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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Stars are gathering for the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, where “Sinners” is the leading film nominee.
The Image Awards crown winners over multiple nights in a variety of categories including film, television, music, books and more. The ceremony is being held Saturday and is one of the final stops on Hollywood’s awards season and comes near the end of Black History Month in the U.S.
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Samuel L. Jackson speaks about Rev. Jesse Jackson during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
President of the NAACP Derrick Johnson speaks about Rev. Jesse Jackson during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ryan Coogler, left, and Delroy Lindo present the award for outstanding actress in a motion picture during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Colman Domingo accepts the President’s award during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cheryl “Salt” James, from left, Deidra “Spinderella” Roper, and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ accept the Hall of Fame award during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chase Infiniti arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Tunde Oyeneyin, from left, KJ Smith Black, Mignon, Crystal Renee Hayslett and Jordan Coleman present the award for outstanding actress in a comedy series during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Michael B. Jordan accepts the award for Entertainer of the Year during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Teyana Taylor arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Viola Davis accepts the Chairman’s Award during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
MC Lyte arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jordan Coleman arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Delroy Lindo, from left, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Sev Ohanian, Ludwig Göransson, Michael B. Jordan, Zinzi Coogler, Ryan Coogler, and Miles Caton accept the award for outstanding motion picture for “Sinners” during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Deon Cole arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Keke Palmer arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ryan Coogler, from left, Zinzi Coogler, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, and Sev Ohanian arrive at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Tyla arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kendra G arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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