Beyoncé's top nominee at BET

Updated 12.46 Thu May 17 2007
Keywords: R&B, awards, BET, Beyoncé, music

Beyoncé has grabbed a leading six nominations at the 2007 BET Awards, which celebrates the achievements of African-Americans.

Her nods are for top female R&B artist, video of the year for Irreplaceable and Beautiful Liar, best collaborations with Jay-Z on Deja Vu and Upgrade U and the BET Choice award.

The BET Awards celebrate the achievements of African-Americans

Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson, R&B singer Ciara, hip-hop's Akon and Gnarls Barkley all follow with three nominations each.

The Black Entertainment Television Awards in music, television, film and sports will be presented June 26.

Diana Ross will be honoured with BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and Don Cheadle will be given the Humanitarian Award for his efforts in Darfur.

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