The Weeknd, ‘Uptown Funk’ duo of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars lead Soul Train Award nominations

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Weeknd and the duo behind “Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, are tied for five nominations each at the Soul Train Awards this year on Nov. 6.

All three share nominations for Video of the Year, Song of the Year and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award. The Weeknd also is nominated for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and Album of the Year. And Ronson and Mars are nominated for Best Dance Performance and Best Collaboration.

Beyonce, Chris Brown, Jidenna and Tyrese have four nominations each for the awards show held at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The show will air on Centric and BET on Nov. 29.

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