NEWS:Alicia Keys, Brandy, Ciara, Missy Elliott, & Keyshia Cole Celebrate Women at ‘Black Girls Rock!’

It was ladies’ night as BET presented its annual “Black Girls Rock!” celebration at the Loews Paradise Theatre in New York City on Saturday. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, the star-studded affair honored the achievements of women of color with heartfelt performances, tributes, and special awards. This year’s honorees included Dionne Warwick (Living Legend Award), Alicia Keys (Rock Star Award), and Janelle Monáe (Young, Gifted, & Black Award).
Ciara thrilled with some new moves and new material off her upcoming album One Woman Army, and was joined by Missy Elliott for “1, 2 Step.” Brandy delivered a knock-out performance of “Wildest Dreams,” and Keyshia Cole tore the house down with her new single “Trust and Believe” off her upcoming album Woman to Woman.
Alicia ignited the stage with her female anthem “Girl on Fire,” while Luke James, Anthony Hamilton, and Eric Benét serenaded the ladies with Tom Jones’ classic “She’s a Lady.”
“Black Girls Rock!” premieres Sunday, November 4, on BET.

Ciara

Tracee Ellis Ross, Keyshia Cole, and Regina King

Marsha Ambrosius

Keyshia Cole

Janelle Monáe

Bridget Kelly

Ciara

Ciara

Ciara and Missy Elliott

Ciara and Missy Elliott

Brandy

Brandy

Brandy

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Janelle Monáe and Alicia Keys

Missy Elliott and Janelle Monáe

Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick

Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole

India.Arie

Luke James, Anthony Hamilton, and Eric Benét

SWV

Estelle

Bow Wow

Luke James