Some of the biggest artists in rap, hip-hop and R&B, movies and TV will be at the 2019 BET Awards on Sunday.
Cardi B, Migos, Lena Waithe, Morris Chestnut and DJ Khaled are among those scheduled to be at the show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Here’s what you need to know before the show:
What time: 8 p.m. ET
What channel: BET, with live simulcasts across BET Her, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic, VH1 and Logo.
Who is hosting: Actor and comedian Regina Hall
Who is performing: Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus will likely perform their hit "Old Town Road." Cardi B is opening the show and DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, City Girls and Migos are also set to perform.
Who is presenting: Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Morris Chestnut, Yara Shahidi and Marsai Martin have been announced as presenters.
Who is nominated: Mary J. Blige will be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The late Nipsey Hussle will be honored posthumously with a humanitarian award. Nominees for each category, including special honors, are below.
Best Actress
Issa Rae
Regina Hall
Regina King
Taraji P. Henson
Tiffany Haddish
Viola Davis
Best Actor
Anthony Anderson
Chadwick Boseman
Denzel Washington
Mahershala Ali
Michael B. Jordan
Omari Hardwick
Young Stars Award
Caleb McLaughlin
Lyric Ross
Marsai Martin
Michael Rainey Jr.
Miles Brown
Best Movie
"BlacKkKlansman"
"Creed II"
"If Beale Street Could Talk"
"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
"The Hate U Give"
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Ella Mai
H.E.R.
Solange
SZA
Teyana Taylor
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Anderson .Paak
Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Chris Brown
John Legend
Khalid
Best Group
Chloe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Gunna
Migos
The Carters
Best Collaboration
21 Savage feat. J. Cole, "A Lot "
Cardi B & Bruno Mars, "Please Me"
Cardi B feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin, "I Like It"
H.E.R. feat. Bryson Tiller, "Could've Been"
Travis Scott feat. Drake, "Sicko Mode"
Tyga feat. Offset, "Taste"
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
21 Savage
Drake
J. Cole
Meek Mill
Nipsey Hussle
Travis Scott
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi B
Kash Doll
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Video Of The Year
21 Savage feat. J. Cole, "A Lot"
Cardi B, "Money"
Cardi B & Bruno Mars, "Please Me"
Childish Gambino, "This Is America"
Drake, "Nice for What"
The Carters, "Ape(expletive)"
Video Director Of The Year
Benny Boom
Colin Tilley
Dave Meyers
Hype Williams
Karena Evans
Best New Artist
Blueface
City Girls
Juice Wrld
Lil Baby
Queen Naija
Album Of The Year
"Astroworld," Travis Scott
"Championships," Meek Mill
"Ella Mai," Ella Mai
"Everything Is Love," The Carters
"Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B
Sportswoman Of The Year
Allyson Felix
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Simone Biles
Sportsman Of The Year
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Odell Beckham Jr.
Stephen Curry
Tiger Woods
BET Her Award
Alicia Keys, "Raise a Man"
Ciara, "Level Up"
H.E.R., "Hard Place"
Janelle Monáe, "Pynk"
Queen Naija, "Mama's Hand"
Teyana Taylor, "Rose in Harlem"
Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Erica Campbell feat. Warryn Campbell, "All Of My Life"
Fred Hammond, "Tell Me Where It Hurts"
Kirk Franklin, "Love Theory"
Snoop Dogg feat. Rance Allen, "Blessing Me Again"
Tori Kelly feat. Kirk Franklin, "Never Alone"
Best International Act
Aka (South Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Dave (U.K.)
Dosseh (France)
Giggs (U.K.)
Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category)
Headie One (U.K.)
Jok'air (France)
Nesly (France)
Octavian (U.K.)
Sho Madjozi (Africa)
Teniola Apata (Africa)
2019 Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin, "I Like It"
Childish Gambino, "This Is America"
Drake, "In My Feelings"
Ella Mai, "Trip"
J. Cole, "Middle Child"
Travis Scott feat. Drake, "Sicko Mode"
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