The 7th Black Entertainment Television Awards were held in Los Angeles with Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson the big winners.

It was hosted by comedian Mo’Nique. The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year.

Video of the Year
Beyonce — Irreplaceable

Best Group
Gnarls Barkley

Best Actor
Forest Whitaker

Best Actress
Jennifer Hudson

Best Hip-Hop Artist
T.I.

Best Collaboration
Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige — Runaway Love

Best New Artist
Jennifer Hudson

Best Male Athlete
LeBron James

Best Female Athlete
Serena Williams

Bet J Cool Like That
Gerald Levert

Best Gospel Artist
Kirk Franklin

Best Male R&B Artist
Ne-Yo

Best Female R&B Artist
Beyonce

Viewers Choice Award
Birdman and Lil Wayne — Stuntin’ Like My Daddy

Bet Humanitarian Award
Don Cheadle

Lifetime Achievement Award
Diana Ross