Culture January 18, 2022

53rd NAACP Image Awards nominations: See the highlights

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The nominations for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards are in.

Kyla Pratt, Marcus Scribner and Tinashe revealed the full list of nominees for the upcoming two-hour show during an Instagram live session Tuesday.

Stars including Jennifer Hudson, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Regina King and Tiffany Haddish are up for the coveted entertainer of the year award. On the TV side, "Insecure" earned the most nominations, while R&B singer H.E.R. received the most nominations in music categories.

Anthony Anderson will host the 2022 NAACP Image Awards Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in-person audience at the show.

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The highlights from the full list of NAACP Image Award nominees can be found below:

Entertainer of the year

Motion picture categories

Outstanding motion picture

Outstanding actor in a motion picture

Outstanding actress in a motion picture

Outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture

Outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture

Outstanding independent motion picture

Outstanding international motion picture

Outstanding breakthrough performance in a motion picture

Outstanding ensemble cast in a motion picture

Outstanding animated motion picture

Outstanding short-form (live action)

Outstanding short-form (animated)

Television and streaming categories

Outstanding comedy series

Outstanding actor in a comedy series

Outstanding actress in a comedy series

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

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Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

Outstanding drama series

Editor's Picks

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 television movie, limited-series or dramatic special

Outstanding talk series

Outstanding reality program, reality competition or game show (series)

Outstanding variety show (series or special)

Outstanding animated series

Recording categories

Outstanding new artist

Outstanding male artist

Outstanding female artist

Outstanding music video/visual album

Outstanding album

See the full list of nominations here.