BET Awards 2005

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5th BET Awards
DateJune 28, 2005
Location Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles, California
Presented by Black Entertainment Television
Hosted by Will Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith
Most awards Kanye West (2)
Most nominations Ciara (4)
Television/radio coverage
Network BET
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The 5th BET Awards took place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2005. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith hosted the event for the first time. [1] [2]

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American singer Ciara lead the nominations with four, followed by John Legend, Kanye West and Destiny's Child with three nominations each. [3] Gladys Knight was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while actor Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta Pearson received the Humanitarian Award. [4]

Performances

Awards and nominations

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold. [5] [6]

Video of the Year
Viewer's Choice
Best Collaboration
Best New Artist
Best Group
Best Gospel Artist
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Best Female R&B Artist
Best Male R&B Artist
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Female Athlete of the Year
Best Male Athlete of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Humanitarian Award

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References

  1. See BET Awards microsite for more details: http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2012/my-bet-awards/bet-awards-2005.html
  2. "Ciara's show?". Chicago Tribune . May 17, 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. "Ciara Leads BET Awards Nominees". Billboard . May 16, 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. "2005 BET Awards". CBS . June 29, 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  5. "2005 BET Awards Nominees". Billboard . May 15, 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  6. "Kanye Leads BET Awards Winners". Billboard. June 29, 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2024.