NAACP Image Awards Nominations: Netflix Tops List With ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ & ‘Da 5 Bloods’

The NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced Tuesday (February 2,) by Chloe Bailey, Anika Noni Rose and Nicco Annan, along with T.C. Carson and Erika Alexander. Netflix emerged with a leading 48 nominations. The streaming giant featured several projects including “Da 5 Bloods,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Bridgerton” and “#blackAF.” via: Deadline With his final twoContinue reading “NAACP Image Awards Nominations: Netflix Tops List With ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ & ‘Da 5 Bloods’”

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The 51st NAACP Image Awards winners list

It was a celebration of black excellence Saturday night at the 51st NAACP Image Awards. Hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, the ceremony aired live Saturday night on BET from the Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium in California. NAACP President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick Johnson presented music and fashion star, business entrepreneur and philanthropist RihannaContinue reading “The 51st NAACP Image Awards winners list”

Rihanna calls on friends and allies to ‘pull up’ during powerful speech at 2020 NAACP Image Awards

Rihanna received thunderous applause following her stirring speech at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards.The musician, business mogul and philanthropist received the prestigious President’s Award at Saturday’s ceremony. During her acceptance speech, Rihanna spoke of the importance of unifying communities and encouraged people of color to tell friends of different races to “pull up.””I’m lucky IContinue reading “Rihanna calls on friends and allies to ‘pull up’ during powerful speech at 2020 NAACP Image Awards”

Beyoncé & Lizzo Lead Music Nominees Slate for 2020 NAACP Image Awards

Billboard News Beyoncé and Lizzo claim honors as the top music nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards with eight and six nominations, respectively. The two-hour ceremony will air live for the first time via BET Networks on Feb. 22 (8 pm. ET). Beyoncé netted six music category nominations, including outstanding album (Homecoming: The Live Album),Continue reading “Beyoncé & Lizzo Lead Music Nominees Slate for 2020 NAACP Image Awards”