(MENAFN- Arab Times) Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj are the top contenders at the upcoming BET Awards with six nominations each. Brown will compete twice for video of the year with the hits "Loyal" and "New Flame" at the June 28 show in Los Angeles, BET announced Monday. Minaj is up for the top prize with her eye-popping "Anaconda" music video.
Beyonce and Lil Wayne follow with four nominations each. Beyonce's "7/11" also will compete for video of the year, along with Big Sean's "IDFWU" and Common and John Legend's Oscar-winning "Glory," from the film "Selma."
Brown's nominations include best male R&B/pop artist and viewers' choice award. He's nominated twice for best collaboration thanks to "Loyal," which features Lil Wayne and Tyga, and "New Flame," which co-stars Usher and Rick Ross.
Minaj is nominated for best female hip-hop artist, best group as a member of Young Money and best collaboration for the remix of "No Love" with August Alsina. She's nominated twice for the viewer's choice award with her hit "Only" and as a guest on Rae Sremmurd's "Throw Some Mo."
Other nominees include The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, FKA twigs and Sam Smith, who will compete for best new artist. "Empire" stars Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett are nominated for acting awards, while Serena Williams and Floyd Mayweather Jr earned sports nominations.
"This year's nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes," Stephen Hill, BET's president of programming, said in a statement.
The BET Awards will air live on June 28 from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Nominees
* Best New Artist: Dej Loaf, Fetty Wap, Rae Sremmurd, Sam Smith, Tinashe.
* Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Azealia Banks, Nicki Minaj, Tink, Iggy Azalea, Trina, Dej Loaf.
* Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: J. Cole, Drake, Common, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Wale.
* Best Female R& B/Pop Artist: Beyonce, Janelle Monae, Jhene Aiko, Ciara, Rihanna, K. Michelle.
* Best Male R& B/Pop Artist: The Weeknd, John Legend, Trey Songz, Usher, August Alsina, Chris Brown.
* Best Group: A$AP Mob, Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Rich Gang, Young Money, Jodeci.
* Best Collaboration: Chris Brown - "Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne, Tyga)", Big Sean - "I Don't (feat. E-40)", August Alsina - "No Love (Remix)", Common; John Legend - "Glory", Chris Brown - "New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)", Mark Ronson -"Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)".
* Best Actress: Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Viola Davis.
* Best Actor: Anthony Anderson, Idris Elba, Jussie Smollett, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard.
* Youngstars Award: Jacob Latimore, Jaden Smith, Mo'Ne Davis, Quevenzhane Wallis, Zendaya.
* Best Movie: Annie, Beyond the Lights, Selma, Think Like a Man Too, Top Five.
* Best Gospel Artist: Deitrick Haddon, Erica Campbell, Fred Hammond, Lecrae, Mali Music, Michelle Williams.
* Video of the Year: Beyonce - "7/11", Chris Brown - "New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)", Chris Brown - "Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne; Tyga)", Big Sean - "I Don't (feat. E-40)", Nicki Minaj - "Anaconda", Common & John Legend - "Glory".
* Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom, Beyonce, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso, Chris Robinson, Fatima Robinson, Hype Williams.
* Sportswoman of the Year: Brittney Griner, Candace Parker, Serena Williams, Skylar Diggins, Venus Williams.
* Sportsman of the Year: Chris Paul, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Lebron James, Marshawn Lynch, Stephen Curry.
* Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award: Beyonce - "7/11", Dej Loaf - "Try Me", Kendrick Lamar - "i", Nicki Minaj - "Only feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown)", Rae Sremmurd - "Throw Sum Mo (feat. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug)", The Weeknd - "Earned It".
* Centric Award: Avery Sunshine - "Call My Name", Jazmine Sullivan - "Dumb (feat. Meek Mill)", Mark Ronson - "Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)", Sam Smith - "Stay with Me (feat. Mary J. Blige)", The Weeknd - "Earned It".
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