BET Awards 2015 Nominees: A Nominations Refresher List Before The June 28 Show

The 2015 BET Awards are just two days away, and -- trust us -- you don't want to miss it. The network is pulling out all the stops for its 14th annual award show, booking A-list hosts and performers for the evening's events. Although viewers will no doubt be tuning in to laugh along with presenters and watch their favorite artists rock the stage, it’s the awards portion of the night that will have everyone on the edge of their seats.

This year BET will be giving out 21 awards in all, in categories like “Best New International Artist,” “Best Male/Female Hip-Hop Artist,” “Video of the Year” and more. Several talented artists have been nominated in each category. Unfortunately only one can win. The annual Black Entertainment Television event celebrates African-Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment.

In addition to awards chosen by fans, BET will pay a special tribute to three legendary people in the entertainment industry. This year’s honorees include Janet Jackson, Smokey Robinson and Tom Joyner. Jackson, who recently announced her new world tour, will be receiving the “Icon Award.” The “Lifetime Achievement Award” will go to 75-year-old R&B singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson. Lastly, but certainly not least, Tom Joyner will be receiving the “Humanitarian Award” for his many philanthropic ventures through the years.

Below is a list of all the nominees in each category. Check it out:

Best New International Artist

• Casper Nyovest
• Eddy Kenzo
• Mzvee
• George the Poet
• Mic Lowry
• Novelist

Best International Act U.K.

• FKA Twigs
• Fuse ODG
• Lethal Bizzle
• Little Simz
• Mnek
• Stormzy

Best International Act Africa

• AKA
• Stonebwoy
• Sarkodie
• Fally Ipupa
• Sauti Sol
• Wizkid
• The Soil
• Yemi Alade

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

• Beyoncé
• Janelle Monáe
• Jhene Aiko
• Ciara
• Rihanna
• K. Michelle

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

• Chris Brown
• Trey Songz
• The Weekend
• August Alsina
• Usher
• John Legend

Best Group

• A$AP Mob
• Migos
• Rae Sremmurd
• Rich Gang
• Young Money
• Jodeci

Best Collaboration

• Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
• Big Sean Ft. E-40 – “IDFWU”
• August Alsina Ft. Nicki Minaj – “No Love”
• Chris Brown Ft. Usher and Rick Ross – “New Flame”
• Common and John Legend – “Glory”
• Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

• Kendrick Lamar
• Common
• Big Sean
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Wale

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

• Azealia Banks
• Dej Loaf
• Iggy Azalea
• Tink
• Nicki Minaj
• Trina

Video Of The Year

• Beyonce – “7/11”
• Big Sean Ft. E-40 – “IDFWU”
• Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
• Chris Brown Ft. Usher and Rick Ross – “New Flame”
• Common and John Legend – “Glory”
• Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”

Video Director Of The Year

• Benny Boom
• Beyonce, Ed Burke and Todd Tourso
• Chris Robinson
• Fatima Robinson
• Hype Williams

Best New Artist

• Bobby Shmurda
• Dej Loaf
• Fetty Wap
• Rae Sremmurd
• Sam Smith
• Tinashe

Best Gospel Artist

• Michelle Williams
• Erica Campbell
• Deitrick Haddon
• Fred Hammond
• Mali Music
• Lecrae

Best Actress

• Gabrielle Union
• Kerry Washington
• Taraji P. Henson
• Tracee Ellis Ross
• Viola Davis

Best Actor

• Anthony Anderson
• Idris Elba
• Jussie Smollet
• Kevin Hart
• Terrence Howard

Youngstars Award

• Jacob Latimore
• Jaden Smith
• Mo’ne Davis
• Quvenzhane Wallis
• Zendaya Coleman

Best Movie

• “Annie”
• “Beyond the Lights”
• “Selma”
• “Think Like a Man Too”
• “Top Five”

Sportswoman Of The Year

• Brittney Griner
• Candace Parker
• Serena Williams
• Skylar Diggins
• Venus Williams

Sportsman Of The Year

• Chris Paul
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• LeBron James
• Marshawn Lynch
• Stephen Curry

Viewer’s Choice Award

• The Weekend –“Earned It”
• Kendrick Lamar – “I”
• Dej Loaf – “Try Me”
• Rae Sremmurd Ft. Nicki Minaj and Young Thug – “Throw Sum Mo”
• Beyonce –“7/11”
• Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown – “Only”

Centric Award

• Avery Sunshine – “Call My Name”
• Jazmine Sullivan Ft. Meek Mill – “Dumb”
• Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
• Sam Smith Ft. Mary J. Blige –“Stay With Me”
• The Weekend – “Earned It”

The 2015 BET Awards air this Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. EDT on BET.