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Showing posts with label QUEEN LATIFAH. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010


QUEEN L. HOSTING BET AWARDS FEELS JUST WRIGHT.

Grammy® Award-Winning Musician, Acclaimed Television and Film Actress, Label President, Author and Entrepreneur Queen Latifah to Host the Biggest Night in Entertainment

Multi-Award Winning A-Listers Diddy-Dirty Money, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj and Drake to Grace the BET Awards '10 Stage Jay-Z Leads the Pack with 5 Individual Nominations, Followed by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona Tied With 4 Each Pop Prince Justin Bieber Gets A Nod for Best New Artist, Newcomer Selena Gomez for the YoungStars Award and the Accomplished Zoe Saldana for Best Actress

"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.

Later.