LOS ANGELES — Amid awards for the top artists, actors and athletes, Steve Harvey, left, was recognized for his humanitarian work at Sunday’s BET Awards. BET chairman and chief executive Debra Lee called the 54-year-old entertainer “a true gentleman who acts like a comedian but thinks like a citizen of the world” as she presented him with the Humanitarian Award.
Chris Brown, right, won a pair of prizes early in the show. The 21-year-old singer and the night’s leading nominee won best male R&B artist and best collaboration for his song “Look at Me Now” with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes.
Instead of traditional awards-show winners’ envelopes, winners were revealed on a tablet device provided by Sprint.
Kanye West won the male hip-hop artist award. Diddy Dirty Money was named best group. Jaden Smith and Willow Smith won the Young Stars award. Patti LaBelle was to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Associated Press, Getty Images photos
Complete list of winners of the 2011 BET Awards:
Female R&B artist: Rihanna
Male R&B artist: Chris Brown
Female hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj
Male hip-hop artist: Kanye West
Collaboration: Chris Brown, “Look At Me Now,” feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
New artist: Wiz Khalifa
Group: Diddy Dirty Money
Young Stars award: (tie) Jaden Smith and Willow Smith
Gospel: Mary Mary
Centric award: Marsha Ambrosius
Actress: Taraji P. Henson
Actor: Idris Elba
Movie: “For Colored Girls”
Sportsman of the year: Michael Vick
Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams
International act, UK: Tinie Tempah
International act, Africa: (tie) 2Face Idibia and D’Banj
Video director of the year: Chris Robinson
Viewers’ choice: Chris Brown, “Look At Me Now”
