Nicki Minaj leads BET noms

Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown have been nominated for six BET Awards.

Those in the running for the music gongs were announced today, with Nicki and Chris leading the way.

Among the prizes Chris is in the running for is Video of the Year, where he picked up two nods for his tracks Loyal and New Flame. Nicki's hit Anaconda also saw her get a mention in the category, with Beyoncé, Big Sean and Common with John Legend rounding it out.

Chris is also in the running for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration for his song Loyal with Lil Wayne and Tyga and New Flame with Usher and Rick Ross, and finally for the viewers' choice prize. He scooped that nomination for Only, the Nicki Minaj track he, Drake and Lil Wayne feature on. Nicki got a second mention there for Throw Sum Mo, her song with Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug.

Nicki's other mentions come in the Best Collaboration and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist categories.

Beyoncé has also done well and is celebrating three other nominations, including for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist where she's vying against Ciara, Janelle Monae, Jhené Aiko, K. Michelle and Rihanna.

Other prizes of note include the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, which will go to either Big Sean, Common, Drake, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar or Wale. Azealia Banks, Dej Loaf, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Tink or Trina will get the women's version.

The BETs also featuring acting prizes, with stars including Michelle Williams, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington and Kevin Hart all receiving mentions.

"This year's nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes," Stephen Hill, BET's president of programming, said in a statement.

The awards will be held on June 28 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Ciara

Janelle Monáe

Jhené Aiko

K. Michelle

Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

August Alsina

Chris Brown

John Legend

The Weeknd

Trey Songz

Usher

Best Group

A$Ap Mob

Jodeci

Migos

Rae Sremmurd

Rich Gang

Young Money

Best Collaboration

August Alsina Ft. Nicki Minaj – No Love (Remix)

Big Sean Ft. E-40 – Idfwu

Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal

Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Rick Ross – New Flame

Common & John Legend – Glory (From The Motion Picture Selma)

Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Big Sean

Common

Drake

J. Cole

Kendrick Lamar

Wale

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Azealia Banks

Dej Loaf

Iggy Azalea

Nicki Minaj

Tink

Trina

Video Of The Year

Beyoncé – 7/11

Big Sean Ft. E-40 – Idfwu

Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga – Loyal

Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Rick Ross – New Flame

Common & John Legend – Glory (From The Motion Picture Selma)

Nicki Minaj – Anaconda

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom

Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Todd Tourso

Chris Robinson

Fatima Robinson

Hype Williams

Best New Artist

Bobby Shmurda

Dej Loaf

Fetty Wap

Rae Sremmurd

Sam Smith

Tinashe

Best Gospel Artist

Deitrick Haddon

Erica Campbell

Fred Hammond

Lecrae

Mali Music

Michelle Williams

Best Actress

Gabrielle Union

Kerry Washington

Taraji P. Henson

Tracee Ellis Ross

Viola Davis

Best Actor

Anthony Anderson

Idris Elba

Jussie Smollett

Kevin Hart

Terrence Howard

Youngstars Award

Jacob Latimore

Jaden Smith

Mo'ne Davis

Quvenzhané Wallis

Zendaya

Best Movie

Annie

Beyond The Lights

Selma

Think Like A Man Too

Top Five

Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award

Beyoncé – 7/11

Dej Loaf – Try Me

Kendrick Lamar – I

Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – Only

Rae Sremmurd Ft. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug – Throw Sum Mo

The Weeknd – Earned It (From The Fifty Shades Of Grey Soundtrack)

Centric Award

Avery Sunshine – Call My Name

Jazmine Sullivan Ft. Meek Mill – Dumb

Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk

Sam Smith Ft. Mary J. Blige – Stay With Me

The Weeknd – Earned It (From The Fifty Shades Of Grey Soundtrack)

Best International Act: UK

Fka Twigs

Fuse Odg

Lethal Bizzle

Little Simz

Mnek

Stormzy