LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Empire” leads the television nominees at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Image Awards.
The musical drama is up for 12 trophies at the ceremony honoring diversity in the arts, including acting nominations for Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett and Grace Gealey.
“Empire” will face off against “Being Mary Jane,” ”How to Get Away with Murder,” ”Power” and “Scandal” for in the outstanding TV drama category.
“Rocky” sequel “Creed” led the film categories with six nods. “Creed” star Michael B. Jordan is also up for entertainer of the year, nominated alongside Misty Copeland, Pharrell Williams, Shonda Rhimes and Viola Davis.
The awards will be presented in a Feb. 6 ceremony airing on the TV One channel.