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Soul Train Music Awards
Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, and Dru Hill will perform during the upcoming 17th annual Soul Train Music Awards ceremony. Set for March 1 at the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic Auditorium, the event will be hosted by Latifah and Arsenio Hall, and broadcast live in first run syndication in the U.S.
Among those confirmed to present trophies are singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, actor/comedian Chris Rock, and actor Orlando Jones. "We're extremely excited, overall, by the star power participating in this year's live show," executive producer Don Cornelius said in a statement.
As previously reported, Ashanti and Amerie lead the field with three nominations each. Floetry, Justin Timberlake, Musiq, B2K, and Nelly each earned two nominations. Nelly will also receive the Sammy Davis, Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year. Dionne Warwick and LL Cool J will receive the female and male Quincy Jones Awards for Outstanding Career Achievements. (Billboard)
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