Mary J. Blige collects two awards for Outstanding Female Artist and Album, while Keri Hilson is handed her first NAACP trophy for Outstanding New Artist.
One of the musicians coming home victorious the 2010 NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Image Awards was Mary J. Blige. The singer walked home with two coveted prizes, leading winners list in the music field.
Mary won Outstanding Female Artist, beating Alicia Keys, India.Arie, Rihanna and Whitney Houston. She received her second trophy for Outstanding Album, thanks to her latest effort "Stronger With Each Tear". In this category, the singer who was absent from the February 26 gala ceremony pushed aside Jay-Z, Mariah Carey as well as Maxwell and once again blocked Alicia from taking home an award.
Though losing Outstanding Album title to Mary, Maxwell still managed to steal a prize in another category. He was named Outstanding Male Artist, winning over Anthony Hamilton, Charlie Wilson, Ne-Yo and Jay-Z. "I don't know what to say, I can't believe this," he said when accepting the award.
Other winners included Whitney Houston whose Melina Matsoukas-directed "I Look to You" video won Outstanding Music Video, Keri Hilson who picked up her first NAACP trophy as Outstanding New Artist, and Black Eyed Peas who added Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration to their awards collection.
The 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It also recognized those working in movie, television and literature. Special honoree was Wyclef Jean who was handed Vanguard Award for his humanitarian work in Haiti. He said, "This award is for all of those people that you don't see on the ground working."
- Outstanding New Artist: Keri Hilson
- Outstanding Male Artist: Maxwell
- Outstanding Female Artist: Mary J. Blige
- Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration: Black Eyed Peas
- Outstanding Jazz Album: "He and She" - Wynton Marsalis
- Outstanding Gospel album: "Still" - BeBe Winans and CeCe
Winans 
- Outstanding World Music
Artist : "Black President" - Sila and the Afrofunk - Outstanding Music Video: "I Look to You" - Whitney Houston
- Outstanding Song: "God In Me" - Mary Mary
- Outstanding Album: "Stronger With Each Tear" - Mary J. Blige
Jill Scott showed off her post-baby body in this blueish gray metallic fitted cocktail dress and her signature curly hair. Great to see her back out on the red carpet.
And holding it down for the fellas was “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Jesse Williams looking very nice.
All the red carpet pics when you read the rest…
Mo’Nique showed up in all white–a white strapless dress and a basket woven top. Nice.
Taraji P. Henson showed up in this sleek green gown that flattered her figure perfectly.
Gabby Sidibe–who won the award for Best Actress–dressed up in this purplish blue beaded knee length dress.
Not loving Gabrielle Union’s dress. Too much of a 70’s vibe which does not work for her.
Maxwell hit up the portrait session before sitting down for the awards.
This look is way too old for Raven Symone. She’s a fab chick and needs to show it off right.
Director Lee Daniels got dapper on the carpet.
“Young & The Restless” castmates Tatyana Ali, Bryton McClure, & Tonya Lee WIlliams all took pics on the red carpet together.
Didn’t love Tatyana’s dress here in these pics. But it looked absolutely stunning on tv.
Garcelle could have dressed up a bit more with her dress, but I’m loving the shoes and clutch. She obviously chose to only glam up her accessories.
Terry Crews and Rebecca hit the carpet.
So did Chandra Wilson in a safe all black long sleeved velvet dress. However safe that can be.
Actress Erica Hubbard worked it out in red. And looked fab.
Sherri Shepherd actually pulled off this dress very nicely. Great look for her.
Tangi Miller made an appearance.
Loved Kimberly Elise’s sheerish aqua gown with embellished mid section. Another look that doesn’t read as well in pics as it did on tv underneath the right lighting Her princess hair piece was cute as well.
Shaun Robinson rocked her usual slinky look.
Wendy Raquel Robinson and her body looked fab in this dress.
Actress Katerina Graham hit the carpet in this all black look complete with a tulle skirt.
John Legend brought his girl Christine of course.
Not loving this one at all on Miss Black USA 2009 Shayna Rudd. Way too much going on with the print and dramatic collar and bold colors.
Regina King donned a peach cocktail dress and nude pumps for the event.
Host Hill Harper.
Gabby S. kicked it with fellow nominee Sandra Bullock.
Monique Coleman’s looking great these days.
“Glee”’s Amber Riley did my pet peeve–matching dress color to eye makeup color.
LL’s face hasn’t changed in the past 2 decades.
Pretty dress and earrings for Jennia Fredrique.
Sigh. Naturi’s red carpet looks always scream “high school prom” to me. This look is no different.
Bratz movie actress Logan Browning rocked a very cute pink sparkly number. Loving the shoes and makeup too.
Best Actor winner Morgan Freeman hit the carpet with his new chick.
Nick Cannon brought his mom along as his date.
And Mya donned a brightly colored dress again. Cute from the waist up.
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