here,” said ‘Ye while accepting the award for Best Group.

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The stars once again aligned in Los Angeles for BET Awards weekend. Blonde bombshell Ciara busted out in a cleavage-baring black dress while attending the Pre-BET Awards Celebration at Union Station in downtown L.A. on Saturday. The “Sweat” singer mingled with her peers and introduced herself to Al Sharpton.

Destiny’s divas Michelle Williams and LeToya Luckett caught up on the carpet, Melanie Fiona and Estelle beamed in blue, and two-time nominee Diggy was dapper in a tux.

Rocsi Diaz stepped out with boyfriend Eddie Murphy, while her “106 & Park” co-host Terrence J arrived with his date, supermodel Selita Ebanks. Wale, Luke James, and Gary Clark Jr. provided the entertainment, while Q-Tip worked the turntables.

Tank, Tyrese, Tamia, Brianna Perry, and Stalley also toasted with their peers at the elegant affair.

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Samuel L. Jackson got in touch with his feminine side in a comical promo for the BET Awards ’12. The Oscar-nominated actor, who will host this year’s show on July 1, dons a bright pink wig and sings Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap.” See his take on the Young Money rap diva.

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D’Angelo is staging a comeback. The R&B crooner is set to make his first televised performance in over a decade at next month’s BET Awards.

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The BET Awards will pay tribute to Whitney Houston with the woman who knew her best. Cissy Houston will honor her late daughter with a performance at next month’s show.

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The BET Awards ’12 just got better. Usher, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz have been added to the lineup for this year’s show.

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Beyoncé and Kanye West lead the nominations for the BET Awards ’12, it was announced today at a press conference in New York.

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Interscope Geffen A&M executives Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair toasted the BET Awards nominees and winners at IGA’s 5th Annual Crème of the Crop dinner celebration in Beverly Hills on Sunday night (June 26).

Following the BET Awards, IGA artists Keri Hilson, JoJo, Game, and Timothy Bloom packed Mr. Chow and enjoyed performances from Lloyd, Lil Playy, Kendrick Lamar, and Vado.

Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Patti LaBelle also caught up with their peers as they nibbled on the Asian cuisine. Check out pics from the after-party soirée.

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