Overview
- Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” won outstanding motion picture and a raft of acting and craft prizes, with Coogler taking writing and directing and Miles Caton winning breakthrough performance.
- The ceremony aired live Feb. 28 from Pasadena’s Civic Auditorium on BET and CBS with a broader Paramount-network simulcast and streaming on services including Paramount+, FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV.
- Michael B. Jordan earned outstanding actor in a motion picture and the top marquee title of Entertainer of the Year.
- Special recognitions highlighted Viola Davis with the Chairman’s Award, Colman Domingo with the President’s Award, and Salt‑N‑Pepa with DJ Spinderella entering the Hall of Fame, while A$AP Rocky received a Vanguard Award for Fashion at a related reception.
- Host Deon Cole’s monologue mixed political humor with cultural commentary, and the show addressed last week’s BAFTA incident as Delroy Lindo publicly thanked supporters and presenters saluted his and Jordan’s composure.