The 2009 BET Awards were already set to be a big event, but now the BET Awards are something else entirely. The 2009 BET Awards had to be completely overhauled in three days time, as the BET Awards are now no longer about today's performers and nominees. It is expected that the 2009 BET Awards are about to become the Michael Jackson tribute show instead, as the BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" to honor the King of Pop.
The BET Awards had about 72 hours to work in as many Michael Jackson tributes as they could. As a result, more performers have been invited to the show, the BET Awards are expected to go on a half hour longer, and other performers had to completely change their act.
Performers like Beyonce and Ne-Yo have already changed their performances to make them Jackson-related. Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Solja Boy, T-Pain and more announced and unannounced guests will also be in attendance.
BET network chairman Debra L. Lee called the ordeal "a total overhaul." As such, any awards and any non-Jackson performances will likely be completely overshadowed. Jamie Foxx's hosting performance will probably also have a fair share of Jackson references, if not Jackson jokes.
The 2009 BET Awards will technically still go on with the usual business of giving awards and having a lot of songs. But Michael Jackson will undoubtedly be the star of the show, no matter what.
BET will be paying these tributes to Michael Jackson, as his legacy in the African-American community continues to be debated. After his death, Jackson was hailed as breaking barriers for young black singers, opening the door for MTV to feature African-American performers after "Thriller" pretty much forced them to.
But the controversy over his skin changes, and the lingering notion that he sold out his "blackness" over time, made Jackson as controversial in the black community as he was everywhere else.
The BET Awards had about 72 hours to work in as many Michael Jackson tributes as they could. As a result, more performers have been invited to the show, the BET Awards are expected to go on a half hour longer, and other performers had to completely change their act.
Performers like Beyonce and Ne-Yo have already changed their performances to make them Jackson-related. Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Solja Boy, T-Pain and more announced and unannounced guests will also be in attendance.
BET network chairman Debra L. Lee called the ordeal "a total overhaul." As such, any awards and any non-Jackson performances will likely be completely overshadowed. Jamie Foxx's hosting performance will probably also have a fair share of Jackson references, if not Jackson jokes.
The 2009 BET Awards will technically still go on with the usual business of giving awards and having a lot of songs. But Michael Jackson will undoubtedly be the star of the show, no matter what.
BET will be paying these tributes to Michael Jackson, as his legacy in the African-American community continues to be debated. After his death, Jackson was hailed as breaking barriers for young black singers, opening the door for MTV to feature African-American performers after "Thriller" pretty much forced them to.
But the controversy over his skin changes, and the lingering notion that he sold out his "blackness" over time, made Jackson as controversial in the black community as he was everywhere else.
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This is why I tape the show...
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/29/2009
I never watch the show when it comes on...I ALWAYS tape it now so I can fast forward through all the ignorant talk and bad performances. The only time the shows seems to get some class is when there is a tribute to older, bonifide artists. Sadly, those times account for only a small percentage of the program. With that said, it didn't surprise me that Maxwell came almost dead last. Otherwise I would not have cared to see that long.
Karen B
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/29/2009
Thanks for a wonderful show on such a short notice. It hit me when Janet came on,I guess I was in denial but the tears finally came. I love you Michael,God Bless your family. Maxwell was great.Thanks Bet & all the crue that worked so hard.Michael will allways be the greatest.
marion
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/28/2009
This was one of the worst shows I have ever seen. It was horrible, as professional and meticulous as Michael Jackson was, I didn't get how he was being honor, it was a slap in the face, especially to those of us who grew up with MJ and appreciate meaningful and good music. BET tends to market their awards show to a certain age group and Jerne. We are not all hood rats and talk Ebonics. Sorry, you disappointed me and so many others. I don't know if this makes a difference and if it doesn't then continue to market the stereotype bondage that was displayed.
COURTNEY R.
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/28/2009
THE BET AWARDS SHOW WAS AWESOME.THE TRIBUTE TO MIKE J. WAS ASTOUNDING.MY FAVORITE PART WAS WHEN JANET CAME TO THE STAGE SHE WAS SO BRAVE TO SHOW UP ON HER BROTHER BEHALF.TO THE JACKSON FAMILY A STAR WAS BORN AND HE WILL FOREVER LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS. R.I.P.MICHEAL
Veronica Victorian Bailey
(Guest)
(Guest)
06/28/2009
Oh please, the only people that the skin change bothered, weren't true fans of MJ anyway. You can always find fault if you're looking. Those of us who were true fans, which is like 99.98% of the African American community, looked past all of that to the ICON, the superstar underneath. I'm glad that BET has decided to honor the King of Pop/Prince of R & B in this way, because he opened so many doors in entertainment, music, for so many. Thank you BET and RIP Michael Jackson.
There's only one legitimate place I've found to watch it live, the rest seem like scams :-/ You can see it over here though: http://vostuu.com/watch28015.html
They make you do a little survey but after that it's good to go :)
:)
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