Grand Opening, Grand Closing … Beyonce and Prince Lead Galaxy of Stars at The BET Awards ‘06 on June 27 with Show-Stopping Performances. “It’s All In The Stars” will ring true on June 27th as the BET Awards ‘06 telecasts live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT (tape delayed to PT and MT). The star-studded telecast will kick off with a show-stopping performance by Hollywood’s favorite new dream girl, Beyonce, and conclude with a highly anticipated performance by the legendary Prince. Megastar Lineup Also Includes Top Nominee Jamie Foxx, Host Damon Wayans,
Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Ne-Yo, T.I., Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Mary Mary and Many More.

Rumors have been flying and fans have been eagerly anticipating the show-stopping “Grand Opening” and “Grand Closing” of BET Awards ‘06, as each year proves to be more extraordinary than before. This year, the BET Awards show begins with a Grand Opening salvo by America’s favorite new Dreamgirl Beyonce, and the world premiere television performance of her new smash “Deja Vu.” To cap the show, BET Awards ‘06 has the legendary Prince bringing it home with the Grand Closing to this annual tribute to music, movies, sports and more with an out-of-this-world performance. Prince’s song selection is a closely guarded secret … even to the show producers at this point. The stage is set for BET AWARDS ‘06 to be the most sizzling night of live television this year! The three-hour ‘live’ telecast premieres on June 27 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT (tape-delayed in the Mountain and Pacific zones).