Other movies topping the list include six-time nominees 'Nickel Boys,' 'Bob Marley: One Love' and 'The Book of Clarence' and five-time nominees 'Wicked' and 'The Six Triple Eight.'

Ayo Edebiri, Doechii, Glorilla, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, and Usher lead in overall NAACP Image Award nominations.

Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' tuned up a leading 14 nominations for the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, which were revealed January 7. See the full list.

The nominees for the 2025 NAACP Image Awards are in and include Beyoncé,, Usher, and Doechii, with GloRilla leading the pack in music.

The NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year may determine which celebrity had the biggest year for Black audiences.

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards nominations announced on January 7 paint a vibrant picture of achievement in Black entertainment, with standout performances across film, television and music sectors. Here are the eight remarkable artists who have redefined excellence in their respective fields:

The 56th NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today, and there are so many celebs and creatives being acknowledged for their work in TV, film, music, writing, costume design, and more. The Piano Lesson, the Malcolm Washington-directed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play, leads the way with 14 nominations.

Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy now have another achievement in common with the two receiving nominations at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

David Alan Grier is up for outstanding actor in a comedy series for his role as an ER doc in the hit NBC comedy.

Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe are competing for entertainer of the year at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. GloRilla received the most nominations in the music/recording categories,