Queen Latifah will host the 2023 NAACP Image Awards

Queen Latifah
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Queen Latifah will host the “54th NAACP Image Awards” airing LIVE on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. The live show will also simulcast across Paramount Global networks including BET HER, CBS, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Paramount Network, POP TV, Smithsonian, TV Land and VH1.

“It’s an honor to host the “54th NAACP Image Awards,” especially in the year we are celebrating 50 years of hip hop,” said Queen Latifah. “This is a night to celebrate Black excellence and Black contributions to our industry and beyond. Celebrating one another, lifting each other up and you know we’ll have fun doing it!”

Presenters for Saturday’s ceremony include Issa Rae, Jonathan Majors, Kerry Washington, Letitia Wright, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Terrence Howard, Tracee Ellis Ross and Zendaya.

Queen Latifah currently stars in CBS’ The Equalizer, which is airing its third season and has been renewed for a fourth. The Oscar nominee returned to her musical roots when she participated in the Grammys hip-hop tribute.

NAACP Image Awards Nominees for Entertainer of the Year are Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya.

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