2007 BET Awards

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Original "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Holliday, left, and recent Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson perform at the 7th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson accepts the award for best new artist during the 7th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Robin Thicke performs at the 7th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

With her children cheering her on, Diana Ross accepts the lifetime achievement award during the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

Erykah Badu performs during a tribute to Diana Ross at the 7th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Stevie Wonder performs during a tribute to Diana Ross at the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

Ciara performs during the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

50 Cent, center, performs "Amusement Park" at the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

Patti LaBelle talks on stage during a tribute to Gerald Levert during the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

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Birdman, left, and Lil Wayne accept the viewer's choice award for "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" during the 7th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 26, 2007.

Kelly Rowland, center, performs during the 7th annual BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Actor Don Cheadle poses in the press room with his Humanitarian Award at the 2007 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Singer Alicia Keys presents the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2007 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Singer Ne-Yo poses in the press room with his award for Best Male R&B Artist at the 2007 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Rappers Chuck D, left, and Flavor Flav from the group Public Enemy perform during the 2007 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Sean "Diddy" Combs performs at the 7th annual BET Awards Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.