New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Today, BET Networks revealed its final additions to an already hot lineup for this year's 15th annual "BET Awards" 2015 airing Sunday, June 28, 2015. Performers Tyga,
Robin Thicke, K. Michelle,
Janelle Monae and
Jidenna have been added to the roster. The news follows the announcement of
Janet Jackson as recipient of the inaugural Ultimate Icon:
Music Dance Visual award with Ciara,
Jason Derulo and
Tinashe slated to perform a special dance tribute to the iconic entertainer. In addition,
Smokey Robinson has been announced to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Tom Joyner the Humanitarian Award at this year's ceremony. Additional names to be announced.
The full list of "BET Awards" 2015 performers includes Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, Smokey Robinson, Big Sean, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Tyga,
Robin Thicke, K. Michelle, Janelle Monae, Jidenna, Jussie Smollett, Yazz, and Serayah from the hit show "Empire," Donnie McClurkin, Silento, Fetty Wap, Future, Omarion, E-40,
Gary Clark Jr. Tori
Kelly and Anthony Hamilton.
Laverne Cox, Zendaya, Michael B. Jordan,
Kelly Rowland, Saana Lathan, Michael Ealy, DeSean Jackson, Barry Floyd, Jay Ellis, La La Anthony,
Lauren London, Teyanna Taylor, Allen Iverson, Brandy, Brittany Daniel, Donald Glover, Wendy Raquel Robinson,
Boris Kodjoe,
Nicole Ari Parker and
Charlie Wilson are all slated to appear as presenters at this year's ceremony.
A full list of the "BET Awards" 2015 nominations is now available at https://www.bet.com/awards.
The official "Live! Red! Ready! The BET Awards Pre-Show" is scheduled to air live Sunday, June 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST) featuring former 106 & Park talent Rich Homie Quan,
Natalie la Rose ft. Jeremih, Lil Mama, Travi$ Scott ft.
2 Chainz and Future, and the evening's pre-show host Terrence J.
Stephen G. Hill, BET's President of Programming, Connie Orlando, BET's Senior Vice President of
Music and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, BET's Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the "BET Awards" along with
Jesse Collins, CEO of
Jesse Collins Entertainment.
The "BET Awards" 2015 will air LIVE on Sunday, June 28, 2015 on BET and will premiere around the world on BET's international network on Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00pm BST / 10:00pm CAT and will air live on MTV Australia for the very first time (check local listings).
The "BET Awards" will take place along with the BET
Experience at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles from June 25-28, 2015. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the "BET Awards" and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. All information about the BET
Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® can be found at BETExperience.com. The BET
Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a "BET Awards" ticket, great seats to 3-nights of concerts at STAPLES Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETX. Follow the
Experience on Twitter @betexperience.
