2015 BET Awards go for ‘Empire’

Even though it has a limited set of television categories, the 2015 BET Awards took two opportunities to hand FOX’s Empire acting trophies. Both Empire stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson took home the Best Actor and Best Actress awards. The overall ceremony was hosted by Black-ish‘s Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross who affectionately parodied Empire during their hosting stint.

The BET Awards spanned television, film, music, and sports. Here is a complete list of the winners:

Best Actor
Terrence Howard
Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart

Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson

Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis

Best New Artist
Sam Smith
Dej Loaf
Fetty Wap
Rae Sremmurd
Tinashe

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
J. Cole
Drake
Common
Big Sean
Wale

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Azealia Banks
Tink
Iggy Azalea
Trina
Dej Loaf

Centric Award
The Weeknd – “Earned It”
Avery Sunshine – “Call My Name”
Jazmine Sullivan – “Dumb (feat. Meek Mill)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”
Sam Smith – “Stay with Me (feat. Mary J. Blige)”

Humanitarian Award
Tom Joyner

Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award
Janet Jackson

Fandemonium Award
Chris Brown

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé 
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
Ciara
Rihanna
K. Michelle

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown 
The Weeknd
John Legend
Trey Songz
Usher
August Alsina

Best Group
Rae Sremmurd

A$AP Mob
Migos
Rich Gang
Young Money
Jodeci

Best Collaboration
Common & John Legend – “Glory”

Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
August Alsina – “No Love (Remix) [feat. Nicki Minaj]”
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Mark Ronson – “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)”

YoungStars Award
Mo’Ne Davis

Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Quevenzhané Wallis
Zendaya

Best Movie
Selma

Annie
Beyond the Lights
Think Like a Man Too
Top Five

Best Gospel Artist
Lecrae

Deitrick Haddon
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Mali Music
Michelle Williams

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “7/11″
Chris Brown – “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)”
Chris Brown – “Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga)”
Big Sean – “I Don’t F**k with You (feat. E-40)”
Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Common & John Legend – “Glory”

Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso 

Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Fatima Robinson
Hype Williams

Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams

Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry 

Chris Paul
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Lebron James
Marshawn Lynch

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Nicki Minaj – “Only feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown)”

Beyoncé – “7/11″
Dej Loaf – “Try Me”
Kendrick Lamar – “i”
Rae Sremmurd – “Throw Sum Mo (feat. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug)”
The Weeknd – “Earned It”

Best International Act: Africa
Stonebwoy (Ghana)

Best International Act: UK
Stormzy

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