Awards delight for Dreamgirls duo

Knowles won best female R&B artiste and video of the year for Irreplaceable at the ceremony, organised by the Black Entertainment Television network.
Oscar-winner Hudson was named best new artiste and best actress. Forest Whitaker took the best actor prize at the Los Angeles show, while Diana Ross was given a lifetime achievement award.

Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan featured in a tribute to the 63-year-old Motown star, while Eryka Badu performed a cover version of her hit Love Hangover. On stage, she implored performers to "keep it classy". "I have tried to keep the standards high," she said.