Anthony Anderson to host the “49th NAACP Image Awards”

Posted by | Ray Cornelius 

He’s Baaack!

“Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson will return as the host of the “49th  NAACP Image Awards.” The exciting news was announcement on Thursday morning.

As previously reported, the two-hour special will air live on TV One Monday, January 15, 2018, the federal holiday honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The telecast will also include a live pre-show from the star-studded red carpet.

In addition, voting is still open to the public for the NAACP “Entertainer of the Year,” the winner will be revealed during the two-hour telecast. The six nominees are: Chadwick Boseman, Ava DuVernay, Bruno Mars, Issa Rae, Chance the Rapper, and Jay-Z. Fans have until Friday, November 17 to cast their votes. Click here to make your selection. 

Stay close to RC as the nominees will be announced on Monday, November 13.

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