The 2012 BET Awards are announced with Beyonce and Kanye leading NOMINATIONS

The nominations for the BET Awards ’12 were announced today at a press conference in New York. Find out which artists, athletes, and actors scored nods. My country NIGERIA once again scored TWO nominations in the Best International Act for Africa. My dear hip-hop son Whiz Kid and Ice Prince who have both worked hard are coming to the shrine auditorium. YAY!

Beyoncé and Kanye West lead the nominations for the BET Awards ’12, The pop superstar scores six nominations overall at the 12th annual show. Her videos for “Countdown” and “Love on Top” will compete against Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Ni**as in Paris” and “Otis,” as well as Usher’s “Climax” in the coveted Video of the Year category so it's Bey versus Jay and Yeezy. Photos of my predicted winner are below!!

Mindless Behaviour

Drake

Melanie Fiona

Estelle

Kanye West

West follows with five nominations, most of them for his Watch the Throne collaborations with Jay-Z, who picks up four nods.YMCMB’s Drake and Lil Wayne each earn four nominations including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, while last year’s top nominee Chris Brown takes three. 

Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown will perform at the 12th annual show, while the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement will be presented to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, who will also take the stage.

Samuel L. Jackson has been tapped as host. The BET Awards ’12 will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 1. The full list of nominees are below. I highlighted my predicted WINNERS.



BET Awards ’12 Nominations

Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Rihanna

Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Trey Songz
Usher

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Big Sean
Drake
J. Cole
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Young Jeezy

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Trina
Brianna Perry

Best Group
Bad Meets Evil
Diddy-Dirty Money
Maybach Music Group
Mindless Behavior
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)

Best New Artist
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Diggy
Future
Meek Mill

Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ J. Cole – “Party””
Big Sean f/ Kanye West & Roscoe Dash – “Marvin & Chardonnay”
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne – “I’m On One”
Drake f/ Lil Wayne and Tyga – “The Motto”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) f/ Otis Redding – “Otis”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “Countdown”
Beyoncé – “Love on Top”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – “Ni**as in Paris”
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) – “Otis”
Usher – “Climax”

Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
Benny Boom
Chris Brown and Godfrey Tabarez
Kanye West
Hype Williams

Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Kim Burrell
James Fortune & FIYA
Fred Hammond
Trin-I-Tee 5:7

YoungStars Award
Astro
Diggy
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith

Viewers’ Choice Award
Drake f/ Lil Wayne & Tyga – “The Motto”
Beyoncé – “Love on Top”
Chris Brown – “Turn Up the Music”
Mindless Behavior – “Hello”
The Throne f/ Otis Redding – “Otis”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”

Centric Award
Common
Estelle
Robert Glasper
Robin Thicke
Tyrese

Best International Act: U.K.
Estelle
Labrinth
Emeli Sande
Sway
Wretch 32

Best International Act: Africa
Camp Mulla (Kenya)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Lira (South Africa)
Mokobe (Mali)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Viola Davis
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana

Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Denzel Washington

Best Movie
Good Deeds
Jumping the Broom
Laugh at My Pain
Red Tails
The Help

Sportswoman of the Year
Skylar Diggins
Candace Parker
Brittney Griner
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant

SFTC: BEIBERBOY NABS BEST NEW ARTIST NOMINATION ON THE BET AWARDS!!

Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber is being honored among some of music’s most prominent Black performers. On Tuesday, the baby-faced teen idol nabbed a Best New Artist nomination for next month’s BET Awards in Los Angeles, where he’ll compete against fellow Canadian Melanie Fiona and the Drake-assisted hip-hop syndicate Young Money.

The annual awards show, sponsored by Black Entertainment Television, typically honors the accomplishments of entertainers of color, but officials describe Bieber — a former YouTube sensation discovered by “Confessions” star Usher — as a crossover artist with talent that transcends color lines. His latest album, My World 2.0, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard charts in March.

“Bieber has crossed the color boundaries the same way that hip-hop has crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years,” says Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programing and Specials. “He’s had rhythm in his music. He makes the type of music our audience likes.”

The 2010 BET Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, airs live from The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on June 27.

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2010 BET AWARDS NOMINATIONS OUT WITH DRAKE STILL MAKING WAVES...QUEEN LATIFAH HOSTING.

Continuing a tradition of honoring and showcasing the industry's hottest stars in music, sports and entertainment, BET AWARDS '10 is poised for another chart-topping night of never-before seen moments. Performances by Diddy-Dirty Money, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Drake and more to light the stage. R&B superstar Trey Songz is featured in his very own reality series -- TREY SONGZ: MY MOMENT IN TIME -- premiering on BET Tuesday, June 29th at 10 P.M.* (with a sneak peek airing after the BET AWARDS on June 27th).

"We are thrilled that Queen Latifah is going to host the BET AWARDS '10," commented Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks. "Her versatility as a performer perfectly matches the dynamism of our show. This will be the perfect 10. Get ready for stirring performances, a surprise that will knock you out and massive quantities of fun; all helmed by 'The Queen.'"

One-woman entertainment conglomerate Queen Latifah is sure to reign supreme as host of this year's BET AWARDS '10. Blessed with style and substance, Queen Latifah is a Grammy® Award-winning musician, television and film actress, label president, author and entrepreneur. On January 4, 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has received rave reviews, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal as Mama Morton in Miramax's "Chicago" as well as a Golden Globe and SAG Award win for her heart wrenching role in "Life Support."

BET AWARDS '10 will recognize the achievements of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19 categories. Front-runner Jay-Z gets 5 individual nominations across multiple categories: Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year (for which he holds two nominations) and Viewer's Choice. Closely behind are Beyonce (Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice), Alicia Keys (Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice), Trey Songz (Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration – 2, Viewer's Choice) and Melanie Fiona (Best Female R&B Artist, Best New Artist, Video of the Year, Centric Award) with 4 each.

Drake locks 3 individual nominations with an additional 3 for Young Money; similarly, Nicki Minaj has 2 individual nods as well as 3 for Young Money. Other multiple nominees include Rihanna, Fabolous, B.O.B., Maxwell and Monica. Teen heart throb Justin Bieber secures nomination for Best New Artist, Disney™ actress Selena Gomez for the YoungStars Award and "Avatar" star Zoe Saldana for Best Actress.

On the social media front, BET AWARDS '10 will focus on digital exclusives and interactivity. There will be a 106 & PARK Pre-Show performance that will live only on digital platforms. Internet users will be able to interact with the show through such features as:

• "Shine a Light / Local Heroes," where the online audience can nominate someone who is making a difference in their community or the lives of others for an opportunity to be recognized in the BET AWARDS.
• "You Talk, We Listen," a daily poll and dialogue about what our viewers would like to see in the 2010 BET AWARDS show.
• "Who Rocked the Mic Award," where our viewers vote on the best performance from the show and the Award is presented in the 106 & PARK Post Show on Monday, June 28th.
• "W3: Who What Wear," in which users check out the 360 degree view "COVERCAM" online to vote on the best dressed celebrity from our red carpet, and an award is presented during the fashion show airing Monday, June 28th.
• "Ultimate Fan," where three contest finalists will travel to New York and appear on 106 & PARK to state their case for why they should be the BET Awards Ultimate Fan. The Ultimate Fan winner will be determined by mobile votes and the grand prize package includes a 4 day/3 night trip for two to Los Angeles where he/she will co-present the Viewer's Choice award.

JANET JACKSON: SAD MOMENTS FROM LAST NITE'S BET AWARDS....

Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2009 - Janet Jackson

HERE ARE THE BET AWARDS NOMINEES. MY WINNERS ARE HIGHLIGHTED.....

Best Male R&B Artist

The Dream
Ne-Yo
T-Pain
Ryan Leslie
Jamie Foxx

Best Female R&B Artist

Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Group

Day 26
GS Boyz
N.E.R.D.
The Roots
Three 6 Mafia

Best Collaboration

Jamie Foxx - Blame It ft T-Pain
Keri Hilson - Turn Me On ft Lil Wayne
Jim Jones - Pop Champagne ft Ron Browz & Juelz Santana
T.I. - Live Your Life ft Rihanna
Yung L.A. - Aint I ft T.I. & Young Dro

Best Male Hip Hop

Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Young Jeezy
T.I.

Best Female Hip Hop

M.I.A.
Lil Mama
Trina

Best New Artist

KiD CuDi
Keri Hilson
Ryan Leslie
M.I.A.
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Gospel

Regina Bell
Mary Mary
Shirely Caesar
Smokie Norful
Trin-I-Tee 5:7

Best Video Of The Year

Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
Beyonce _ Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Jamie Foxx - Blame It ft T-Pain
T.I. - Live Your Life ft Rihanna
Kanye West - Heartless

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom
Rik Cordero
Chris Robinson
Gil Green
Hype Williams

Best Actor

Common
Idris Elba
Samuel L Jackson
Will Smith
Jamal Woolard

Best Actress

Angela Bassett
Rosario Dawson
Taraji P. Henson
Beyonce
Jennifer Hudson

Male Athelete Of The Year

Tiger Woods
Le Bron James
Dwayne Wade
Kobe Bryant
Reggie Bush

Female Athelete Of The Year

Tamika Catchings
Lisa Leslie
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams