Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Cicely Tyson and Common are all set to Deliver Dazzling Performances at BET HONORS 2012 filming this Saturday, January 14th in Washington, DC. First Lady Michelle Obama, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard will be among the presenters with appearance scheduled by young sensation Willow Smith and many more. Returning again to host the festivities is actress Gabrielle Union.
The fifth annual BET HONORS gears up for a highly anticipated show, celebrating the outstanding achievements of extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Acclaimed actress Gabrielle Union hosts the show for a fourth year, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical Arts), Grammy-Award winning songstress Mariah Carey (Entertainer), influential filmmaker Spike Lee (Media), the heroic Tuskegee Airmen (Service) and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney (Education). The BET HONORS premieres during Black History Month, on Monday, February 13 at 9:00 p.m. EST; Lexus is this year’s returning sponsor for the BET HONORS red carpet and VIP reception.
BET is giving back too; Proceeds from this year’s BET HONORS private ticket sales will be given to Metro TeenAIDS. Metro TeenAIDS, a longtime partner of BET, is a community health organization dedicated to supporting young people in the fight against HIV/AIDS, through education, support, and advocacy.
For more information on the BET HONORS, visit www.bet.com/bethonors. Join the conversation about the special on Twitter by using hashtags: #BETHonors; follow the show for all updates & special surprises @BETHonors.
