The 10th Annual BET Awards kicked off on Sunday, June 27, and was attended by many celebrities.

Ciara was wearing a black long-sleeved dress with golden details that showed her sexy but tough style when she arrived at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Ashanti was glamorous and bared her cleavage in a long gown which has a similar color with the red carpet. Alicia Keys, who has nominations in several categories at the annual awards, showed up in a white dress with a simple cut. Meanwhile, Tatyana Ali wrapped her body in a pale purple dress.

Jada Pinkett Smith, who was accompanied by her children Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, flaunted her legs in a super mini white dress topped with a black blazer.

Other film beauties who were present at the event included Taraji P. Henson and Vivica A. Fox.

As for the male celebrities, John Legend looked neat in his black velvet suit, N.E.R.D sticked with their hip hop fashion, and P. Diddy came in his black and white ensemble. Actors Nick Cannon and Boris Kodjoe also hit the red carpet.

This year's BET Awards was hosted by Queen Latifah who was also billed to perform. Other musicians who were set to entertain audience included Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz and P. Diddy's Dirty Money.