NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B sted NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the nominations for the "BET Awards " 2018 taking place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24.
The culturally-charged, performance-driven, thought-provoking show returns for its 18th year and as with previous years is expected to turn out a show like no other. DJ Khaled dominates this year’s nominations with a total of 6 including ‘Video of the Year,’ two for ‘Best Collaboration,’ with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller for ‘Wild Thoughts,’ and with Jay-Z, Future and Beyoncé for ‘Top Off,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Coca-Cola Viewer’s Choice.’ Kendrick Lamar follows with five nods including ‘Best Collaboration,’ with Rihanna for ‘Loyalty.,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ and ‘Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice.’ Other leading nominees include Migos, nominated for four awards including ‘Best Group,’ and ‘Album of the Year,” and SZA, also nominated for four awards, including ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist’ and ‘Best New Artist.’
The iconic broadcast continues to tackle culturally relevant topics and conversations, delivering some of the most memorable moments in Award show history. In 2017, Bruno Mars opened the show with a funky, energetic performance of his hit “Perm,” then returned to the stage moments later to accept his first-ever BET Awards win for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, XSCAPE reunited for the first time in eighteen years to perform a medley of hits, “Understanding,” “Who Can I Run to,” and, “Just Kickin’ It,” Yara Shahidi voiced the importance of supporting blackness and thanked BET for celebrating black culture so beautifully while accepting the YoungStars Award, and Michelle Obama and BET Chairman Debra Lee introduced Chance the Rapper who gave an impassioned speech after receiving the evening’s Humanitarian Award. The “BET Awards” raises the standard, year over year, for one of the most intently unconventional, news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts.
BET Networks recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across over 19 categories with the "BET Awards" 2018 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 "BET Awards" 2018 are:
Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
BEYONCÉ
SZA
H.E.R.
RIHANNA
KEHLANI
Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
BRUNO
MARS
CHRIS BROWN
THE WEEKND
KHALID
DANIEL CAESAR
Best Group Award
MIGOS
A
TRIBE CALLED QUEST
N.E.R.D.
RAE SREMMURD
CHLOE X HALLE
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Best Collaboration Award |
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BRUNO MARS FEAT. CARDI B |
FINESSE (REMIX) |
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DJ KHALED FEAT. RIHANNA & BRYSON TILLER |
WILD THOUGHTS |
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DJ KHALED FEAT. JAY-Z, FUTURE &BEYONCÉ |
TOP OFF |
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CARDI B FEAT. 21 SAVAGE |
BARTIER CARDI |
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FRENCH MONTANA FEAT. SWAE LEE |
UNFORGETTABLE |
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KENDRICK LAMAR FEAT. RIHANNA |
LOYALTY. |
Best Male Hip Hop Artist Award
DRAKE
KENDRICK
LAMAR
DJ KHALED
JAY-Z
J. COLE
Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award
CARDI
B
NICKI MINAJ
REMY MA
DEJ LOAF
RAPSODY
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Video of the Year Award |
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DRAKE |
GOD'S PLAN |
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CARDI B |
BODAK YELLOW |
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BRUNO MARS FEAT. CARDI B |
FINESSE (REMIX) |
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DJ KHALED FEAT. RIHANNA & BRYSON TILLER |
WILD THOUGHTS |
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KENDRICK LAMAR |
HUMBLE. |
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MIGOS FEAT. DRAKE |
WALK IT TALK IT |
Video Director of the Year Award
BENNY
BOOM
DIRECTOR X
AVA DUVERNAY
CHRIS BROWN
DAVE MEYERS
Best New Artist Award
SZA
H.E.R.
DANIEL
CAESAR
GOLDLINK
A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE
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Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award |
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LECRAE FEAT. TORI KELLY |
I’LL FIND YOU |
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SNOOP DOGG FEAT. B SLADE |
WORDS ARE FEW |
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LEDISI & KIRK FRANKLIN |
IF YOU DON'T MIND |
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MARVIN SAPP |
CLOSE |
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TASHA COBBS LEONARD FEAT. NICKI MINAJ |
I’M GETTING READY |
The Best International Act Award
BOOBA
(FRANCE)
CASSPER NYOVEST (SA)
DADJU(FRANCE)
DAVIDO(NIGERIA)
DISTRUCTION
BOYZ (SA)
FALLY IPUPA (DR CONGO)
J HUS (UK)
NISKA (FRANCE)
TIWA
SAVAGE (NIGERIA)
STEFFLON DON (UK)
STORMZY (UK)
Best Actress Award
TIFFANY
HADDISH
LUPITA NYONG’O
ISSA RAE
ANGELA BASSETT
LETITIA
WRIGHT
TARAJI P. HENSON
Best Actor Award
CHADWICK
BOSEMAN
MICHAEL B. JORDAN
DONALD GLOVER
STERLING K. BROWN
DENZEL
WASHINGTON
DANIEL KALUUYA
Young Stars Award
YARA SHAHIDI
ASHTON
TYLER
CALEB MCLAUGHLIN
LONNIE CHAVIS
MARSAI MARTIN
MILES
BROWN
Best Movie Award
BLACK PANTHER
GIRLS
TRIP
A WRINKLE IN TIME
DETROIT
MUDBOUND
Sportswoman of the Year Award
SERENA
WILLIAMS
VENUS WILLIAMS
SKYLAR DIGGINS-SMITH
CANDACE
PARKER
ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR
Sportsman of the Year Award
STEPHEN
CURRY
LEBRON JAMES
KEVIN DURANT
DWYANE WADE
ODELL
BECKHAM JR.
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Album of the Year Award |
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DAMN. |
KENDRICK LAMAR |
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CTRL |
SZA |
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4:44 |
JAY-Z |
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CULTURE II |
MIGOS |
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BLACK PANTHER: THE ALBUM |
KENDRICK LAMAR & VARIOUS ARTISTS |
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GRATEFUL |
DJ KHALED |
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BET Her Award |
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JANELLE MONAÉ |
DJANGO JANE |
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LIZZO |
WATER ME |
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MARY J. BLIGE |
STRENGTH OF A WOMAN |
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REMY MA FEAT. CHRIS BROWN |
MELANIN MAGIC (PRETTY BROWN) |
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CHLOE X HALLE |
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT |
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LEIKELI47 |
2ND FIDDLE |
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Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award |
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SZA FEAT. TRAVIS SCOTT |
LOVE GALORE |
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CARDI B |
BODAK YELLOW |
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KENDRICK LAMAR |
HUMBLE. |
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DRAKE |
GOD’S PLAN |
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MIGOS FEAT. CARDI B & NICKI MINAJ |
MOTORSPORT |
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| DJ KHALED FEAT. RIHANNA & BRYSON TILLER | WILD THOUGHTS |
The “BET Awards” 2018 will premiere around the world on BET’s international networks. It will air in the UK on June 26th at 9:00PM BST, in Africa on June 26th at 8:00PM CAT, in France on June 26th at 9:00PM CEST and in South Korea on June 26th at 9:00PM KST. Internationally, fans in 100 countries can also stream the “BET Awards” 2018 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, stand-up 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.
Connie Orlando, Executive Vice-President, Head of Programming at BET will serve as Executive Producer for the “BET Awards 2018” along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
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The “BET Awards” 2018 will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles from June 21-24, 2018. 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 6th 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, all levels of BETX VIP Packages offer guests the only opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly-anticipated BET Awards, broadcast live from Microsoft Theater. Full package amenities and pricing for the Diamond, Platinum, Gold Plus and Gold VIP Packages can be found by visiting BETExperience.com or by calling (877) 234-8425.
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