Dreamgirls stars Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson led the winners at the US BET awards, taking two prizes each.

Knowles won best female R&B artist and video of the year for Irreplaceable at the ceremony, organised by the Black Entertainment Television network.

Oscar-winner Hudson was named best new artist and best actress.

Forest Whitaker took the best actor prize at the Los Angeles show, while Diana Ross was given a lifetime achievement award.

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