The Show: A Look At The 2011 BET Awards Show Audience [Photos]

The BET Awards was full of surprises this year including an appearance by power couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith who sat in the audience. Their adorable kids Willow and Jaden Smith were competing against each other in the ‘Rising Star’ category and both won in a tie for the award. I’m not sure who worked out that 2 for 1 deal but that’s what you call power in Hollywood.

Keri Hilson and actor Laz Alonso may not be together yet but they sure did look good together while presenting at the show last night.

            

Flo Rida  showed up at most of the festivities throughout the weekend with his new girlfriend Melyssa Ford.

                                     

Lala hosted the Social Media Lounge throughout the show but also found time to enjoy the event with her hubby Carmelo Anthony.  She wore a silver Tom Ford dress that was modeled by Beyonce during his secret Runway show last year.

Nelly and Ashanti were spotted in the audience.

 J Cole stopped to chop it up with hip hop couple Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa. 

 Lil' Wayne got a kiss from one of the women in his life....his daughter Reginae.

                                               

Nicki Minaj caught up with Mary J

  

Big Sean went from an appearance in the BET Cypher last year to being a featured performer on this year’s show. Kudos! He was spotted in the audience with Jaden Smith while sitting next to his long time girlfriend.

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Nia Long was glowing as she sat behind Ace Hood.

Kelly Rowland was spotted looking pretty in pink before her big performance.

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Nicki Minaj and Drake shared a moment…

Steve Harvey spotted with his wife Majorie

Idris Elba spotted with Queen Latifah and Gladys Knight.

 "The Game" star Hosea Chanchez wore custom suits from AKOO Clothing Designs in New York for the show. He presented on stage with his co-stars Meagan Good and Pooch Hall.

 

Ne-Yo

 

Swizz Beatz

Estelle & Doug E. Fresh

The Five Heartbeats reunited.

 

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