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This year's Soul Train Awards was a star-studded affair celebrating the latest and greatest in black music.
Hosted by Academy Award nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, the show was taped at the Cobb Energy Center on Nov. 10 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The returning hosts hammed it up onstage again this year, with a rousing dance off to hot hip-hop tinged anthems such as 'Hot Toddy' and 'Whip My Hair;' "Stanky Leg' and 'Rude Boy;' and 'How Low Can You Go.'
Other highlights from this year's show included an opening number by the one and only R.Kelly, followed by musical performances by Erykah Badu, Ne-Yo, Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae and Cee-Lo Green.
R&B diva Anita Baker accepted her Legend Award after a tribute from female vocalists Chrisette Michele, Faith Evans, Tamia, Rachelle Ferrell, Lalah Hathaway and Dionne Farris -who performed a medley of her hits from 'Caught up in the Rapture' to 'Giving You the Best That I Got.' King of Comedy and Steve Harvey presented Ron Isley with the second Legend Award for the night. R&B crooners Keyshia Cole, Bilal, Tank, El DeBarge, Eric Benét, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne and Freddy Jackson serenaded the icon with a medley of his greatest hits.
After his acceptance speech, Isley, who was recently released from prison, took to the stage to perform his own take on his sultry songs 'Between the Sheets' and 'What I Missed the Most.' He later collaborated with chanteuse Chanté Moore and R. Kelly for his throwback hit, 'Contagious.'
Other notables who came out for the festivities are Elise Neal, Jazmine Sullivan, Bevy Smith, Dwele, Raven-Symoné, June Ambrose, SWV, Tyler Perry, Prophetess Juanita Bynum, Michael Baisden, Goapelle, Fonzworth Bentley, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Just Blaze, Kid Capri, Chilli, Kim Fields, Tom Joyner, Kem, Biz Markie, Ne-Yo, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Lamman Rucker, Fatima Robinson, Misa Hilton Brim, Giunuwine, Sean Garrett, Jazze Pha, Sole, India.Arie, Ray Lavender, and more. CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer, a longtime fan of Soul Train, took to the stage with Doug E. Fresh to do the "Dougie" dance and later accepted an award on behalf of Eminem, who did not bother showing up to the event.
A complete list of winners for the 2010 Soul Train Awards are listed below.
• Best New Artist - Melanie Fiona
• Best Female R&B Soul Artist - Alicia Keys (absent)
• Song of the Year – 'Nothing on You' by B.o.B. feat Bruno Mars
• Best Hip Hop Song of the Year – 'Love the Way You Lie' by Eminem featuring Rihanna (absent)
• Best Male R&B Soul Artist - Trey Songz and Usher (tie) (absent)
• Album of the Year - Usher Raymond, Raymond vs. Raymond
• Record of the Year (songwriter award) - Alicia Keys, 'Unthinkable (I'm Ready),' songwriters: Alicia Keys, Aubrey Graham, Brothers, Noah "40" Shebib
• Best Reggae Artist Award - Gyptian
• Centric Award - Janelle Monae
• Best Gospel Performance Male Female or Group - Marvin Sapp
• Best Dance Performance - Ciara, 'Ride' (absent)
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By: miamac on 11/25/2010 7:20PM
two great artists were honored. congrats.
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By: Barb on 11/29/2010 11:12PM
R. Kelly,EL Debarge, Chrisette Michell, Tamia, and the last 2 young ladies that sung Anita Baker's songs was excellent. Faith Evans and the others were horrible. Keisha Cole cannot not sing, as usual her performance was horrible.
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By: ADMR on 11/26/2010 12:36AM
12:05...Once Again,Reppin The Power On The Purple Carpet....SEE!
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By: ANGELCEO on 11/26/2010 12:46AM
OUR FANstastics Had Fun......I will be Taping On 12/6 - AMEN!
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By: dell on 11/27/2010 2:10AM
We can always count on you for a stupid comment. Do you see Blacks jumping up and down about the "Latin Grammys"? relax, dummy you can't control the universe. Live your life, mind your own business and stop trying to control other people it's just that simple.
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By: Cyndi on 11/28/2010 10:49PM
Cee lo was hot!.... love the song
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By: djkut on 11/29/2010 12:03AM
It was a whole Helluva a lot better than the BET Awards Thank God. I wish Taraji and Terrance would not do so much clowing other than that it was pretty decent.
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By: Smith on 11/29/2010 1:02AM
I so agree with you about the unnecessary clowning by Terrence and Taraji. It adds nothing of value to the show. El Debarge can still sing. I love to hear people who can actually sing.
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By: Loli on 11/29/2010 2:20PM
I agree, the clowning was not at all funny and very awkward, especially the opening skit. I don't know why they thought that would go over well. I think the show was good, but it could have been better. One day I'd like to see a black awards show put on a solid production though.
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By: nomoxcuses on 11/29/2010 12:27AM
With a comment like that, there is no wonder. Racism exists partly because outsiders get offended when insiders celebrate each other!
We don't bother you when Ringling Bros comes to town!!!
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