The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday, June 30.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been unveiled.

After achieving ample success with back-to-back releases, Drake leads with seven nominations. Nicki Minaj follows with a whopping six nods.

The likes of Victoria Monét, Beyonce, SZA, and Megan Thee Stallion all make their presence felt with multiple nominations apiece.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations is below…

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#Barbz bummed at news Nicki Minaj pushed her long-awaited fifth studio album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ from its original October 20 release date to November 17 were dealt another crushing blow Tuesday (October 24) when the GRAMMY-nominated rapstress confirmed another delay.

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Denzil Smith, older brother of R&B star B. Smyth, has confirmed the singer-songwriter is dead at age 28.

Details inside.

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The BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to its high octane stage.

Now, after blazing cyphers and performances from the likes of City Girls, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Mulatto, Burna Boy, and more (click here to watch), look inside to see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits:

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The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards blasted from screens Tuesday night (October 27) and, as ever, the high octane show brought the goods!

Hosted by comedy supergroup 85 South (comprised of Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean), the ceremony featured appearances from some of the best and brightest names in Hip Hop and R&B including Snoop Dogg, T.I. R&B superstars Brandy and Monica, Lil Wayne, Master P, and many more.

In addition to those megawatt stars, the night was highlighted by stage-blazing performances from the likes of 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy, Coldplay star Chris Martin, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jhenè Aiko, Lil Baby, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.

See the action inside:

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April 24 marks the kick off of the star-studded 2020 ‘Feed the Streetz’ tour.

Branded the ‘Living Legendz’ edition, the outing boasts a “who’s who” of Hip Hop titans including the likes of Rick Ross, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, T.I., Yo Gotti, Lil Kim, Boosie Badazz, and more.  In addition to the previously mentioned, surprise guests will fill out the roster along the course of the jaunt’s dates (that includes stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Oakland, Los Angeles, and more). 

Curious to see if the heavyweights will be gracing a stage near you?  Look inside to see:

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Cardi B‘s colossal career continues to strut from strength to strength.

For, the femcee has just been unveiled as leader of the pack for the 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards. 

More on the nominations for this year’s instalment of the ceremony below…

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The credits are soon to be rolling on the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from the Prudential Center in Newark, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?  Look inside to recap:

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2019 will be heating up screens on August 25th live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted Moonmen at the show’s 35th instalment. Especially with MTV soldiering on with gender-neutral categories.

Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift leads with a whopping 10 noms a piece, while the likes of Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Solange, and H.E.R scored major looks. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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Are we the only ones who love when awards’ season is in full swing?

With the Grammys and Golden Globes in our rearview, next up is the NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nods today, the prestigious award honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry, via its 50th annual presentation this year live on TV One.

Music royals such as Beyonce, JAY-Z, and Janet Jackson all landed noms in the recording categories, as did  Grammy-winning newcomers such as H.E.R and Ella Mai.

Elsewhere Netflix and HBO lead in the TV categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies on March 30th, head below to see the full nominations list:

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Trey Songz is celebrating his 34th birthday in a major way. For, rhe R&B star has released not one but two new projects.

Unleashed without announcement today, the collections are titled ’11’ and ’28’ respectively. A nod to their November 28th arrival.

Coming in at 10-tracks each, the projects are home to many a guest feature (especially ’28’). Collaborators include (but aren’t limited to) Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Dave East, Jeremih, Yo Gotti, Jacquees, 2 Chainz, Rich the Kid, Tory Lanez, and Swae Lee.

Listen below…

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