Grab the center seat at your drawing room as the 42nd NAACP Image Awards will be telecasted tonight (Friday, March 4, 2011) only on FOX at 8/7 C. Do not miss the jaw dropping moments when your favorite nominees get awarded for their commendable performances and works in motion pictures, television shows, literature and music.
The NAACP Image Awards 2011 is undoubtedly going to be an entertaining and memorable show just like the previous ones. Although, it is similar to the Academy Awards and the Grammys but comes with a different flavor! Get to see who are honored with the President’s Award or the Entertainer of the Year, or find out whether your favorite cinema can grab the Outstanding Motion Picture Award or not!
This year, the NAACP Image Awards Nominations 2011 include the names of the some of the best works and performers.
The nominees for the Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture category include:
- Morgan Freeman for Red
- Anthony Mackie for Night Catches Us
- Common for Just Wright
- Denzel Washington for The Book of Eli
- Jaden Smith for The Karate Kid
- The nominees for the Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture category include
- Janet Jackson for Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
- Halle Berry for Frankie & Alice
- Kerry Washington for Night Catches Us
- Zoe Saldana for The Losers
- Queen Latifah for Just Wright
The nominees for the Outstanding Motion Picture category include:
- Just Wright
- For Colored Girls
- The Kids Are All Right
- The Book of Eli
- Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
In addition, there are several other nominees in the Motion Picture category, such as:
- Outstanding Documentary
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
In the Television category, the 42nd NAACP Image Awards nominations include:
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Director in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Writer in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Children’s Program
- Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
- Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Variety – Series or Special
- Outstanding News, Talk or Information – Series or Special
- Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Series or Special
In the Music category, the nominations are for:
- Outstanding New Artist
- Outstanding Female Artist
- Outstanding Male Artist
- Outstanding Duo or Group
- Outstanding Jazz Artist
- Outstanding Gospel Artist
- Outstanding Music Video
- Outstanding Song
- Outstanding Album
The Literature category nominations are as follows:
- Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction
- Outstanding Literary Work, Nonfiction
- Outstanding Literary Work, Biography/Autobiography
- Outstanding Literary Work, Debut Author
- Outstanding Literary Work, Poetry
- Outstanding Literary Work, Instructional
- Outstanding Literary Work, Children’s
- Outstanding Literary Work, Youth/Teens
There are also some Special Awards for dedicated artists:
- Chairman’s Award
- President’s Award
- Hall of Fame Award
- Entertainer of the Year
Well-known actress and media personality Holly Robinson Peete will host the NAACP Image Awards show along with Emmy award-winning actor Wayne Brady. Watch your favorite movie and TV stars clap for the 2011 NAACP Image Awards nominees. Share the melancholic experience with the award winners. Know how they put their best in their work that earned them respect and admiration from all over the art & entertainment industry.
Do not worry if you have not got the 42nd NAACP Image Awards tickets. You can watch the show on your television live on March 4 as it will be telecasted at 8/7 C on Fox. If you are a subscriber of DISH Network make sure that you get access to watch this fantabulous awards show.
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03.4.11 | TV Show News | Mike Hess
