Beyoncé, Jay-Z to battle at Sunday's BET Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce will battle her husband for video of the year at Sunday's BET Awards, and now both performers are confirmed to attend...

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce will battle her husband for video of the year at Sunday’s BET Awards, and now both performers are confirmed to attend.

Beyonce is the second most nominated act. She’s up for six awards. Jay-Z is nominated for five.

Kanye West leads the pack with seven.

Two of West and Jay-Z’s collaborative songs are up for video of the year. Beyonce is also nominated twice in the category. The final nominee is Usher.

Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Usher are set to perform. Whitney Houston’s mother is part of a tribute to the late superstar.

Jamie Foxx, Quentin Tarantino and Tyler Perry will present awards. Samuel L. Jackson will host the show in Los Angeles.

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.

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