Banks And Keys Feted At Inaugural Bet Honours.

10 months ago 15th Jan 06:46

Banks And Keys Feted At Inaugural Bet Honours....

Supermodel-turned-talk show host Tyra Banks and R&B star Alicia Keys are celebrating after receiving accolades at the inaugural Black Entertainment Television (Bet) Honours on Saturday night (12Jan08).

The No One hitmaker was honoured for her achievements in entertainment at the ceremony, while Banks was recognised for her work in the media category at the Washington, D.C. event.

Accepting her award, Keys expressed her amazement at the level of her success.

She said, "For me, I'm just a girl still from Harlem, and here I am. It's a tremendous feeling to do what you love and for people to love what you do.

People are honouring me for doing what my heart tells me to do, (and that is) so fulfilling".

And singer John Legend was pleased to see the 27-year-old star feted at the event.

He tells American newspaper Usa Today: "She has had exceptional success in her career. She carries herself with such dignity and grace, and her charitable work is also really exceptional. I think she's a great entertainer and a great citizen of the world".

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