BET
This Sunday’s BET Awards, airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, are shaping up to be a phenomenal television event.
Black-ish co-stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross will be back for a second time around as the program’s hosts. Drake leads the show’s nominees with nine nods. Beyonce and Rihannafollow suit, having both scored five nominations each, while Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller and Futureearned four nods apiece.
Performers scheduled to appear include Young Thug, Fat Joe, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly,Usher, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Alicia Keys and many others.
Also, look out for Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Sheila E, and Janelle Monae joining forces for a highly anticipated “Celebration of Prince” tribute to commemorate the death of the legendary music icon.
Other show highlights include actor Samuel L. Jackson receiving the Lifetime Achievement Awardfor his contributions to Hollywood, and Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams receiving the Humanitarian Award.
Scheduled presenters include Music Moguls reality stars Damon Dash, Snoop Dogg, Birdman and Jermaine Dupri, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Morris Chestnut, the cast of the forthcoming New Edition biopic movie, Taraji P. Henson, and others.
The 2016 BET Awards air live Sunday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Adele
Andra Day
Beyoncé
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Jeremih
The Weeknd
Tyrese
Best Group
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Drake & Future
Puff Daddy & The Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Big Sean Ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign – “Play No Games”
Big Sean Ft. Kanye West & John Legend – “One Man Can Change The World”
Future Ft. Drake – “Where Ya At”
Nicki Minaj Ft. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”
Rihanna Ft. Drake – “Work”
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Video Of The Year
Beyoncé – “Formation”
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
Rihanna Ft. Drake – “Work”
Video Director Of The Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley & The Little Homies
Director X
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Bryson Tiller
Kehlani
Tory Lanez
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Kirk Franklin
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
Best Actress
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
Michael B. Jordan
O’Shea Jackson Jr.
YoungStars Award
Amandla Stenberg
Quvenzhané Wallis
Silentó
Willow Smith
Yara Shahidi
Best Movie
Beasts Of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope
Straight Outta Compton
Sportswoman Of The Year
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Sportsman Of The Year
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyoncé – “Formation”
Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
Chris Brown – “Back To Sleep”
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Future Ft. Drake – “Where Ya At”
Rihanna Ft. Drake – “Work”
Centric Award
Andra Day – “Rise Up”
Beyoncé – “Formation”
K. Michelle – “Not A Little Bit”
Rihanna – “Bbhmm”
The Internet – “Under Control”
Best International Act Africa
Aka (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best International Act UK
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Skepta
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah
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