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Let’s take a nostalgic trip to 2019, when the music industry celebrated the indomitable Mary J. Blige, awarding her the prestigious Lifetime Achievement at the 19th annual BET Awards. This iconic event, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, was hosted by the ever-entertaining Regina Hall and featured an impressive lineup of performers including Cardi B, DJ Khaled, and Migos, to name a few. Blige, with her staggering list of accolades, set a new milestone, not just for herself, but for the music industry at large. Read on to relive this influential moment in music history.
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2019 “BET Awards” Honors Grammy Award Winning and Oscar-Nominated Actress Mary J. Blige with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Hosted by Regina Hall, this historic awards show aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Announcement and Details
In June 2019, BET Networks that Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, Oscar-nominated actress, and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige would be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th annual “BET Awards.”
Mary J. Blige: A Legacy of Achievements
With a career spanning remarkable achievements, Mary J. Blige has remained a figure of inspiration, transformation, and empowerment. From her early beginnings as Uptown Records’ youngest and first female , she has redefined R&B with chart-topping hits like “Be Without You”, “No More Drama” and “Family Affair.”
2019 BET Awards: Performers and Presenters
As previously , performers for the 19th annual “BET Awards” included Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Migos, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lizzo, Mustard, Lil Baby, Yung Miami of City Girls, Lucky Daye and Kiana Ledé. Presenters included Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Morris Chestnut, Yara Shahidi, and Marsai Martin.
International Broadcasts and Awards
The 2019 “BET AWARDS” simulcast live seven Viacom networks. Internationally, the show was broadcasted in the UK, South Korea, and France. BET also honored Best International Act in-show, along with the fan-voted category Best New International Act and BET International Global Good Award during the live red carpet pre-show.
Production Team
Connie Orlando, Executive Vice-President, Head of Programming at BET served as Executive Producer for the “BET Awards” 2019 along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Visit BET.com/betawards for all the latest news and updates about this year’s show.
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