57th NAACP Image Awards Nominations List – Complete Details

The nominees for the‍ 57th NAACP Image Awards have been ⁤announced, with⁢ Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick ‌Lamar, ‌Michael B. Jordan, and Teyana Taylor earning nods for Entertainer of the Year. This year’s Image​ Awards theme, ​“We See You,” ⁢recognizes and‍ honors Black⁢ voices and talent that shape​ culture beyond our⁤ community.

“the NAACP Image‌ Awards‍ is our declaration to our community that ‘We See You,’ affirming Black creativity, ⁢excellence, and humanity ⁤across every space where our stories are told,” saeid Derrick Johnson, President and⁢ CEO of the NAACP. “From ‍film, television, and music⁤ to literature and beyond, the voices of all of our nominees tell stories that honor our past, celebrate our ⁤identity, and remind us that storytelling has the power ​to move​ culture forward.”

Taylor received six⁣ nominations across her ​roles in One Battle After Another and Straw, as well as for ‌her album Escape ⁤Room. Lamar earned six nominations,the most for any artist across the music categories.

Sinners leads in motion picture categories with 18 ⁢ nominations, followed by Highest 2 Lowest with ⁤ nine.Bel-Air is at the ⁢top with ‍seven TV-related nominations. Abbott Elementary, Reasonable Doubt, and Ruth & Boaz follow with six, while Forever rounds out the top five TV contenders with five nominations.The streamer Netflix received an notable 47 nominations.

The NAACP is introducing two new categories this year: Outstanding Literary Work – Journalism, recognizing excellence in nationally distributed journalism that informs, uplifts, and authentically‍ reflects on‍ experiences affecting the Black community; ⁤and Outstanding Editing‌ in a Motion

• The Residence (Netflix)
• The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding‌ Actor in a Comedy series

• Cedric The entertainer – The Neighborhood ⁢ (CBS)
• David Alan Grier – St.Denis Medical (NBC)
• David Oyelowo – Government Cheese (Apple TV)
• Mike Epps – The Upshaws

• Edwina Finley – ​ The ⁣Residence (Netflix)
• Ego Nwodim – Saturday ‌Night Live (NBC)
• janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Jerrie Johnson – Harlem (Prime Video)
• Wanda Sykes – The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding ​Drama Series

• Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Beyond The‍ Gates (CBS)
• Forever (Netflix)
• Paradise (Hulu)
• Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

• Forest Whitaker – Godfather⁢ of Harlem (MGM+)
• Jabari Banks – Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Michael Cooper Jr. – Forever (Netflix)
• Morris Chestnut – Watson (CBS)
• Sterling K. Brown – Paradise (ABC)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

• Angela Bassett – 9-1-1 (ABC)
• Emayatzy Corinealdi – Reasonable Doubt ⁢ (Hulu)
• Lovie Simone – forever (Netflix)
• Patina ⁣Miller – Power Book III: Raising Kanan (STARZ)
• Queen Latifah – The Equalizer (CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a ‍drama Series

• Adrian Holmes – Bel-Air (Peacock)
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• Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm With Robin Roberts (ABC)
• Michelle Obama: The Style, The power, The Look:  A Conversation with⁢ Robin​ Roberts (ABC)
• The Don lemon Show (YouTube)

Outstanding Talk Series

• House Guest (YouTube TV)
• Sherri (Syndicated)
• Tamron Hall Show (ABC)
• The Jennifer Hudson⁤ Show (Syndicated)
• The View (ABC)

Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition ⁢Services/Game ⁣Show

• Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
• Dancing with ‌the Stars (ABC)
• Full Court‌ Press (ESPN, ⁤ESPN+)
• Love ‌& Marriage: Huntsville (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Ready to love ⁤ (OWN: Oprah Winfrey⁤ Network)                                                                                                             

Outstanding ⁤Variety (Series or Special)

• Tiny Desk‌ Concerts Celebrates​ black Music Month 2025

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or ‍Special) – Individual or Ensemble

• Abby Phillip  – CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip (CNN)
• Don Lemon – The Don Lemon Show (YouTube)
• Henry Louis Gates, Jr. – Finding Your Roots‌ with Henry Louis Gates. Jr. (PBS)
• Scott Evans – House Guest ⁤(YouTube TV)
• Sherri ⁤Shepherd – Sherri (syndicated)                                                                                      

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) -⁣ Individual or Ensemble

• Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough – Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
• Barbara ⁤Corcoran,⁤ lorie Grenier, robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, Kevin O’Leary – Shark Tank (ABC)
• Bozoma St. John and Jimmy Fallon – On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
• Kevin Hart – BET awards 2025 (BET ⁤Networks)
• Steve Harvey – Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)

Outstanding⁣ Guest Performance

• Brandee Evans – reasonable⁤ Doubt (Hulu)
• Dave Chappelle – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
• Janet Hubert – Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Malcolm-Jamal Warner – ‌ Murder in a Small Town ⁤(FOX)
• Morris Chestnut – Reasonable⁣ Doubt (Hulu)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a‍ Limited Television (Series, Special,‌ or⁣ Movie)

• Angela Bassett -‌ Zero Day (Netflix)
• Lyric Ross – Ironheart (Disney+)
• Marsai Martin – ⁣ G20 ‍(Prime Video)
• Sherri Shepherd – Straw (Netflix)
• Teyana Taylor – Straw (Netflix)

Outstanding New Artist

• Elmiene⁤ – Useless Without ‍You (Def ⁢jam Recordings)
• Lee Vasi – Love me To Life (Capitol CMG/Leeda music Group)
• madison McFerrin – Scorpio (MadMcFerrin Music LLC)  
• Monaleo – Who did the Body? (Columbia Records)
• Ravyn Lenae – Bicycle Race (Atlantic Records)

Outstanding Male Artist

• Bryson tiller -‍ Solace & The Vices (RCA Records/TrapSoul)
• Chris Brown – “It​ Depends” ​feat. Byrson Tiller (RCA Records/Chris Brown ⁣Entertainment)
• GIVĒON – Beloved (Epic Records)
• Kendrick lamar – “luther” (pgLang under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
• Leon thomas – MUTT Deluxe: Heel (EZMNY records/Motown Records)

Outstanding Female Artist

• Alex ⁤Isley – ⁢ Hands (Warner ‍Records)
• Cardi B – Am I the Drama? (Atlantic Records)
• Doechii – “Anxiety” (Top Dawg⁢ Entertainment/Capitol Records)
• SZA – SOS Deluxe: LANA (RCA Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
• Teyana Taylor – Escape Room (Def Jam Recordings)

Outstanding Jazz⁢ Album

• For⁣ Dinah – Ledisi (Candid Records)
• We Insist! 2025 – Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell (Candid Records)      
• Beneath the Skin – ​Nnenna Freelon (Origin Records)

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

• godfather⁤ of Harlem: ⁣Season 4 (Original Series Soundtrack) (Epic Records,a division of ​Sony Music Entertainment)
• Highest 2 Lowest (Original Soundtrack) (A24)
• Sinners (Original motion Picture Soundtrack) (Proximity media LLC,under exclusive license to Masterworks,a label of ⁤Sony Music ⁣Entertainment)
• The‍ Proud Family: Louder ‌and Prouder: ⁢Season ​3 (Music from the Series) (Walt Disney Records)
• Wicked: For Good (The Soundtrack) ⁢(Republic Records)

Outstanding⁤ Gospel/Christian Song

• “Church” – Tasha Cobbs leonard feat John Legend (Motown⁤ Gospel)
• “Constant – Live” – Maverick City Music,Jordin Sparks,Chandler Moore,Anthony Gargiula ⁣(Tribl Records)
• “Do it Again” – Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul Recordings/Tribl Records)
• “Don’t Faint” – Jekalyn Carr (Waynorth Music)
• “Jesus I Do” – Mariah Carey feat. the Clark Sisters (gamma.)

Outstanding Song – Soul/R&B

• “Folded” – Kehlani (Atlantic Records)
• “Burning Blue” ⁢- Mariah the Scientist (Epic Records)
• “It Depends” – Chris Brown feat.Bryson Tiller (RCA Records/Chris ⁣Brown Entertainment)
• “Yes It is” – Leon Thomas (EZMNY Records/Motown Records)
• “Bed of Roses” – Teyana Taylor⁤ (Def Jam Recordings)

Outstanding Song⁢ – Hip-Hop/Rap Song

• “Anxiety” -‍ Doechii (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol ⁢Records)
• “Chains & Whips” – Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Malice (Roc Nation Distribution)
• “ErrTime” ⁤- Cardi B (Atlantic Recor
  • Chronicles of ‍Ori: An African Epic⁢ -⁢ Harmonia Rosales (W. W. Norton & company)
  • death of the Author – Nnedi Okorafor (William ‍Morrow)
  • Happy Land – Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Berkley,Penguin Random House)
  • harlem Rhapsody – Victoria Christopher Murray (Berkley,Penguin Random House)

  Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction

  • A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm & Diahann‍ Carroll Reshaped Politics – Juanita Tolliver (Legacy Lit/Hachette Book Group)
  • Born in Flames – Bench Ansfield (W. W. Norton ⁢& Company)
  • From These‌ Roots – Tamara Lanier (Penguin Random House, Crown)
  • hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of ​Black⁢ Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the civil Rights Era – Calvin Stovall Jr. (Brown Books Publishing Group)
  • I​ Am Nobody’s Slave – Lee Hawkins (HarperCollins Publishers)

  Outstanding Literary Work – Debut author

  • Anela Malik – American Soul: The Black History ⁣of Food in ⁣the United States ‍(National Geographic Partners, LLC)
  • Charles B. Fancher – Red Clay (Blackstone Publishing)
  • Dr. Judith Joseph – High‍ Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression ⁣and Reclaim Your Joy (Little, Brown Spark)
  • Lorna Lewis – A Sky Full​ of Love (Lake Union)
  • Zoe B. Wallbrook – History ⁤Lessons (Soho ⁤Crime)

  Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography

  • 107 Days – Kamala Harris (Simon & Schuster)
  • The Look – Michelle Obama (Crown)
  • Toni ⁤at Random – Dana A.⁤ Williams (Amistad, ⁢HarperCollins)
  • truly⁤ – Lionel Richie (harperone)
  • Uncommon‌ Favor: Basketball, North Philly, my Mother, and the Life Lessons ‌I Learned from ‌All Three ‍- Dawn Staley (Black Privilege Publishing (Atria Books, Simon &
    • My Quiet ​Place -‍ Monica Mikai (Chronicle Books)
    • The History of We – Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Young Readers)
    • Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark – Allen R. Wells; Illustrated by DeAndra Hodge (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers/Macmillan)

    Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

    • (S)Kin – Ibi Zoboi (HarperCollins/Versify)
    • Nic Blake and the Remarkables: the Book of Anansi – ⁣Angie Thomas (HarperCollins/Clarion books)
    • The Scammer – Tiffany ⁣D. Jackson (harpercollins‍ – Quill Tree Books)
    • The Story of My Anger – Jasminne Mendez (Penguin Young Readers)
    • Through our ⁢Teeth – Pamela N. Harris‌ (HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books)

    Outstanding Literary ⁣Work -⁢ Graphic Novel

    • Creaky Acres: A Graphic Novel – Calista ​Bril (Penguin Young Readers)
    • Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls – ​Rob edwards (Stranger Comics)
    • One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel – Rita William-Garcia (HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books)
    • Parable of the Talents A Graphic Novel Adaptation – Octavia E.‍ Butler,adapted by Damien Duffy,Illustrated by John Jennings and David Brame (Abrams ComicArts)
    • They Choose violence ‍- Sheldon Allen (AWA Studios)

    outstanding Literary Work – Journalism

    • As Black New Yorkers Move Out,N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped – Maya King (Newspaper)
    • Audra ⁣McDonald Took‌ the Stage and Rewrote ​The Rules – Adam Davenport ​(Online)
    • Black ⁣joy and boots: How‌ line dancing is fanning cultural ⁢connections – Janelle Jones (Online)

    Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

    • A$AP Rocky – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
    • Damson Idris – F1 (Apple Original Films)
    • Delroy⁢ Lindo – Sinners (Warner Bros.​ Pictures)
    • Jeffrey Wright – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
    • Miles⁢ Caton – sinners‍ (Warner Bros. Pictures)

    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

    • Janelle James – One Of Them ‍Days (Sony)
    • Jayme Lawson -⁢ Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • Regina Hall – One Battle After Another (Warner‍ Bros.Pictures)
    • Teyana Taylor – One battle ⁢After Another ⁢(Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • Wunmi⁤ Mosaku – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures           )

    Outstanding autonomous motion ‌Picture

    • 40 Acres (Magnolia‍ Pictures)
    • Love, Brooklyn⁤ (Greenwich Entertainment)
    • Magazine Dreams (Briarcliff Entertainment)      
    • Opus (A24)
    • Unexpected Christmas ⁢(3 Diamonds Entertainment)

    Outstanding International Motion Picture

    • 40 Acres (Magnolia Pictures)
    • My Father’s Shadow (MUBI)
    • Souleymane’s Story (Kino Lorber)
    • The Fisherman (Luu vision Media)
    • The Secret Agent (NEON)

    Outstanding Breakthrough performance in a Motion Picture

    • A$AP⁤ Rocky – Highest 2 Lowest (A24)
    • Chase Infiniti – One Battle After​ another (Warner Bros.Pictures)
    • miles Caton – Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • Tabitha Brown – unexpected Christmas (3 Diamonds Films)
    • Tyriq Withers – HIM (Monkeypaw Productions)

    Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

    • Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld,⁢ Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, Delroy Lindo, Peter Dreimanis, Lola ⁢Kirke, Li Jun Li, Saul williams, Yao – “Sinners” (warner ⁤Bros. Pictures)
    • Keke Palmer, SZA, vanessa Bell‍ Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, katt Williams – “One Of Them Days” (Sony Pictures releasing)
    • Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode,‍ Coleman Domingo, Cynthia​ Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande,⁤ Ethan Slater, bowen yang,

    Outstanding Cinematography ​in a Motion Picture

    • Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC  – sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • Kira Kelly – HIM (Universal Pictures)
    • Martim Vian – Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich)
    • Sean ‍Bobbitt – Hedda (Amazon MGM Studios)
    • Shabier Kirchner – Materialists (A24)

    Outstanding Documentary (Film)

    • Being Eddie (Netflix)
    • Fatherless No More (First Gen Films)
    • Left Behind (Corso Films)
    • The perfect Neighbor​ (Netflix)
    • Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? (Weigel Productions)                                                                                       

    Outstanding ⁣Documentary (television)

    • A Star Without A Star: The Untold Juanita Moore‍ Story (Apple TV)
    • Eyes on the⁢ Prize ​III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015‌ (HBO Max)
    • Great Migrations: A People on the Move (PBS)
    • High‍ Horse: The Black Cowboy (Peacock)
    • Number One‍ On ​the call Sheet (Apple TV)

    Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)

    • Black Longevity (Apt. 5f)
    • CIRILO, A Legacy Untold (JOCMedia & entertainment)
    • Freeman Vines (Switchboard)
    • Masaka kids, a Rythm Within (Netflix)
    • The Ebony Canal: A Story of Black Infant Health (Ya⁤ Momz House)

    Outstanding Writing in a Comedy S

    • Colman Domingo – The Four Seasons – “Ultimate Frisbee” (Netflix)
    • Paul Hunter – Government Cheese – “Father Facts, Figures, and Failures” (Apple TV)
    • Theodore⁢ Witcher ‍- Demascus – “The Thanksgiving Episode” (Tubi)
    • tyler James Williams ​- Abbott Elementary – “The Science Fair” (ABC)

    Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

    • Angela Barnes – Ironheart – “The Past Is the Past” (Disney+)
    • Anton Cropper‍ – Reasonable Doubt – “feelin’ It” (Hulu)
    • Jet Wilkinson – The Copenhagen Test – “Copenhagen” (Peacock)
    • Mario ‍Van​ Peebles – Power Book⁢ III: Raising Kanan – “Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself” (STARZ)
    • Salli Richardson-Whitfield – The Gilded Age – “My Mind⁤ Is Made up” (HBO ​Max)

    outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special

    Outstanding Podcast‌ – News and Information

    • Accidentally Informed (ComebackTV Presents)
    • Native Land Pod (iHeartMedia/Reasoned Choice Media)
    • The Assignment with Audie Cornish (CNN)
    • The Don Lemon Show (Lemon⁤ Media Network)
    • The Joy Reid Show (Image Lab Media Group LLC)

    Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle/Self-Help

    • Ageless,​ Fearless, & Unscripted (Williamson Media Group)
    • Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford (Forged Path Productions)
    • IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson (Higher Ground)
    • Just Heal with Dr. Jay (Cue & Coda Films)
    • Money⁢ And Wealth With John hope Bryant (Black effect-iHeartPodcasts)
    • “Sinners” – Ruth E. ⁣Carter (Warner Bros. Pictures)
    • “Wicked: for Good” – Paul Tazewell (Universal Pictures)

    Outstanding make-up (TV or Film)

    • All’s Fair – Kate Biscoe (Hulu)
    • Bel-Air – Alyssa Hudson (Peacock)
    • Chief of War ⁣ – Christian Tinsley (Apple TV)
    • Highest ​2 Lowest – Ngozi Olandu Young (A24)
    • Sinners – Ken Diaz (Warner Bros. Pictures)

    Outs

    • F1 – Gary Powell (Apple TV)
    • G20 ‍ – Grant powell (Prime video)
    • Shadow Force – Dartenea Bryant ⁢(Starz)
    • Sinners – Andy Gill (Warner Bros. Pictures)

    Outstanding Digital Content Creator – Art/Comedy

    • Darren Watkins Jr. – @IShowSpeed
    • Jordan Howlett – @jordan_the_stallion8
    • Joshua Neal – @joshuadneal
    • Lou Young – @Louuuyoung
    • Tee Sanders – @teesanderscomedy

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    Streamer Awards 2024 Nominees – Gaming & Fitness/Wellness/Food Categories

    The Streamer Awards, held ‍in 2024, recognized content creators⁢ across various categories, including⁢ gaming and fitness/wellness/food. this analysis verifies the nominees listed and provides updated ⁤information where available as of January ‌12, 2026.

    Gaming Content Creators

    These individuals were nominated for ‍Outstanding Digital Content Creator in the Gaming category at the 2024 Streamer Awards.

    * Berlin Edmonds (@Berleezy): Berlin Edmonds, known online as Berleezy, is a popular American streamer and content creator primarily known for his Fortnite gameplay and comedic commentary. Twitch Channel. As of January 2026, Berleezy continues‍ to⁢ actively stream on Twitch and maintain a significant ⁣online presence.
    * Cory ⁤kenshin (@CoryxKenshin): Cory Kenshin is a Canadian streamer and⁣ YouTuber known for his horror game playthroughs and positive community engagement. YouTube​ Channel. Kenshin took a hiatus in 2023 for personal reasons, but‌ returned​ to streaming in ‌late ⁣2024 and remains a prominent figure.⁤ Dexerto – CoryxKenshin Returns

    * ⁢ Gerard Williams (@Hiphopgamer): gerard Williams, also known ​as Hiphopgamer, is an American streamer and content creator‍ known for his energetic reactions and diverse gaming content. ​ Twitch⁣ Channel. Williams continues to stream regularly and is involved in various gaming events.
    * ⁤ Jay Ann Lopez (@blackgirlgamers): Jay Ann Lopez is​ a streamer and​ advocate for diversity in gaming, known for her work with Black Girl⁤ Gamers, an organization dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for Black women ​in the gaming community.⁣ black Girl gamers Website. Lopez remains a leading voice in promoting inclusivity within the gaming industry.
    * Khleo Thomas (@khleothomas): Khleo Thomas is a streamer and content creator known ⁣for his Call of⁣ Duty gameplay and engaging personality. Twitch Channel. Thomas continues to stream and create content, maintaining a dedicated fanbase.

    fitness/Wellness/Food Content Creators

    These individuals were ⁤nominated ⁢for Outstanding⁤ Digital Content Creator⁣ in the Fitness/Wellness/Food category at the 2024⁢ Streamer⁢ Awards.

    * Jeanette Jenkins (@msjeanettejenkins): Jeanette Jenkins is a certified fitness trainer, television personality, and motivational speaker. She is known ⁤for ​her celebrity fitness programs and‌ online training resources. Jeanette⁢ Jenkins Official Website. As of January 2026, Jenkins⁤ continues to offer fitness programs and promote healthy living through her various platforms.
    * Alex Hill (@justaddhotsauce): Alex Hill is a food content creator known for‍ her ​recipe videos⁣ and focus on accessible, flavorful cooking. TikTok Profile. Hill’s popularity has continued to grow, with ‍expanded content on platforms like ⁤youtube.
    * Keith Lee (@Keith_Lee125): Keith ⁢Lee is a food reviewer known for his honest and frequently enough critical reviews of restaurants, especially focusing on customer‍ service and food quality. TikTok Profile.Lee’s reviews have gained significant⁣ attention, often leading to positive changes​ in the businesses he reviews. NBC News – Keith Lee Impact

    * Kimberly Villalobos (@KimmysKreations.1): kimberly Villalobos is a food blogger and content creator‌ specializing in dessert recipes and baking tutorials. Instagram Profile.Villalobos continues to share recipes and engage ​with her audience on‌ social media.
    * Massy Arias (@Massy.arias): Massy Arias is a certified personal trainer⁤ and wellness coach known for her holistic approach ​to fitness and nutrition.Massy Arias Official Website. Arias

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