Hollywood Stars Criticize Abortion Ruling At BET Awards Stage

Henson took the stage as the show바카라�s host on Sunday with an uplifting message about 바카라�Black Excellence바카라� before she launched into the court바카라�s overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling last week. The actor took the stage after Lizzo opened the show with a flute solo in a glittery-gold outfit performing her single 'About Damn Time.'

바카라�It바카라�s about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It바카라�s a sad day in America,바카라� said Henson, thanking Lizzo who along with Live Nation recently donated $1 million in tour proceeds to Planned Parenthood. 바카라�A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman that can give life 바카라� if she chooses to.바카라�

Monae held up her middle finger toward the Supreme Court before she introduced nominees for best female R&B/pop artist. Her speech earned standing applause at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

바카라�These artists are making art on our own terms, owning our truths and expressing ourselves freely and unapologetically in a world that tries to control and police our bodies, my body and our decisions, my body,바카라� said the singer, who also paid homage to the LGBTQ+ community. 바카라�(explicit) you Supreme Court. I know we바카라�re celebrating right now as we should. We absolutely deserve to celebrate 바카라� especially now we should celebrate our art by protecting our rights and our truths.바카라�

Afterward, Monae introduced Sullivan as the category바카라�s winner 바카라� who made a plea to men for their support of women.

바카라�It바카라�s a hard time for us,바카라� Sullivan said. 바카라�I want to speak directly to the men: We need y바카라�all. We need y바카라�all to stand up, stand up for us, stand up with us. If you바카라�ve ever benefitted from a woman making one of the toughest decisions of her life, which is to terminate a pregnancy, you need to be standing. This is not just a woman issue. This is everybody바카라�s issue. We need your support more than ever.바카라�

Latto gave an emotional speech after she won best new artist. 바카라�It바카라�s giving pro-choice,바카라� said the rapper, who later performed her smash hit 'Big Energy' with Mariah Carey. 바카라�It바카라�s never giving a man policing my body.바카라�

Singer Tems dedicated her best international act award to the many women who 'dare to dream.'

바카라�Where I바카라�m from, things like this don바카라�t happen,바카라� said the Lagos, Nigeria-born singer who won the best collaboration with Justin Bieber and Wizkid for their song 'Essence.' 바카라�This is a dream. If you바카라�re watching me, I want you to imagine yourself as me because you are meant to be here too.바카라�

Doja Cat entered the show as the leading nominee with six. The chart-topping performer is up for best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, the album of the year for her No. 1 hit 바카라�Planet Her바카라� and BET Her for 'Woman.' Her 'Kiss Me More' with SZA is nominated for video of the year and best collaboration.

Sean 바카라�Diddy바카라� Combs will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award 바카라� one of the highest honors at the ceremony. The music mogul is the founder of Bad Boy Records, has his own television network, and fashion line, and is a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a slew of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and 112.

Drake and Ari Lennox were the second-most nominated acts, scoring four nods each. Three nominations went to several others including Baby Keem, Silk Sonic, Chloe Bailey, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, and Tems.

Jack Harlow performed 'Poison' alongside Lil Wayne before Brandy hit the stage with him for his hit 'First Class.' While Harlow and Brandy performed, the camera turned to her brother, Ray J, who was seen dancing in the audience.

Chance the Rapper and Joey Bada$$ performed 'The Highs & The Lows.' In her pink gown, Muni Long opened her set with a snippet of 'Time Machine' before her jam 'Hrs & Hrs.'

The winners in the 19 categories, including film and sports awards, are selected by BET바카라�s Voting Academy, comprised of entertainment professionals and fans.

[With Inputs from PTI]