Lizzo, Nyong'o, Eddie Murphy vying for NAACP Image Awards

Largely unknown just a year ago, Lizzo was named entertainer of the year at the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards, which were presented on Jan. 22 at the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic Auditorium. That's the fastest that anyone has climbed from obscurity to receiving this top award since the award was introduced in 1986. The previous record-holder

On Saturday night, Rihanna was honored with the President's Award for her philanthropic efforts at the NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California. While delivering her speech, she was was sure to pull the focus away from herself and on the larger message that night.

At the 2020 NAACP Image Awards, the stars came dressed to impress.  As the annual award show was slated to begin inside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Calif. Saturday night, many of your favorite celebrities stepped out on the red carpet in standout looks.  With nominees like Cynthia Erivo, Marsai Martin, Sterling K.

PASADENA, Calif.

PASADENA, Calif.

Rihanna is now a member of a very elite group of winners — including Muhammad Ali, Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Williams sisters — after being honored with the President's Award during Saturday's 51st NAACP Image Awards.

Rihanna was the recipient of the NAACP President’s Award. The honor is bestowed on an entertainer whose commitment to philanthropy is unparalleled. Rihanna, whose chosen charities include the Clara Lionel Foundation, Raising Malawi and UNICEF and was honored as Harvard’s Humanitarian of the Year in 2017, was in attendance for the NAACP Image Awards show, which was broadcast live on BET, and introduced to the stage by Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the organization founded in 1909.

Rihanna was the recipient of the NAACP President’s Award. The honor is bestowed on an entertainer whose commitment to philanthropy is unparalleled. Rihanna, whose chosen charities include the Clara Lionel Foundation, Raising Malawi and UNICEF and was honored as Harvard’s Humanitarian of the Year in 2017, was in attendance for the NAACP Image Awards show, which was broadcast live on BET, and introduced to the stage by Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the organization founded in 1909.

As if there was ever any doubt, Lizzo is still «100% that b**ch.»

PASADENA, Calif. -- Hollywood's awards season isn't over quite yet, with the NAACP Image Awards putting the spotlight Saturday on the achievements of actors and musicians of color.

People of color across film, TV, music, literature and social justice are being honored on Saturday night, when the NAACP hands out its 51st annual Image Awards. The winners will be revealed during a two-hour live special airing on BET. 

People of color across film, TV, music, literature and social justice are being honored on Saturday night, when the NAACP hands out its 51st annual Image Awards. The winners will be revealed during a two-hour live special airing on BET. 

She was the centre of attention at the opening of her art exhibition. The 30-year-old painter, who used to be a runway model, was body shamed after showing her fuller figure while attending the opening of Art 4 All here, reports aceshowbiz.com. Bria, who is Eddie's first child with his former wife Nicole Murphy, went quirky glamorous in a yellow sequin dress, which she paired with black and white Nike trainers.