LOS ANGELES (BET) - The
Black Entertainment Network announced the nominees for the 3rd Annual BET Awards, which are coming up next month on the cable channel. Missy Elliott,
Erykah Badu and
Nelly received three nominations each on Wednesday (May 14) when the nominees were announced in Los Angeles, California. B2K, 50 Cent, Floetry, and
Eminem each received two nominations.
The 3rd Annual BET Awards will be broadcast live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on June 24 at 9 p.m. ET. Comedian Monique will host the event which will feature performances by James Brown, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, India.Arie, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg.
Soul legend James Brown is scheduled to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is slated to receive the Humanitarian Award during the ceremony.
Lil' Kim, who was present during the announcement of the nominees, said that she felt like she's proven herself in the entertainment industry--which she thinks is often harder for women. "When you're a female you do have to prove yourself, unfortunately,� Lil� Kim said. �I feel like women are coming up and I thank God that we're able to be recognize for our talent in this game and not just for our bodies."
The 2003 BET Award Nominees:
BEST GROUP
B2K
The Roots
Mary Mary
Floetry
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BEST MALE R&B ARTIST
Ginuwine
Justin Timberlake
R. Kelly
Jaheim
Musiq
BEST FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Erykah Badu
India.Arie
Heather Headley
Amerie
Vivian Green
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Lose Yourself" - Eminem
"Work It" - Missy Elliott
"Love Of My Life" - Erykah Badu/Common
"Girlfriend" - B2K
"Hot In Herre" - Nelly
BEST ACTRESS
Halle Berry
Sanaa Lathan
Nicole Ari Parker
Queen Latifah
Gabrielle Union
BEST ACTOR
Nick Cannon
Samuel Jackson
Derek Luke
Mos Def
Denzel Washington
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Jay-Z
50 Cent
Snoop Dogg
Eminem
Baby
Nelly
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Trina
Missy Elliott
Lil' Kim
Ms. Jade
Eve
BEST NEW ARTIST
Sean Paul
Heather Headley
50 Cent
Floetry
Justin Timberlake
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST
Tonex
Smokie Norful
Yolanda Adams
Donnie McClurkin
Kirk Franklin
BEST COLLABORATION
"Dilemma" - Nelly featuring Kelly
"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" - Jay-Z featuring Beyonce
"Gossip Folks" - Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris & Ms. Jade
"Beautiful" - Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams
"Love Of My Life" - Erykah Badu featuring Common
VIEWER'S CHOICE (Interactive category)
"In Da Club" - 50 Cent
"Work It" - Missy Elliott
"Ignition" - R. Kelly
"Bump, Bump, Bump" - B2K featuring P. Diddy
"Love Of My Life" - Erykah Badu featuring Common
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Laila Ali
Lisa Leslie
Sheryl Swoopes
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Barry Bonds
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Tracy McGrady
Tiger Woods
