Last night the stars came out for The Black Entertainment Network's 2008 BET Awards. Among attendees were high-profile celebs like Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Ashanti, Lil' Kim and TLC, and they pulled out all the stops to make an impact.
In her second gown of the night, Alicia ramps up the glamour in this white number. Apparently, she had Spanx on underneath. Now that's our kind of girl!
Beyonce's little sis works the watercolour look, with what look like Giuseppe Zanotti cut-out uber-wedges.
Lil Mama may as well be wearing a 'Fug Me' sign on her forehead with this unconventional get-up. A+ for effort though.
For her first look of the night, Alicia opts for a strapless cocktail frock by David Meister with Sergio Rossi paint-splatter shoes. Is it just us, or does the dress look a bit big for her tiny frame?
A space-age trim stops Gabrielle's white sheath from looking too dull, but is it still a bit too safe for such a stunning actress?
Oh come on, they're asking for it, aren't they?TLC, the mid 90s called. They want their unflattering clothes back.
It looks like the 'Princess of Hip-Hop' is back with a vengeance - and a flash of thigh - in this showstopper. Subtle? Who needs to be subtle?!
Rihanna wows the crowds in a dramatic ruffled neon Giambattista Valli maxi dress.
Jennifer Hudson Wears a curvy-hugging strapless cocktail dress in one of her red carpet staple colours, metallic bronze / brown.
Lil' Kim chooses a surprisingly sedate purple halter dress with metallic accessories.
Keyshia Cole ramps up the volume in this belted yellow bubble dress. So bright you need shades.
Jordin Sparks matches her cute pleat-detail cocktail dress to the BET Awards red carpet.
Beyonce Knowles second performance tribute to Etta James
