Teyana Taylor Accepts the Icon of the Year Award in an Emotional BET Awards Speech | BET Awards '26

In this emotional and heartfelt speech at the 2026 BET Awards, Teyana Taylor accepts the prestigious Icon of the Year Award.

Key Highlights of the Speech:

• A Surprise Guest: Teyana begins the speech in visible shock and joy after realizing that her idol, Janet Jackson, is present at the ceremony (0:00 - 1:00).
• Reflecting on the Journey: She reflects on her 20-year career, acknowledging that while she initially felt unsure about accepting the "Icon" title, she now accepts it with gratitude, having "worked her ass off" to earn it (1:43 - 2:20).
• Creative Versatility: She highlights her multifaceted career, listing roles including artist, actress, director, choreographer, designer, and even chef (2:21 - 2:35).
• Philosophy on Success: Teyana emphasizes the importance of helping others succeed rather than competing, stating that greatness is measured by how many people you reach back to help (2:36 - 3:35).
• Tributes to Family: She expresses deep love and gratitude to her parents and her two daughters, Junie and Rue, whom she calls her "greatest masterpiece," urging them to remember her simply as "home" (3:43 - 4:20).
• Closing Gratitude: She thanks her professional team, BET, and Janet Jackson once more, concluding the speech on a note of genuine humility and appreciation (4:21 - 4:49).

Janet Jackson Honors Teyana Taylor With the Icon of the Year Award | BET Awards '26

This video captures a moving moment at the 2026 BET Awards, where legendary entertainer Janet Jackson presents the prestigious Icon of the Year Award to Teyana Taylor.

Key highlights include:

• A Heartfelt Tribute: Janet Jackson delivers a powerful speech celebrating Teyana Taylor's versatility and impact in music, film, fashion, and choreography (0:08 - 2:40).
• Career Milestones: The tribute highlights Teyana Taylor's incredible year, noting her Grammy nomination for the album Escape Room and her Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress (1:32 - 2:07).
• Empowering Acceptance: Upon accepting the award, Teyana Taylor shares an inspiring message with "brown sisters and little brown girls," encouraging them to embrace their softness and pursue their dreams with confidence (3:53 - 4:10).
• Surprise Recognition: Before leaving the stage, Janet Jackson surprises Teyana Taylor by announcing she has won three additional awards: Fashion Vanguard, Video Director of the Year, and Best Actress (4:41 - 5:00).

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET'S BITTER LOSS, KIM KARDASHIAN'S BIZARRE BEHAVIOR, and TEYANA TAYLOR is MESSY

This video breaks down the chaos and notable moments from the Oscars and the Vanity Fair afterparty, focusing on celebrity fashion and awkward interactions.Key Highlights:

• Kim Kardashian's Bizarre Look: Kim Kardashian attended a party in a gold Gucci dress with noticeably unkempt hair, leading to confusion and online trolling about her style choices (0:02-1:23).
• Teyana Taylor's Rough Night: Teyana Taylor was filmed screaming at a man she claimed touched her inappropriately (3:28-4:13) and previously went viral for putting another guest in a headlock during a celebration (2:52-3:14).
• Timothée Chalamet's Loss: Michael B. Jordan won over Timothée Chalamet, with Chalamet appearing anxious in the crowd (8:30-9:00). Kylie Jenner was present for support (9:01-9:07).
• Drama & Awkward Moments:
  • Steven Spielberg and Timothée Chalamet had an awkward, silent passing (7:05-7:35).
  • Leonardo DiCaprio was put in an awkward spot by Conan O'Brien (10:09-10:41).
  • Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra had a scary golf cart ride due to security issues (10:43-11:27).
• Fashion & Other Celebrity Appearances:
  • Highlights include looks from Jacob Elordi, Pedro Pascal, and Demi Moore (14:22-15:48).
  • Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble appeared together despite rumors of a breakup (17:35-19:28).
  • Diane Warren expressed sadness over losing the Oscar again (19:30-19:50).

Teyana Taylor Fires Back At Oscars Backlash As Ryan Coogler & Michael B Jordan Shine

This video covers a range of topics following the recent Oscars, primarily focusing on Teyana Taylor's reaction to backlash, and the major success of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's film Sinners.

Teyana Taylor's Oscars Experience (0:37)

• Security Altercation: The video addresses a tense situation where a security guard allegedly used physical force to block Taylor from returning to the stage (1:23). Taylor responded to this by stating she does not tolerate unwarranted disrespect (3:40).
• Academy Support: The Academy issued a statement in support of Taylor, acknowledging she was treated poorly by an outside security firm (3:55).
• Reaction Backlash: Taylor also faced criticism for being too emotional during the ceremony. She fired back, explaining that people are uncomfortable with genuine happiness and good sportsmanship (5:08).

Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Shine (10:43)

• Major Success for Sinners: The film had a massive night, winning multiple awards including Best Lead Actor for Michael B. Jordan (10:57) and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler (12:05).
• Filmmaker Partnership: Coogler shared a behind-the-scenes story about how the project originated from Jordan pitching him an idea, highlighting their long-standing partnership (14:00).
• In-N-Out Tradition: Michael B. Jordan was spotted celebrating the win with a traditional post-Oscars trip to In-N-Out Burger with his Oscar in hand (18:00).

Teyana Taylor was too EXTRA at the Oscars? MBJ, Olandria | LI star Huda hit with a protective order

This video covers recent entertainment headlines, including the Oscars results for the film Sinners, Teyana Taylor's controversial security clash, Olandria's red carpet appearance, and Huda Mustafa's legal troubles.

Oscar Highlights (0:05 - 6:03)

• Major Wins: The film Sinners won several Oscars, including Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler (01:33). Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor (02:00).
• Teyana Taylor Drama: Teyana Taylor was criticized for being too excited on stage (02:50). Later, a violent clash occurred when a security guard physically obstructed her from posing for photos, leading her to shout, "Don't touch women. That's rude" (03:45).
• Teyana's Response: Teyana defended herself against critics calling her performative, stating that the world is uncomfortable with real sportsmanship and joy (05:19).

Olandria at the Vanity Fair Party (6:04 - 8:20)

• Olandria stunned at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty (06:09).
• The host complimented her look and suggested she capitalize on her fame with a product line or acting role (06:27).
• Olandria admitted to being nervous as it was her first time attending (07:15).

Love Island Star Huda Mustafa's Legal Troubles (8:21 - 12:47)

• A restraining order was granted against Huda Mustafa after she allegedly broke into her ex-boyfriend Lewis Russell's building and threatened him, his new girlfriend Nicole Olivera, and their son (08:29).
• Nicole claimed Huda made terrifying threats and was making scenes (08:51).
• Past erratic behavior from Huda was noted, including incidents on Love Island and claims from another ex-boyfriend to "hide the cutlery" (10:29).
• Despite this, Lewis is still linked to Huda, which the host finds baffling (11:28).

Teyana Taylor - Escape Room (Short Film)