BET Awards 2022: Ye Shocks Crowd as Part of Star-Studded Tribute to Diddy | The Download

On ET's The Download, Denny Directo and Cassie DiLaura break down the must-know entertainment news stories from Monday, June 27. First, Kanye West surprises the audience on stage at the BET Awards with a moving speech honoring Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who received the show's Lifetime Achievement Award. Ahead of his honor, Diddy stunned the crowd with a star-studded performance including Lil' Kim, The Lox, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci and Shyne. In more surprise performances, Mariah Carey hit the stage for a performance with Latto for their remixed version of 'Big Energy,’ and Brandy shocked the crowd by appearing on stage with Jack Harlow, singing ‘First Class.’ Plus, Halle Bailey gives details on her latest film projects with the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple,’ and Disney’s new live-action ‘The Little Mermaid. Halle tells ET she actually cried while watching the first footage of herself as Ariel! For the second year in a row, BET Awards host Taraji P. Henson delivered on her promise of more surprises and more outfit changes, serving 12 different looks for the night. Stars react to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, and Matthew McConaughey shares his thoughts on the gun control bill recently signed by President Joe Biden. We also look at actor Jussie Smollett's big return to Hollywood on the BET Awards carpet, where he was promoting his work on the BET+ original series ‘B-Boy Blues.’ 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss addresses her feud with NeNe Leakes, telling ET’s Kevin Frazier that they no longer speak. NeNe is unbothered, though, as she embarks on a new life as a college student in the celebrity edition of BET’s ‘College Hill.’ Kevin Hart teams up with Woody Harrelson in ‘The Man From Toronto,’ streaming now on Netflix, and Maya Rudolph’s new comedy series ‘Loot’ is streaming on Apple TV+. Next, Khloe Kardashian turns 38 as her little sister, Kendall Jenner, shares a cheeky photo on her Instagram page. We end on our exclusive interview with country star Jimmie Allen telling ET all about collaborating with Jennifer Lopez on the song ‘On My Way’ from the ‘Marry Me’ soundtrack.