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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Justin and Hailey Bieber are dancing off the drama -- spotted in L.A. looking all loved-up and carefree, shutting down those marriage rumors one groove at a.. TMZ.com
A Texas Republican Congressman, Brandon Gill, sparked outrage after making a racist remark against Indian-origin New York politician Zohran Mamdani for eating biryani with his hands. Gill reshared a video of Mamdani eating during an interview and wrote, āCivilized people in America donāt eat like this. Go back to the Third World.ā
The video showed Mamdani discussing taboo topics in U.S. politics while calmly eating. Ironically, Gill is married to Danielle DāSouza, daughter of Indian-American commentator Dinesh DāSouza. Social media erupted, highlighting hypocrisy and sharing photos of Trump eating with his hands. Gill has a history of racist rhetoric, recently posting two contrasting pictures of Los Angeles to argue against immigration. Mamdani, born in Uganda and raised in NYC, was explaining how his worldview on Palestine is shaped by his Third World roots. The comment by Gill has triggered a larger debate on race, culture, and what defines āAmerican values.ā
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Lizzo says it's a "Lizzo-Wayne summer" with her new mixtape "My Face Still Hurts From Smiling" ... and, she's got a couple great opportunities for collaboration... TMZ.com
Andrew Tate won't be charged in regard to the police report Bri Stern filed against him, alleging abusive behavior during a sexual encounter in March, TMZ can.. TMZ.com
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday ... TMZ Sports has learned. Lenoir -- who recorded one forced fumble and.. TMZ.com
Breaking news surrounding Taylor Swift's canceled Eras Tour concerts in Vienna last year: German authorities have arrested a Syrian national on allegations of supporting the foiled terrorist attack targeting one of Swift's shows. In a press release, authorities identified the national as Mohammad A., a minor. Prosecutors said that the suspect supported the ideology of the Islamic State group and that, between mid-July and August last year, he was in contact with a young adult from Austria who was planning a bomb attack on one of Swift's concerts in Vienna.
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The finale of 'Squid Game' is here, and the cast is saying you'll be shocked by the ending! Season three picks up with Seong Gi-hun back in the games after the failed rebellion that ended season two. The stakes are raised; the competition is deadlier than ever and with just six episodes remainingā¦it will all come to an end. The cast chatted with The Hollywood Reporter all about the finale and how fans around the world will react.
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THR pulls our drama actors aside for some "Off Script" moments ahead of their THR Roundtable interview. Find out how Cooper Koch wanted to make his trailer feel like Erik Menendez's room and why Eddie Redmayne would want to be a pizza maker. Plus, Adam Scott reveals the movie that made him want to become and actor and more.
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Pedro Pascal is looking back at calling author J.K. Rowling a "heinous loser" for her anti-trans views. In April, the actor responded to a social media post that criticized Rowling for celebrating the Supreme Court of the United Kingdomās landmark ruling that trans women should not be recognized as women and that "sex" should legally mean biological sex.
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Rupert Friend shares what the 'Jurassic' franchise means to him, while chatting with THR on the carpet for 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' Plus, he shares what the film brings to the franchise saying it's, "a love letter to Spielberg."
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Brad Pitt's got some problems at home ... because while he was out of the country promoting his new movie, cops say his L.A. pad was hit by burglars. The Los.. TMZ.com
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.
#AlexPadilla #KristiNoem #TrumpAmerica #ImmigrationProtests #LAPD #PressConference #USPolitics #SenatorArrested #FreeSpeechCrisis #ICEraids #DHS #CaliforniaVsTrump #BreakingNews #PoliticalDrama
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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).
#LACurfew2025 #JournalistShotLA #TobyCanhamInjured #LAProtestsLive #ImmigrationProtestLA #PressUnderFire #LARiots2025 #AntiICEProtests #NationalGuardLA #TrumpVsNewsom #LAPoliceBrutality #LAUnderLockdown #LosAngelesRiots #FreePressTargeted #MarinesInLA
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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.
#LAPD #HorsebackCop #ImmigrationProtests #ICERaids #LosAngelesRiots #PoliceVsProtesters #LawAndOrder #BreakingNews #NationalGuard #Marines #ParamountProtest #ComptonClashes #TrumpOrdersTroops #ViolentProtests #CopVsRioter #PoliceHero #MountedPolice #RiotResponse #FederalRaids #ProtestViolence
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Gavin Newsom has gone scorched earth on Fox News, claiming host Jesse Watters intentionally lied to make the California Governor look like a liar in his battle with Donald Trump over activating the..
Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest
Police in Los Angeles clashed with demonstrators over the weekend, hours ahead of an expected curfew, during nationwide protests..
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Marines undergo training as military presence grows in Los Angeles
Around 700 Marines remain in civil disturbance training at a naval base in Orange County as military presence grows amid protests..
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