Here's The 2023 NAACP Image Awards Nominees! Announcement Hosted By Method Man.

Here's The 2023 NAACP Image Awards Nominees! Announcement Hosted By Method Man.

"The NAACP Image Awards has unveiled its stacked list of 2023 nominees. ABC and Netflix lead the way with 28 and 15 nominations, respectively, while Black Panther: Wakanda Forever becomes the film with the most nominations in the motion picture categories. The Golden Globe-winning hit comedy, Abbott Elementary earned nine nominations, making it the top-nominated series in the television + streaming categories.

Notably, all five of the nominees for Entertainer of the Year are women—Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis, and Zendaya.

Will Smith, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, and Bel-Air are also on the list of nominees. Not to mention, VIBE’s former Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith has been nominated for Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast with Black Girl Songbook.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement, “This year’s nominees have conveyed a wide range of authentic stories and diverse experiences that have resonated with many in our community, and we’re proud to recognize their outstanding achievements and performances.”

Later, Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET, added, “We take pride in recognizing the trailblazing achievements and artistry of this year’s esteemed nominees and celebrating the powerful legacy of the NAACP. We look forward to bringing the Image Awards back to Pasadena in front of a live audience and delivering unforgettable moments that epitomize the brilliance of the Black community.” 

Public voting closes on Feb. 10, 2023. Winners for non-televised categories will be announced via the Image Awards official website from Feb. 20-24, 2023. The rest will be revealed during the two-hour live telecast, airing on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. This will mark the first time in three years that the NAACP Image Awards will include a live audience.

See the full list of contenders below." - Vibe.com