The 44th NAACP Image Awards is the only awards show that illuminates both artistic excellence and social endeavors. This year’s motion picture nominations is led by Django Unchained and Beasts of the Southern Wild both, with four nods. HBO’s “Treme” and ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” lead the television nominations also with four nods. ABC’s “Scandal” received two nods for Outstanding Television Drama and Outstanding Actress in a Television Drama.
The organization said multifaceted media personality Steve Harvey will host the gala. Presenters will include Django Unchained nominees Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. Queen Latifah and Tony Goldwyn also will be among the presenters. Dennis Haysbert will be the announcer for the live broadcast.
Take a look below at the list of nominees, host and presenters. The NAACP Image Awards 2013 will be presented live on NBC, Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.