Beyoncé Tops with Seven Nominations While Bruno Mars Takes Five,
Followed by Chance the Rapper, Solange and Migos with Four a Piece
"BET Awards" to Air Live on Sunday, June 25 from Microsoft Theater in
Los Angeles at 8 P.M. ET
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA)(NASDAQ:VIA.B), today
announced the nominations for the 2017 "BET
Awards" taking place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday,
June 25. This year's broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected
performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and
entertainment's most provocative players. The iconic show continues to
be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most
memorable moments in Award show history. In 2016, Beyoncé and
Kendrick Lamarsurprised guests with a groundbreaking performance of
"Freedom," Sheila E. and Mayte Garcia performed during the PrinceLifetime Achievement Award tribute and Jesse Williams brought
the audience to their feet with his dynamic and ever-viral Humanitarian
Award acceptance speech. The "BET Awards" has set the standard for one
of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking broadcasts.
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Beyoncé dominates this year's nominations with a total of seven
including ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,' ‘Best Collaboration' with Kendrick
Lamar for "Freedom," ‘Video of the Year,' and ‘Album of the Year'
for Lemonade. Bruno Marsfollows with five nods including
‘Album of the Year,' ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,' and ‘Video of the Year'
for "24K Magic." Other nominees include Solange, nominated for
four awards and who is up against sister Beyoncé for ‘Best Female
R&B/Pop Artist.' Chance the Rapper and Migos receive
four nominations as well, Chance the Rapper nominated for ‘Best
Male Hip-Hop Artist' and ‘Best New Artist' and Migos for ‘Best Group'
and ‘Best Collaboration' for their #1 hit "Bad and Boujee" with Lil
Uzi Vert.
BET Networks recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across over
19 categories with the 2017 "BET
Awards" nominations. The nominations are selected by BET's
Voting Academy, which is comprised of fans and an esteemed group of
entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music,
social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations,
and the creative arts.
The complete list of nominees for the 2017 "BET
Awards" are:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
BEYONCÉ
KEHLANI
MARY
J. BLIGE
RIHANNA
SOLANGE
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
BRUNO
MARS
CHRIS BROWN
THE WEEKND
TREY SONGZ
USHER
Best Group
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
A
TRIBE CALLED QUEST
FAT JOE & REMY MA
MIGOS
RAE
SREMMURD
Best Collaboration
BEYONCÉ FT.
KENDRICK LAMAR - FREEDOM
CHANCE THE RAPPER FT. 2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
- NO PROBLEM
CHRIS BROWN FT. GUCCI MANE & USHER - PARTY
DJ
KHALED FT. BEYONCÉ & JAY Z - SHINING
MIGOS FT. LIL UZI VERT -
BAD AND BOUJEE
RAE SREMMURD FT. GUCCI MANE - BLACK BEATLES
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
BIG
SEAN
CHANCE THE RAPPER
DRAKE
FUTURE
J. COLE
KENDRICK
LAMAR
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
CARDI
B
MISSY ELLIOTT
NICKI MINAJ
REMY MA
YOUNG M.A.
Video of the Year
BEYONCÉ -
SORRY
BIG SEAN - BOUNCE BACK
BRUNO MARS - 24K MAGIC
MIGOS
FT. LIL UZI VERT - BAD AND BOUJEE
SOLANGE - CRANES IN THE SKY
Video Director of the Year
BENNY
BOOM - KEHLANI "CRZY"
BRUNO MARS & JONATHAN LIA - BRUNO MARS
"THAT'S WHAT I LIKE"
DIRECTOR X - ZAYN MALIK "LIKE I WOULD"
HYPE
WILLIAMS - TYGA "GUCCI SNAKES FT. DESIIGNER"
KAHLIL JOSEPH &
BEYONCÉ KNOWLES-CARTER - BEYONCÉ "SORRY"
Best New Artist
21 SAVAGE
CARDI
B
CHANCE THE RAPPER
KHALID
YOUNG M.A.
Album of the Year
24K MAGIC -
BRUNO MARS
4 YOUR EYEZ ONLY - J. COLE
A SEAT AT THE TABLE -
SOLANGE
COLORING BOOK - CHANCE THE RAPPER
LEMONADE - BEYONCÉ
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
CECE
WINANS - NEVER HAVE TO BE ALONE
FANTASIA FT. TYE TRIBBETT - I MADE
IT
KIRK FRANKLIN FT. SARAH REEVES, TASHA COBBS & TAMELA MANN - MY
WORLD NEEDS YOU
LECRAE - CAN'T STOP ME NOW (DESTINATION)
TAMELA
MANN - GOD PROVIDES
Best Actress
GABRIELLE UNION
ISSA
RAE
JANELLE MONÁE
TARAJI P. HENSON
VIOLA DAVIS
Best Actor
BRYSHERE Y. GRAY
DENZEL
WASHINGTON
DONALD GLOVER
MAHERSHALA ALI
OMARI HARDWICK
YoungStars Award
ACE HUNTER
CALEB
MCLAUGHLIN
JADEN SMITH
MARSAI MARTIN
YARA SHAHIDI
Best Movie
FENCES
GET OUT
HIDDEN
FIGURES
MOONLIGHT
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Sportswoman of the Year Award
GABBY
DOUGLAS
SERENA WILLIAMS
SIMONE BILES
SKYLAR DIGGINS
VENUS
WILLIAMS
Sportsman of the Year Award
CAM
NEWTON
LEBRON JAMES
ODELL BECKHAM JR.
RUSSELL
WESTBROOK
STEPHEN CURRY
Centric Award
FANTASIA -
SLEEPING WITH THE ONE I LOVE
KEHLANI - DISTRACTION
MARY J.
BLIGE - THICK OF IT
SOLANGE - CRANES IN THE SKY
SYD - ALL
ABOUT ME
YUNA - CRUSH FT. USHER
Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award
BEYONCÉ
- SORRY
BRUNO MARS - 24K MAGIC
DRAKE - FAKE LOVE
MIGOS
FT. LIL UZI VERT - BAD AND BOUJEE
RAE SREMMURD FT. GUCCI MANE -
BLACK BEATLES
THE WEEKND FT. DAFT PUNK - STARBOY
Best International Act: Europe
BOOBA
(France)
MHD (France)
CRAIG DAVID (UK)
EMELI SANDÉ (UK)
GIGGS
(UK)
SKEPTA (UK)
STORMZY (UK)
WILEY (UK)
Best International Act: Africa
AKA
(South Africa)
BABES WODUMO (South Africa)
DAVIDO (Nigeria)
NASTY
C (South Africa)
STONEBWOY (Ghana)
TEKNO (Nigeria)
WIZKID
(Nigeria)
MR EAZI (Nigeria)
The 2017 "BET Awards" will premiere around the world on BET's
international networks. It will air in the UK on Tuesday, June 27th at
9:00pm BST, in Africa on Tuesday, June 27th at 8:00pm CAT, and in France
on Wednesday, June 28th at 9:00pm CEST. Fan voting for the "Best
International Act: Europe" and "Best International Act: Africa"
categories opens today and will close on May 26. Internationally, fans
in 100 countries can also stream the 2017 "BET Awards" live with BET
Play, BET International's subscription video on demand application. The
iOS and Android app, which also features current and classic BET
television series, documentaries, standup comedy and legendary musical
performances, will carry a live feed of the red carpet and the Awards,
and is available for download now in the iTunes and Google Play stores
for $3.99 a month following a seven-day free trial.
To apply for media credentials for the 2017 "BET Awards" please head
to www.betpressroom.com.
The "BET Awards" will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A.
LIVE in Los Angeles from June 22-25, 2017. BET.com/betawards
is the official site for the "BET Awards" and will have all the latest
news and updates about this year's show. VIP Packages for the 5th
year of the BET Experience weekend are better than ever and now on-sale.
In addition to VIP amenities throughout the weekend and incredible seats
for STAPLES Center shows, three levels of BETX VIP Packages offer guests
the only opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly-anticipated BET
Awards, broadcast live from Microsoft Theater. Last year the in-demand
VIP Packages sold out, so guests are encouraged to purchase now before
the allotment is depleted. Full package amenities and pricing for the
Diamond, Platinum and Gold VIP Packages can be found by visiting BETExperience.com
or by calling (877) 234-8425.
General tickets for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by
Coca-Cola® are on sale now at http://www.axs.com/betexperience.
Download the BETX '17 app powered by AT&T, the #1 source for everything
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Follow the BET Experience on Twitter @betexperience for the latest and
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ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA)(NASDAQ:VIA.B), is
the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and
public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can
be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom
and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer
brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com,
a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture,
and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the
African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET
Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival
business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content
for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around
the globe.
ABOUT "BET AWARDS"
The "BET Awards" is one of the most watched award shows on cable
television according to the Nielsen Company. The "BET Awards" franchise
remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans,
and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and
successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of
categories.
BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA®
BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, and AEG, the world's leading
sports and live entertainment company and developer/operator of L.A.
LIVE, have teamed up once again to create the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A.
LIVE (BETX), June 22 - 25, 2017 presented by Coca-Cola®. This four-day
festival will be filled with music concerts taking place at The Novo by
Microsoft and STAPLES Center; BET Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention
Center including seminars, celebrity basketball games, celebrity meet &
greets; and other special appearances. The weekend will be capped off
with the "BET Awards" on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Microsoft Theater.
ABOUT AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading
sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents,
AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which
is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 120
preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers
around the world including The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the
Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of
live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting
global and regional concert tours, music and special events and
world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class
venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like
STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world's largest
operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG
Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of
sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other
strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues,
portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated
entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests
annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.
ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film
production company founded by entertainment industry veteran and
multi-Image Award® winner Jesse Collins. Collins has played an integral
role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music
entertainment. Most recently Collins was the executive producer of the
critically-acclaimed film, The New Edition Story, a biopic on the
boy band that aired as a 3-part mini-series on BET in January 2017 and
posted record ratings for the network and attracted nearly 30 million
viewers. Collins has also produced award-winning programming including
the BET Awards, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars, ABFF
Honors, Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, is a
consulting producer for the iconic GRAMMY Awards and executive
producer of BET's hit TV series, Real Husbands of Hollywoodstarring
Kevin Hart and VH1 shows Dear Mamaand Hip Hop Squares with
Ice Cube. Will Smith, Beyoncé, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West,
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince and Mariah Carey are a few of the myriad
of superstar talent that Collins has worked with through the years.
Follow Jesse Collins Entertainment @JesseCollinsEnt on Twitter and
Instagram and go to http://www.jessecollinsent.com/
for more information on the company.
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