BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 7, 2009

Knowles, Keys, Hudson Grab Image Nods

Singer/Actresses Are Double Threats With Nominations For Music And Film

  • Beyonce Knowles

    Beyonce Knowles  (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

  • Photo Essay Beyoncé

    Here's a singer with style and an actress with pizzazz.

  • Photo Essay Jennifer Hudson

    Her fast track to the top of the show business heap was a "dream."

(CBS)  Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson are all double threats for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's Image Awards, earning nominations in both music and film categories.

Knowles, Keys and Hudson are competing for outstanding female music artist and for best music video. They are also nominated for supporting film actress, Keys and Hudson for "The Secret Life of Bees" and Knowles for "Cadillac Records."

"Cadillac Records" and "The Secret Life of Bees" are best-picture contenders, along with "Miracle at St. Anna," "Seven Pounds" and "Tyler Perry's the Family That Preys."

The Image Awards honoring diversity in the arts will be presented Feb. 12.


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