Monday 27 June 2016

Prince's ex-wife and mother of his only child Mayte Garcia sports floral gown at BET Awards as stars pay tribute to late icon

Sexy senorita! Prince's ex-wife and mother of his only child Mayte Garcia sports floral gown at BET Awards as stars pay tribute to late icon

It was a night filled with tributes for Prince who passed away in April.
So it was no surprise that the iconic musician's ex-wife Mayte Garcia turned up to show her support for the many stars taking part in honouring the late star at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday. 
The 42-year-old professional dancer looked gorgeous in a floral backless gown with fishtail silhouette as she arrived at the Microsoft Theater.
Floral explosion: Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia looked stunning at the 2016 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater in LA on Sunday 
Floral explosion: Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia looked stunning at the 2016 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater in LA on Sunday 
The brunette beauty wore her locks in glamorous waves with side-swept fringe.
She completed the look with red peep-toe heels and some matching scarlet lipstick.
Prince and Mayte met when she was hired to dance on his Diamonds and Pearls Tour in 1990.
She married the artist on Valentine's Day in 1996, when she was 22, in Minneapolis.
Feminine flair: The 42-year-old dancer wore a backless floral gown with fishtail silhouette
Feminine flair: The 42-year-old dancer wore a backless floral gown with fishtail silhouette
Feminine flair: The 42-year-old dancer wore a backless floral gown with fishtail silhouette 
History: The Puerto Rican beauty married Prince in 1996 but it was annulled in 2000
History: The Puerto Rican beauty married Prince in 1996 but it was annulled in 2000
Two months later she fell pregnant but the child died at one week old due to Pfeiffer syndrome.
The couple also lost a pregnancy early on to a miscarriage.
Their marriage was annulled in 2000.
There were several tributes to the singer throughout the awards, which celebrate African-Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment.
Most notably was Jennifer Hudson's rendition of Purple Rain
She performed the classic wearing a white cowl-neck tuxedo dress, which draped over her head. 
Tribute: Jennifer Hudson performed Prince's classic hit Purple Rain in an outfit reminiscent of what the artist wore at the 2005 People's Choice Awards
Tribute: Jennifer Hudson performed Prince's classic hit Purple Rain in an outfit reminiscent of what the artist wore at the 2005 People's Choice Awards
Tribute: Jennifer Hudson performed Prince's classic hit Purple Rain in an outfit reminiscent of what the artist wore at the 2005 People's Choice Awards
Stunning: Hudson's performance at the event outdid a much-criticized performance by Madonna at the Billboard Awards
Stunning: Hudson's performance at the event outdid a much-criticized performance by Madonna at the Billboard Awards
It was reminiscent of the classic outfit that Prince wore to the 2005 People's Choice Awards - an iconic look that has made it to numerous 'best Prince outfits' lists over the years. 
The first Prince tribute - held at the Billboard Music Awards last month and starring Madonna with Prince's friend Stevie Wonder - was met with criticism online.
Many fans objected to the idea of Madonna being the sole performer in the tribute, with some even starting an online petition to involve other artists after she was announced.
At the time, BET quickly tweeted: 'Yeah, we saw that. Don't worry. We Got You.'
Black-ish actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson did the honors of hosting the three-hour-plus show for the second year in a row.
Powerful performance: Prince's former fiancee and longtime collaborator Sheila E. rocked it on stage
Powerful performance: Prince's former fiancee and longtime collaborator Sheila E. rocked it on stage
Honouring an icon: Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly kicked off the tributes 
Honouring an icon: Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly kicked off the tributes 

2016 BET AWARDS WINNERS

Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award
Beyonce - "Formation" - WINNER
Drake - "Hotline Bling"
Bryson Tiller - "Don't"
Drake and Future - "Where Ya At"
Rihanna featuring Drake - "Work"
Chris Brown - "Back To Sleep" 

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Adele
Andra Day
Beyoncé - WINNER
K. Michelle
Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller - WINNER
Chris Brown
Jeremih
The Weeknd
Tyrese

Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Drake & Future - WINNER
Puff Daddy & The Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet

Best Collaboration
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign – "Play No Games"
Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend – "One Man Can Change the World"
Future feat. Drake – "Where Ya At"
Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – "Feeling Myself"
Rihanna feat. Drake – "Work" - WINNER

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake - WINNER
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj - WINNER
Remy Ma

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – "Formation" - WINNER
Bryson Tiller – "Don't"
Drake – "Hotline Bling"
Kendrick Lamar – "Alright"
Rihanna feat. Drake – "Work"

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley & The Little Homies
Director X - WINNER
Hype Williams

Best New Artist
 Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Bryson Tiller - WINNER
Kehlani
Tory Lanez 

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Kirk Franklin - WINNER
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs 

Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson - WINNER
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis

Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
Michael B. Jordan - WINNER
O'shea Jackson Jr.

Youngstars Award
Amandla Stenberg - WINNER
Quvenzhané Wallis
Silentó
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi

Best Movie
Beasts of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Straight Outta Compton - WINNER

Sportswoman of the Year
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Serena Williams - WINNER
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
Lebron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry - WINNER

 Centric Award
Beyonce - "Formation" - WINNER 
Andra Day – "Rise Up"
K. Michelle – "Not a Little Bit"
Rihanna – "Bitch Better Have My Money"
The Internet – "Under Control"


Best International Act Africa
Aka (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D'ivoire)
Wizkid (Nigeria) - WINNER
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best International Act U.K.
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Skepta - WINNER
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah

Lifetime Achievement Award
Samuel L. Jackson

Humanitarian Award
Jesse Williams 







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