Justin Bieber up for Black Entertainment Television award.
Justin Bieber has been nominated for a Black Entertainment Television (BET) award.
The 16-year-old singer’s speedy rise to super-stardom, aided by R&B star Usher, has earned him a nod in the Best New Artist category at the upcoming ceremony, because he’s thought of as a “crossover” artist.
Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, said: “Bieber has crossed the colour boundaries the same way that hip-hop has crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years. He’s had rhythm in his music. He makes the type of music our audience likes.”
The awards – which generally only recognise black entertainers, singers, actors and athletes – will see Justin battle it out against fellow rising stars Nicki Minaj, B.o.B, Young Money and Melanie Fiona.
Rapper Jay-Z has the most nominations with five and will compete with wife Beyonce Knowles for Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and the Viewers’ Choice accolade.
Other nominees include Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West.
Queen Latifah is set to present the ceremony which will air live on June 27 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards 2010 nominations:
Best Female R&B Artist:
Beyonce Knowles
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Raheem DeVaughn
Maxwell
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Gospel:
The Anointed Pace Sisters
Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti
Tamela Mann
Marvin Sapp
Vickie Winans
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
Ester Dean
Lil Kim
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Trina
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
B.o.B.
Drake
Fabolous
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Best Group:
Black Eyed Peas
Clipse
Diddy-Dirty Money
New Boyz
Young Money
Best New Artist:
Justin Bieber
Melanie Fiona
Nicki Minaj
Wale
Young Money
Best Collaboration:
Beyonce Knowles f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’
B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars – ‘Nothin’ On You’
Drake & Trey Songz – ‘Successful’
Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Eminem – ‘Forever’
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – ‘Empire State of Mind’
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – ‘Say Aah’
Video of the Year:
Beyonce f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’
B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars – ‘Nothin’ On You’
Melanie Fiona – ‘It Kills Me’
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – ‘Empire State of Mind’
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – ‘Run This Town’
Video Director of the Year:
Benny Boom
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Best Actress:
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Mo’Nique
Zoe Saldana
Gabourey Sidibe
Best Actor:
Quinton Aaron
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx
Denzel Washington
Young Stars Award:
Selena Gomez
Lil JJ
Keke Palmer
Willow Smith
Tyler James Williams
Best Movie:
‘Avatar’
‘Law Abiding Citizen’
‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’
‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’
‘The Blindside’
Subway Sportswoman of the Year:
Tamika Catchings
Vanessa James
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year:
Carmelo Anthony
Usain Bolt
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Tiger Woods
Viewers Choice Nominees:
Beyonce Knowles – ‘Sweet Dreams’
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – ‘Empire State of Mind’
Monica – ‘Everything To Me’
Rihanna f/ Young Jeezy – ‘Hard’
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – ‘Say Aah’
Young Money (Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz, Drake, Tyga) f/ Lloyd – ‘Bedrock’
Centric Award:
Melanie Fiona
Maxwell
Chrisette Michele
Monica
Sade
Best International Act:
Kojo Antwi (Ghana)
Chipmunk (UK)
Dizzee Rascal (UK)
Estelle (UK)
Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) (South Africa)
K’NAAN (Somalia)
M.I. (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Corinne Bailey Rae (UK)
Sade (UK)