The BET Awards in Pictures

Best friends? Kim Kardashian and Beyonce are place on the outer seats while Kanye West and Jay-Z chat amongst themselves at the BET AwardsNervous laughter: Kim gazes at the ground while Beyonce looks off inthe distance
           Famous curves: Kim slipped into a curve-hugging white gown, which dipped at the back but covered her front Famous curves: Kim slipped into a curve-hugging white gown, which dipped at the back but covered her front Genuine love or just for the cameras? The girls were seen arm-in-arm when a photographer swanned past
           New power couple: Kim and Kanye seem to have coordinated their outfits with matching shades  Bezzy mates: Jay-Z looked dapper in a grey suit, while Kanye kept is casual in jeans and trainers



                     Songbird: Mariah left the singing duties to Monica and just did a speech  Welcome surprise: She flashed her thight as she collected her trophy at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
Thrilled: Singer Beyonce accepted the award for Best Female R&B Artist onstage during the 2012 BET Awards tonight Star pals: She was seated next to her sister Solange, Jay-Z and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
     Controversial: Petit star Nicki Minaj performed an expletive-filled few tracks Crowd pleaser: Usher took to the stage despite recent legal dramas

Moment of glory: Kanye West and Jay-Z embrace as they accept award for Best Group   Kick-off: West performed a medley of tracks with his group G.O.O.D  
            Laser quest: Chris Brown was determined to put on a showstopping dance routine at the BET Awards tonight Flipping impressive: It is doubtful his older rivals could pull off this move without pulling a muscle
         Sore feet: Perhaps Chris decided doing a handstand was the best way to take the load off his legsvSore feet: Perhaps Chris decided doing a handstand was the best way to take the load off his legsvWhat a way to bow out: The prancing peacock's dance moves could be heading into storage after he announced his next album will be his 'last'                   What a way to bow out: The prancing peacock's dance moves could be heading into storage after he announced his next album will be his 'last'  Do not adjust your monitor: Chris did indeed grab his crotch during his gloriously camp routine
                    Touching voice: Singer Melanie Fiona performed in a sheer maxi gown Movie man: Tyler Perry presented at the ceremony
He's back: D'Angelo performed at a piano for one of his first stints on stage in a long while Dulcet tones: Singer and actor Tyrese looked great in monochrome

           She's got soul! Singer Yolanda Adams was the winner of the Best Gospel Award Funnymen: Director Spike Lee and host Samuel L. Jackson belted out their version of N****s In Paris Comic genius: Kevin Hart accepted the award for Best Actor   Hanging onto his every word: Kim looked rather taken with her beau, as he seemed more interested in the show  Awesome duo: Rappers Wale and Miguel were the winners of Best Collaboration Award Up-and-coming: Recording Artist Big Sean accepted the award for Best New Artist

        Top accolade: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET, Debra Lee, right, presented The Rev. Al Sharpton with the Humanitarian Award Classic: Frankie Beverly of the band Maze accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award

                        Keeping it humble: Chris Brown accepted the award for Best Male R&B and hinted at retirement
Chris Brown won the trophy for best Male R&B Artist
In memory: Cissy Houston performed during a tribute to her late daughter, Whitney Houston

Flesh-flashers: Beyonce showed a lot of skin in her thigh-slashed dress, while Kim teased onlookers in her backless creation

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