The BET awards held a press conference today at the penthouse of 230 Fifth Avenue and in Drama form we were in the building to peep the scene. The nominations of course are filled with predictable picks but Stephen Hill promises there will be major surprises in the show including two new categories Best Film and Young Stars award and a fun filled night with Queen Latifah as the host. Performers will include Diddy and Dirty Money, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz and more. Check out some of the line up below:
Best Female R&B
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Ester Dean
Lil Kim
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Trina
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Melanie Fiona
Nicki Minaj
Wale
Young Money
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Raheem DeVauhgn
Maxwell
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
B.o.B.
Drake
Fabolous
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Video of the Year
Beyoncé 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
For more information and a full list of this years nominees go here.
