Award season energy took over Los Angeles this week as stars gathered for the 2026 BET Awards and a packed lineup of events leading into Culture’s Biggest Night. Between red carpets, live performances, exclusive brunches, and behind-the-scenes conversations, there was no shortage of memorable appearances from some of entertainment’s most notable names.

The BET Awards brought together Teyana Taylor, Janet Jackson, Cardi B, Kehlani, Tems, Doechii, Yung Miami, Martin Lawrence, and many more for an evening celebrating Black excellence. Earlier in the weekend, BET Experience kept fans entertained with performances from Mariah the Scientist and Yung Miami, while BET Media House welcomed Tyla, Lucky Daye, Master P, Eva Marcille, Jozzy, Lex P and Drea Nicole of Pour Minds, Kym Whitley, Kenny Burns, and BET President Louis Carr for exclusive interviews. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Culture Creators honored innovators during its annual awards brunch, drawing guests including Janelle James and Cortez Bryant. Outside California, Colman Domingo made an appearance at Frameline in San Francisco, while Zendaya stepped out in London for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day photocall.

Take a look at this week’s standout celebrity sightings below.

Janet Jackson at the BET Awards.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Janet Jackson attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)

Kehlani

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Kehlani poses in the 2026 BET Awards Press Room at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Muni Long

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Muni Long poses in the 2026 BET Awards Press Room at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Eva Marcille

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Eva Marcille attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)

Coco Jones in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Coco Jones attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)

Chlöe Bailey on the red carpet.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Chlöe Bailey attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage)

Doja Cat and Nas

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Doja Cat and Nas perform onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Martin Lawrence and Druski onstage.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Martin Lawrence and Druski speak onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Leon Thomas with his trophy.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Leon Thomas III poses in the 2026 BET Awards Press Room at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Keke Palmer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Keke Palmer poses in the 2026 BET Awards Press Room at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

The Queen.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Queen Latifah performs onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Kelly Rowland

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Kelly Rowland speaks onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

ATL’s Best.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) T.I. and Young Dro pose in the press room during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The West Coast representer.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Ice Cube poses in the press room during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Kehlani and Destin Conrad

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Kehlani and Destin Conrad pose in the press room during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Yung Miami

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Yung Miami poses in the 2026 BET Awards Press Room at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Kehlani and Leon

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Kehlani and Leon Thomas III attend the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

Diarra Kilpatrick on the carpet.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Diarra Kilpatrick attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Druski and Durand in a hilarious sketch.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Durand Bernarr and Druski speak onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Gina Views and DJ Hed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) Gina Views and DJ Hed attend the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Scott Evans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Scott Evans attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Kehlani performs onstage.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Kehlani performs onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: (L-R) DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo attend the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Gia Peppers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Gia Peppers attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Trevor Jackson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Trevor Jackson attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Brandee Evans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Brandee Evans attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Kendra G attends BET Awards 2026 TOAST Creator Reception.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Kendra G attends BET Awards 2026 TOAST Creator Reception on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)

Dominique Perry

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Dominique Perry attends BET Awards 2026 TOAST Creator Reception on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)

Mariah the Scientist

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Mariah the Scientist performs onstage during BETX Main Stage presented by Hyundai during the 2026 BET Experience Fan Fest at The Beehive on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

The ladies of Pour Minds.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: (L-R) Lex P and Drea Nicole speak onstage for Pour Minds Live during the BET Experience Fan Fest at The Beehive on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Rapsody and Lucky Daye

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: (L-R) Rapsody and Lucky Daye attend the BET Awards 2026 Media House at Hudson Loft on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Master P attends the 10th Annual Culture Creators Awards Brunch.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Master P attends the 10th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch at The Beverly Hilton on June 26, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)

Loren Lorosa

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Loren Lorosa attends the 10th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch at The Beverly Hilton on June 26, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)

Chxrry

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Chxrry attends the BET Awards 2026 Media House at Hudson Loft on June 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

MC Lyte

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: MC Lyte attends the BET Awards 2026 Media House at Hudson Loft on June 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

B2K in the building.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: (L-R) Raz-B, Omarion, Lil’ Fizz and J-Boog of the musical group B2K attend the BET Awards 2026 Media House at Hudson Loft on June 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Zendaya in London.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 25: Zendaya attends SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY UK PHOTOCALL on June 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Releasing UK)

KenTheMan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: KenTheMan attends the BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game at USC Galen Center on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Jozzy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Jozzy plays in the BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game at USC Galen Center on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Eve performs during the Celebration of Black Music Month.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 25: Eve performs during the Celebration of Black Music Month featuring Eve and Special Guest Mya at The Dell Music Center on June 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images for Welcome America, Inc.)

BreSkii, Flo Milli and Maiya the Don

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: BreSkii, Flo Milli
and Maiya the Don attend BET Experience 2026 Celebrity Basketball Game on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson and Deborah Cox

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Taraji P. Henson and Deborah Cox pose at Henson’s Sardi’s portrait unveiling at Sardi’s on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Billy Porter attends Taraji P. Henson’s Sardi’s portrait unveiling.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Billy Porter attends Taraji P. Henson’s Sardi’s portrait unveiling ceremony for her performance in “August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” at Sardi’s on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)

Olandria in Cannes.

CANNES, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Olandria Carthen attends the Spotify Beach concert featuring Mike D, Central Cee And RAYE on June 23, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spotify)

Tosin Cole

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23:attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Milo Citron/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Miles Caton in France.

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Miles Caton attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Milo Citron/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Skepta

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Skepta attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Milo Citron/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Naomie Harris in the UK.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 25: Naomie Harris attends the unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair on June 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for RH)

Naomi Campbell

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 25: Naomi Campbell attends the unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair on June 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for RH)

Author Malcom Gladwell and musician Questlove.

CANNES, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Author Malcom Gladwell (R) and musician Questlove attend the iHeartMedia fireside chat “Unscripted: How Stories Earn Attention across Culture and Media: with Malcolm Gladwell and Questlove at the Palais Cannes Lions Festival on June 23, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson pose at Taraji P. Henson’s Sardi’s portrait unveiling at Sardi’s on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

June Ambrose

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: June Ambrose attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Milo Citron/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Missy Elliott

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Missy Elliott attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Milo Citron/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Author: Okla Jones

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