The BET Awards celebrates African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The annual award show features performances by artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a televised ceremony broadcast on BET. The BET Awards also takes over L.A. LIVE for an electrifying three days and nights of music and entertainment in L.A. In addition to concerts, comedy shows and home of the BET Awards, the BET Experience 3-day weekend will feature BET Fan Fest, Celebrity Basketball, seminars, various social events and celebrity appearances. BET Experience will climax with the BET Awards broadcasting live from Microsoft Theater L.A.