HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Singer and actress Queen Latifah will host the 2010 BET Awards in Los Angeles next month, organizers announced Tuesday.
"We are thrilled that Queen Latifah is going to host," said Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks. "Her versatility as a performer perfectly matches the dynamism of our show. This will be the perfect 10. Get ready for stirring performances, a surprise that will knock you out and massive quantities of fun; all helmed by 'The Queen.'"
The 10th annual ceremony will feature a showdown between Jay-Z and his wife, Beyoncé. Both stars are nominated for video of the year, best collaboration and viewer's choice.
Jay-Z, who led all contenders with five nominations, is also up for best male hip-hop artist, in addition to a second entry for video of the year.
Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona finished just behind Jay-Z with four nods apiece. Other multiple nominees were Drake, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Fabolous, B.O.B., Maxwell and Monica.
The BET Awards will air live on June 27 from the Shrine Auditorium.
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