BET Awards 2012 | The Show

Nicki Minaj puts on a show at the BET Awards.  (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Big Sean accepts the best new artist award.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

D’Angelo had a memorable comeback performance.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Chante Moore sings during a tribute to Donna Summer.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Tyrese Gibson performs during the 2012 BET Awards.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Faith Evans sings onstage at the awards ceremony in the Shrine Auditorium.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Cissy Houston, the mother of Whitney Houston, sings during the tribute to her late daughter.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Beyonce and Alan Ferguson accept their award for video director of the year.   (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Viewer’s choice award winners Mindless Behavior accepts their prize onstage.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine -- who co-starred with Whitney Houston in “Waiting to Exhale” -- speak about the late singer and actress.  (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Brandy, a protege of Whitney Houston, performs during the tribute to her late mentor.  (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Chaka Khan sings during the Whitney Houston tribute.  (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Chris Brown, named best male R&B artist, begins his performance.  (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

Chris Brown, half his chest painted, stands with his dancers.  (Mark Davis / Getty Images)