The BET Awards are coming back to the West Coast later this month, and to ensure that this year's festivities are bigger and better than ever, a star-studded 106 & Park will be broadcasting live from downtown Los Angeles all weekend long, leading up to the biggest pre-show ever!

The weekend kicks off Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. when 106 & Park Live, presented by Target and hosted by Bow Wow, will bask in the California sunshine, joined by White House Down stars Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum as well as funnyman Marlon Wayans and performances by Mindless Behavior and Jason Derulo.

Then for the first time in the show's 13-year history 106 & Park Live, presented by Coca-Cola, will go live on Saturday, June 29 at its usual time, 6 p.m., with special guest Tyga, who will also be performing. There will, of course, be some surprise celebrity guests on hand to help Bow Wow with hosting duties leading up to the big day.

Want unlimited access to the biggest names in music, television and film? 106 & Park has got you covered. Bow Wow, Tony Rock and a few surprise guests will be on hand for the Livest red carpet pre-show in history. Don't miss a minute with the guys as they get up close and personal with the evening's best and brightest, and even offer up some of their fashion expertise…on the house!

And be sure to watch the BET Awards '13 hosted by Chris Tucker, with performances by Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, R. Kelly and more.

Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu,Kendrick Lamar and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets.Sign-up now to attend free film screenings, celebrity basketball games and more.
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