Who’s Nominated & Who Do We Want To Win?
Oh what fun! The 2014 BET Awards are set to take place this Sunday, June 29 at 8 p.m. ET in L.A. and #TeamBeautiful will be on the red carpet to bring you exclusives from the celebrities you love!
With performances by everyone from Nicki Minaj to Usher, we’re literally counting down the hours until the annual event. If names like Trey Songz or Drake don’t get you excited, it is rumored that Chris Brown will also take to the stage! *Fans self*
Bring On The Laughs! Chris Rock To Host 2014 BET Awards
Chris Rock is set to host the annual ceremony with appearances by the hilarious Kevin Hart and possibly Tracy Morgan (who was allegedly set to make an appearance, but he was involved in a critical car accident). There will be laughter, memorable dance moves, quirky fashion and tears…OK, maybe not tears. Whatever happens this year, we’re ready for it.
To help you prepare, we’ve put together this all-encompassing guide to the show.
Check out the nominees:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
We’re going to go with Beyonce on this one. She had an amazing year with the release of her album “Beyonce” (that broke the Internet), the super successful “Mrs. Carter World Tour” and the forthcoming “On The Run” tour with hubby Jay Z.
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
As much as we want to be noble and say Pharrell (because he’s having one hell of a year), we’re rolling with Chris Breezy. His song “Loyal” is this summer’s anthem and don’t you just love a redemption story?
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj. That is all!
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – Partition
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Chris Brown – Fine China
Drake – Worst Behavior
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Come on…Beyonce…”Partition?” There is no competition!
Best New Artist
Ariana Grande
August Alsina
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q
Our boy Mack Wilds has this one in the bag!
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Lupita Nyong’o
Oprah Winfrey
Lupita is a shoo-in for this one…
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Forest Whitaker
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Michael B. Jordan
*Clutches pearls* Michael B Jordan did his thing in “Fruitvale Station” and deserves to take home this award after being snubbed at the Oscars.
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
The Best Man Holiday
Fruitvale Station
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Despite the mainstream success of films like “12 Years A Slave” and “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” we’ve never seen a film quite like “Fruitvale Station” and would like to see it take home the gold.
UP NEXT: Who’s Performing?
Who’s Performing?
The 2014 BET Awards boasts a star-studded lineup that will includes performances by:
Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, August Alsina, Lil Wayne, Usher, Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson, Trey Songz, Jhene Aiko, Drake and more.
Pharrell, Usher & Drake To Perform At The 2014 BET Awards
If you haven’t yet set your DVR, the tribute to Lionel Richie may be your deciding factor. The legendary artist is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, so you know what that means…a trip down memory lane with stops on his greatest hits and fashions!
Be sure to tune in to BET on Sunday, June 29 and check back on chicagodefender.com for those exclusives.