The ceremony, hosted by actor and comedian Deon Cole, is being broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, airing on BET and CBS. The theme for this year’s show is, “Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.” Multiple nominees include Ayo Edebiri (with nominations for “The Bear,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Inside Out 2”); Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“Nickel Boys,” “Exhibiting Forgiveness” and “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat”); Taraji P. Henson (“Fight Night,” hosting the 2024 BET Awards and her children’s book “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)”); Colman Domingo...
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