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This upcoming weekend the 2013 Soul Train Awards will take place in Las Vegas. Anthony Anderson will be hosting this years festivies. The producers have also selected Wendy Williams to host the red carpet duties for the broadcast.
“She is an amazing television personality and that translates incredibly well to a red carpet host,” says executive producer Bart Phillips. “It’s what she does, talking to celebrities, her energy and pushing the envelope, which is what Soul Train is all about.”
Ya’ll know Wendy comes for the kill. She asks the questions we all want to know.
Let’s see how many celebrities skip the red carpet. Stay Tuned!
The 2013 edition of the urban music celebration takes place on Nov. 8 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas (it airs Dec. 1 on BET). Among the nominees: Kendrick Lamar leads with a tally of six including best new artist, album of the year and song of the year. Just behind the hip-hop newcomer are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown, Tamar Braxton and Janelle Monae, each with five noms.
Presenters scheduled to appear include Bill Bellamy, Boris Kodjoe, Vanessa A. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Kandi Burruss, Michelle Williams and Vanilla Ice. Confirmed performers are Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, Tamar Braxton, American Idol’s Candice Glover and Ruben Studdard, Warren G. and Big Daddy Kane, among others.
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