The BET Awards 2026 are in full swing , taking place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Among early winners at the ceremony are Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively. Janet Jackson was on hand to present Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award, recognizing her achievements as a director, actor, choreographer and singer. Jackson also announced that Taylor had won the awards for video director of the year, the Fashion