The nominations for the 2014 BET Awards are in with Beyonce, Jay Z, and Drake leading the crowd with five nominations each.
Beyonce received nods in the following categories: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration (With Jay Z for “Drunk in Love”), Video Of The Year (“Partition” and “Drunk In Love”).
Hot newcomer August Alsina banked four nominations including Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration (I Luv This), and Best New Artist.
“This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials. “It’s great to see our talented new artist’s right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers. We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee, over 300 strong, for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees.”
The BET Awards will air live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 on BET from Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, CA at 8PM.
The complete list of nominees for the “BET Awards” 2014 are:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
Best Group
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Young Money
Best Collaboration
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Drake f/ Majid Jordan – Hold On (We’re Going Home)
JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – My Hitta
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – Partition
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Chris Brown – Fine China
Drake – Worst Behavior
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley
Director X
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
Ariana Grande
August Alsina
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q
Best Gospel Artist
Donnie McClurkin
Erica Campbell
Hezekiah Walker
Tamela Mann
Tye Tribbett
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Lupita Nyong’o
Oprah Winfrey
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Forest Whitaker
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Michael B. Jordan
YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
KeKe Palmer
Zendaya
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
The Best Man Holiday
Fruitvale Station
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Brittney Griner
Lolo Jones
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Blake Griffin
Carmelo Anthony
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
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
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Toofan (Togo)
Best International Act: UK
Dizzee Rascal
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Laura Mvula
Rita Ora
Tinie Tempah
Get ready for an unforgettable awards show as the BET Awards 2014 is just around the corner. This year, it’s all about Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, August Alsina and their incredible talent that has earned them multiple nominations. With these industry heavyweights leading the pack, you can expect a night filled with electrifying performances and fierce competition.
When it comes to major nominees and categories, Beyonce takes center stage with six nominations including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Video of the Year. Jay Z follows closely behind with five nominations including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year. Drake also proves his dominance in the music scene with five nominations of his own, while rising star August Alsina makes a strong presence with four nominations including Best New Artist and Viewer’s Choice Award.
The anticipation for this year’s BET Awards is palpable as fans eagerly await to see who will take home these prestigious honors. With such talented artists leading the nominations, there’s no doubt that this will be a night to remember.
So mark your calendars and get ready to witness history in the making at the BET Awards 2014!
Major Nominees and Categories
You’ll see that Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, August Alsina, and company are leading the nominations for the BET Awards 2014. These major artists have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the music industry in various categories.
Beyonce has secured nominations for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Video of the Year, while Jay Z is up for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year. Drake has also made his mark with nominations for Best Collaboration and Viewers’ Choice Award.
August Alsina has emerged as a rising star in the music scene, earning nominations for Best New Artist and Viewer’s Choice Award. This young talent has quickly gained recognition with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.
In addition to these individual awards, Beyonce and Jay Z’s collaboration on ‘Drunk in Love’ has garnered them a nomination for Best Collaboration.
The BET Awards 2014 promises to be an exciting event filled with fierce competition among these top nominees. It will be interesting to see who takes home the coveted awards in each category. With such talented individuals vying for recognition, it’s sure to be a night filled with incredible performances and memorable moments that celebrate the best in music.
Anticipation for an Unforgettable Awards Show
Get ready for a night filled with excitement as the anticipation builds for an awards show that’s sure to be unforgettable.
The BET Awards 2014 promises to be a star-studded event, with Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, August Alsina, and many other talented artists leading the nominations.
As fans eagerly await the big night, they can’t help but wonder who’ll take home the coveted trophies in each category.
The competition is fierce this year, with Beyonce nominated for multiple awards including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Video of the Year. Jay Z also received numerous nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year. Drake and August Alsina are also top contenders in their respective categories.
With such incredible talent vying for recognition at the BET Awards 2014, it’s no wonder fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see who’ll come out on top. Not only are they excited about seeing their favorite artists perform live on stage but also witnessing history being made as these talented individuals receive well-deserved recognition for their hard work and contributions to the music industry.
In just a few short weeks, all eyes will be on the BET Awards 2014 as music enthusiasts gather around their screens to witness an unforgettable night full of memorable performances and deserving winners.
The anticipation continues to grow as fans eagerly count down the days until this star-studded event takes place. Get ready to be blown away by incredible talent and celebrate some of today’s biggest names in music at this year’s BET Awards!
Conclusion
So there you have it, the BET Awards 2014 nominations have been announced and it’s shaping up to be an incredible show.
With major nominees like Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, August Alsina, and many more leading the pack, there is no doubt that this year’s awards will be one for the books.
The anticipation is building for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
With so many talented artists in contention for awards across various categories, it’s clear that the competition will be fierce.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the live broadcast of the BET Awards 2014 to see who will come out on top.
It’s going to be a night filled with electrifying performances, emotional acceptance speeches, and perhaps even a few surprises along the way.
So mark your calendars and get ready for a night full of entertainment because the BET Awards 2014 are just around the corner.
Don’t miss out on all the excitement as some of music’s biggest stars gather together to celebrate their achievements and honor their fellow artists.
Get ready for a show that will leave you wanting more!
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