Three days before the big show, '41st Annual NAACP Image Awards' producers have announced actors Hill Harper and Anika Noni Rose as hosts of the ceremony, which will be broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium on FOX Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).
"Anika Noni Rose and Hill Harper are a part of a new generation of Hollywood that embodies the spirit of the Image Awards," said NAACP Hollywood Bureau Executive Director Vicangelo Bulluck, who serves as executive producer of the awards telecast. "Their talent and success is inspiring and adds a sophisticated glamour to the evening."
Previously announced honorees include Tyler Perry, who will receive the Chairman's Award, and Wyclef Jean, who will receive the Vanguard Award. The Lee Daniels-directed film, 'Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire'' garnered eight nominations, the most this year. Jay-Z, Vanessa Williams, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Mary J. Blige and Sandra Bullock also received nods for their respective projects.
For a complete list of nominations, click here.
Rose was most recently heard as the voice of Princess Tiana in Disney's Oscar-nominated film 'The Princess and the Frog.' The Tony Award winner also starred in HBO's acclaimed series, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency,' and as Lorrell
Robinson in the movie adaptation of 'Dreamgirls.' Harper, who is widely known as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes, a forensic pathologist and crime-scene investigator on the hit drama series 'CSI: NY,' is the best-selling author of the books 'Letters to a Young Brother,' 'Letters to a Young Sister' and 'The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships.'
In addition to Harper and Rose, a slew of Black Hollywood A-listers are also scheduled to appear on the '41st Annual NAACP Image Awards,' including Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Alfre Woodard, Mariah Carey, Mekhi Phifer and Tatyana Ali.
Founded on Feb. 12, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. The awards celebrate the best in multicultural arts and culture.
Precious Premiere
** TO WITH STORY OSCAR PERVERSOS ** In this film publicity image released by Lionsgate films, Mo'Nique is shown in a scene from "Precious." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Anne Marie Fox)
In this film publicity image released by Lionsgate films, Mo'Nique is shown in a scene from "Precious." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Anne Marie Fox)
Gabourey Sidibe, an Academy Award nominee for Best Actress for her performance in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," poses at the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Lee Daniels, an Academy Award nominee for Best Director for "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," arrives at the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Lee Daniels, right, an Academy Award nominee for Best Director for "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," poses with cast member Gabourey Sidibe, a nominee for Best Actress, at the Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Fuzzy Britches, right, ridden by Ramon Dominguez, captures The Dearly Precious stakes horse race at Aqueduct race track on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, in New York. Judge Sonya, with C.C. Lopez aboard, was second and Wild News (3), with David Cohen up, was third. (AP Photo/NYRA, Adam Coglianese) ** NO SALES **
Gabourey Sidibe the star of the movie 'Precious' appears on the Red Carpet at the Nominees Luncheon for the 41st NAACP Image Awards on Saturday Feb. 13, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Earl Gibson III)
Actor Christoph Waltz, from left, Vera Farmiga, Oscar-nominated actress for her role in "Up in the Air", actor Peter Sarsgaard and Gabourey Sidibe, Oscar-nominated actress for her role in "Precious" are seen at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Santa Barbara, Calif. to receive the festival's Cinema Vanguard award. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
Gabourey Sidibe, Oscar-nominated actress for her role in "Precious", is seen at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Santa Barbara, Calif. to receive the festival's Cinema Vanguard award. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
Gabourey Sidibe, Oscar-nominated actress for her role in "Precious", arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Santa Barbara, Calif. to receive the festival's Cinema Vanguard award. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant)
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By: WriteTurn on 2/25/2010 9:20AM
Yes, I agree with Splashy, congratulations everyone it is good to see all shine and we will checkout the web and social site.
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By: Mike on 2/26/2010 1:15AM
Congrats and sounds like a good show. I've taken a long break from movies and tv and even music though, cause I've just been disappointed in too much of it. I've never watched 30Rock but like what I've heard of Tracy Morgan's role. I've not seen Precious but like what I've read about Monique's portrayal. I like JayZ cause he doesn't rap about nonsense. Hey, I wish you all nothing but the best and I do trust the NAACPs taste so I'll watch the show.
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By: Bill Schrier on 2/26/2010 10:05PM
It’s impossible to make a movie that isn’t racist without being of one of two types:
1) all black
2) the exact proper mix of blacks, hispanics and all other races, to be determined by a specially-appointed committee that keeps up (or tries to) with the constantly-changing rules.
If a movie is all-black that's fine. If a movie is all-white it’s “racist,” and if it includes other races and they’re not portrayed as sufficiently heroic, it’s also “racist.” If you have more than one race, the whites must be portrayed as the evil-doers, the blacks must either be innocent victims and/or the heroes.
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