Roommates, it looks like the 2024 BET Awards will be full of surprises — particularly from the host of the ceremony, Taraji P. Henson.
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Taraji P. Henson shares plans for the BET Awards
As The Shade Room previously reported, Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards for the third year in a row, airing live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. EST.
Ahead of her appearance on stage, Taraji P. Henson shared with PEOPLE the surprises she has in store for the big night. Henson told the outlet that she plans to reveal a hidden talent known only to a few.
“I’m showcasing yet another talent that many of you don’t know I can do. Some of you do, but not all of you. I just haven’t had the stage. I’ve actually done it once. But not everyone has seen it. This is the biggest night in culture. The world will know.”
Taraji further revealed that despite hosting the BET Awards twice, she still gets nervous.
“I love nerves. I still get nervous. I get nervous on the first day of filming. It’s a live show. Anything can go right or wrong, you know, but that’s what’s so exciting. That’s what I love about live theater. It keeps you on your toes.”
Taraji also expressed her excitement about returning this year, promising viewers and audiences an incredible show.
“So I’m really excited this year. It’s going to be an incredible show. It’s culture’s biggest night. The presentations will surprise us. We have Will Smith, guys. I’m really excited to see what he has up his sleeve.”
More details about culture’s biggest night
The 2024 BET Awards are shaping up to be a culture-lit night!
According to PEOPLE, BET announced on Friday, June 28, that six additional artists have been added to the lineup. The show will now see Childish Gambino, Chloe Bailey, Keke Palmer, summer walker, Coco Jones It is Marsha Ambrosio go up to the stage.
The six singers join a stellar ensemble of heavy hitters, including Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Will Smith, Ice seasoning, Lato, Ms. Lauryn Hill, YG Marley, Muni Long, Sexy red, TylaIt is Victoria Monet.
The star-studded night will also honor Usher with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring musical legacy.
Culture’s biggest night will kick off the festivities with a two-hour red carpet pre-show at 6pm EST on Sunday, June 30. The live ceremony will be broadcast live from Los Angeles starting at 8pm EST.
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What do you think, roommates?