http://www.life.com/images/logo.png LIFE - BET Awards 2009: Best Pics http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/29472/bet-awards-2009-best-pics Jamie Foxx Honors a Legend http://www.life.com/image/88731849 At the BET Awards on June 28, 2009, host Jamie Foxx struggles to pull off some Michael Jackson moves onstage. The show, overhauled in three days after Jackson's death, was filled with tributes to the King of Pop; his father Joe and sister Janet even made appearances. Click through the gallery to see highlights from the L.A. event.]]> 88731849 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT At the BET Awards on June 28, 2009, host Jamie Foxx struggles to pull off some Michael Jackson moves onstage. The show, overhauled in three days after Jackson's death, was filled with tributes to the King of Pop; his father Joe and sister Janet even made appearances. Click through the gallery to see highlights from the L.A. event.]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Beyonce Takes the Stage http://www.life.com/image/88732820 Abandoning her "Sasha Fierce" alter ego, a subdued Beyonce performed "Ave Maria" and covered Sarah MacLachlan's "Angel."]]> 88732820 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Abandoning her "Sasha Fierce" alter ego, a subdued Beyonce performed "Ave Maria" and covered Sarah MacLachlan's "Angel."]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Janet Jackson Moves the Audience to Tears http://www.life.com/image/88734005 In her first public appearance since her brother's death, an emotional Janet Jackson thanked fans for their support: "To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all our hearts. Thank you for all your love." ]]> 88734005 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT In her first public appearance since her brother's death, an emotional Janet Jackson thanked fans for their support: "To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all our hearts. Thank you for all your love." ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Janet Jackson's Appearance: A Closer Look http://www.life.com/image/88736069 ]]> 88736069 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com New Edition Open the Show http://www.life.com/image/88731980 New Edition -- heavily inspired by the Jackson 5 -- reunited to pay tribute to Michael, performing a medley of Jackson 5 hits. ]]> 88731980 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT New Edition -- heavily inspired by the Jackson 5 -- reunited to pay tribute to Michael, performing a medley of Jackson 5 hits. ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com New Edition's Tribute: A Closer Look http://www.life.com/image/88731999 ]]> 88731999 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Alicia Keys Accepts the 2009 Humanitarian Award http://www.life.com/image/88734060 The singer is honored for her work with Keep a Child Alive, a nonprofit that gives anti-retroviral treatment to children and their families suffering with AIDS in developing countries. ]]> 88734060 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The singer is honored for her work with Keep a Child Alive, a nonprofit that gives anti-retroviral treatment to children and their families suffering with AIDS in developing countries. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Maxwell Performs http://www.life.com/image/88733726 ]]> 88733726 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Kanye West and Girlfriend Amber Rose on the Red Carpet http://www.life.com/image/88735007 ]]> 88735007 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Maury Phillips 2009 gettyImages.com Drake and Lil Wayne Raise Eyebrows http://www.life.com/image/88736077 The rappers caused a stir by bringing up seemingly young girls to dance on stage during their performance of the extremely raunchy "Every Girl in the World."]]> 88736077 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The rappers caused a stir by bringing up seemingly young girls to dance on stage during their performance of the extremely raunchy "Every Girl in the World."]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Ciara Performs http://www.life.com/image/88733693 The singer/dancer paid tribute to Michael Jackson with a performance of "Heal the World."]]> 88733693 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The singer/dancer paid tribute to Michael Jackson with a performance of "Heal the World."]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Comic Relief http://www.life.com/image/88733829 Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese do an impromptu skit inspired by their 2001 movie "Baby Boy." Henson won the Best Actress BET Award earlier that night, for her role in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." ]]> 88733829 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese do an impromptu skit inspired by their 2001 movie "Baby Boy." Henson won the Best Actress BET Award earlier that night, for her role in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Joe Jackson on the Red Carpet http://www.life.com/image/88732360 In an interview with CNN, Michael's father said he had "a lot of concerns" surrounding his son's death. "I can't get into that, but I don't like what happened." He also angered some Jackson fans during the interview, after seeming to promote a personal business project. ]]> 88732360 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT In an interview with CNN, Michael's father said he had "a lot of concerns" surrounding his son's death. "I can't get into that, but I don't like what happened." He also angered some Jackson fans during the interview, after seeming to promote a personal business project. ]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com All Hail the Queen http://www.life.com/image/88733010 Queen Latifah takes the stage and raps during a performance by gospel duo Mary Mary. ]]> 88733010 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Queen Latifah takes the stage and raps during a performance by gospel duo Mary Mary. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Day 26 With Their Award http://www.life.com/image/88735270 The Diddy protegees pose with their Best Group award.]]> 88735270 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The Diddy protegees pose with their Best Group award.]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com None Other Than Jay-Z http://www.life.com/image/88733363 The rapper performs his buzzy new song "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)." ]]> 88733363 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The rapper performs his buzzy new song "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)." ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com New Uhura, Vintage Uhura http://www.life.com/image/88732351 Zoe Saldana, Uhura in the new "Star Trek" movie, and Nichelle Nichols, who played the character on the classic TV show, smile on the red carpet. ]]> 88732351 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Zoe Saldana, Uhura in the new "Star Trek" movie, and Nichelle Nichols, who played the character on the classic TV show, smile on the red carpet. ]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com And on the Drums... http://www.life.com/image/88732259 blink-182's Travis Barker hits the skins during Jamie Foxx's performance of "Blame It." ]]> 88732259 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT blink-182's Travis Barker hits the skins during Jamie Foxx's performance of "Blame It." ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Real Housewives in the House http://www.life.com/image/88735317 NeNe Leakes, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Sheree Whitfield, and new castmember Kandi Burruss from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" arrive to the show.]]> 88735317 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT NeNe Leakes, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Sheree Whitfield, and new castmember Kandi Burruss from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" arrive to the show.]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com Attempting the Crotch-Grab http://www.life.com/image/88733373 Host Jamie Foxx, in one of many outfits he wore in tribute to MJ.]]> 88733373 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Host Jamie Foxx, in one of many outfits he wore in tribute to MJ.]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Singer Cassie, Still Shorn http://www.life.com/image/88737897 ]]> 88737897 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Maury Phillips 2009 gettyImages.com Blast From the Past http://www.life.com/image/88733495 Name-checked by Ne-Yo as an inspiration, New Jack Swing act Guy perform "I Like." ]]> 88733495 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Name-checked by Ne-Yo as an inspiration, New Jack Swing act Guy perform "I Like." ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Singer Raheem Devaughn Honors MJ http://www.life.com/image/88735128 ]]> 88735128 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com From One Very Tall Person to Another http://www.life.com/image/88731920 Tyra Banks announced LeBron James as the winner of Best Male Athlete. ]]> 88731920 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Tyra Banks announced LeBron James as the winner of Best Male Athlete. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Soulja Boy Tell 'Em http://www.life.com/image/88733210 The hip-hop star moves his chain to the side to show off his King of Pop tribute shirt.]]> 88733210 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The hip-hop star moves his chain to the side to show off his King of Pop tribute shirt.]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com Keri Hilson, Best New Artist http://www.life.com/image/88733229 The singer/songwriter accepts her BET Award. ]]> 88733229 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The singer/songwriter accepts her BET Award. ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Jeremy Piven Causes Some Discomfort http://www.life.com/image/88733526 The "Entourage" star presents onstage with Marlon Wayans. "If it wasn't for Michael Jackson, people like Justin Timberlake would probably be selling curly fries in the [San Fernando] Valley," Piven joked, causing some groans in the audience. ]]> 88733526 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT The "Entourage" star presents onstage with Marlon Wayans. "If it wasn't for Michael Jackson, people like Justin Timberlake would probably be selling curly fries in the [San Fernando] Valley," Piven joked, causing some groans in the audience. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Keyshia Cole and Monica Duet http://www.life.com/image/88733519 ]]> 88733519 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Big Love From Tiny http://www.life.com/image/88734280 Tameka "Tiny" Cottlegave, wife of the imprisoned T.I., accepts an award on his and Rihanna's behalf (they won the Viewers' Choice Award for their duet "Live Your Life"). Tiny is set to star in a BET reality show with Lil Wayne's ex-wife.]]> 88734280 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Tameka "Tiny" Cottlegave, wife of the imprisoned T.I., accepts an award on his and Rihanna's behalf (they won the Viewers' Choice Award for their duet "Live Your Life"). Tiny is set to star in a BET reality show with Lil Wayne's ex-wife.]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com All Aboard the Soul Train http://www.life.com/image/88734144 Legendary "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius announces the O'Jays as the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. ]]> 88734144 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Legendary "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius announces the O'Jays as the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com The O'Jays Accept Their Lifetime Achievement Award http://www.life.com/image/88733609 (L-R) Singers Walter Williams, Eric Grant, and Eddie Levert laugh on stage. Levert accidentally cursed on the air when telling an anecdote remembering his experience meeting Michael Jackson.]]> 88733609 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT (L-R) Singers Walter Williams, Eric Grant, and Eddie Levert laugh on stage. Levert accidentally cursed on the air when telling an anecdote remembering his experience meeting Michael Jackson.]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com A Moving Tribute http://www.life.com/image/88734166 Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx sing "I'll Be There." ]]> 88734166 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx sing "I'll Be There." ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com A Dancer During Maxwell's Set http://www.life.com/image/88734328 ]]> 88734328 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Kevin Winter 2009 gettyImages.com Lil Mama, Huge Hair http://www.life.com/image/88734820 ]]> 88734820 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com Makin' Them Sweat http://www.life.com/image/88733743 Keith Sweat performs "I Want Her." ]]> 88733743 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Keith Sweat performs "I Want Her." ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Amerie and Sean Paul on the Red Carpet http://www.life.com/image/88736715 ]]> 88736715 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Arnold Turner 2009 gettyImages.com Picture-Perfect Moment http://www.life.com/image/88735030 Actor Sam Sarpong takes his photo with Zoe Saldana.]]> 88735030 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Actor Sam Sarpong takes his photo with Zoe Saldana.]]> Frazer Harrison 2009 gettyImages.com Jamie Foxx on the Ax http://www.life.com/image/88736289 ]]> 88736289 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com Beyonce's Red-Carpet Look http://www.life.com/image/88733296 ]]> 88733296 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Jean Baptiste Lacroix 2009 gettyImages.com