Halle Berry and Tyler Perry host the 40th annual celebration of the contributions of people of color to literature, music, television and movies. Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Seal, will.i.am and Stevie Wonder perform, and Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Maathai receive the Chairman's Award. Presenters include Sean "Diddy" Combs, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Regina Taylor and Kerry Washington. The event is broadcast from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.