How to Watch the NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet: Where to Stream, Who’s Attending and More Details

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards are here and the 56th installment of the ceremony will honor the best in entertainment, highlighting the artists and public figures who left an indelible impact on the culture. Deon Cole will host the awards ceremony, but before nominees and honorees take their seats in the Pasadena Civic Auditorium near Los Angeles, everyone will hit the star-studded red carpet ahead of the awards show.

This year’s red carpet at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards promises to be an electric affair. So where will the red carpet be available to stream? Who hosts the red carpet event? And who will likely attend the 2025 NAACP Image Awards? WWD breaks down these questions and more.

When Are the 2025 NAACP Image Awards?

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards are on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. The show takes place in Los Angeles and will broadcast on BET Network and on CBS.

Where Can I Watch the 2025 NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet?

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards red carpet will be broadcast live on BET Network and on the network’s official YouTube channel beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

Who Is Hosting the 2025 NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet?

Actor Terrence J and actress Novi Brown will host the 2025 NAACP Image Awards red carpet. The duo will interview award recipients and discuss the evening’s ceremony, fashion choices for the event and so much more.

Who Will Be Honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards?

Among the awards for the night, the Entertainer of the Year Honor is among the highlights of the show. The 2025 class of nominees includes Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Cynthia Erivo, Shannon Sharpe and Kevin Hart. Each nominee is credited with making a major impact in film, music and the entertainment industry overall in 2024.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will also be honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. Harris will receive the Chairman’s Award during the ceremony. “Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader — she is a force of change, driven by an unwavering passion to shape a brighter, more equitable future,” Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP’s national board of directors, said in a statement per AP News.

“It is with great honor that we present her with the Chairman’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, celebrating her relentless dedication to justice, equality and the betterment of our society.”

The Wayans family will also be honored at the ceremony and inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. “For decades, the Wayans family has been at the forefront of comedy, breaking barriers and opening doors for waves of entertainers,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and chief executive officer.

“Their trailblazing work in television, film and stand-up has transcended pop culture and cemented their legacy in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Recognizing their achievements with this induction is a celebration of a multigenerational legacy that continues to advance and uplift communities. The Wayans family has set a standard of excellence, and their influence resonates far beyond the stage and screen.”