Inside the Virtual BET Awards: How They Pulled It Off & Why It Might Change the Future of Award Shows

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDetails around the deal between United Talent Agency and the Writers Guild of America have emerged, revealing some notable concessions that will allow the two Hollywood institutions to resume work together.The agency has agreed to cease packaging fees, a lucrative practice at the heart of the WGA’s new franchise agreement, in two years time, leadership said in a memo to clients on Wednesday morning, which can be read below.There’s a catch.

The Grammy Museum announced on Wednesday (July 8) that it's partnering with Grammy U and First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative to launch a new Mentorship Monday program.

The Cleveland Indians are also mulling over a possible name change, the team announced to fans on social media on Friday (July 3).

Alicia Keys, Anderson .Paak  Black Thought, Chloe X Halle, Chuck D, DaBaby, D Smoke, Flavor Flav, Jahi, Jay Rock, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend,, Megan Thee Stallion, Nas, Questlove, Rapsody, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher, YG and others.Lil Wayne and Wayne Brady delivered tributes to Kobe Bryant and Little Richard, respectively, last night.Also Read: Ratings: ABC's Game Shows Top the BET Awards on CBSIntroduced by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter accepted the

Beyoncé was honored at the 20th annual BET Awards tonight with the Humanitarian Award in honor of her BeyGOOD initiative .

On Sunday, the 20th annual BET Awards took place virtually with appearances by Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and Megan Thee Stallion. The awards show saw Lizzo take home that best female R&B/pop artist prize.

praised protesters who took to the streets following the killing of in Minneapolis in March.His death invigorated the movement across America and the world.Beyonce looked ahead to the US presidential election at the end of the year, saying: "Now we have one more thing we need to do to walk in our true power, and that is to vote. I'm encouraging you to continue to take action."Continue to change and dismantle a racist and unequal system.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“I am here today to talk about the queen. You know the one,” said Michelle Obama by way of introduction.She was, of course, speaking about Beyoncé, who received the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night.The superstar was honored for her work with the BeyGOOD foundation, which most recently provided much-needed coronavirus aid to Houston.

Beyonce received a huge honor at the 2020 BET Awards!

Lemonade to Black Is King, her coming later this summer.Former First Lady Michelle Obama presented the award to Beyoncé. "From her music that gives voice to Black joy and Black pain to her activism that demands justice for Black lives," Obama said.

Beyoncé was recognized for her charitable work at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night. The virtual awards show presented the artist with the Humanitarian Award.

neo soul and/or traditional R&B artists, she also received the Humanitarian Award for her work with her BeyGOOD initiative, which has funded college scholarships, brought safe water and sanitation to the East African nation of Burundi and, most recently, brought COVID-19 testing resources to Black and brown communities as well as support Black small business honors.Also Read: Beyond Blackface: Can Hollywood's Reckoning on Race Lead to Substantive Change?Former First Lady Michelle Obama

Beyonce joined the ranks of activists like Muhammad Ali and Harry Belafonte on Sunday (June 28) when the 2020 BET Awards honored her with the BET Humanitarian Award during its socially distanced broadcast.

which earned him a record deal.

, a "celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience" which features music from and was written, directed, and executive produced by her. Expect guest appearances from Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Blue Ivy Carter, Pharrell, and Jay-Z—and in case you're like I NEED THIS YESTERDAY, don't panic! You don't have to wait too long.