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At the BET Awards, Janet Jackson surprised Teyana Taylor by presenting her with the Icon of the Year award, leaving Taylor emotional as she thanked Jackson, calling her her biggest inspiration and idol.
The 2026 BET Awards red carpet showcased a mix of standout style and misfires: Teyana Taylor impressed in a burgundy Stephane Rolland gown, Lizzo lit up the carpet in a shimmering gown, and Janet Jackson wowed with pinstripe drama, while Tierra Whack, Kehlani, and Shaun Ross drew critiques for oversized or hooded/ stiff silhouettes. Keke Palmer delivered a standout embellished Gucci look, Clipse and Teyana Taylor each won three awards, and Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award during a tribute attended by SZA, Doja Cat, and Lizzo.
Janet Jackson, 60, paid homage to her late brother Michael by rocking a Michael-inspired look at the BET Awards—featuring a black fedora, a matching tee, a white pinstripe shirt, and bold jewelry—while also noting her stance on the Michael biopic and her son Eissa.
Teyana Taylor was crowned BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year in Los Angeles, receiving the honor from Janet Jackson; after Jackson’s surprise appearance, Taylor cried and delivered an emotional speech thanking Jackson while reflecting on a 20-year, multi‑faceted career as dancer, choreographer, actress, director and more, with recent projects including the action film The Rip and the 2025 release One Battle After Another. The Icon of the Year honor recognizes culturally influential artists, and Taylor has previously won BET awards for Video Director of the Year (2020, 2023) and Fashion Vanguard in 2026, emphasizing she earned the title with gratitude rather than arrogance.
The 2026 BET Awards red carpet showcased standout moments (Teyana Taylor in a regal burgundy gown and Janet Jackson in pinstripes) alongside daring ensembles (Keke Palmer) and some misfires (Tierra Whack’s oversized coat); a Lauryn Hill tribute drew attention from fellow stars, marking a night of memorable fashion both on and off the carpet.
Lauryn Hill is celebrated with the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards and treats the audience to an impromptu performance of Ex-Factor before closing with Everything Is Everything; Janet Jackson surprises Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award, praising her work ethic and range. The show also honors music figures in memoriam, honors D’Angelo with a star-studded tribute, and marks Druski as the ceremony’s youngest host, opening with a dramatic entrance alongside Kehlani and Jamie Foxx among others.
Teyana Taylor was moved to tears when Janet Jackson surprised her with Icon of the Year at the BET Awards 2026, a night that also saw her win Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award; Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award and performed two songs with a 20‑minute tribute from peers like SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah and Common, while Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan and Olivia Dean were among other winners across multiple categories.
Teyana Taylor cried on stage as Janet Jackson presented her with BET's Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards, praising her inspiration and reflecting on a landmark year that included Oscar and Golden Globe recognition, while emphasising gratitude and a collaborative, mentorship-driven approach to success.
Teyana Taylor accepted the BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year honor from Janet Jackson, delivering an emotional speech about two decades of hard work and thanking the people who inspired her, while continuing to expand her multifaceted career in music, acting, directing, and fashion.
Rolling Stone’s fact-check of the Michael biopic decries broad historical distortions: the film erases or sidelines Jackson siblings like Rebbie and Janet, compresses the 1966–1988 timeline into a 140-minute narrative, and fabricates or omits key events (from Bubbles the chimpanzee’s timing to Jermaine’s departure and Randy’s role). It also misattributes the Thriller title track to Michael, glosses MTV history, and alters the final Victory Tour roster. The piece argues that the movie prioritizes nostalgia and box-office appeal over fidelity to history, noting that if you want factual music history you should read a book or watch a documentary, while hinting at a potential sequel that would cover later decades.
Jaafar Jackson earned praise from relatives at the Hollywood premiere of the Michael biopic, but Janet Jackson, Paris Jackson and Rebbie Jackson were notably absent amid ongoing family tensions; Paris has criticized the project as a fantasy riddled with inaccuracies, though some family members defended Jaafar’s portrayal. The film covers Michael Jackson’s rise through 1988 and hints at a possible Part 2.
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” does not feature several Jackson family members, most notably Janet Jackson who declined the project; Paris Jackson has spoken against the film, while other siblings express mixed support, signaling a schism within the Jackson family over the movie.
Janet Jackson declined to be depicted in the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, a decision reiterated by sister LaToya at the film’s premiere. Jaafar Jackson plays Michael, with Prince Jackson as an executive producer; Paris Jackson has criticized aspects of the film’s accuracy. The Jackson estate reportedly spent up to $15 million on reshoots to address issues and remove a depiction of Michael’s alleged molestation accusation, and the movie hits theaters this Friday.
A Los Angeles family screening of the Michael biopic turned tense after Janet Jackson criticized the film’s acting, makeup and character movements, prompting Jermaine Jackson to publicly accuse her of undermining the project; the confrontation surprised younger relatives, though Paris Jackson had previously said she wasn’t involved.
A new book claims that Janet Jackson requested Tupac Shakur to take an AIDS test before a kissing scene on the set of 'Poetic Justice' due to concerns about his health and reputation, but Tupac refused, reflecting the tensions and health fears of the early 1990s.