'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' tops 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominations
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominations are in! The annual ceremony announced this year's group of nominees on January 12, recognizing talent, creativity and pioneers in film, television, music, streaming, podcasts, literature and social justice. . “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” leads the pack with 12 nominations, nods for filmmaker Ryan Coogler, dynamic cast, costume designer Ruth Carter, hairstylist Camille Friend and Rihanna for her original end credits song, "Lift Me Up."
Lagging behind the Marvel blockbuster are Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'The Woman King' and 'Abbott Elementary' leading the TV race, with the two projects earning nine nominations each. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Angela Bassett, Quinta Brunson, Keke Palmer, Sterling K. Brown, Danielle Deadwyler, Regina Hall and Tracee Ellis Ross are among the other notable individual nominees with multiple accolades.
This year, the 54th NAACP Image Awards will return with an in-person audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles with three new categories for the winners: Outstanding Hairstyle, Outstanding Makeup, and Outstanding Costume Design. All of these recognize the innovation in some of the most notable TV shows and movies of the past year, including "Wakanda Forever", "Emancipation", "The Woman King" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars". /p>
"Throughout the past year, we've seen Black artists showcase our history and the uplifting values of progressive change, while redefining genres and bringing our stories to the forefront of entertainment in so many innovative ways. Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, said of the new change in a statement, per Entertainment Tonight. "Black voices are needed to continually inspire audiences around the world. We are proud to once again provide a platform that elevates and celebrates these voices through the 54th NAACP Image Awards."
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards will air on BET with a two-hour special on Saturday, February 25. Ahead, discover all of this year's nominees.
Artist of the YearAngela BassettMary J. BligeQuinta BrunsonViola Davis
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominations are in! The annual ceremony announced this year's group of nominees on January 12, recognizing talent, creativity and pioneers in film, television, music, streaming, podcasts, literature and social justice. . “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” leads the pack with 12 nominations, nods for filmmaker Ryan Coogler, dynamic cast, costume designer Ruth Carter, hairstylist Camille Friend and Rihanna for her original end credits song, "Lift Me Up."
Lagging behind the Marvel blockbuster are Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'The Woman King' and 'Abbott Elementary' leading the TV race, with the two projects earning nine nominations each. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Angela Bassett, Quinta Brunson, Keke Palmer, Sterling K. Brown, Danielle Deadwyler, Regina Hall and Tracee Ellis Ross are among the other notable individual nominees with multiple accolades.
This year, the 54th NAACP Image Awards will return with an in-person audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles with three new categories for the winners: Outstanding Hairstyle, Outstanding Makeup, and Outstanding Costume Design. All of these recognize the innovation in some of the most notable TV shows and movies of the past year, including "Wakanda Forever", "Emancipation", "The Woman King" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars". /p>
"Throughout the past year, we've seen Black artists showcase our history and the uplifting values of progressive change, while redefining genres and bringing our stories to the forefront of entertainment in so many innovative ways. Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, said of the new change in a statement, per Entertainment Tonight. "Black voices are needed to continually inspire audiences around the world. We are proud to once again provide a platform that elevates and celebrates these voices through the 54th NAACP Image Awards."
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards will air on BET with a two-hour special on Saturday, February 25. Ahead, discover all of this year's nominees.
Artist of the YearAngela BassettMary J. BligeQuinta BrunsonViola Davis
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