The 2025 BET Awards are set to go ahead as planned on Monday evening in downtown Los Angeles despite ongoing widespread protests across Los Angeles County against immigration raids.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, a BET spokesperson said, "BET remains committed to the safety of our guests and staff.
We are working closely with LAPD and monitoring the situation.
The 2025 BET Awards will take place Monday, June 9th, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Lucky Daye chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards and dishes on making new music in Los Angeles, saying he's "bringing New Orleans to L.A." Plus, he remembers Sly Stone at the BET Awards saying "may he rest in paradise today."
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At the 2025 BET Awards, Jharrel Jerome chats with THR on the carpet and teases that he's working on new music of his own. Plus, he reveals that he's excited to celebrate Mariah Carey as she receives the Ultimate Icon Award.
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Kyla Pratt chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards and opens up about staying grounded in the industry and the importance of representation. Plus, she talks about how she stays positive, regardless of what is happening in the world at the moment.
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Jermaine Dupri chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards and shares what BET has meant to him saying, "this is my home." Plus, he reacts to the passing of music legend Sly Stone and talks about his upcoming Quincy Jones tribute.
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Jordin Sparks chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards about her upcoming projects, including a movie, a podcast, and new music. Plus, she reveals what she is looking forward to most tonight at the BET Awards.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's body will soon return to Los Angeles after his body was released to his family following the completion of an autopsy … TMZ has learned... TMZ.com
Post Malone's baby mama has filed to dismiss her request for physical custody of their daughter in California ... though it looks like they'll still fight it out.. TMZ.com
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Teddi Mellencamp is dealing with some trouble at home ... because there was an attempted burglary at her Los Angeles pad. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ.. TMZ.com
Sia and Harry Jowsey shocked a lot of fans Saturday ... 'cause they were spotted holding hands in L.A. -- and, now everyone wants to know if they're a couple... TMZ.com
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Cops say the suspect who killed an "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband turned their own gun on them -- before calling the police on himself. L.A... TMZ.com
'Together' writer and director Michael Shanks, along with stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie, stop by THR's suite at San Diego Comic-Con and talk about how surprising it's been to see the film take a life of its own before the release. Plus, Shanks reacts to getting a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and Franco and Brie reveal if this movie brought them closer together in their relationship.
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Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz stop by THR's suite at San Diego Comic-Con and dish on how 'Twisted Metal' "levels up" in season two. Plus, Anthony Mackie describes the ideal car and music he'd play in an apocalyptic world and the two stars weigh in on which of their past character would win in a 'Twisted Metal'-like tournament.
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At THR's suite at San Diego Comic-Con, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer and Matthew Senreich dish on the 20th anniversary of 'Robot Chicken' and talk about how pop culture has changed the most since the beginning of the show. Plus, they talk about how Comic-Con has changed over the years, why old media is getting a new wave and more.
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'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are addressing the controversial 'South Park' season 27 premiere, which showed a version of President Donald Trump lying naked in bed with Satan. The co-creators took the stage at Hall H during San Diego Comic-Con and addressed the elephant in the room. Parker had a simple reply, joking with a straight face, "We're terribly sorry."
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Rob Reiner stops by THR's suite at San Diego Comic-Con and talks about the legacy of 'This Is Spinal Tap' and dishes on where 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' picks up after 40 years later. Plus, he talks about how he incorporated pop culture into the second film.
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In a shocking and highly charged moment, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed and forcibly removed by LAPD officers during a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles. The dramatic footage captures Padilla interrupting the briefing to question federal immigration actions, before being restrained and dragged out of the federal building. The incident, which comes amid rising tensions between California and the Trump administration, has stunned fellow Democrats and ignited fierce debate across the country.
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A police officer shot a New York Post photojournalist in the head with a rubber bullet during pro-immigration protests and riots in Los Angeles.
The incident occurred on Sunday night as Toby Canham was photographing a standoff between protesters and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
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A dramatic moment unfolded in Los Angeles as a female police officer on horseback used her baton to beat back a rioter attacking a fellow officer and her horse. The attack occurred amid violent protests triggered by ICE raids targeting illegal immigration suspects. The LAPD and federal agents have clashed with demonstrators across the city, with injuries reported on both sides. National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed as tensions soar. The horseback officer is now being hailed by some as a symbol of law enforcement resilience during chaos.
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Violent anti-ICE protests erupted in Los Angeles, with demonstrators burning American flags and chanting “F*** Trump.” A viral video drew Elon Musk’s shocked response: “This is crazy.” Trump demanded arrests, deployed 2,000 National Guard troops, and slammed Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for failing to contain the unrest. LAPD declared an unlawful assembly amid tear gas and flash-bang use. Federal agents arrested undocumented migrants, including gang members. Trump condemned the protests as “radical left riots” and warned of zero tolerance ahead.
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Singer Connie Francis dead at 87. The pop singer and actress who achieved international stardom in the late 1950s and early 1960s, died on Wednesday. She rose to fame with hit songs such as 'Pretty..
Mariska Hargitay's documentary 'My Mom Jayne' could earn the star her first Oscar nomination. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively report that Hargitay's documentary about her late mother Jayne..
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