Los Angeles has been more of a buzz than usual all weekend preparing for the 2014 BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre. This year’s supposed to include performances from T.I., Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Hudson and more with an honoring of Lionel Richie is also to be included. Like most years, there’s sure to be some exciting surprise performers. Stay tuned.

On the next page you can catch a red carpet gallery that includes the night’s looks from Ashanti, Keke Palmer, Ne-Yo, Pharrell Williams, Nelly, Tatyana M. Ali, Tinashe and more.