Ahh this accomplishment is almost as big as me graduating from university...errrrrrrr ok so I lied but hahaha I feel kinda big right now hahaha. Out of all the people who probably entered with the help of personal blogs; www.cloud10lv.com was chosen as a member of the voting Academy along with record executives, DJ's and music journalists (I'd like to think of myself as a budding music journalist) :P hahahaha.. The show airs on June 27th, 2010 live from the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California and will be hosted by the talented Queen Latifah.
I hope to be in the audience now that would make my day. Debra Lee and Stephen Hill can yall hook a brother up?? I promise I will be nice to BET forever and ever!!
Here's the email I received today!!
Check after the Jump for the email and list of nominees!
Dear BET SUPERFAN and honorary member of the Exclusive Voting Academy for the BET Awards ’10.
As a member of the official BET Voting Academy, you will join top record label executives, music journalists and the hottest DJ’s from across the country in choosing the year’s BEST in music, film and sports.
On June 27th, 2010, the winners will be announced at the BET Awards ‘10 LIVE from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, an event hosted by the one and only, Queen Latifah.
With the level of talent nominated for this year’s shows, EVERY VOTE COUNTS and your participation WILL make a difference.
We welcome you to this exclusive group and invite you to help us make history by casting your votes today!
List of BET Awards Nominees
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Raheem DeVaughn
Maxwell
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Ester Dean
Lil’ Kim
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Trina
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Fabolous
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Melanie Fiona
Nicki Minaj
Wale
Young Money
Best Gospel
The Anointed Pace Sisters
Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti
Tamela Mann
Marvin Sapp
Vickie Winans
Best Group
Black Eyed Peas
Clipse
Diddy-Dirty Money
New Boyz
Young Money
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ Lady Gaga – “Video Phone”
B.o.B f/ Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You”
Drake & Trey Songz – “Successful”
Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Eminem – “Forever”
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind”
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – “Say Aah”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Video of the Year
Beyoncé f/ Lady Gaga – “Video Phone”
B.o.B f/ Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You”
Melanie Fiona – “It Kills Me”
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind”
Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run This Town”
Viewer’s Choice
Beyoncé – “Sweet Dreams”
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind”
Monica – “Everything to Me”
Rihanna f/ Young Jeezy – “Hard”
Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – “Say Aah”
Young Money (Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz, Drake, Tyga) f/ Lloyd – “Bedrock”
Best International Act
Kojo Antwi (Ghana)
Chipmunk (UK)
Dizzee Rascal (UK)
Estelle (UK)
Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) (South Africa)
K’NAAN (Somalia)
M.I. (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Corinne Bailey Rae (UK)
Sade (UK)
Centric Award
Melanie Fiona
Maxwell
Chrisette Michele
Monica
Sade
There you have it, I will let you guys know who I voted for after I submit my official ballot!! STAY TUNED!!
LV
