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| by rocafan on 5/17/2005 04:48:00 PM |
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BET Awards Nominations
Source:sohh.com
Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, his protégé John Legend and R&B singer Ciara
lead nominations for the 2005 annual BET Awards airing June 28th.
Ciara topped all nominees with four nominations. Meanwhile, John
Legend followed with three nods, including Video of the Year for the
Kanye West-directed "Ordinary People." Kanye was also nominated in
the same category for his "Jesus Walks" video. West picked up two
more nods for Best Male Hip-Hop and Best Gospel Artist. Also, Snoop
Dogg locked in three nods as Best Male Hip-Hop, Best Collaboration,
and Video of the Year for "Drop It Like It's Hot."
50 Cent received two nods for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best
Collaboration for his appearance on The Game's "Hate It Or Love It."
Terror Squad also collected two nominations for Best Group and
Viewer's Choice for "Lean Back." Jay-Z, T.I. and The Game also
received double nominations; while Ludacris, Mos Def, Lil Wayne,
Queen Latifah, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz and The Roots all
recieved one nod.
Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett will host this year's event
which airs June 28th. Missy Elliot, Ludacris and Chuck Taylor are
scheduled to perform. Legendary singer Gladys Knight is also set to
receive a Lifetime Achievement Award while Denzel Washington and his
wife Pauletta will be rewarded for their work to improve medical
research and the treatment of children in the U.S. and Africa.
"Our Bet Awards show has been able to produce unique, unforgettable
moments every year and we don't expect 2005 to be any different,"
stated Debra Lee, BET President and Chief Operating
Officer. "There's something special about celebrating the success
and achievements of African Americans in such a glamorous and
exciting manner. We are very proud of the importance that our
viewers place on the BET Awards show and for the tremendous
viewership we continue to attract."
Here's a partial list of the nominees:
Best Male Hip Hop
50 Cent
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Snoop Dogg
T.I.
Kanye West
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Best Female Hip Hop
Miri Ben-Ari
Jackie-O
Remy Martin
Shawnna
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Best Male R&B
Anthony Hamilton
John Legend
Mario
Prince
Usher
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Best Female R&B
Amerie
Mariah Carey
Ciara
Fantasia
Alicia Keys
Jill Scott
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Best New Artist
Ciara
Fantasia
The Game
John Legend
Omarion
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Best Collaboration (Song Title)
Ciara f/ Missy Elliott (1, 2 Step)
Destiny's Child f/ Lil Wayne and T.I. (Soldier)
The Game and 50 Cent (Hate It or Love It)
Jadakiss f/ Anthony Hamilton (Why)
Snoop Dogg f/ Pharrell (Drop It Like It's Hot)
Usher and Alicia Keys (My Boo)
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Video of the Year (Song Title)
Amerie (1 Thing)
Jay-Z (99 Problems)
John Legend (Ordinary People)
Snoop Dogg f/ Pharrell (Drop It Like It's Hot)
Kanye West (Jesus Walks)
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BET.com Viewers' Choice (Song Title)
Ciara f/ Missy Elliott (1, 2 Step)
Destiny's Child f/ Lil Wayne and T.I. (Soldier)
Mario (Let Me Love You)
Omarion (O)
Terror Squad f/ Fat Joe (Lean Back)
T. I. (U Don't Know Me)
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