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The BET Honors at Warner Theater

Photo Credit:Alfredo Flores, Special to Metromix / Gannett Inauguration website

The BET Honors were filmed at the Warner Theater on Saturday, Jan. 17 and celebrated the achievements of songstress Mary J. Blige (winner of the Honors award for Entertainment), filmmaker Tyler Perry (Media), dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison (Education); businessman, philanthropist and basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson (Corporate Citizen), entrepreneur B. Smith (Entrepreneur), and Congressman James E. Clyburn , D-SC (Public Service). The second annual show, premiering on BET on Monday, Feb. 9 at 9 p.m., was hosted by actress Gabrielle Union and featured performances by Ne-Yo, Joss Stone, Queen Latifah, Anthony Hamilton, Monica, and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.