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At last night’s star-studded NAACP Image Awards, Beyonce won “Entertainer of the Year Honors.” In her acceptance speech she propped up others who were nominated in the same category … LeBron James, Regina King, Chadwick Boseman and director Ryan Coogler:
“Regina King, I love you so much. You taught us patience, persistence and how to be masterful in your craft. Chadwick Boseman is teaching children to dream and to be seen as kings. LeBron James has taught us the strength of all forms, leading by example and providing education to our kids. Ryan Coogler tells our stories in a way that celebrates our history and proves we do have power.”
“Black Panther” won “Best Motion Picture,” beating out “BlacKkKlansman,” ″Crazy Rich Asians,” ″If Beale Street Could Talk” and “The Hate U Give.” Black Panther” won in several other categories, including best actor in a motion picture which went to Chadwick Boseman, supporting actor in a motion picture — Michael B. Jordan, and directing in a motion picture for Ryan Coogler.
#PressPlay Congratulations goes out to the gracious queen @beyonce on winning the best entertainer of the year award ..#naacpimageawards ..#beyonce👑 @violadavis pic.twitter.com/bdNgFglChv
— iamOfficial_ifybankz (@iamIfybankz) March 31, 2019
Black Panther cast take pictures via Vernon Francois Instastory#wakandaforever pic.twitter.com/mvoswBtG29
— ❤️the famous rick grimes❤️Dianne Wyntet (@ldiannew) March 31, 2019
The ABC comedy hit “Black-ish” won ‘Outstanding Comedy Series,’ with Anthony Anderson winning best actor honors for the show and Marsai Martin snagging outstanding performance by a youth in the show.
But… trending big time was comedian Chris Rock who presented the Black-ish award, but couldn’t resist a jab at actor Jussie Smollett after being told “no Smollett jokes,” labeling Smollett a “waste light skin.” Smollett who was originally slated to attend, was a no-show.
Whaaaaaat??
Chris Rock on Juicy Jussie! pic.twitter.com/qy6ayXHyv8
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) March 31, 2019
And, everybody loves ‘Auntie Maxine’ who was also recognized …
Aunty Maxine says don't come for her, she's got the gavel and she's not afraid to use it! Watch the #ImageAwards50 honoree bring the audience to their feet with her powerful speech. Catch the Encore on NOW or again this afternoon at 2/1c on #TVOne. #RepresentExcellence pic.twitter.com/qABUFTbXpq
— TV One (@tvonetv) March 31, 2019
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Full list of winners.
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Chadwick Boseman – Black Panther (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson – Empire (FOX)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – Black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Omari Hardwick – Power (Starz)
Outstanding Album
Ella Mai – Ella Mai (10 Summers/Interscope Records)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish (ABC)
Outstanding Comedy Series – Black-Ish (ABC)
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance: Motion Picture
Letitia Wright – Black Panther (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Drama Series – Power (Starz)
Outstanding Actress: Motion Picture
Amandla Stenberg – The Hate U Give (20th Century Fox)
Outstanding Motion Picture – Black Panther (Marvel Studios)
Entertainer of the Year – Beyoncé
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