Inside Rehearsals
Practice makes perfect.
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All the Laughs - Even though this year's host Arsenio Hall is no stranger to the stage, practice makes perfect. And in between practice, he definitely keeps those jokes going for the room.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Throw It Back - Babyface is simply prepping for an unexpected throwback honoring L.A. Reid's storied career. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Real Deele - Before L.A. Reid was a mogul, he was a musician in The Deele. Because of that, they're helping to honor him this year and put in overtime during rehearsal. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Front and Center - Babyface is staying put until the performance is absolutely perfect.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Reunited - And yes, it feels so good! It's been years since The Deele has performed together, but based on how flawless their rehearsals were, it was like zero time passed by. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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To the Side - Babyface & Co. took a quick break during rehearsals to work some things out, but then they were right back to it. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Not-So-Candid - BET's own Stephen G. Hill caught up with Babyface and honoree L.A. Reid post rehearsal for this picture perfect snap.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Change Locations - With an entire room to use, why would Arsenio stay on stage when he can hit the balcony?(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Beyond Band Camp - Adam Blackstone and The BBE Allstar band kills at rehearsals!(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Stars Rising - Long hours make perfect performances. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Sing Down, Sis! - Ledisi brought so much love to her rehearsal that we're predicting it to be a performance that lives in your hearts forever. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Black Girl Magic - With strength and dignity, Ledisi will pay homage to some of the best sisters to ever do it. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Legend - The legendary Eddie Levert is ready to bring the house down with his untouchable voice. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Straight From LWD - After a week full of sisterhood at BET's Leading Women Defined, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks Debra Lee took the rehearsal stage to prepare for her words of encouragement at this year's BET Honors.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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A Star On and Off Screen - From Empire to the stage, Jussie Smollett is always ready to wow the audience with his presence. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Get It Right - Notes, notes and more notes to make this year's BET Honors performance perfect. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The U-S-H-E-R - The legendary Usher will be taking the stage and, based on one particular honoree this year, this shouldn't be a surprise at all. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Soul Music in the Flesh - Usher has carried the torch of soul music for almost two decades and we're sure that legend Eddie Levert would agree and is proud of the singer's accomplishments. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Selfies Are Necessary - And what is any special moment these days without a selfie?(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Get Familiar - Whitney Keaton and the Destiny Rode Choir have something special in store for the evening, and with vocals like Fantasia's being backed by theirs, you'll remember this performance for years to come. (Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Sing, Fanny, Sing! - Fantasia Barrino is back in the house this year, so prepare to be slayed by her vocal performance as usual.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Melodies From Heaven - No matter what Fantasia sings, it's guaranteed that you'll walk away feeling blessed and more in love with her than you were before.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Dedicated - Vocalist Jason Anthony Woods and the Destiny Rode Choir put in work during rehearsals.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Bringing Love to Soul - Raheem DeVaughn has kept the love in R&B and will be keeping the love in music during the 2016 BET Honors.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Still at Work - And with day two of rehearsals going strong, Adam Blackstone and his band are still pushing to perfection.(Photo: Kris Connor/BET/Getty Images for BET)
