Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams big winners at BET Awards

Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams big winners at BET Awards
June 30, 2014 - 15:49 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams were the big winners at last night's (June 29) BET Awards, Digital Spy said.

In the movie nominations, 12 Years a Slave also performed well, picking up the award for Best Movie, as well as Best Actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor and Best Actress for Lupita Nyong'o.

Beyoncé picked up the gong for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, on top of Best Collaboration with Jay Z on the track 'Drunk In Love'.

Meanwhile, Pharrell Williams was given the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and scored Video of the Year for his hit single 'Happy'.

The 41-year-old opened the ceremony with new single 'Come Get It Bae', with special guest Missy Elliott.

Lionel Richie was also in attendance to collect the Lifetime Achievement award, while Drake and Nicki Minaj took away the Best Male and Female Hip-Hop Artist awards.

In the international categories, Krept & Konan were given the award for Best UK Act, followed by Davido for Best African Act.

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Digital Spy. Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, 12 Years a Slave lead the BET Awards 2014
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