Lupita Nyong’o, Idris Elba, Oprah Winfrey, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Mafikizolo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Venus and Serena Williams, Beyonce and Jay Z are some of the celebrities who have made the nominations list of BET awards 2014.
The awards which will be hosted by comedian cum actor, Chris Rock will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, CA.
Nomination list:
(1) Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Lupita Nyong’o
Oprah Winfrey
(2) Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
The Best Man Holiday
Fruitvale Station
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
(3) Best International Act: Africa
Davido
Diamond Platnumz
Mafikizolo
Sarkodie
Tiwa Savage
Toofan
(4) Best International Act: UK
Dizzee Rascal
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Laura Mvula
Rita Ora
Tinie Tempah
(5) Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
(6) Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
(7) Best Group
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Young Money
(8) Best Collaboration
A) August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This
B) Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
C) Drake f/ Majid Jordan – Hold On (We’re Going Home)
D) JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
E) Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines
F) YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – My Hitta
(9) Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
(10) Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj
(11) Video of the Year
Beyoncé – Partition
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Chris Brown – Fine China
Drake – Worst Behavior
Pharrell Williams – Happy
(12) Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley
Director X
Hype Williams
(13) Best New Artist
Ariana Grande
August Alsina
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q
(14) Best Gospel Artist
Donnie McClurkin
Erica Campbell
Hezekiah Walker
Tamela Mann
Tye Tribbett
(15) Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Forest Whitaker
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Michael B. Jordan
(16) YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
KeKe Palmer
Zendaya
(17) Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Brittney Griner
Lolo Jones
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
(18) Subway Sportsman of the Year
Blake Griffin
Carmelo Anthony
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
(19) Centric Award
Aloe Blacc – The Man
Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. – I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
LiV Warfield – Why Do You Lie?
Wale f/ Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing