VH1 brought out the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B for “VH1 Hip-Hop Honors,” which taped earlier tonight and airs on Monday. The show features today’s performers honoring hip-hop’s pioneers. Ciara, Eve, Snoop, Nelly, Lupe Fiasco, Ne-Yo, Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J, and more were in attendance.

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Last week at the premiere of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s first feature film I Tried, Layzie Bone seized the opportunity to create another milestone in his life. Layzie arrived at the screening hand in hand with Felicia Howse, mother of his children and girlfriend of 13 years. After taking photos on the red carpet alongside group member Wish Bone, Wish stepped to the side as Layzie had Felicia join him. He got down on one knee and presented her with a 5 karat cushion cut diamond ring as he asked her to take his hand in marriage. Judging from the photos, you can guess what she said. More photos below.

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Here are our picks for the top 5 best dressed women from the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. We struggled to find a better top five, but no one stood out that much. Alicia’s gladiator getup, Beyoncé’s Grecian number, and Eve’s glittery gold dress all disappointed us. Tell us who you think was best dressed.

5. You know it was bad when Nelly Furtado’s average looking outfit made the list. It would have been hotter without the pants. But Nelly’s dope performance made up for it.

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Here are our picks for the top 5 best dressed women from the BET Awards ’07 red carpet. Tell us who you think was best dressed.

5. Amerie always knows how to pick the right outfit, but this looks very similar to something Cassie and Kimora wore.

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