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Beyoncé Knowles
The singer performed a costume-riffic mashup of "Ave Maria" and "Angel" at the awards show—and walked off with the Best Female R&B award.
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Alicia Keys
The singer-songwriter looked smashing on the red carpet.
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Jamie Foxx
The singer, dancer, comedian and Oscar winner brought all his talents to bear in a re-creation of Michael Jackson's "Beat It." He said, "No need to be sad. We want to celebrate this black man."
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Tyra Banks
The model and talk show star presented LeBron James with the Best Athlete award.
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Lil Wayne
Picking up the Best Male Hip-Hop award, the rapper offered words of praise for Michael Jackson.
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Taraji P. Henson
The Benjamin Button star took home the Best Actress award.